Tess Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Tess Name at a Glance

Name	Tess
Meaning	Abbreviation of Teresa, meaning harvester.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Tess Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Tess means “Abbreviation of Teresa, meaning harvester”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Tess Name Origin

Our database records Tess under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Tess a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Tess is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Tess

When considering Tess for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.