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Ever wondered the meaning and origin of the name Jessica?


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Apparently of Shakespearean origin - the daughter of Shylock in The Merchant of Venice (1596). Shakespeare is thought to have created the name to be passed off as typically Jewish. Famous bearers of the name include Jessica Simpson, Jessica Lang and Jessica Alba (actresses), and fictional character Jessica Rabbit.

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