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Tess

American  
[tes] / tɛs /
Also Tessa

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Theresa.


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Former Bay Area residents Tess van Hulsen and Andrew Chait created a California Coastal vibe inside their Westwood condo with thrifted furnishings and antique treasures.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

“I’m good at finding value, and Tess has the eye for style,” says Chait, 32, who works as a development director.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

With a cheeky grin on her face, she says: "I want to be Tess and present Strictly Come Dancing! I told the BBC producers, so maybe it will happen."

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

That aside, it also happens to be the last show featuring presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who announced their exit in October.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

One look at the robot’s clampy, mechanical hands and Tess shook her head.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown