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Origin: Greek

Meaning: Of Agnes; Pure; Holy; Of Vanessa; Butterfly

If you favor light and airy names with a little oomph, meet the ever-so-whimsical Nessy. This feminine short form for Agnes and Vanessa is of Greek origin and means "pure," "holy," and "butterfly." It's perfect for helping baby embrace their true colors and soar toward a bright future! With an added heavenly association with Saint Agnes of Rome, this name is utterly timeless. Nessy is also close to Nessie, a nickname for Scotland's legendary Loch Ness monster and Bella Swan's daughter in the Twilight series. Your darling Nessy will be equally enchanting but presumably of the human variety.