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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. Vanni96%
  2. Tyana96%
  3. Ems96%
  4. Maëdé96%
  5. Shandra96%
  6. Tinley96%
  7. Haily96%
  8. Sum96%
  9. Mi96%
  10. Ninette96%

Bottom 10

  1. Levern42%
  2. Kammy42%
  3. Mil42%
  4. Harv42%
  5. Shany42%
  6. Stance42%
  7. Clydey42%
  8. Ditte42%
  9. Gag42%
  10. Hillard42%

Love potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Woody87%
  2. Aramis85%
  3. Fibs85%
  4. Turi85%
  5. Fi85%
  6. Staz85%
  7. Arty85%
  8. Pen85%
  9. Penny-Pen85%
  10. Penny-Pie85%

Bottom 10

  1. Vick42%
  2. Lukey42%
  3. Clinty42%
  4. Tristy42%
  5. Nénès42%
  6. Marky42%
  7. Geary42%
  8. Den42%
  9. Tono42%
  10. Augie42%

Professional potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Bradon85%
  2. Patrina84%
  3. Addi84%
  4. Abdulrahman83%
  5. Rosalynn83%
  6. Constie82%
  7. Connie-Bee82%
  8. Melania82%
  9. Temperance82%
  10. Stance82%

Bottom 10

  1. Stee42%
  2. Honey42%
  3. Alishia42%
  4. Shaye42%
  5. Tonyboy42%
  6. Mayte42%
  7. Niesha42%
  8. Buddy boy42%
  9. Charise42%
  10. Zephyr42%

Crush potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Lash96%
  2. Aspyn96%
  3. Sailor96%
  4. Tari96%
  5. Ninon96%
  6. Ayd96%
  7. Kinsy96%
  8. Chia96%
  9. Summ96%
  10. Cass96%

Bottom 10

  1. Hermanus42%
  2. Shaughn42%
  3. Normie42%
  4. Isaak42%
  5. Juanito42%
  6. Joselito42%
  7. Ruthy42%
  8. Juanma42%
  9. Hermanne42%
  10. Albie42%
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