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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. Vanessa96%
  2. Emma96%
  3. Nina96%
  4. Mae96%
  5. Mia96%
  6. Stella95%
  7. Lindsay95%
  8. Jenna95%
  9. Jayden94%
  10. Georgia94%

Bottom 10

  1. Katrina42%
  2. Francis42%
  3. Harold42%
  4. Karl42%
  5. Cora42%
  6. Catherine42%
  7. Harvey42%
  8. Sean42%
  9. Roland42%
  10. Owen42%

Love potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Penny85%
  2. Stacey85%
  3. Arthur85%
  4. Suzanne82%
  5. Sue82%
  6. Susan82%
  7. Johnathan81%
  8. Zachary81%
  9. Yolanda81%
  10. Jonathan81%

Bottom 10

  1. Vickie42%
  2. Logan42%
  3. Jennie42%
  4. Ava42%
  5. Alexandria42%
  6. Jean42%
  7. Derek42%
  8. Jesse42%
  9. Bryce42%
  10. Glenn42%

Professional potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Constance82%
  2. Connie82%
  3. Harry80%
  4. Henry80%
  5. Philip78%
  6. Phillip78%
  7. Spencer78%
  8. Bessie77%
  9. Beth77%
  10. Eleanor77%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody42%
  2. Clyde42%
  3. Maggie42%
  4. Jimmy42%
  5. Molly42%
  6. Zoe42%
  7. Randy42%
  8. Terry42%
  9. Brandy42%
  10. Tommy42%

Crush potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Ashley96%
  2. Lindsey96%
  3. Julie96%
  4. Sydney96%
  5. Rhonda96%
  6. Liam96%
  7. Sally96%
  8. Briana96%
  9. Alyssa96%
  10. Jayden96%

Bottom 10

  1. Henry42%
  2. Harry42%
  3. Ruth42%
  4. Connie42%
  5. Herman42%
  6. Clyde42%
  7. Shawn42%
  8. Martha42%
  9. Jose42%
  10. Barbara42%
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