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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. Belinda95%
  2. Lorie92%
  3. Pam92%
  4. Lucinda91%
  5. Lana90%
  6. Bonita86%
  7. Vicky85%
  8. Sheryl85%
  9. Cheri84%
  10. Lynda84%

Bottom 10

  1. Bernadette42%
  2. Trudy42%
  3. Dianna42%
  4. Jacquelyn42%
  5. Teri42%
  6. Cathleen42%
  7. Jayne42%
  8. Joni42%
  9. Therese42%
  10. Polly48%

Love potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Lucinda85%
  2. Jana81%
  3. Paulette76%
  4. Lynda76%
  5. Rosetta75%
  6. Gayle74%
  7. Lana74%
  8. Janette73%
  9. Margarita72%
  10. Lora72%

Bottom 10

  1. Roxanne42%
  2. Margo42%
  3. Dianna42%
  4. Cathleen42%
  5. Karla42%
  6. Gwen42%
  7. Jayne42%
  8. Rae42%
  9. Trudy42%
  10. Janis42%

Professional potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Betsy77%
  2. Debora72%
  3. Marianne71%
  4. Jeri71%
  5. Shelia69%
  6. Patti67%
  7. Patty67%
  8. Susanne66%
  9. Laurel65%
  10. Polly64%

Bottom 10

  1. Paulette42%
  2. Shelly42%
  3. Tammie42%
  4. Janis42%
  5. Mona42%
  6. Jeannie42%
  7. Cheri42%
  8. Lou42%
  9. Sherrie42%
  10. Deloris43%

Crush potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Roxanne96%
  2. Mona96%
  3. Lucinda96%
  4. Lana96%
  5. Pam96%
  6. Lorie96%
  7. Lou96%
  8. Lorna96%
  9. Belinda96%
  10. Lynda96%

Bottom 10

  1. Therese43%
  2. Teri43%
  3. Trudy48%
  4. Bernadette51%
  5. Janine51%
  6. Susanne52%
  7. Jeanine56%
  8. Janette56%
  9. Polly57%
  10. Doreen57%
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