Tessa is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “Harvester; Greek origin meaning "one who gathers crops".” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Tess. As of 2023, Tessa ranks #323 among girls' names in the United States and has been gradually declining. Its highest US ranking was #260 in 2019.
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TES-ah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #323 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Tessa means “Harvester; Greek origin meaning "one who gathers crops".” It is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Tessa is pronounced TES-ah.
Tessa is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Tessa currently ranks #323 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Tessa include Tess.
Middle names that pair well with Tessa include Tessa Rose, Tessa Grace, Tessa Marie, Tessa Jane.
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