The nameThérèse
Thérèse is the French form of Teresa, closely tied to the saint of Lisieux.
- Girl's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Thérèse comes from Teresa, of uncertain origin, sometimes linked to the Greek island of Therasia.
Origin
French, from Spanish.
History
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, "the Little Flower", was canonised in 1925. In the United States Therese reached 220th place in 1927.
Famous people named Thérèse
- Thérèse of Lisieux, saint
- Thérèse Raquin, heroine of Zola's novel
Popularity of the name Thérèse
Thérèse in the United States
Thérèse was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 9,333 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Thérèse. Its rise began around 1918, and it peaked in 1959. Half of all babies named Thérèse in the United States were born before 1956, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 66 births a year.
Thérèse in Ireland
Thérèse was most popular in Ireland in the 1970s, with 516 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Thérèse. Half of all babies named Thérèse in Ireland were born before 1978, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Thérèse in France
Thérèse in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Thérèse
Names from the same generation as Thérèse, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thérèse mean?
Thérèse comes from Teresa, of uncertain origin, sometimes linked to the Greek island of Therasia.
What is the origin of the name Thérèse?
French, from Spanish.
Is Thérèse a girl's or a boy's name?
Thérèse is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Thérèse?
In 2024, Thérèse was the 2212th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 85 births.
What are the variants of the name Thérèse?
Variants and related names of Thérèse include Teresa, Teréz, Terrie and Tessy.
What are good sibling names for Thérèse?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Marguerite, Nicolle, Marta and Yvonne for a sister, Désiré, Jacques, Alexandre and Frederic for a brother.
Who are famous people named Thérèse?
Thérèse of Lisieux, saint; Thérèse Raquin, heroine of Zola's novel.