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Jesse

The father of King David in the Old Testament. Infamously known for outlaw Jesse James who was killed in 1882. Also known for American track-and-field athlete Jesse Owens, the winner of four Olympic gold medals. A unisex name. , Jehovah exists

Origin: Hebrew

Gender: Unisex

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Variations: Jessalyn +; Jessamine +; Jessica +; Add a Variation

Alternative Spellings: Jessey +; Jessie +; Jessy +; Add an Alternative

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Famous Jesses: Jesse James (actor); Jesse Jackson (politician); Jesse Cook (musician); Jesse McCartney (musician); Jesse Owens (Olympic medalist); Jesse Colin Young (musician); Jesse James ("Monster Garage"); Add a Famous Jesse

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Jesse is on other name lists
: Jewish Baby Names; Top 100 Boy Names of 2004; Top 100 Boy Names of 2003

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