Nessa
NES-uh
Popularity
#2867
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
1,304
Peak Year
#83 in 2016
First Recorded
1935
Style
Mythological, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A lyrical name with multiple origins. In Irish mythology, Nessa was the mother of Conchobar mac Nessa. It can also be a diminutive of Vanessa, meaning 'butterfly'.
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Nessa Jenkins
Character from the British soap opera 'Gavin & Stacey'.
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