Theresa

Meaning harvester
Origin Greek
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 7
Syllables 3
Syllabification The-re-sa

About Theresa

Theresa carries classical dignity and timeless grace, a name with substantial history and enduring appeal. This traditional choice connects daughters to generations past while remaining perfectly functional in contemporary settings. Theresa's multiple syllables provide weight and formality, commanding respect in professional and academic contexts. The name offers built-in nickname flexibility—Terry, Tess, Tessa—allowing bearers to adjust presentation as preferred. Theresa suggests reliability, thoughtfulness, and substance, qualities that serve well throughout life. Parents selecting Theresa often value established names with proven track records over trendy experiments. The name's religious and cultural associations provide rich background, though it functions independently of these connections. Theresa works internationally, recognized across numerous cultures and languages with minor pronunciation variations. Girls named Theresa receive a name that has demonstrated lasting power, unlikely to feel dated or regrettable. The name balances femininity with strength, avoiding excessive delicacy while maintaining warmth. Theresa represents thoughtful, mature naming—a choice made by parents considering long-term implications rather than momentary trends.

Variations of Name Theresa

Teresa
Tessa
Terese
Therese
Teresia
Teresita
Teresina
Teresinha

Nicknames for Theresa

Tess
Terry
Reese
Tess
Theresa

Famous People Named Theresa

Theresa MayFormer Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Theresa CaputoAmerican medium and television personality
Theresa AnderssonSwedish singer-songwriter
Theresa RussellAmerican actress
Theresa RandleAmerican actress
Theresa SaldanaAmerican actress and author
Theresa FuHong Kong singer and actress
Theresa GanzelAmerican actress and comedian
Theresa MerrittAmerican actress and singer
Theresa RebeckAmerican playwright and novelist
Theresa WongAmerican cellist, composer, and vocalist
Theresa VilliersBritish Conservative Party politician
Theresa Weld BlanchardAmerican astronomer
Theresa Hak Kyung ChaKorean-American artist, filmmaker, and writer
Theresa ChristianBritish fashion model and actress
Theresa PapademetriouGreek discus thrower and Olympian
Theresa CormackNew Zealand artist
Theresa PlaisanceAmerican basketball player
Theresa BreslinScottish author
Theresa GrentzAmerican basketball coach

Characters Named Theresa

Theresa "Tess" Coleman"Freaky Friday" - Movie
Theresa Diaz"American Girl" book series
Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald"Passions" - TV Series
Theresa Rubel"Bone" - Comic Series
Theresa Russo"Wizards of Waverly Place" - TV Series
Theresa "Trubel" Rubel"Grimm" - TV Series
Theresa Belivet"Carol" - Movie
Theresa"The Maze Runner" - Book Series
Theresa McQueen"Hollyoaks" - TV Series
Theresa Burke"Wayward Pines" - TV Series
Theresa McDermott"Mother Theresa" - Movie
Theresa Digman"Final Destination 3" - Movie
Theresa Wiggin"Ender's Game" - Book Series
Theresa Dunn"Some Kind of Wonderful" - Movie
Theresa Elizabeth "Tess" Mercer"Smallville" - TV Series
Theresa Falco"Welcome to the Dollhouse" - Movie
Theresa Cullen"Westworld" - TV Series
Theresa Fowler"EastEnders" - TV Series
Theresa Chang"Mr. Robot" - TV Series
Theresa Kelly"Grange Hill" - TV Series

Other Popular Names Beginning with T

Truly
Talulah
Theo
Tori
Taytum
Taylen
Tate
Tanya
Tess
Tamara