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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. Emma96%
  2. Jayden94%
  3. Kaylee93%
  4. Alyssa92%
  5. Fernando91%
  6. Madison90%
  7. Nathan90%
  8. Zoey90%
  9. Elijah89%
  10. Sabrina89%

Bottom 10

  1. Grant42%
  2. Clayton42%
  3. Hannah42%
  4. Alexis42%
  5. Bryce42%
  6. Xavier42%
  7. Faith42%
  8. Isabelle42%
  9. Isabella42%
  10. Ivan42%

Love potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Fernando78%
  2. Ella78%
  3. Elijah78%
  4. Miguel78%
  5. Eduardo77%
  6. Eli77%
  7. Samuel77%
  8. Antonio77%
  9. Javier76%
  10. Sabrina74%

Bottom 10

  1. Logan42%
  2. Ava42%
  3. Bryce42%
  4. Ivan42%
  5. Dylan42%
  6. Hayden42%
  7. Isabella42%
  8. Preston42%
  9. Sydney42%
  10. Isabelle42%

Professional potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Spencer78%
  2. Hector72%
  3. Eduardo71%
  4. Juan71%
  5. Isabella71%
  6. Isabelle71%
  7. Isabel70%
  8. Alejandro69%
  9. Grace69%
  10. Gabriel69%

Bottom 10

  1. Maggie42%
  2. Zoe42%
  3. Max42%
  4. Chase42%
  5. Andy42%
  6. Kaylee42%
  7. Jayden43%
  8. Zoey43%
  9. Lily45%
  10. Oscar45%

Crush potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Sydney96%
  2. Alyssa96%
  3. Jayden96%
  4. Dylan96%
  5. Fernando96%
  6. Emma96%
  7. Chloe96%
  8. Haley96%
  9. Gabriella96%
  10. Madison96%

Bottom 10

  1. Jose42%
  2. Juan42%
  3. Ivan44%
  4. Faith45%
  5. Hannah47%
  6. Hector52%
  7. Isabel52%
  8. Isaac55%
  9. Jocelyn56%
  10. Grace59%
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