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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. Tari96%
  2. Sherilyn93%
  3. Suzie91%
  4. Peri90%
  5. Suzy90%
  6. Risa90%
  7. Cinda89%
  8. Gigi89%
  9. Perri89%
  10. Marilou88%

Bottom 10

  1. Theresia42%
  2. Lu42%
  3. Helga42%
  4. Frederica46%
  5. Phylis48%
  6. Georgeann48%
  7. Johna49%
  8. Georgine50%
  9. Arnita50%
  10. Sanjuanita50%

Love potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Lawanna80%
  2. Beckie79%
  3. Lissa76%
  4. Tari75%
  5. Marylynn74%
  6. Debbra74%
  7. Phillis74%
  8. Rosann74%
  9. Glendora73%
  10. Hermelinda73%

Bottom 10

  1. Arnita42%
  2. Helga42%
  3. Eartha42%
  4. Enola42%
  5. Lu42%
  6. Barbie51%
  7. Lezlie52%
  8. Denita52%
  9. Dreama53%
  10. Mikki54%

Professional potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Jacquelyne79%
  2. Regena78%
  3. Sharyl77%
  4. Janise77%
  5. Eilene77%
  6. Jacqualine76%
  7. Kathern75%
  8. Pamella75%
  9. Janetta74%
  10. Debrah74%

Bottom 10

  1. Dreama42%
  2. Peri42%
  3. Barbie42%
  4. Cherrie42%
  5. Pandora42%
  6. Jacki42%
  7. Mikki42%
  8. Merri42%
  9. Cherri42%
  10. Micki42%

Crush potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Tari96%
  2. Luana96%
  3. Marilou96%
  4. Deedee96%
  5. Merrie96%
  6. Sherilyn96%
  7. Cinda96%
  8. Gigi96%
  9. Lissa96%
  10. Eartha96%

Bottom 10

  1. Helga46%
  2. Georgine48%
  3. Theresia50%
  4. Phylis56%
  5. Fredia57%
  6. Jann57%
  7. Frederica58%
  8. Kathern59%
  9. Phyliss59%
  10. Georgeann59%
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