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NamesNes

Nes

Girl Name day: January 21 In French: Inès
Nes is a short form of Agnes: on birth records it is written Agnes (158,821 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Agnes page. Also a short form of Nestor, Ines.
Origin: Greek. Meaning: Pure, chaste, holy.
From Greek 'hagnē' meaning 'chaste, pure, holy', later associated with Latin 'agnus' (lamb).

Name day for Nes

January 21

Why this day? Nes is a short form of Agnes, and shares its name day.

Nes is celebrated in France, the United States and Brazil on January 21; Argentina on February 26.

The story of the name Nes

Nes is a short form of Agnes. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — pure, chaste, holy, and shares its name day, January 21.

On birth records, Nes is rarely written as such: the Ness are Agness (158,821 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Agnes page. Nes is also a short form of Nestor, Ines.

Frequently asked questions about Nes

What does Nes mean?

Nes is a short form of Agnes, which means pure, chaste, holy.

When is Nes's name day?

January 21, together with Agnes: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Nes a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Agnes.

Nes's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 4/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 3/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 2/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Nes

Top 10

  1. Herman92%
  2. Abraham89%
  3. Shane89%
  4. Juan89%
  5. John89%
  6. Jack89%
  7. Sean89%
  8. Shawn89%
  9. Harry88%
  10. Henry88%

Bottom 10

  1. Aidan42%
  2. Alejandro42%
  3. Diego42%
  4. Luke42%
  5. Travis42%
  6. Jayden42%
  7. Benjamin42%
  8. Curtis42%
  9. Randy42%
  10. Lucas42%

Love potential for Nes

Top 10

  1. Abraham92%
  2. Hector90%
  3. Jose89%
  4. Joe89%
  5. Joseph89%
  6. Clifford89%
  7. Earl88%
  8. Vernon84%
  9. Jacob84%
  10. Josiah83%

Bottom 10

  1. Max42%
  2. Randy42%
  3. Calvin42%
  4. Tommy42%
  5. Johnny42%
  6. Jimmy42%
  7. Tony42%
  8. Jim42%
  9. Dylan42%
  10. Andy43%

Professional potential for Nes

Top 10

  1. John96%
  2. Bernard96%
  3. Jesus96%
  4. Bobby96%
  5. Herman96%
  6. Shawn96%
  7. Robert96%
  8. Jack96%
  9. Juan96%
  10. Abraham96%

Bottom 10

  1. Alexander48%
  2. Chad51%
  3. Chase53%
  4. Max54%
  5. Dean55%
  6. Karl58%
  7. Jason58%
  8. Darren58%
  9. Clyde58%
  10. Preston58%

Crush potential for Nes

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy42%
  2. Jayden42%
  3. Cameron42%
  4. Ronald42%
  5. Wesley42%
  6. Leon42%
  7. Billy42%
  8. Logan42%
  9. Wyatt42%
  10. Jay42%
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