Therese

Meaning harvester
Origin Greek
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 7
Syllables 2
Syllabification The-rese

About Therese

The name Therese, with its timeless elegance and profound meaning, carries a rich history and a sense of purpose. Derived from the Greek word meaning "to harvest" or "to reap," Therese symbolizes the rewards of dedication and hard work, evoking a sense of abundance and fulfillment. This name can inspire a girl to embrace life's challenges with determination and grace, reaping the joys that come from her efforts.

Therese is a name that transcends cultures and generations, resonating with its simplicity and beauty. Whether it's Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, renowned for her devotion and spirituality, or fictional characters like Thérèse Defarge from Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities," the name Therese has left an indelible mark in literature, history, and society.

Parents who choose the name Therese for their baby girl are bestowing upon her a name that embodies strength, resilience, and the sweetness of success. It's a name that reminds us that hard work and dedication can lead to a bountiful harvest of achievements and happiness.

Variations of Name Therese

Theresa
Teresa
Teresia
Tiffany
Tamara
Taylor
Trinity

Nicknames for Therese

Tess
Terry
Reese
Tessa
Teri

Famous People Named Therese

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
Saint Teresa of Ávila
Thérèse DePrezfilm editor
Therese JohaugNorwegian skier
Therese Reinformer First Lady of Australia
Therese Raquinprotagonist of Emile Zola's novel
Thérèse LiotardFrench actress
Thérèse CoffeyBritish politician
Thérèse Dionmother of Celine Dion
Therese AlshammarSwedish swimmer
Thérèse Marthe Françoise BournetFrench WWII resistance member
Therese MalvarFilipino actress
Therese HargotFrench author and psychologist
Therese PeltierFrench inventor
Therese TuckerAmerican entrepreneur
Therese GiehseGerman actress
Thérèse ClercFrench feminist
Therese Patricia Okoumouactivist

Characters Named Therese

Thérèse DefargeA Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
Thérèse BelivetCarol by Patricia Highsmith
Thérèse DubucLes Belles-soeurs by Michel Tremblay
Thérèse LafirmeAt Fault by Kate Chopin
Thérèse VoïnovLe Testament français by Andreï Makine
Thérèse DesqueyrouxThérèse Desqueyroux by François Mauriac
Thérèse de La PorteThérèse Philosophe by Boyer d'Argens
Thérèse MarixThérèse Marix by Joris-Karl Huysmans
Thérèse LargeaudThérèse Largeaud by Jean-Yves Masson
Thérèse VernierThérèse Vernier by René Boylesve
Thérèse MacAllisterRumors by Anna Godbersen
Thérèse DuvetLe Voyage de Thérèse by André Langevin
Thérèse de MarsanLa Femme de trente ans by Honoré de Balzac
Thérèse LenoirLa Vie de Thérèse by Roland Dorgelès
Thérèse de WattevilleThérèse Desqueyroux by Claude Miller
Thérèse VoiseUn jardin pour Thérèse by Brigitte Allègre