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I have so many friends names Jessica. It is very dated, but I appreciate the sound and why it initially became popular. Ironic how an obscure Anglo-Norman Jewish name would become one of the most popular female names almost 1,000 years after its use.

I like it but it's become boring through overuse.

I've never cared for the "sic" part at the end of Jessica although I do think Jessie/Jess/Jessa are nice. Overall, it's just been too popular for me to ever consider. It is, however, one of my dh's favorite names for girls/women.

This message was edited 2/28/2019, 1:11 PM

It's my name. It's okay but I prefer Jessie and Jessa- yep, even as full names, it avoids the "sic" part and poularity all in one go. Plus, I think of myself as "Jessie" but find it hard to introduce myself as anything other than "Jess".

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It was the #1 name the year I was born and I do sometimes go into new jobs and introduce myself to hear, "That makes 4 Jesses". Though I'm sure that wouldn't happen to Jessicas born today. It is definitely dated and stange to hear on a young girl.

I lovbe it! In fact, I love it so much that there's like five artists in my iTunes library with either Jessica or Jessie as her fn. lol j/k but I do have that many...

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Anyway, she's been in my top fifty since last year! Like Janan, I don't even care that it's dated.

Jessica is beautiful. I don't care if it's dated.

I've always liked it enough. I don't like Jess or Jessie though (but Jesse for a boy is fine).

I like both Jennifer and Jessica: not sure which I prefer, but I'd certainly consider using either. Not both, though - too close for a sibset.

It's okay. A bit overused though.

In reality it's too common and dated. I do like the sound though.