National Theresa Day 2023: Date, History, Events, People Named

National Theresa Day is annually celebrated on April 13. Theresa is a female name with antecedents in Greek, Spanish, and Portuguese. Theresa was the 65th most prevalent female name in the United States in 1950. 1956 was a strong year for the name, as it climbed to number 32, before falling to number 226 in 1992 and number 852 in 2008. Terese, on the other hand, peaked at No. 18 between 1961 and 1963, but has since fallen to No. 719.

The background of National Theresa Day

Theresa is a female name with antecedents in Greek, Spanish, and Portuguese. The name has multiple meanings in Greek, the first of which is ‘from the island of Therassia’ or’resident of Thera,’ Thera, Thira, Therassia, or Thirassia being a Greek island that is now known as Santorini. Another potential interpretation is huntress or hunter. However, it is widely recognised that the ancient Greek name means “late summer.” The origin of the Spanish spelling of the name Teresa is the name Therasia.

In the fourth century, the widow of Saint Paulinus of Nola is one of the earliest documented bearers of this name. Between the Middle Ages and the 16th century, the appellation was exclusive to Spain and Portugal. It eventually spread to the rest of the world due to the notoriety of Saint Teresa of Avila, a Spanish nun. The Austrian Queen Maria Teresa inherited the domains of her father, the Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI, making her a notable bearer of the name. Saint Therese of Lisieux, who wrote a moving account of her life titled “The Story of A Soul” and is one of the most well-known saints of the modern era, brought the French form of the name ‘Therese’ to prominence during the 19th century.

NATIONAL THERESA DAY EVENTS

Undertake a “treasure hunt”

Go on a “treasure hunt” to locate all the notable women with the name Theresa. In our “Facts” section, we have already selected a few. This game can be enjoyed with friends and family.

Observe Theresa

Know anyone with the name Theresa or a variant? Celebrate this joyous occasion by letting them know how unique they are.

Employ the hashtag

Spread awareness of National Theresa Day. Share this article using the hashtags #theresa and #nationaltheresaday on social media.

5 FAMOUS PEOPLE NAMED THERESA

Mother Teresa,

born Anjeze Gonxhe Bojaxhiu in 1910, was canonised by the Catholic Church as Saint Teresa of Calcutta.

Infanta Maria Teresa

Born in 1793, Infanta Maria Teresa of Braganza was once the heir apparent to the Portuguese throne as the first child of King John VI of Portugal and Queen Carlota Joaquina of Spain.

Prime Minister Theresa May

May, who was born on 1 October 1956, served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2016 to 2019.

Teresa Aquino-Oreta

Born on June 28, 1994, “Tessie” Aquino-Oreta presided over the Philippines Senate Committee on Education, Arts, and Culture.

Teresa Bellanova

Bellanova, who was born on August 17, 1958, served as the Italian Minister of Agriculture from 2019 to 2021.

NATIONAL THERESA DAY DATES