Theressa is a female name with English origin. It is pronounced as thuh-RESS-uh (/ðəˈrɛsə/). The name has variations such as Teresa and Tessa. In the United States, Theressa has been given to newborns since at least 1886. Over the years, its popularity has varied, with peaks in occurrence in the 1940s and 1950s. It remains a relatively uncommon name today. Theressa is associated with traits such as strength, resilience, and kindness.