To reap or harvest
Tessie originated as a diminutive of Theresa. It is derived from the Greek name Therasia, which is thought to refer to the island of Therasia or the Greek verb 'therizein', meaning to harvest.
Less common today
Tessie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,302 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Welsh entertainer and actress known as 'Two Ton Tessie'
The protagonist of the short story 'The Lottery' · The Lottery
One of the orphans in the musical Annie · Annie
American actress known for 'Queen of Swords'
