Ness

Female

Meaning

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/nɛs/

Traits associated with the name Ness:

Dogs named Ness tend to be loving, industrious, and brave. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Ness?

Naming your dog Ness suggests that you have a creative and unique personality. You may also have an appreciation for the outdoors, as Ness is a popular name for a Scottish loch.

Is Ness a good dog name?

Ness is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Ness isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

7,053
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2,998
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2,402
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Ness is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Ness was, in the past month, the 1523rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Ness is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Ness was viewed 54 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Ness's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Ness is most adored in Maryland, North Carolina and Nevada.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Michigan, New Jersey and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Ness.

Most popular breeds named Ness:

  1. English Bulldog
  2. Cocker Spaniel
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Rottweiler
  5. Chow Chow

Ness is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Derived from Scottish Gaelic, signifies "headland" or "promontory".

Dog names like Ness:

a large aquatic animal supposed to resemble a serpent or plesiosaur of Loch Ness in Scotland
Light
Abbreviation Of Eleanor Shining Light.
Goddess of war and wisdom in Egyptian mythology
Nun
Heaven in Egyptian mythology
Divine, beautiful, grace.
Ness dog name meaning

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Shiley tiapa (Santiago Metropolitan, Chile)
Hello, my dog, her name is Vida Ness, she is super playful, affectionate, loving, intelligent, obedient and above all, she is the sweetheart of the house.
September 24, 2023 ◆ Translated

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