Nereida - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Nereida \n(e)-rei-

is pronounced ne-RAY-dah. It is of Spanish and Greek origin, and its meaning is "sea nymph". Greek mythology: the Nereids were deities of the seas, mermaids. May also be used in reference to Saint Nerus (first or second century), a Roman soldier who became a Christian. Nerida is an Australian aboriginal name for water lily or blossom. It was in common usage in Queensland Australia in the 1940s to 1950s.

Nereida has 3 variant forms: Nereyda, Nerida and Nireida.

For more information, see also the related name Nerissa.

Baby names that sound like Nereida are Narda, Nerit and Norda.

Nereida is a very common first name for women (#1359 out of 4276) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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