Jess: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Jess | Boys
Origin of the name Jesse:
Derived from the Hebrew Yishai, which is from yīshai (gift, wealth). Var: Jessee. Short: Jess.
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Jess Mariano, nephew of Luke and love interest of Rory on "Gilmore Girls"
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Smart?
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Sexy?
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Friendly?
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Creative?
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Strong?
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Young?
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Sophisticated?
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