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The name Jessica is of Hebrew origin and means "gift of God" or "God beholds." It first appeared in William Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice, where it was the name of a character, the daughter of the Jewish moneylender Shylock. The name became popular in the English-speaking world in the 20th century and experienced a peak in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s. Jessica is often shortened to the nicknames Jess, Jessie or Jessi. Famous people with the name Jessica include actress Jessica Biel, singer Jessica Simpson, and author Jessica Hische.

The name Jessica is popular in many English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. It is also commonly used in countries like Germany, France, and Spain.

If you love the name Jessica but are looking for some similar name options, here are a few suggestions:

• Jennifer
• Jasmine
• Julianne
• Jessamine
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• Joanna
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• Jolie
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