The baby name Jessamy is a unisex name, 3 syllables long and is pronounced "JESS-uh-mee".
Jessamy is a unisex name of English origin, meaning "jasmine flower". It is a variant of the name Jessamine, which is derived from the Persian word "yasmin" meaning "gift from God". The name Jessamy was first recorded in the 17th century and gained popularity in the 18th century. It is a rare name and is not commonly used today.
The name Jessamy is pronounced JES-uh-mee. It is a two-syllable name with the stress on the first syllable. The name is composed of two elements, "Jess" and "amy". "Jess" is a diminutive form of the name Jessica, which means "God beholds". "Amy" is a French name that means "beloved". Therefore, the name Jessamy can be interpreted as "beloved gift from God".
Jessamy is a unisex name, although it is more commonly used for girls. It has a literary association with the character Jessamy in the novel "The Children of the New Forest" by Frederick Marryat. The name has also been used in popular culture, such as in the TV series "The Good Place" where the character Jason Mendoza's real name is revealed to be Jessamy. Overall, Jessamy is a unique and meaningful name with a rich history and literary associations.