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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. Georgia94%
  2. Joy93%
  3. Marilyn89%
  4. Sheila87%
  5. Kathy87%
  6. Sally87%
  7. Phyllis86%
  8. Valerie85%
  9. Melody85%
  10. Marsha85%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Catherine42%
  3. Judy42%
  4. Don42%
  5. John42%
  6. Duane42%
  7. Lee42%
  8. Diana42%
  9. Jon42%
  10. Ann42%

Love potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Penny85%
  2. Suzanne82%
  3. Sue82%
  4. Susan82%
  5. Colleen81%
  6. Sheila78%
  7. Marsha78%
  8. Marcia78%
  9. Maureen78%
  10. Valerie78%

Bottom 10

  1. Vickie42%
  2. Glenn42%
  3. Dianne42%
  4. Vicki42%
  5. Karen42%
  6. Reginald42%
  7. Jane42%
  8. Stanley42%
  9. Diane42%
  10. Glen42%

Professional potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Constance82%
  2. Connie82%
  3. Philip78%
  4. Phillip78%
  5. Beth77%
  6. Lawrence74%
  7. Jeffrey74%
  8. Jeffery74%
  9. Larry74%
  10. Peter73%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody42%
  2. Jimmy42%
  3. Randy42%
  4. Terry42%
  5. Tommy42%
  6. Eddie42%
  7. Peggy42%
  8. Tammy42%
  9. Jim42%
  10. Cindy42%

Crush potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Julie96%
  2. Sally96%
  3. Sandra96%
  4. Toni96%
  5. Bonnie96%
  6. Carla96%
  7. Johnny96%
  8. Marilyn96%
  9. Wanda96%
  10. Sheila96%

Bottom 10

  1. Connie42%
  2. Martha42%
  3. Barbara42%
  4. Karl42%
  5. John42%
  6. Joseph42%
  7. Constance42%
  8. Roberta42%
  9. Terri43%
  10. Teresa43%
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