Nes

Nes is a Dutch feminine given name functioning as a short form of Agnes, which itself derives from the Greek name Hagnē, rooted in the word hagnos, meaning pure or chaste. Agnes was borne by a young Roman martyr of the early fourth century whose veneration spread widely across medieval Europe, making shortened pet forms common in many languages. Related forms include Nees, Neis, and the full name Agnes itself.