Theresa, Teresa
diminutives: Tess, Tessie, Tessa, Teri, Tracy (modern, usually British)
related names: Tressa, other forms
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| FOR REAL:This is a name with obscure origins. It comes from Greek, possibly from the word teresis meaning "watching; guarding." It could also be derived from the word therizo, meaning "I mow" or "I harvest." This phrase is derived from the Greek word for "summer; harvest-time." | |||||
diminutives: Tess, Tessie, Tessa, Teri, Tracy (modern, usually British) related names: Tressa, other forms |
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