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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. Mae96%
  2. May93%
  3. Trinidad93%
  4. Ruby93%
  5. Marvel93%
  6. Mazie90%
  7. Vida90%
  8. Aletha90%
  9. Golden90%
  10. Zetta90%

Bottom 10

  1. Luther42%
  2. Francis42%
  3. Harold42%
  4. Hillard42%
  5. Arne42%
  6. Hildegarde42%
  7. Sanford42%
  8. Conrad42%
  9. Harvey42%
  10. Buck42%

Love potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Arthur85%
  2. Olaf84%
  3. Casimir80%
  4. Aloysius80%
  5. Salvatore80%
  6. Omer80%
  7. Marcelle80%
  8. Alida79%
  9. Mervin79%
  10. Natividad78%

Bottom 10

  1. Anton42%
  2. Irma42%
  3. Nell42%
  4. Alpha42%
  5. Eda42%
  6. Lona42%
  7. Jennie42%
  8. Merlin42%
  9. Wyman42%
  10. Jean42%

Professional potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Addie84%
  2. Ruthann81%
  3. Everette81%
  4. Harry80%
  5. Crawford80%
  6. Meyer80%
  7. Hilbert80%
  8. Henry80%
  9. Augustina79%
  10. Vernie79%

Bottom 10

  1. Elroy42%
  2. Waldo42%
  3. Flo42%
  4. Clyde42%
  5. Rozella42%
  6. Pinkie42%
  7. Fairy42%
  8. Fanny42%
  9. Idella42%
  10. Dolly42%

Crush potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Mazie96%
  2. Sol96%
  3. Enrico96%
  4. Goldie96%
  5. Rufus96%
  6. Armida96%
  7. Arrie96%
  8. Cleo96%
  9. Golden96%
  10. Effie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Henry42%
  2. Harry42%
  3. Ruth42%
  4. Norbert42%
  5. Herman42%
  6. Clyde42%
  7. Newton42%
  8. Ruthie42%
  9. Norma42%
  10. Joe42%
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