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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. Belinda95%
  2. Lorie92%
  3. Sandy92%
  4. Pam92%
  5. Lucinda91%
  6. Lana90%
  7. Bonita86%
  8. Marty86%
  9. Vicky85%
  10. Sheryl85%

Bottom 10

  1. Loren42%
  2. Kirk42%
  3. Bernadette42%
  4. Trudy42%
  5. Dianna42%
  6. Laurence42%
  7. Jan42%
  8. Daryl42%
  9. Jacquelyn42%
  10. Teri42%

Love potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Lucinda85%
  2. Jana81%
  3. Sammie77%
  4. Paulette76%
  5. Teddy76%
  6. Lynda76%
  7. Rosetta75%
  8. Sandy75%
  9. Benny74%
  10. Ron74%

Bottom 10

  1. Randal42%
  2. Roxanne42%
  3. Dwight42%
  4. Byron42%
  5. Margo42%
  6. Neal42%
  7. Dianna42%
  8. Cathleen42%
  9. Jan42%
  10. Kirk42%

Professional potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Betsy77%
  2. Cleveland74%
  3. Loren74%
  4. Pete73%
  5. Laurence72%
  6. Ed72%
  7. Debora72%
  8. Carlton72%
  9. Marianne71%
  10. Jeri71%

Bottom 10

  1. Paulette42%
  2. Shelly42%
  3. Freddy42%
  4. Timmy42%
  5. Tammie42%
  6. Rudy42%
  7. Janis42%
  8. Mona42%
  9. Jeannie42%
  10. Joey42%

Crush potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Roxanne96%
  2. Sandy96%
  3. Garry96%
  4. Benny96%
  5. Mona96%
  6. Lucinda96%
  7. Lana96%
  8. Pam96%
  9. Lorie96%
  10. Lou96%

Bottom 10

  1. Therese43%
  2. Teri43%
  3. Bradford46%
  4. Kurt46%
  5. Jan47%
  6. Trudy48%
  7. Pete49%
  8. Bernadette51%
  9. Robbie51%
  10. Janine51%
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