Jessie

Female

Meaning

Diminutive Form Of Jessica Or Jean

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɛsi/

Traits associated with the name Jessie:

Dogs named Jessie tend to be loving, industrious, hard-working, and resilient. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Jessie?

That you have a fondness for the name Jessie and may have a connection to the name. It could also suggest that you are a fan of the TV show "Jessie" or the song "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield.

Is Jessie a good dog name?

Jessie has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Jessie isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Jessie is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Jessie was, in the past month, the 690th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Jessie is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Jessie was viewed 102 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Jessie's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Jessie is most adored in Utah, Maryland and Ohio.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Tennessee, Arizona and Massachusetts.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Jessie.

Most popular breeds named Jessie:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Golden Retriever
  4. Australian Shepherd
  5. Poodle

Famous dogs named Jessie:

  • film icon A border collie named Jessie played a role in the movie Animal Farm.

Jessie is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Derived from Jean, a Scottish form of Jane.

Dog names like Jessie:

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Jessie dog name meaning

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Janice (British Columbia, Canada)
Love, Love..............Jessie as the name for my dog. I have a female Australian Labradoodle and I picked Jessie because #1 - I would be Jessie's girl...........#2 depending on spelling this works for either female or male pup.
January 30, 2022

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