Tessa

Means “a short form of Theresa”

English origin

Tessa began as a short form of Theresa, a name whose meaning is uncertain. Thomas Hardy's novel Tess of the d'Urbervilles features a related name.

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What does the name Tessa mean?

Tessa means "a short form of Theresa". It is a girl's name of English origin.

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