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Nessie

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Pronounced NES-ee /ˈnɛs.i/Medium

Meaning: A Scottish/English pet form of Agnes ('pure; holy') and of Vanessa, long a warm nickname; also familiar as the affectionate name for the Loch Ness monster. Sweet and vintage.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet vintage nickname: Nessie is a pet form of Agnes ('pure; holy') and Vanessa (said 'NES-ee'). Warm and cozy.
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Origin LowEnglish, Scottish
MeaningA Scottish/English pet form of Agnes ('pure; holy') and of Vanessa, long a warm nickname; also familiar as the affectionate name for the Loch Ness monster. Sweet and vintage.
U.S. rank (2024)#16935 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1915
Total births (all-time)≈ 92

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191519022024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nessie has long served as a pet form of Agnes ('pure; holy') and Vanessa. It reads sweet and vintage — rare as a full name in the U.S. (said 'NES-ee').

It appears only rarely as a given name in the U.S. Rare, sweet, and vintage.

Did you know? Nessie is a Scottish pet form of Agnes ('pure; holy') and Vanessa — a warm, vintage nickname also fondly given to the Loch Ness monster (said 'NES-ee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Nessie — pet form of Agnes/Vanessa; 'pure; holy'

Variations

NessaNessyNess

Nicknames

NessNessa

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Nessa— a like short form
Vanessa— a name it shortens
Agnes— the Agnes root
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nessie mean?

Nessie is a vintage pet form of Agnes ('pure; holy') and Vanessa.

How do you pronounce Nessie?

It's said NES-ee /ˈnɛs.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nessie a boy or girl name?

Nessie is a girl's name.

How popular is Nessie?

Nessie is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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