Jessie

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Jessie means "gift" or "God's gracious gift". It can also be a diminutive form of Jessica, Jesse or Jessica, which means "to behold" or "God's beholder".
Pronunciation
JEHS-ee(English)
JESS-ee
Popularity
Jessie is a popular name in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and many other English-speaking countries. It was most popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s for girls, but has since declined in popularity. However, it remains a popular choice for parents who want a timeless and classic name for their child.

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Jessie Name meanings & History

The name Jessie means "gift" or "God's gracious gift". It can also be a diminutive form of Jessica, Jesse or Jessica, which means "to behold" or "God's beholder". Originally a Scots diminutive of Jean 2. In modern times it is also used as a diminutive of Jessica. Jessie is a versatile name that can be used for either sex. It can be a standalone name or a nickname for longer names like Jessica or Jesse. It is a popular name for babies and young children, but can also be used for adults.

Zodiac Sign of Jessie: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jessie:

J: Jester,Journal,Joy,Journey,Justice,Judicial

E: Exaggerate,Environment,Enlighten,Enliven,Entertain,Expressive

S: Solidity,Success,Security,Social Standing,Sensuality,Sex,Status

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

Jessie is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

There are many famous people with the name Jessie, including Jessie James Decker (singer), Jessie J (singer), Jessie Reyez (singer), and Jessie Ware (singer). It has also been used in literature, including the character of Jessie in the Stephen King novel, "Misery".

2.) Jessie (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) a form of Jesse.


3.) Jessie (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Scottish) a form of Janet.

Other Forms: Jescie, Jesea, Jesee, Jesey, Jesie, Jess, Jesse, Jessea, Jessee, Jessey, Jessia, Jessiah, Jessiya, Jesy


4.) Jessie (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Gift

Other Forms: Jesse, Jessi, Jessy


5.) JESSIE (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Originated as a pet form of Janet and Jean. Now, however, it is more commonly used as a feminine form of Jesse, which is derived from the Hebrew yïshai (gift), and as a pet form of Jessica. Var: Jessi, Jessy. Short: Jess. (JES-SEE)


6.) Jessie (Female)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: (Scottish) casual

Other Forms: Jesey, Jess, Jessee, Jessi, Jessye


7.) Jessie (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) wealthy

Other Forms: Jess, Jessee, Jessey, Jessi, Jessye


8.) JESSIE (Female)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Used as a Scottish pet form of Jean, a short form of Jessica, and a feminine form of Jesse, which is derived from the Hebrew yishai (gift). The Gaelic form of Jessie is Teasag. Short: Jess. (JES-SEE)


9.) JESSIE (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Originated as a pet form of the names Janet and Jean (God is gracious). Now, however, it is more commonly used as a feminine form of Jesse, which is derived from the Hebrew yishai (gift), and as a pet form of Jessica. See JANET, JEAN, and JESSICA. Short: Jess. (JES-SEE)


10.) Jessie (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: It is derived from the Hebrew name Yishai, which means "gift" or "God's gracious gift". In Scottish and English usage, it is a diminutive of the name Jessica and Jesse respectively.

Pronunciation: JEHS-ee
The name is typically pronounced as JEH-see for girls and JESS-ee for boys.


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Cartoon of Jessie

Description: Scottish and English. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yishai, which means "gift" or "God's gracious gift". In Scottish and English usage, it is a diminutive of the name Jessica and Jesse respectively. Variant of Jesse. Jessie can be used as a standalone name or as a nickname for the names Jessica and Jesse. It is often chosen by parents who prefer unisex names for their babies.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Jessie include Jessie J (British singer), Jessie Ware (British singer), Jessie Buckley (Irish actress), and Jessie Graff (American stuntwoman).

Related Names to Jessie

Jess, Jessica, Jessamine, Jesse, Jessi, Jessy, Jessika, Jessalyn

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