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I grew up with a lot of Jessicas too so it feels oversaturated to me. I do think it is pretty though, and I like Jess/Jessie as a nickname.

Jessica is okay, but I prefer Jessamy, Jessie, and Jess.

This message was edited 5/13/2024, 6:05 AM

It's sweet and comfortable.

I've only ever known one Jessica, so the popularity aspect doesn't matter. I like it very much, but not quite as much as I like Jennifer. And the two together would make an awful sibset.

I don't think it's that great.

It used to be in my top 10 of names I would use in real life. It's popular here in Spain as well, but hasn't crossed the 'overused' line.

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It's beautiful and cozy.

This message was edited 5/12/2024, 12:25 PM

I think Shakespeare invented the name Jessica for that play, if I'm not mistaken!

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I like the sound of Jessica, and I love the names Jess and Jessie, but it was popular in my generation too, so I'm tired of it. I prefer it as a middle name for that reason.

It's my sister's name. It was a Shakespeare invention, just like Miranda.

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I think it has a neat history, and it makes me think of Jessica Mitford and her sisters. I also think of Jessica Tandy. I've come across the name fairly often in books featuring upper class characters in the 1900s-1920s.

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That said, I'm not a fan. I don't like the sound. I love Melissa which has a similar history, but the ka sound is Jessica is unpleasant to me.

It's a lovely name

I think it’s a gorgeous name, but you’re right that it’s overused.

The name itself is alright, but in part because in is so overused, I don't really like it.

I'd use it except I have a good friend named Jessica. She's around eighty. Her mother and her mother's aunt were both named Jessica; apparently the name was very popular for Portuguese people way back when.

I appreciate its sounds and Shakespearean pedigree, but for me it’s been diluted into a blank by overuse.

I like Jessica.

I think the name Jessica is a very cool, pretty and friendly name.

Uh, surprised then****** typos.