Therese Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Therese Name at a Glance

Name	Therese
Meaning	Variant of Theresa which is the name of two popular saints 'Teresa of Avila' and 'Therese of Lisieux.' Meaning uncertain although possibly a Greek place name.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Therese Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Therese means “Variant of Theresa which is the name of two popular saints 'Teresa of Avila' and 'Therese of Lisieux.' Meaning uncertain although possibly a Greek place name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Therese Name Origin

Our database records Therese under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Therese a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Therese is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Therese

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