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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. Belinda95%
  3. Georgia94%
  4. Joy93%
  5. Sherilyn93%
  6. Juli93%
  7. Lorie92%
  8. Pam92%
  9. Cherry92%
  10. Mitzi91%

Bottom 10

  1. Lourdes42%
  2. Catherine42%
  3. Judy42%
  4. Brigitte42%
  5. Theresia42%
  6. Diana42%
  7. Cathryn42%
  8. Bernadette42%
  9. Ann42%
  10. Jacqueline42%

Love potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Penny85%
  2. Lucinda85%
  3. Suzanne82%
  4. Sue82%
  5. Susan82%
  6. Susanna82%
  7. Jana81%
  8. Colleen81%
  9. Lawanna80%
  10. Beckie79%

Bottom 10

  1. Vickie42%
  2. Roxanne42%
  3. Margo42%
  4. Arnita42%
  5. Dianne42%
  6. Vicki42%
  7. Tana42%
  8. Karen42%
  9. Althea42%
  10. Dianna42%

Professional potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Constance82%
  2. Connie82%
  3. Jacquelyne79%
  4. Regena78%
  5. Sharyl77%
  6. Beth77%
  7. Betsy77%
  8. Janise77%
  9. Eilene77%
  10. Jacqualine76%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody42%
  2. Paulette42%
  3. Tana42%
  4. Shelly42%
  5. Teena42%
  6. Dori42%
  7. Gaye42%
  8. Dreama42%
  9. Peri42%
  10. Barbie42%

Crush potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Tari96%
  2. Roxanne96%
  3. Julie96%
  4. Felecia96%
  5. Luana96%
  6. Louann96%
  7. Cherry96%
  8. Sally96%
  9. Roxann96%
  10. Mona96%

Bottom 10

  1. Connie42%
  2. Martha42%
  3. Barbara42%
  4. Constance42%
  5. Roberta42%
  6. Therese43%
  7. Alfreda43%
  8. Terri43%
  9. Teresa43%
  10. Teri43%
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