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Ness

Girl Name day: February 4 In French: Vanessa
Ness is a short form of Vanessa: on birth records it is written Vanessa (257,499 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Vanessa page. Also a short form of Inez, Nestor, Anas.
Origin: Literary invention (English, 18th century). Meaning: Coined name (from 'Van-' + 'Essa', for Esther Vanhomrigh); also a genus of butterflies.
Invented by Jonathan Swift c.1713 by blending Van- (from the surname Vanhomrigh) with Essa (a pet form of Esther), for his beloved Esther Vanhomrigh.

Name day for Ness

February 4

Why this day? Ness is a short form of Vanessa, and shares its name day.

Ness is celebrated in the United States, Spain and Brazil on February 4; France on May 16.

The story of the name Ness

Ness is a short form of Vanessa. It keeps its origin (Literary invention (English, 18th century)) and meaning — coined name (from 'Van-' + 'Essa', for Esther Vanhomrigh); also a genus of butterflies, and shares its name day, February 4.

On birth records, Ness is rarely written as such: the Nesss are Vanessas (257,499 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Vanessa page. Ness is also a short form of Inez, Nestor, Anas.

Frequently asked questions about Ness

What does Ness mean?

Ness is a short form of Vanessa, which means coined name (from 'Van-' + 'Essa', for Esther Vanhomrigh); also a genus of butterflies.

When is Ness's name day?

February 4, together with Vanessa: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ness a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Vanessa.

Ness's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 4/10
Whimsy 8/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 8/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Leia96%
  2. Braylee96%
  3. Naya96%
  4. Myla95%
  5. Malaysia94%
  6. Emmy93%
  7. Anaya93%
  8. Zaniyah92%
  9. Miracle92%
  10. Davina91%

Bottom 10

  1. Kora42%
  2. Arya42%
  3. Astrid42%
  4. Ivanna42%
  5. Rivka42%
  6. Aylin42%
  7. Selene42%
  8. Arlette42%
  9. Winter42%
  10. Wynter42%

Love potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Jemma81%
  2. Vivienne81%
  3. Gemma81%
  4. Emani79%
  5. Annalee79%
  6. Mina78%
  7. Joelle78%
  8. Naya78%
  9. Margot77%
  10. Aya76%

Bottom 10

  1. Astrid42%
  2. Jayde42%
  3. Coraline42%
  4. Liv42%
  5. Zariyah42%
  6. Ainsley42%
  7. Zora42%
  8. Sloane42%
  9. Jaylah42%
  10. Journey42%

Professional potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Kamilah77%
  2. Annalise71%
  3. Amirah71%
  4. Emelia71%
  5. Adelia71%
  6. Blaire71%
  7. Evelina69%
  8. Malka69%
  9. Vienna69%
  10. Winter68%

Bottom 10

  1. Evie42%
  2. Lilith42%
  3. Adina42%
  4. Jaylah42%
  5. Cali42%
  6. Arya42%
  7. Frida42%
  8. Chaya42%
  9. Karleigh42%
  10. Emmie42%

Crush potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Averi96%
  2. Margot96%
  3. Zuri96%
  4. Zara96%
  5. Alayah96%
  6. Naya96%
  7. Frida96%
  8. Journey96%
  9. Malaysia96%
  10. Kenia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Antonella50%
  2. Elliana50%
  3. Arlette53%
  4. Hadassah54%
  5. Maryam54%
  6. Rivka55%
  7. Aleena56%
  8. Eleanora56%
  9. Alannah58%
  10. Mariam58%
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