Home βΊ Baby Names Directory βΊ Terese
Terese
How to Pronounce Terese
Pronounced tuh-REES /tΙΛriΛs/Medium
Meaning: A variant of Teresa (Therese), a name of Greek origin whose sense is uncertain β often read as 'harvester' or linked to the island Therasia. The pared-down Terese spelling had a mid-century vogue.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Terese pares down Teresa (Therese), a Greek-rooted name often read as 'harvester,' possibly tied to the island Therasia. The compact spelling suited mid-century America, peaked in 1957, and receded after (said 'tuh-REES'). The sense is uncertain, which we note.
Terese belonged to the fifties nurseries and is rare today. Rare, graceful, and vintage.
Variations
Nicknames
Famous Bearers
- Famous bearers coming soon.
If you like Tereseβ¦
Explore names like Terese
Frequently Asked
What does the name Terese mean?
Terese is a variant of Teresa/Therese, a Greek name of uncertain sense, often read as 'harvester.'
How do you pronounce Terese?
It's said tuh-REES /tΙΛriΛs/ β two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Terese a boy or girl name?
Terese is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Terese?
Terese peaked in the late fifties and is uncommon now.