Tesse
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tesse first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 15 babies have been named Tesse in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tesse is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,321 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,321
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Tesse
Tesse is a girl name .
Tesse is currently ranked #61,321 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tesse include Tes, Tey, Teie, and Teskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tesse include Tessa, Tess . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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