Nessie
Pronunciation: [ n-EHS-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nessie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 10 babies have been named Nessie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nessie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,536 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,536
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nessie
Nessie is a girl name .
Nessie is currently ranked #70,536 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nessie include Nes, Ness, Nessy, Ney, Neie, and Neskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nessie include Nessa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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