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Tess

Tess

Popularity

#1784

falling

Letters

4

Syllables

1

Origin

Greek

Total Births

14,653

Peak Year

#529 in 1992

First Recorded

1889

Style

Cute & Playful, Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A diminutive of Theresa, which is of Greek origin, meaning 'to harvest'.

Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Tess Daly

    British television presenter

  • Tess Harper

    American actress

Spelling Variations

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Personality Traits

CharmingFriendlyOptimisticGraceful

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