Theressa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Theressa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,256 babies have been named Theressa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Theressa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,717 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #19,717
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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"the letter V, symbolizing victory"
#19,639 in US
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"lives near the cliff, from the ford b..."
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Latin clarus origin
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#19,625 in US
Greek origin
"I have found it"
#19,525 in US
Hebrew (Shemuel) origin
"heard by God"
#19,644 in US
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"happy, fortunate, lucky"
#19,607 in US
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About the Name Theressa
Theressa is a girl name .
Theressa is currently ranked #19,717 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Theressa include The, Ther, Thery, Therie, There, Therey, Thereie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Thy, and Thie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Theressa include Theresa, Therese . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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