Jessie

Jessie is a diminutive form of the name Jesse, which is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yishai'. The name Jesse is of biblical origin and means 'gift' or 'present'.

In the Old Testament, Jesse was the father of King David and is mentioned in the Book of Samuel. He is remembered as a humble shepherd from the town of Bethlehem who became the patriarch of the royal Davidic line.

While Jesse is traditionally a male name, the diminutive form Jessie has been used for both boys and girls. However, in recent years, Jessie has become more commonly associated with a feminine name.

The name Jessie has been popular in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.

US popularity 2023:133 children

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