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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Sea nymph
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- NEER-ee-id
Nereid (NEER-ee-id) is a Greek name that means "sea nymph." It's a distinctive pick with a clear, vivid image behind it: a spirit of the water. Say it out loud a few times and you'll find the three syllables flow easily, with the stress on the first.
Meaning & Origin of Nereid
Meaning: Sea nymph.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Nereid
NEER-ee-idIPA /ˈnɪəri.ɪd/
Popularity of Nereid
Nereid does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Nereid mean?
Sea nymph. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Nereid?
Nereid is pronounced NEER-ee-id (IPA: /ˈnɪəri.ɪd/).
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