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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. Alvin86%
  2. Arthur86%
  3. Calvin85%
  4. Billy80%
  5. Melvin78%
  6. Fred76%
  7. Edwin76%
  8. Lewis76%
  9. Franklin73%
  10. Leroy71%

Bottom 10

  1. Francis42%
  2. Harold42%
  3. Harvey42%
  4. Roland42%
  5. Jack42%
  6. Ray42%
  7. Warren42%
  8. Arnold42%
  9. Howard42%
  10. Albert42%

Love potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Arthur85%
  2. Clarence74%
  3. Leon73%
  4. Eugene72%
  5. Gene72%
  6. Alfred71%
  7. Maurice70%
  8. Louis69%
  9. Frank69%
  10. Edwin69%

Bottom 10

  1. Roland42%
  2. Herbert42%
  3. Clyde42%
  4. Arnold42%
  5. Leonard42%
  6. Harold42%
  7. Francis42%
  8. Raymond42%
  9. Warren42%
  10. Claude42%

Professional potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Harry80%
  2. Henry80%
  3. Clarence77%
  4. Louis77%
  5. Chester75%
  6. Cecil73%
  7. Edward72%
  8. Jack71%
  9. Harold70%
  10. Frank70%

Bottom 10

  1. Clyde42%
  2. Marvin42%
  3. Alvin42%
  4. Ralph46%
  5. Maurice48%
  6. Melvin48%
  7. George49%
  8. Leon49%
  9. Gene50%
  10. Eugene50%

Crush potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Arthur96%
  2. Calvin96%
  3. Alvin96%
  4. Melvin92%
  5. Marvin91%
  6. Billy90%
  7. Franklin85%
  8. Leroy83%
  9. Lewis83%
  10. Fred82%

Bottom 10

  1. Henry42%
  2. Harry42%
  3. Herman42%
  4. Clyde42%
  5. Joe42%
  6. Earl42%
  7. Roland42%
  8. Albert42%
  9. Jack42%
  10. Herbert42%
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