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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. Vanni96%
  2. Tyana96%
  3. Britany96%
  4. Ems96%
  5. Maëdé96%
  6. Shandra96%
  7. Tinley96%
  8. Haily96%
  9. Sum96%
  10. Mi96%

Bottom 10

  1. Mil42%
  2. Katrina42%
  3. Bobbi42%
  4. Stance42%
  5. Ditte42%
  6. Cora42%
  7. Brynna42%
  8. Neneva42%
  9. Magda42%
  10. Katharine42%

Love potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Fibs85%
  2. Staci85%
  3. Fi85%
  4. Penny85%
  5. Stacie85%
  6. Staz85%
  7. Stacey85%
  8. Penelope85%
  9. Lucinda85%
  10. Pen85%

Bottom 10

  1. Vick42%
  2. Mckenna42%
  3. Nénès42%
  4. Vickie42%
  5. Liberty42%
  6. India42%
  7. Kaitlin42%
  8. Irma42%
  9. Astrid42%
  10. Evita42%

Professional potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Stefani86%
  2. Khadijah85%
  3. Whitley85%
  4. Addie84%
  5. Patrina84%
  6. Adelaide84%
  7. Addi84%
  8. Rosalynn83%
  9. Constie82%
  10. Connie-Bee82%

Bottom 10

  1. Stee42%
  2. Janessa42%
  3. Honey42%
  4. Alishia42%
  5. Mayte42%
  6. Ashely42%
  7. Niesha42%
  8. Jazlyn42%
  9. Litzy42%
  10. Charise42%

Crush potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Lash96%
  2. Aspyn96%
  3. Tari96%
  4. Ashley96%
  5. Ninon96%
  6. Kinsy96%
  7. Chia96%
  8. Summ96%
  9. Capri96%
  10. Eem96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Connie42%
  3. Normie42%
  4. Ruthy42%
  5. Jillian42%
  6. Babs42%
  7. Martha42%
  8. Con42%
  9. Ruthie42%
  10. Mar42%
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