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Thressa
How to Pronounce Thressa
Pronounced THRES-ah /ˈθrɛ.sə/Medium
Meaning: Thressa is a contracted respelling of Theresa, a name of Greek origin variously tied to 'theros', summer or harvest, or to the Aegean island Therasia. It compresses the -ere- of Theresa into a single stressed syllable while keeping the parent's meaning and saintly heritage.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Thressa squeezes Theresa into a shorter, punchier form. Theresa is a Greek-rooted name connected either to 'theros', summer and harvest, or to the island of Therasia, and it gained enduring warmth through beloved saints. Thressa keeps that heritage in a plainer, folk spelling.
In United States records Thressa was most common in the early twentieth century, then faded to rarity by its end. A woman given it at its peak belongs to a great-grandmother's generation.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Thressa mean?
Thressa is a respelling of Theresa, a Greek name linked to 'harvest' or the isle of Therasia.
How do you pronounce Thressa?
It's said THRES-ah /ˈθrɛ.sə/, two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Thressa a boy or girl name?
Thressa is used as a girl's name.
Is Thressa a popular name?
No, it is a vintage rarity, most often heard in the early twentieth century.