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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. Orlando94%
  2. Mateo93%
  3. Luca92%
  4. Angelo91%
  5. Lorenzo88%
  6. Quinton88%
  7. Quentin88%
  8. Beau87%
  9. Jasper87%
  10. Zachery87%

Bottom 10

  1. Luther42%
  2. Hudson42%
  3. Conrad42%
  4. Gage42%
  5. Anderson42%
  6. Tyson42%
  7. Willard42%
  8. Moises42%
  9. Anton42%
  10. Harlan42%

Love potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Arturo85%
  2. Zachariah81%
  3. Jonathon81%
  4. Zachery81%
  5. Johnathon81%
  6. Salvatore80%
  7. Jasper78%
  8. Rafael78%
  9. Lamont78%
  10. Simon77%

Bottom 10

  1. King42%
  2. Anton42%
  3. Randal42%
  4. Dwight42%
  5. Lionel42%
  6. Byron42%
  7. Delbert42%
  8. Terrell42%
  9. Jess42%
  10. Cesar42%

Professional potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Solomon81%
  2. Woodrow78%
  3. Emanuel77%
  4. Louie77%
  5. Edmond76%
  6. Ramiro76%
  7. Edmund76%
  8. Leland75%
  9. Reed75%
  10. Vance75%

Bottom 10

  1. Romeo42%
  2. Zander42%
  3. Tyson42%
  4. Chance42%
  5. Freddy42%
  6. Junior42%
  7. Archie42%
  8. Timmy42%
  9. Gael42%
  10. Zane42%

Crush potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Quentin96%
  2. Zachery96%
  3. Hugo96%
  4. Rufus96%
  5. Giovanni96%
  6. Garry96%
  7. Rodrigo96%
  8. Quinton96%
  9. Benny96%
  10. Jayce96%

Bottom 10

  1. Rolando42%
  2. Elbert42%
  3. Alton42%
  4. Conrad42%
  5. Jermaine42%
  6. Shaun42%
  7. Willard44%
  8. Gilberto44%
  9. Drew45%
  10. Cristian46%
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