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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. Shandra96%
  2. Melynda95%
  3. Carri93%
  4. Somer93%
  5. Tiffiny93%
  6. Marni93%
  7. Sindy92%
  8. Lashawnda91%
  9. Carletta90%
  10. Spring90%

Bottom 10

  1. Magda42%
  2. Tuesday42%
  3. Rolanda42%
  4. Tomeka42%
  5. Shona42%
  6. Ariane42%
  7. Nichol43%
  8. Devona49%
  9. Kizzy51%
  10. Jenine51%

Love potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Marni82%
  2. Somer78%
  3. Lashawnda78%
  4. Mellisa78%
  5. Tiffiny78%
  6. Jenniffer78%
  7. Rina78%
  8. Carri76%
  9. Rana76%
  10. Delicia76%

Bottom 10

  1. Towanda42%
  2. Tequila42%
  3. Ariane42%
  4. Shanita42%
  5. Rolanda42%
  6. Nakisha42%
  7. Tuesday42%
  8. Magda42%
  9. Kizzy42%
  10. Shona42%

Professional potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Patrina84%
  2. Dominica77%
  3. Adriene77%
  4. Nichol72%
  5. Inga70%
  6. Rashida70%
  7. Christel70%
  8. Christena70%
  9. Coretta69%
  10. Petrina69%

Bottom 10

  1. Charise42%
  2. Trish42%
  3. Kizzy42%
  4. Ammie42%
  5. Laronda42%
  6. Marni42%
  7. Mandie42%
  8. Rosalba42%
  9. Keesha42%
  10. Tangela42%

Crush potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Carri96%
  2. Malisa96%
  3. Somer96%
  4. Manda96%
  5. Brie96%
  6. Sindy96%
  7. Delicia96%
  8. Lashunda96%
  9. Kiesha96%
  10. Tomi96%

Bottom 10

  1. Inga58%
  2. Petrina61%
  3. Gretta61%
  4. Willette61%
  5. Devona62%
  6. Tarra63%
  7. Meridith64%
  8. Coretta64%
  9. Trudi64%
  10. Magda64%
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