Tessa Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Tessa Name at a Glance

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

What Does the Name Tessa Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Tessa 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.

Tessa Name Origin

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

Is Tessa a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Tessa

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