The meaning of Tessa

Tessa is a Greek word meaning to reap or harvest. Tessa can also be a nickname for the word Theresa. It is also a nickname for Quintessa a Greek word meaning the fifth daughter.

The name has stood on its own since the early 1960s. Some variations of the name Tessa include Tess, Tessy, and Tezza.

Popularity Of Tessa

The name Tessa was not one of the top one hundred names for babies in the UK in 2017. In fact, Tess is on a list of least popular girls names in the UK.

Famous people and Characters named Tessa

Despite the lack of popularity, there have been some famous people who carry this name. Tessa Jowell, a member of parliament from 1992 to 2015. Tessa Virtue, a Canadian ice dancer who won two Olympic gold medals. Tessa Thompson, an American actress that has starred in movies like “Thor Ragnarök.”

Some famous pop culture characters with the name Tessa include Theresa “Tessa” Grey from the book Series “The Mortal Instruments,” Tessa from the red earth video game series, and Tessa Quayle from the movie ” The Constant Gardener.”

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