Tessie
TESS-ee
Popularity
#9468
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
9,983
Peak Year
#393 in 1917
First Recorded
1880
Style
Cute & Playful, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A diminutive of Theresa, which likely derives from the Greek word "theros" meaning "summer" or "harvest".
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Tessie O'Shea
Welsh entertainer and actress
Tessie Santiago
American actress
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