Tessa
TES-ə
Popularity
#303
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
54,949
Peak Year
#1,753 in 2007
First Recorded
1891
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Tessa is a diminutive of Theresa, a Greek name meaning 'to harvest'.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Tessa Thompson
American actress and producer
Personality Traits
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