Tessa
Tessa is a Christian girl name of English, from Teresa origin, meaning “Short form of Teresa”.
| Meaning | Short form of Teresa |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | English, from Teresa |
| Pronunciation | TESS-uh |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United Kingdom, Netherlands, United States, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Tessa
Tessa began as a pet form of Teresa (Theresa) and is now used as a name in its own right. Like Teresa, its ultimate origin is uncertain, with 'harvester' a commonly cited but unproven explanation. It grew popular in Britain and the Netherlands in the twentieth century and has a fresh, modern feel. Actress Tessa Thompson is a well-known contemporary bearer.
Is Tessa a Christian name?
Tessa has an indirect Catholic link through Saint Teresa of Ávila but is generally used as a secular name.
How popular is Tessa?
Moderately popular in English-speaking countries and the Netherlands.
Gifts with the name Tessa
- Tessa name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Tessa baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Tessa
Names similar to Tessa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tessa mean?
Tessa means 'Short form of Teresa'. It is of English, from Teresa origin.
Is Tessa a Christian name?
Tessa has an indirect Catholic link through Saint Teresa of Ávila but is generally used as a secular name.
How do you pronounce Tessa?
Tessa is pronounced TESS-uh.
Is Tessa a boy or girl name?
Tessa is usually a girl name.