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Everything about Theresa totally explainedTeresa, Theresa, and Therese are feminine given names. The name is thought to be derived from the Greek verb therizein, meaning to harvest. Some common diminutives or nicknames for Teresa include Terri, Tess, Tessie, Tessa, Teesie, Reese, Tisa, Resa, T, and Tressie. Teresita is the diminutive form of Teresa in Spanish.
The meaning of the name Theresa, or Teresa, is "one who reaps". The name implies one who is destined to work hard, but who will receive great bounty for her efforts. The name is associated with the fall season of the earth's life cycle: a time of harvest, of plenty, of purposeful labors, of warmth and generosity. Theresa shares her harvest with the world, as the earth has given its fruits to Theresa, thus respecting and supporting the natural cycle of life.
The popularity of this name in America over the last 15 years is falling, according to the US Census. Spelled "Theresa", it was ranked as the 717th most popular name for girls born in 2006, down from 226th in 1992 (it ranked 65th in 1950, and 102nd in 1900). Spelled "Teresa", it was the 535th most popular name for girls born in 2006, down from 206th in 1992 (it ranked 81st in 1950, and 220th in 1900).
People
Places
In Canada
Lac-Sainte-Thérèse, Ontario
Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec
Val Thérèse, Ontario
In the Czech Republic
Terezin
In the Philippines
Teresa, Rizal
In Spain
Teresa, Castellón
In the United States
Theresa, a town in New York.
Theresa, a village in the town of Theresa, New York.
Theresa, a town in Wisconsin.
Theresa, a village in the town of Theresa, Wisconsin.
Books
Therese, by Arthur Schnitzler
Thérèse Raquin, by Émile Zola
Movies
Teresa, Rod Steiger's first film appearance
Tess, a film directed by Roman Polanski
Theresa, Mexican soap opera
Thérèse, by Alain Cavalier, which won the 1987 César Award for Best Film
Music
Thérèse, an opera by Jules Massenet
Teresa, a popular song recorded in 1948 by Dick Haymes & The Andrews Sisters
Teresa was a popular song by Joe Dolan, when it topped the Irish singles chart in 1969.
"St. Teresa", a single from Joan Osborne's 1995 album Relish
"St. Teresa", a song by Blackmore’s Night from their 2006 album The Village Lanterne
TV
Teresa of the Faint Smile, one of the main characters in the popular anime (Claymore (TV Series)) and manga (Claymore (Manga)) series Claymore.
Other
The name Teresa is on the list of hurricane names in the Atlantic Ocean, but has yet to be used (next comes up in 2009).
Further Information
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