What origin is the name Nessie?

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

Is Nessie a popular name?

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

What are good brother names for Nessie?

Names from the same scottish tradition pair naturally with Nessie — for example Rory, Malcolm, Lennox. You can browse more on our scottish names page.

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Q: Is Nessie a rare name?

Yes. Nessie 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.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nessie

Nessie

Girl

scottish

2 syllables

Nessie is a scottish girl's name meaning "Diminutive of agnes: pure; chaste. nessie is also the nickname given to the fabled loch ness monster".

The meaning of Nessie is "Diminutive of agnes: pure; chaste. nessie is also the nickname given to the fabled loch ness monster" — a girl name of scottish origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: scottish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Diminutive of agnes: pure; chaste. nessie is also the nickname given to the fabled loch ness monster

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Nessie

Very rare in US records

What does Nessie mean?

Nessie is a girl name of scottish origin meaning "Diminutive of agnes: pure; chaste. nessie is also the nickname given to the fabled loch ness monster".