Nerida
Nerida first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1961, when 8 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Nerida popular?
Steady Nerida has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1961.
| 1990s | 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 | |
| 1960s | 23 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Nerida mean?
Associated with the Greek Nereids, the sea nymphs who were daughters of the sea-god Nereus, and with Greek neros 'water'. The name itself appears to be a relatively modern coinage (a popular Australian claim of an Aboriginal 'water lily' meaning is poorly documented), so treat the sea-nymph sense as its best-supported reading.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nerida mean?
Nerida means Sea nymph. Associated with the Greek Nereids, the sea nymphs who were daughters of the sea-god Nereus, and with Greek neros 'water'. The name itself appears to be a relatively modern coinage (a popular Australian claim of an Aboriginal 'water lily' meaning is poorly documented), so treat the sea-nymph sense as its best-supported reading.
What is the origin of the name Nerida?
Nerida is of greek origin.
How do you pronounce Nerida?
Nerida is pronounced “neh-REE-dah.”
Is Nerida a boy or a girl name?
Nerida is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Nerida a popular name right now?
Nerida has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1961.
When was the name Nerida most popular?
Nerida was most popular in 1961, when about 8 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Nerida?
Names similar to Nerida include Elpida, Ianthe, Chryssa, Chrysanthe, Agape.
What names go well with Nerida?
greek names that pair well with Nerida include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.