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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. Florian89%
  2. Melvyn82%
  3. Wayland81%
  4. Elwyn80%
  5. Ferrell78%
  6. Leamon78%
  7. Lonzo78%
  8. Acie77%
  9. Early77%
  10. Johny77%

Bottom 10

  1. Hillard42%
  2. Arne42%
  3. Cloyd42%
  4. Werner42%
  5. Ernst42%
  6. Durward42%
  7. Gerold42%
  8. Wm42%
  9. Norton42%
  10. Oswald42%

Love potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Olaf84%
  2. Acie77%
  3. Willian76%
  4. Arlan75%
  5. Author74%
  6. Florian74%
  7. Wayland74%
  8. Hobart74%
  9. Henery74%
  10. Early74%

Bottom 10

  1. Wyman42%
  2. Cloyd42%
  3. Werner42%
  4. Leeroy42%
  5. Urban42%
  6. Anastacio42%
  7. Wm42%
  8. Isidore42%
  9. Ludwig42%
  10. Arne42%

Professional potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Crawford80%
  2. Hilbert80%
  3. Judge78%
  4. Wellington78%
  5. Werner76%
  6. Gustav76%
  7. Worth76%
  8. Thornton76%
  9. Gerhard76%
  10. Rudolf75%

Bottom 10

  1. Obie42%
  2. Leamon42%
  3. Hurley42%
  4. Ferrell42%
  5. Mcarthur42%
  6. Cipriano42%
  7. Johny42%
  8. Leeroy42%
  9. Gaston42%
  10. Candelario42%

Crush potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Johny96%
  2. Melvyn96%
  3. Ferrell96%
  4. Americo93%
  5. Florian93%
  6. Lonzo93%
  7. Cipriano91%
  8. Elwyn91%
  9. Urban88%
  10. Wayland87%

Bottom 10

  1. Donato42%
  2. Werner42%
  3. Otho42%
  4. Durward43%
  5. Wm44%
  6. Enos45%
  7. Hillard46%
  8. Modesto46%
  9. Godfrey47%
  10. Gerold47%
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