Tess Name Meaning
The name Tess comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Tess below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Tess Name Meaning
English, DutchDiminutive of THERESA. This is the name of the main character in Thomas Hardy's novel 'Tess of the D'Ubervilles' (1891).
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