What does the name Nessa mean?

The first name Nessa means “not gentle”.

Where does the name Nessa come from?

Nessa has its roots in Celtic/Irish.

Nessa is a feminine first name (a girls' name).

Nessa is a relatively uncommon first name.

Girl

“not gentle”

Origin: Celtic/Irish
Syllables: 2
Popularity: 30 of 100Uncommon
Famous bearers: Nessa Childers Nessa Carey Nessa Cohen Nessa Ní Shéaghdha Nessa Cosgrove Nessa Nessa O'Mahony Nessa Hyams Nessa Feddis Nessa Morgan

Nessa is a feminine first name meaning “not gentle”, with roots in Celtic/Irish. The name has 2 syllables. It is relatively uncommon.

What does the name Nessa mean?: The first name Nessa means “not gentle”.
Where does the name Nessa come from?: Nessa has its roots in Celtic/Irish.
Is Nessa a girls' or boys' name?: Nessa is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
How popular is Nessa?: Nessa is a relatively uncommon first name.

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