Jessamyn

Variant spelling of Jessamine

"jasmine flower"

Jessamyn Origin and Meaning

The name Jessamyn is a girl's name of English origin meaning "jasmine flower".

An alternative spin on Jasmine and Jessica, Jessamyn is a spelling variation of floral Jessamine, with just a little less frill. Notable bearers include writer Jessamyn West, wrestler Jessamyn Duke, and content creator and yoga teacher Jessamyn Stanley.

One of those familiar yet rarely used options, Jessamyn was given to less than five girls in the US last year while Jessamine was given to fifteen. In fact, even at its 1981 peak, Jessamyn was only chosen for 32 girls, making this a stand-out choice that doesn't sound out there at all.

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Famous People Named Jessamyn

• (Mary) Jessamyn West American novelist
• Jessamyn Charity West American librarian and blogger
• Jessamyn Laurel Duke American mixed martial artist
• Jessamyn Stanley American yoga instructor and Instagrammer
• Jessamyn Waldman Rodriguez Canadian,American social entrepreneur
• Jessamyn Maribel Sauceda Mexican long jumper
• Jesmyn Ward American novelist

The name Jessamyn in Pop Culture

• Jessamyn character in "Dancing Through the Snow" by Jean Little
• Jessamin footboy to Clarissa in Sir John Vanbrugh's comedy The Confederacy (1705)