Names like Tessa
If Tessa is on your list, these girl names have the same feel, from Greek classics to names with a similar sound. Tessa has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Alyssa, Melissa, Arianna and Lexi.
24 girl names like Tessa
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- Alyssa#453This name comes from a Greek word meaning 'rational' or 'logical'.Also GreekSame “-sa” ending
- Melissa#420Melissa means "honeybee." It is associated with sweetness and industriousness.Also GreekSame “-sa” ending
- Arianna#234Arianna means "most holy".Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Lexi#628Lexi is usually a shortened version of Alexandra or Alexis, meaning "defender of…Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Lana#406Lana is often considered a short form of Alana or Yelena.Also Greek2 syllables
- Maggie#294Maggie is usually a short form of Margaret, which means "pearl."Also Greek2 syllables
- Thea#353Thea means "goddess." It's often associated with the Greek goddess Theia, the Titaness…Also Greek2 syllables
- Angelina#347Angelina means "messenger of God" or simply "angel".Also Greek
- Lena#279Lena often means "light" or "sunlight." It can also be a short form of names like Helena…Also Greek2 syllables
- TeresaLikely means "to harvest" or "summer."Also GreekSame “-sa” ending
- Andrea#235This name means "brave" or "courageous." It suggests someone who is strong and manly in…Also Greek
- Lyric#640Relating to a song or poem.Also Greek2 syllables
- Cali#574This name is a variation of Calliope, a muse of epic poetry.Also Greek2 syllables
- Melanie#142From the Greek word meaning "dark" or "black."Also Greek
- Kyra#830Kyra means "light".Also Greek2 syllables
- Nicole#383Nicole means "victory of the people." It's related to the name Nicholas.Also Greek2 syllables
- Khloe#272It means "green shoot" or "blooming," referring to new growth or fertility.Also Greek
- Kate#522Kate is often a shortened version of Katherine, which means "pure."Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- AlexaThis name means 'defender of mankind'.Also Greek
- LeannaLeanna likely combines "Lea," meaning weary, with a suffix.Also Greek2 syllables
- Paris#592From Greek mythology, Paris was a Trojan prince.Also Greek2 syllables
- Angel#546Angel means "messenger".Also Greek2 syllables
- Catherine#314The name means 'pure' or 'clear'.Also Greek
- Angie#705This name means 'messenger' or 'angelic'.Also Greek2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Tessa?
- Names with a similar style to Tessa include Alyssa, Melissa, Arianna, Lexi, Lana and Maggie.
- How are these names matched to Tessa?
- Each name is compared with Tessa on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Tessa has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Greek names are like Tessa?
- Alyssa, Melissa, Arianna, Lexi and Lana share Tessa's Greek roots.