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How can you honor Theresa with a baby name?

To honor Theresa, you could start with Teresa (Spanish) or Tessa (an affectionate form). Choose a name below to read its meaning and story.

You can also keep Theresa as a first or middle name.

Other forms and languages

Teresa Spanish · Portuguese · Italian
Therese French · German · Danish · Norwegian · Swedish
Terese Basque · Danish · Norwegian · Swedish

Short and affectionate forms

Tessa Affectionate form

978 US registrations in 2025.

Tess Short form

113 US registrations in 2025.

Terri Affectionate form

19 US registrations in 2025.

Forms come from our verified name families and directly documented language links. Uncertain family links are left out. Follow a name for the full history.

Counts for these forms: US Social Security Administration, 2025. We add the published counts for girls and boys with the exact spelling. The source withholds counts below five.

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