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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. Jayden94%
  2. Lucas92%
  3. Fernando91%
  4. Nathan90%
  5. Elijah89%
  6. Aidan88%
  7. Zachary87%
  8. Ryan87%
  9. Alvin86%
  10. Liam86%

Bottom 10

  1. Francis42%
  2. Harold42%
  3. Karl42%
  4. Harvey42%
  5. Sean42%
  6. Roland42%
  7. Owen42%
  8. Don42%
  9. John42%
  10. Jack42%

Love potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Arthur85%
  2. Johnathan81%
  3. Zachary81%
  4. Jonathan81%
  5. Fernando78%
  6. Elijah78%
  7. Ryan78%
  8. Francisco78%
  9. Miguel78%
  10. Eduardo77%

Bottom 10

  1. Logan42%
  2. Derek42%
  3. Jesse42%
  4. Bryce42%
  5. Glenn42%
  6. Owen42%
  7. Roland42%
  8. Ivan42%
  9. Dylan42%
  10. Reginald42%

Professional potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Harry80%
  2. Henry80%
  3. Philip78%
  4. Phillip78%
  5. Spencer78%
  6. Clarence77%
  7. Louis77%
  8. Chester75%
  9. Austin74%
  10. Lawrence74%

Bottom 10

  1. Clyde42%
  2. Jimmy42%
  3. Randy42%
  4. Tommy42%
  5. Max42%
  6. Chase42%
  7. Eddie42%
  8. Andy42%
  9. Jim42%
  10. Cody42%

Crush potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Liam96%
  2. Jayden96%
  3. Dylan96%
  4. Fernando96%
  5. Luke96%
  6. Arthur96%
  7. Carlos96%
  8. Lucas96%
  9. Johnny96%
  10. Ryan96%

Bottom 10

  1. Henry42%
  2. Harry42%
  3. Herman42%
  4. Clyde42%
  5. Shawn42%
  6. Jose42%
  7. Joe42%
  8. Earl42%
  9. Sean42%
  10. Roland42%
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