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Tressie

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How to Pronounce Tressie

Pronounced TRES-ee /ˈtrɛs.i/Medium

Meaning: A vintage pet form of Theresa/Teresa, a classic of debated origin often linked to the Greek theros ('summer; harvest'). Sweet and old-fashioned.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage sweet name: Tressie is a short form of Theresa (said 'TRES-ee'). Warm and old-fashioned.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA vintage pet form of Theresa/Teresa, a classic of debated origin often linked to the Greek theros ('summer; harvest'). Sweet and old-fashioned.
U.S. rank (2024)#17429 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,355

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118802024

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

Tressie reads as an old-fashioned short form of Theresa. Sweet and warm, it carries a vintage charm and is rare in the U.S. (said 'TRES-ee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, vintage, and sweet.

Did you know? Tressie is a vintage pet form of Theresa/Teresa, a classic often tied to the Greek theros ('harvest'), though its root is debated (said 'TRES-ee').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Tressie — short form of Theresa; vintage

Variations

TessieTressaTreasa

Nicknames

TressTess

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tressie mean?

Tressie is a vintage pet form of Theresa/Teresa, often linked to the Greek for 'harvest.'

How do you pronounce Tressie?

It's said TRES-ee /ˈtrɛs.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tressie a boy or girl name?

Tressie is a girl's name.

How popular is Tressie?

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

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