Updated June 9, 2019

Girl name origins & meanings

  • Old Norse : Headland
  • Irish : God is gracious
  • Greek : A butterfly

Girl name variations

Nesa
Nissa
Nessie
Shanessa
Vanessa
Vannia
Vanna
Vannie
Vanora
Nessy
Venissa

How Popular Is The Name Nessa

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