Names related to Jesse: Jess, Jessie
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Jesse

Pronunciation: JEH-see (key)

Origin of the name Jesse:

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

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Jesse and Jessie are used as nicknames in United States and Mexico for males named Jesus.

I think the name Jesse is incredibly beautiful for a boy. It just sounds wonderfully sensitive yet strong. Gorgeous name.

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J Ray
Ray Ray
J (or Jay)
J Man
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Famous real-life people named Jesse: | Edit

Jesse James, bank robber and folk hero
Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader
Jesse Garon Presley, Elvis' twin, who died at birth

Jesse in song, story & screen: | Edit

"The Ballad of Jesse James" and many other stories and songs about the real-life bank robber and folk hero
"Jessie's Girl," song by Rick Springfield
Uncle Jesse from "The Dukes of Hazzard"
Jesse Katsopoulos- Full House

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