Jessy

Jessy is a given name and a nickname used mainly in English-speaking contexts. It is commonly a variant spelling of Jessie and is often derived as a diminutive of Jessica. In some cases, Jessy is used as a standalone given name or as a masculine form related to Jesse.

Origins and use: The given name Jessica became popular in English after Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, with its etymology widely discussed but uncertain. It is frequently linked to Hebrew Yiskah, meaning "foresight" or "behold," though this connection is not definitive. Diminutives such as Jessie and Jessy emerged in the early modern and modern periods. Spelling variations reflect regional naming traditions and pronunciation.

Gender and regional usage: Today, Jessy is most commonly feminine in many countries, but it can be used for males in some regions as a variant of Jesse. The spelling Jessy is encountered in North America, Europe, and parts of Africa and Oceania, with frequency depending on local naming conventions.

Notable people: Numerous public figures use Jessy as a given name or nickname, spanning entertainment, sports, and other fields. The name’s flexibility as a nickname for Jessica or Jesse contributes to its cross-cultural presence.

See also: Jessie, Jessica, Jesse.