MarieThérèse

MarieThérèse is a feminine given name of French origin, typically written as Marie-Thérèse or Marie Thérèse. It pairs Marie (the French form of Mary) with Thérèse (the French form of Theresa). The name has long been used in French-speaking regions and in related forms across Europe, including Maria Teresa or María Teresa in Spanish and Italian contexts. In English-language texts, the form Maria Theresa is common for some historical figures, while Marie-Thérèse remains standard in French references.

Historically, several notable women have carried the name in royal or noble circles, reflecting its prestige in Europe. Maria Theresa (Maria Theresia d’Autriche, 1717–1780) was the Holy Roman Empress and Archduchess of Austria, and queen of Hungary and Bohemia. In French sources she is known as Marie-Thérèse d’Autriche. Marie-Thérèse Charlotte of France (1778–1851) was the eldest daughter of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, commonly known as Madame Royale. She survived the French Revolution and lived much of her later life in exile. Marie-Thérèse Walter was a model and muse for Pablo Picasso, a relationship that influenced much of his work in the 1930s.

The name remains in use today, particularly in Francophone countries, and appears in various cultural and historical contexts through its different spellings and adaptations.