What is Tess short for?
In old records, Tess is usually short for Theresa. It can also stand for Teresa, Esther, and Elizabeth. You will find it in British and American records, chiefly 1800s-1900s. The Tess-to-Theresa jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.
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Does Tess always mean Theresa?+
Not always. Tess most often stands for Theresa, but it also appears for Teresa, Esther, and Elizabeth. Confirm against the actual record before you rely on it.
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