Therese
/T-HH-EH-R-EH-S-EH/
From Tharsus, also harvester — Therese (French Thérèse) is the name of two great Catholic saints: Teresa of Ávila (16th c. mystic-reformer) and Thérèse of Lisieux (the 'Little Flower'). One of Catholicism's most-honored female names.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Therese is a Christian girl name of French origin, meaning “From Tharsus, also harvester — Therese (French Thérèse) is the name of two great Catholic saints: Teresa of Ávila (16th c. mystic-reformer) and Thérèse of Lisieux (the 'Little Flower'). One of Catholicism's most-honored female names.”.
Therese is a girl's name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "From Tharsus, also harvester — Therese (French Thérèse) is the name of two great Catholic saints: Teresa of Ávila (16th c. mystic-reformer) and Thérèse of Lisieux (the 'Little Flower'). One of Catholicism's most-honored female names." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among French, American, European families, Therese carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Therese
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Therese lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Therese's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Therese's saint & feast day →What does Therese's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Therese resonates in either tradition.
Therese's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Therese's full reading →
Does Therese go with your family's names?
Therese breaks into 7 sounds: /T-HH-EH-R-EH-S-EH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Therese sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Therese beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Therese — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Therese
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Therese
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Common questions about Therese
What does the name Therese mean?
Therese means "From Tharsus, also harvester — Therese (French Thérèse) is the name of two great Catholic saints: Teresa of Ávila (16th c. mystic-reformer) and Thérèse of Lisieux (the 'Little Flower'). One of Catholicism's most-honored female names.." It is a girl name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Therese a boy or girl name?
Therese is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Therese?
Therese is of French origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among French, American, European families.
Is Therese a Christian name?
Yes. Therese is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of French origin.
What does Therese mean in French?
Therese originates from French, where it means "From Tharsus, also harvester — Therese (French Thérèse) is the name of two great Catholic saints: Teresa of Ávila (16th c. mystic-reformer) and Thérèse of Lisieux (the 'Little Flower'). One of Catholicism's most-honored female names.."
What are common nicknames for Therese?
Common short forms of Therese include Tess.
What is the numerology of Therese?
Therese has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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