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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. Shanna96%
  2. Lea96%
  3. Kimberley95%
  4. Quincy92%
  5. Latasha91%
  6. Mandy90%
  7. Jenifer89%
  8. Angie89%
  9. Traci88%
  10. Keri88%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi42%
  2. Jami42%
  3. Ingrid42%
  4. Shawna42%
  5. Trina42%
  6. Heath42%
  7. Jodi42%
  8. Shauna42%
  9. Jermaine42%
  10. Bridgette42%

Love potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Staci85%
  2. Stacie85%
  3. Marcy80%
  4. Raquel78%
  5. Quincy78%
  6. Latonya78%
  7. Tamika78%
  8. Lamont78%
  9. Kelley78%
  10. Yvette77%

Bottom 10

  1. Meredith42%
  2. Ronda42%
  3. Shawna42%
  4. Kari42%
  5. Bridgette42%
  6. Ingrid42%
  7. Aisha42%
  8. Kenya42%
  9. Vance42%
  10. Lara42%

Professional potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Vance75%
  2. Cornelius74%
  3. Kristie72%
  4. Kristy72%
  5. Kristi72%
  6. Kristine72%
  7. Shaun71%
  8. Karin70%
  9. Bridgette68%
  10. Ingrid68%

Bottom 10

  1. Angelique42%
  2. Jody42%
  3. Toby42%
  4. Misty42%
  5. Candy42%
  6. Jenny42%
  7. Yvette43%
  8. Shanna43%
  9. Kris45%
  10. Charity46%

Crush potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Damon96%
  2. Jody96%
  3. Latasha96%
  4. Tamika96%
  5. Shanna96%
  6. Mandy96%
  7. Kelley96%
  8. Keisha96%
  9. Lea96%
  10. Angie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Jermaine42%
  2. Shaun42%
  3. Bobbi42%
  4. Clint48%
  5. Vance48%
  6. Dena57%
  7. Cornelius57%
  8. Karin60%
  9. Leigh61%
  10. Lesley61%
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