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Tessie

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How to Pronounce Tessie

Pronounced TES-ee /ˈtɛs.i/High

Meaning: A pet form of Teresa/Theresa — variously 'a harvester' and 'summer' (from the Greek); we note the pet formLow

In 30 seconds: A harvester; summer: Tessie is a pet form of Teresa. Crisp, vintage, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA pet form of Teresa/Theresa — variously 'a harvester' and 'summer' (from the Greek); we note the pet form
U.S. rank (2025)#11835 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,973
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tessie is a pet form of Teresa/Theresa — variously 'a harvester' and 'summer' (from the Greek; we note the pet form). A crisp, vintage name (said 'TES-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage pet name. Rare, a-harvester at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Teresa is variously 'a harvester' and 'summer' (Greek) — Tessie is a pet form, crisp and vintage (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'TES-ee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Teresa — nickname; routes layered

Variations

TessaTessTessy

Nicknames

Tess

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tessie mean?

Tessie is a pet form of Teresa — variously 'a harvester' and 'summer'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Tessie?

It's said TES-ee /ˈtɛs.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tessie a boy or girl name?

Tessie is a girl's name.

How popular is Tessie?

Tessie is a very rare name in the U.S. today.

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