Theressa
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Theressa is a Greek name associated with the meaning “to harvest”. It is a extremely-rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Theressa
Theressa is a lovely variant of the classic and enduring name Theresa, which has deep roots in Greek. The most widely accepted origin traces it to "Therasia," an island in the Aegean Sea, suggesting "from Therasia." Another popular interpretation links it to the Greek word "therizo," meaning "to harvest" or "to gather," which can imply abundance and fruitfulness. The name has been borne by several revered saints, most notably Saint Teresa of Ávila and Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, adding to its spiritual gravitas and timeless appeal. Theressa offers a familiar yet slightly distinctive spelling, retaining all the grace and historical weight of its parent name.
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Gender Usage of the Name Theressa
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Theressa is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Theressa
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Theressa is listed under Extremely-Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 125M births |
| United Kingdom | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 2,500M births |
| Canada | Rare | 1 in every 4.98M births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 39.4M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Theressa was last recorded at #10,136 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2002) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #889 in 1968. Its lowest recorded position was #10,136 in 2002. Over the last 27 years (1975–2002) the name fell -8958 places (from #1,178 to #10,136).
Characteristics of the Name Theressa
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 8 letters — Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- T — Girl Names Starting with T
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Theressa consists of three syllables that conclude with a long vowel sound, enhancing the name's inherent grace. Its phonetic stability suggests an Elegant & Timeless aesthetic, projecting a sense of classic composure.
Middle Names For Theressa
Middle names used with TheressaMethodology
Theressa is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Theressa Ann · Theressa Michelle · Theressa Louise · Theressa Mae · Theressa FayeView all 45 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for TheressaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Theressa is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Theressa Moore · Theressa Mills · Theressa Marsh · Theressa Marks · Theressa Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Theressa
Sound Like Theressa Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Theresa · Therese · Thresa · View all 14 names
Spelled Like Theressa Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Theresa · Thressa · Theresea · View all 11 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Thelma · Therese · Thea · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Theressa Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Theressa in ASL
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