Name Detail

Tess

gentle and flowing

Female Contemporary american / Australian / Italian Valle d'Aosta / Bookish English / French / Modern Minim / Latin / English / Irish / Italian / Spanish / Celtic / Modern American 1 syllables 0 popularity 0 favorites

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Tess at a glance

Popularity grows when partners press accept in Partner Choice, and favorites grow when this name becomes a final shared match.

Full Name Detail

Name

Tess

Origin

Contemporary american / Australian / Italian Valle d'Aosta / Bookish English / French / Modern Minim / Latin / English / Irish / Italian / Spanish / Celtic / Modern American

Gender

Female

Meaning

gentle and flowing

Detailed Meaning

This name has a soft, melodic quality that feels both modern and timeless. It's perfect for families seeking something graceful.

A serene name that suggests tranquility and balance. It's easy to say and love.

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Syllable Breakdown

1. tess (prefix)

This breakdown helps explain how the final name is built and why it sounds the way it does.

Tess Name Meaning and Style

Tess is a female name of Contemporary american / Australian / Italian Valle d'Aosta / Bookish English / French / Modern Minim / Latin / English / Irish / Italian / Spanish / Celtic / Modern American origin, meaning gentle and flowing.

It appears in the Aesthetic, American, Artisan name collections and has 1 syllable. Browse the related Contemporary american / Australian / Italian Valle d'Aosta / Bookish English / French / Modern Minim / Latin / English / Irish / Italian / Spanish / Celtic / Modern American names below for alternatives with a similar background.