Teresita
little Teresa, possibly harvester (Spanish diminutive of Greek root)
Teresita is a spanish girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #8 (178,331 records), 4 syllables.
Origin and meaning
little Teresa, possibly harvester (Spanish diminutive of Greek root)
Teresita is a traditional Spanish diminutive of Teresa that became established as an independent given name throughout the Catholic world. Introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, it saw massive adoption well into the 20th century, heavily influenced by devotion to Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús. It remains one of the most statistically common female names in the country.
Spanish diminutive of Teresa, formed with the hypocoristic suffix -ita. It became widely adopted in the Hispanic Catholic world, particularly in honor of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (known in Spanish as Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús).
Name character
In the Philippines
Very common among older generations in the Philippines. Almost universally given the nickname 'Tessie', 'Tess', 'Chit', or 'Techie'. Often compounded as 'Maria Teresita' or paired with a second English name.
Related forms
- Teresita Spanish
- Teresa Spanish
- Teresina Italian
Teresita with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Teresita
How do I use Teresita with two Filipino surnames?
Teresita is the given name. The full name is Teresita + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Teresita a common girl name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #8 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.