Ressie

Meaning of Ressie

For a baby girl, Ressie, pronounced REH-see (/ˈrɛsi/), is a sunny diminutive of the timeless Theresa, tracing back to the Greek therizein—“to harvest”—and conjuring fields of golden grain. It never dominated the charts, but between 1917 and 1924 in South Carolina it popped up just enough (ten babies in 1917, rank 120; nine in 1924, rank 126) to prove true style doesn’t need a crowd. With its soft consonants and gentle rhythm, Ressie feels like a cozy summer breeze yet stands out with vintage flair. Charming parents eager for a name this sweet might find themselves drawn to Ressie like bees to honey.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as REH-see (/ˈrɛsi/)

• Jessie
• Cassie
• Essie
• Bessie
• Nessie
• Tessie