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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. Nina96%
  2. Melissa92%
  3. Kelly92%
  4. Stacy90%
  5. Heidi89%
  6. Rhonda87%
  7. April86%
  8. Carrie85%
  9. Veronica85%
  10. Jason83%

Bottom 10

  1. Katrina42%
  2. Erik42%
  3. Jill42%
  4. Eric42%
  5. Deanna42%
  6. Shane42%
  7. Shawn42%
  8. Marc42%
  9. Tanya43%
  10. Tonya45%

Love potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Stacey85%
  2. Yolanda81%
  3. Rhonda81%
  4. Heidi79%
  5. Christy78%
  6. Monica77%
  7. Nina75%
  8. Wendy75%
  9. Carrie74%
  10. Veronica74%

Bottom 10

  1. Katrina42%
  2. Darren42%
  3. Dana42%
  4. Tamara42%
  5. Jill42%
  6. Deanna42%
  7. Tara42%
  8. Tanya42%
  9. Lance42%
  10. Marc42%

Professional potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Shawn71%
  2. Shane71%
  3. Erik70%
  4. Yolanda67%
  5. Marc66%
  6. Carrie65%
  7. Veronica65%
  8. Eric65%
  9. Lance63%
  10. Dana62%

Bottom 10

  1. Tracy42%
  2. Stacy43%
  3. April44%
  4. Chad46%
  5. Amy46%
  6. Heather46%
  7. Shannon47%
  8. Heidi47%
  9. Wendy47%
  10. Kelly47%

Crush potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Rhonda96%
  2. Nina96%
  3. Kelly96%
  4. Tracy96%
  5. Gina96%
  6. Wendy96%
  7. Tara96%
  8. Melissa96%
  9. Heidi96%
  10. Jason96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn42%
  2. Shane42%
  3. Andre45%
  4. Tonya50%
  5. Marc55%
  6. Eric55%
  7. Erik60%
  8. Michelle63%
  9. Michele63%
  10. Derrick64%
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