The name Thecla is a female name of Greek origin. It is pronounced as THEK-lah (/ˈθɛ.klə/) in both Greek and English. Variations of the name include Tekla. The popularity of the name Thecla in the United States has varied over the years. In recent decades, it has been less commonly used, with only 5 occurrences in 1986 and no data available for other years in the 1980s. However, there were more frequent occurrences in earlier decades, with its highest ranking at #5 in 1939, when it was given to 4,250 newborn girls. The name has a rich history and carries a sense of strength and femininity.
Thecla Schiphorst is a Canadian digital media artist and academic. |