Theresa

Pronunciation: [ t-er-EES-uh ]

Boy Name #29,810 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Theresa is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-er-EES-uh.

Parents who love the name Theresa often also consider Theresa, Theodora, Therese .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #29,810
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Theron #2853

Nicknames

The Thy Theie Therie

Also a Girl Name

Theresa is also used as a girl name, ranked #1501.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Theresa

Is Theresa a boy or girl name?

Theresa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29810. As a girl name, it is ranked #1501. Theresa is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Theresa?

Theresa is pronounced t-er-EES-uh.

How popular is the name Theresa?

Theresa is currently ranked #29810 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Theresa?

Common nicknames for Theresa include The, Thy, Theie, and Therie.

Is Theresa a common or rare name?

Theresa is an uncommon name, ranked #29810 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Theresa

Theresa is a boy name .

Is Theresa a boy or girl name? Theresa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,810 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,501. Theresa is more commonly used as a girl name.

Theresa is currently ranked #29,810 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Theresa include The, Thy, Theie, and Therie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Theresa include Theron . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.