To harvest or late summer
Derived from the Greek name Therasia, it is most commonly associated with the Greek word 'therizein', meaning to harvest. It may also refer to the Greek island of Thera or Therasia in the Aegean Sea. The name gained widespread popularity in Europe due to the influence of several prominent Catholic saints.
Less common today
Theresa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #196 in 1990.
Nobel Peace Prize-winning nun and missionary
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Television personality known as the Long Island Medium
American film actress
Actress known for the Bad Boys film series
Olympic figure skater and medalist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
