Nessie

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Nessie is derived from Loch Ness, which is famous for the mythical creature known as the Loch Ness Monster. The name Nessie can therefore be associated with mystery and legend.
Popularity
Nessie is not currently ranked in the top 1000 baby names in the United States. It is more commonly used as a nickname rather than a given name.

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Nessie Name meanings & History

Nessie is a name of Scottish origin, derived from Loch Ness, a large freshwater lake located in the Scottish Highlands. The name Nessie is derived from Loch Ness, which is famous for the mythical creature known as the Loch Ness Monster. The name Nessie can therefore be associated with mystery and legend. Originally a diminutive of Agnes, used independently from at least the 18th century. It is now also used as a diminutive of Vanessa. Since the 1950s it has been used as a nickname for the legendary Loch Ness Monster. Nessie is a name that can be used as a nickname for a variety of given names. It is a unique and charming name that has a strong connection to Scottish history and mythology.

Zodiac Sign of Nessie: Neat Virgo

Synonyms of Nessie:

N: Nitpicking,Nice,Nutrition,Nervous,Neat,Neurosis,Nagging

E: Exaggerate,Environment,Entertain,Expressive,Enlighten,Enliven

S: Status,Solidity,Success,Security,Sex,Sensuality,Social Standing

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

Nessie is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Strange name
  • a Urban name

2.) Nessie (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) short for Vanessa

Other Forms: Nese, Nesi, Ness


3.) Nessie (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) a familiar form of Agnes, Nessa, Vanessa.

Other Forms: Nese, Nesee, Nesey, Neshie, Nesho, Nesi, Nesie, Ness, Nessee, Nessey, Nessi, Nessy, Nest, Nesy


4.) Nessie (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: "Pure", "Chaste"


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Description: "Pure", "Chaste". Originally a diminutive of Agnes, used independently from at least the 18th century. It is now also used as a diminutive of Vanessa. Since the 1950s it has been used as a nickname for the legendary Loch Ness Monster. Nessie is used mainly as a nickname for girls named Vanessa.