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Tessi

TESS-ee

Tessi is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “A short form of Theresa, meaning 'harvester'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1982.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginGreek

What Tessi Means

A short form of Theresa, meaning 'harvester'.

The Story of Tessi

This name arrives like a gentle breeze carrying the scent of ripened grain, a reminder of nature's generous cycle.

Tessi, first recorded in 1959, is a warm variation of Theresa, a name rooted in Greek and meaning 'harvester.' Its popularity peaked in 1982, showing a brief but bright moment when this name resonated with many parents.

For your daughter, Tessi offers a sense of gentle gathering. You envision her collecting not just experiences, but also the good will of those she meets, her presence a soft reaping of shared happiness.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#11 in 1982

Total Births

74

First Recorded

1959

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