Jessica

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A form of the Old Testament name Iscah or Jesca found in early translations of the Bible. William Shakespeare changed the name to Jessica and used it for a young Jewish girl in his play, "The Merchant of Venice." The name became a favorite among Jewish families. It held the No. 1 position nine times during the 1980s and 1990s, influenced by award-winning actresses Jessica Tandy and Jessica Lange. A top 20 name in several countries outside the United States. , Wealthy

Popularity: Girls Ranked #92 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Unisex
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Alternative Spellings: Jesica +; Jessika +; + Add an Alternative
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Famous Jessicas: Jessica Andrews (singer); Jessica Capshaw (actress); Jessica Mitford (British writer); Jessica Dube (Canadian figure skater); Jessica Biel (actress); Jessica Sierra (American Idol finalist); Jessica Alba (actress); Jessica Simpson (singer/actress); Jessica Fletcher ("Murder She Wrote" character); + Add a Famous Jessica
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