Jessi: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Jessi | Girls
Origin of the name Jessie:
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 yīshai (gift).
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Darn people call me Jessica ALL the time. Even on my birth certificate it's just jessi. That's all. People also spell my name wrong...
My nickname is Jessi and I hate it when people spell it wrong too. :(
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Jessi-Girl, Jess, Jae
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