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Tess
GirlEnglish, short form of Theresa origin · /TEHS/ · classic
Meaning: To reap, to harvest.
Popularity 19/1001 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Tess is a rare name (popularity 19/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
Tess is a diminutive of the name Theresa, which has Greek origins from the word 'therizein,' meaning 'to reap' or 'to harvest.' It became popular in English-speaking countries as a standalone name, often associated with simplicity and charm. The name gained literary prominence through Thomas Hardy's novel 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles.'
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