Nessie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Nessie Name at a Glance

Name	Nessie
Meaning	Diminutive of Agnes: pure; chaste. Nessie is also the nickname given to the fabled Loch Ness monster.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Nessie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Nessie means “Diminutive of Agnes: pure; chaste. Nessie is also the nickname given to the fabled Loch Ness monster”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Nessie Name Origin

Our database records Nessie under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Nessie a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Nessie is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Nessie

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