What origin is the name Ness?

Ness comes from scottish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Ness a popular name?

Ness is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Ness does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Ness?

Names from the same scottish tradition pair naturally with Ness — for example Isla, Elsie, Ainsley. You can browse more on our scottish names page.

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Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ness

Ness

Boy

scottish

1 syllable

Ness is a scottish boy's name meaning "A Scottish name meaning from the headland, typically referring to someone living near a prominent coastal cliff.".

The meaning of Ness is "A Scottish name meaning from the headland, typically referring to someone living near a prominent coastal cliff." — a boy name of scottish origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: scottish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Scottish name meaning from the headland, typically referring to someone living near a prominent coastal cliff.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Ness

Very rare in US records

What does Ness mean?

Ness is a boy name of scottish origin meaning "A Scottish name meaning from the headland, typically referring to someone living near a prominent coastal cliff.".