Girls' Names Ending in -son That Don't Mean "Son of..."

Alison has been long popular in Scotland and widely used here since the fifties. This more feminine medieval elaboration of Alice had long surpassed the original in popularity, but now sounds a tad dated in the U.S., with Alice having leapfrogged back over Alison, Allison, Alicia and other variations.

This musical name would have to be spoken with a French accent--otherwise it would sound like a trendy boy's name, a la BRANSON.

Crimson could be a possible competitor for Scarlett's success, though it's lacking that Johansson charm.

Mason with a French accent. Some parents may pick this spelling as an attempt to feminize or distinguish from trendy Mason.

A French word name that could be a fresh spin on Summer or Autumn.

Winter, Summer, and Autumn are all mainstream names; this covers all bases.

Tereson is an uncommon feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Teresa or Theresa, which derives from Greek origins meaning 'harvester' or 'summer.' The unique '-son' suffix might represent a patronymic influence, though this is unusual for feminine names. This distinctive variation emerged in the late 20th century when creative adaptations of traditional names became popular. While extremely rare in usage statistics, Tereson offers the advantage of being recognizable yet distinctive. It maintains connections to the well-established Teresa while providing a modern twist. The name might appeal to parents seeking something familiar in structure but unique in appearance, bridging traditional naming patterns with contemporary preferences for individuality.