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Jess

Pronunciation: JEHS (key)
Names related to Jess: Jesse, Jessie
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Origin of the name Jesse:

Derived from the Hebrew Yishai, which is from yīshai (gift, wealth). Var: Jessee. Short: Jess.

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Aaron Anthony Ashley Beatrice Bobby Brad Brianna Carmen Christine Christopher Colton Gina Herman Jack Jake Jason Jesse Joshua Justin Leah Nat Paige Ruth Zak Zoe
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Jess Mariano, nephew of Luke and love interest of Rory on "Gilmore Girls"

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