Jessie
/ΛdΚΙ.si/noun
A female given name that is often a diminutive of Jessica.
Did you know?The name Jessie is derived from the Hebrew word 'Yiskah', meaning 'foresight', often linked to prophetic dreams and visions.
Etymological Timeline
Hebrew
Hebrew
ΧΧ‘ΧΧ (Yiskah)
βMeaning 'foresight' or 'to behold', often associated with prophetic insight.β
Old English
Old English
Geoffrey
βThe name Geoffrey, from which Jessica is derived, means 'God's peace'.β
14th Century
Middle English
Jessic
βA variant spelling of Jessica, used in literature and drama.β
16th Century
English
Jessica
βPopularized by Shakespeare in 'The Merchant of Venice', representing a character of love and defiance.β
Modern English
English
Jessie
βA diminutive form of Jessica, often used affectionately in contemporary naming.β