Jessie
GirlOrigin: English · Hebrew
Meaning
“Scottish pet form of Jean or Janet; also a feminine form of Jesse (Hebrew, perhaps 'God exists')”
Cultural Notes
Originally a Scottish diminutive of Jean and later a pet form of Jesse or Jessica; it was popular for girls in the Victorian era and for boys in the American West.
Popularity
Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1890s
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Famous People Named Jessie
- Jessie J, Jessie Ware
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