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Teressa

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How to Pronounce Teressa

Pronounced tuh-RES-uh /təˈrɛs.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Theresa/Teresa, a classic name of debated origin, often linked to the Greek theros ('summer; harvest'). A warm, familiar classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm classic: Teressa is a form of Theresa/Teresa (said 'tuh-RES-uh'). Gentle and familiar.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA spelling of Theresa/Teresa, a classic name of debated origin, often linked to the Greek theros ('summer; harvest'). A warm, familiar classic.
U.S. rank (2024)#17394 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1960
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,475

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196018802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Teressa reads as a form of Theresa/Teresa, a warm classic of debated origin, often linked to 'harvest.' Familiar in sound, this spelling is rare in the U.S. (said 'tuh-RES-uh').

It appears only rarely in this spelling in the U.S. Rare, warm, and classic.

Did you know? Teressa is a spelling of Theresa/Teresa, a classic often tied to the Greek theros ('summer; harvest'), though its ancient root is debated (said 'tuh-RES-uh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Teressa — form of Theresa/Teresa; debated root

Variations

TheresaTeresaTeressah

Nicknames

TessTessa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Teressa mean?

Teressa is a spelling of Theresa/Teresa, a classic often linked to the Greek for 'harvest.'

How do you pronounce Teressa?

It's said tuh-RES-uh /təˈrɛs.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Teressa a boy or girl name?

Teressa is a girl's name.

How popular is Teressa?

Teressa is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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