Tessa Meaning

What does Tessa mean?

The name Tessa is of Greek and English origin.

The meaning of Tessa is "harvester, reaper".

Tessa is generally used as a girl's name.

It consists of 5 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Te-ssa.

The Given Name Tessa

Tessa is a diminutive of Theresa. See Theresa for further details.

Tessa appeals to parents who seek a name with genuine depth.

An auspicious name, it is one that will be admired.

A name that will flow off your tongue.

Tessa falls into the season name category.

Tessa Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 245 in baby name popularity for girls with 1,315 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 245 in baby name popularity for girls with 1,291 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

View the Tessa Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Tessa has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Tessa to other names.

Tessa Related Names

Tessa is a diminutive of Theresa.

Tessa has the diminutives (nicknames) Tess, Tessie.

Famous Tessas

Tessa Numerology

What will your new littleTessa be like?

It may all be in the numbers.

The numbers that make up your child's name.

Numerology may give you some insight.

Children named Tessa are often decent and raw but most of all they are read more >>

Tessa Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Tessa in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Tessa.

Just for fun, see the name Tessa in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Tessa in Nautical Flags page.