Terese
Pronunciation: [ t-EHR-eez ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Terese first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,490 babies have been named Terese in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Terese is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #24,282 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,282
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Terese
Terese is a girl name .
Terese is currently ranked #24,282 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Terese include Ter, Tere, Terey, Tereie, Tey, Teie, and Terkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Terese include Teresa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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