Tess
Girl · English (from Theresa)
tess · 1 beat
Meaning
Harvester; Hardy's tragic heroine of Tess of the d'Urbervilles.
The vibe
Tess is one syllable of quiet steel. Modern and soft, she is principled, observant, and quietly luminous.
Quick questions
Is Tess a boy's or a girl's name?
Tess is a girl's name of English (from Theresa) origin.
How popular is Tess?
Tess sits in the sweet spot — recognised when you say it, but far from everywhere.
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