The nameNess
Ness is a short girl's name given in France mostly in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Short form
Meaning
It is a short form of names such as Inès, Vanessa or Agnes.
Origin
Short form.
History
First given in 1999, it peaked in France in the early 2000s.
Popularity of the name Ness
Ness in France
2452ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2002peak year (75 births)
860babies named Ness in France since 1900
Ness was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 420 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Ness. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Ness in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 24 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ness mean?
It is a short form of names such as Inès, Vanessa or Agnes.
What is the origin of the name Ness?
Short form.
Is Ness a girl's or a boy's name?
Ness is a girl's name.