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Comments and insights on the name Jesse: | Edit

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.

Personal experiences with the name Jesse: | Edit

My boyfriend's name is Jesse (I call him Jess). I think Jesse is a great name, but he doesn't like it. He's constantly getting asked "What is it short for?" and "Isn't that a girl's name?" My three-year-old nephew calls him 'Dessy'.

Nicknames for Jesse: | Edit

Jess
J (or Jay)

Meanings and history of the name Jesse: | Edit

Jesse is a very old biblical name

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 Lacey, lead singer, guitarist, and lyricist of the band Brand New
Jesse McCartney, Pop Singer

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
"Jesse's Girl," song by Rick Springfield
Uncle Jesse from "The Dukes of Hazzard"
Uncle Jesse Katsopoulos from the TV show "Full House"
Jesse Tuck from the novel Tuck Everlasting