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Name meaning

Nessie

may mean “pet form”

Origin
Greek
Gender
Mostly feminine
Used in
Scottish, English
Form of
Agnes
Say it
NES-ee
Letters
6

Likely meaning, sources differ

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The story of Nessie

Nessie is a pet form of Agnes or Vanessa. The meaning depends on the full name.

Roots

Uncertain.

Where it is used

Agnes is a possible full form.

Nessie name FAQ

What does the name Nessie mean?

Nessie may mean “pet form”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Uncertain.

Where does the name Nessie come from?

Nessie is of Greek origin. Today it is used in Scottish, English families.

How do you pronounce Nessie?

Nessie is usually pronounced NES-ee.

Is Nessie a boy's or a girl's name?

Nessie is mostly feminine.

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Sources

Name data: Public-Census, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

  1. en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nessie

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