Find out how popular the first name Tresure has been for the last 19 years (from 1998 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tresure by gender

Based on the last 19 years of data, Tresure is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tresure.

The history of the first name Tresure

The name Tresure is an English variant spelling of the word "treasure", which derives from the Old French word "tresor" meaning wealth, riches, or precious collection. The Old French word itself can be traced back to the Late Latin word "thesaurus", which was adapted from the ancient Greek word "thēsauros" meaning a store or repository.

This name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive term in the Middle Ages, potentially referring to someone who was deemed valuable, precious, or a source of wealth and prosperity. It may have been used as a term of endearment or to describe a person's positive qualities or characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Tresure can be found in the 16th century English play "The Birth of Merlin" by William Rowley and William Shakespeare, where a character named Tresure appears. This suggests that the name was in use, at least as a literary name, during the Elizabethan era.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Tresure Phelps was born in Windsor, Connecticut in 1661. She was one of the first female settlers in the area and played a significant role in the early history of the town.

Another historical figure with this name was Tresure Pearce, a Quaker minister who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. She was known for her religious writings and advocacy for Quaker beliefs.

In the 19th century, Tresure Cox was a prominent American educator and school administrator. She was born in 1832 and played a crucial role in establishing and leading several educational institutions in the United States.

Tresure Reames, born in 1871, was an American artist and painter who gained recognition for her landscape paintings and portraiture during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While relatively uncommon, the name Tresure has been used throughout history, often as a symbolic or descriptive name, reflecting the idea of something valuable, cherished, or precious.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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