Pure or butterfly
Nessa has multiple etymological roots. In its Irish context, it is a traditional name associated with the mother of King Conchobar mac Nessa. In Greek, it is often considered a diminutive of Agnes, meaning 'pure' or 'chaste', while in Hebrew it is sometimes linked to the word for 'miracle'.
Less common today
Nessa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,294 in 2016.
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The Queen of the Valar and spouse of Tulkas · The Silmarillion
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
