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Tessa
Gender: Girl
Origin: Greek
Meaning: To gather
Popularity: #323
Tessa Meaning and Origin
The name Tessa is a girl’s name meaning “to gather” and is of Greek origin. It is a diminutive form of the name Theresa or Teresa, which means “harvester” or “to reap” in Greek. The name Tessa has become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom. It has been used as a standalone name rather than just as a nickname for Theresa/Teresa. People with the name Tessa are often described as creative, intelligent, and independent. Some famous individuals with this name include Tessa Virtue, a Canadian ice dancer, and Tessa Thompson, an American actress.
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