Thersa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Thersa is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Thersa often also consider Guillermina, Gay, Vance .
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Thersa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 813 babies have been named Thersa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Thersa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,661 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,661
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Thersa
Thersa is a girl name .
Thersa is currently ranked #38,661 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Thersa include The, Ther, Thery, Therie, Thy, Thie, and Thekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Thersa include Theresa, Therese . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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