What origin is the name Thessalonica?

Thessalonica comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Thessalonica a popular name?

Thessalonica is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Thessalonica?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Thessalonica — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Thessalonica

Q: Is Thessalonica a rare name?

Yes. Thessalonica does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Thessalonica

Thessalonica

Boy

hebrew

5 syllables

Thessalonica is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Thessalonica is a grand name, meaning 'victory against the Thessalians.' It suggests a triumphant spirit and a destiny of overcoming challenges.".

Thessalonica is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "Thessalonica is a grand name, meaning 'victory against the Thessalians.' It suggests a triumphant spirit and a destiny of overcoming challenges.". At 12 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 5 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 5

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Thessalonica is a grand name, meaning 'victory against the Thessalians.' It suggests a triumphant spirit and a destiny of overcoming challenges.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Thessalonica

Very rare in US records

What does Thessalonica mean?

Thessalonica is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "Thessalonica is a grand name, meaning 'victory against the Thessalians.' It suggests a triumphant spirit and a destiny of overcoming challenges.".

Is Thessalonica a rare name?

Yes. Thessalonica does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Thessalonica

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Names with a similar meaning to Thessalonica

Thessalonica means "Thessalonica is a grand name, meaning 'victory against the Thessalians.' It suggests a triumphant spirit and a destiny of overcoming challenges." — these names share that spirit.