Cressida

At a Glance: Name: Cressida – Meaning: golden – Origin: Greek (via medieval literary tradition) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: KRESS-ih-dah

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Cressida traces back to Greek, arriving in English through medieval literary tradition, and its meaning is "golden." It's pronounced KRESS-ih-dah (IPA /ˈkrɛsɪdə/). If you're after a name with real linguistic roots rather than a modern invention, this is one worth a closer look.

Meaning & Origin of Cressida

Meaning: Golden.

Origin: Greek (via medieval literary tradition).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Cressida

Phonetic: KRESS-ih-dah   IPA: /ˈkrɛsɪdə/

Popularity of Cressida

SSA records from 1969 to 2024 show Cressida has stayed rare the whole time: it peaked at #6075 in 1969 with 7 babies given the name, and in 2024 it ranked #12408, still with just 7.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1969–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Cressida mean?

Golden. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cressida)

How do you pronounce Cressida?

Cressida is pronounced KRESS-ih-dah (IPA: /ˈkrɛsɪdə/).

Is Cressida a popular name right now?

Cressida peaked at #6075 in 1969 and is ranked #12408 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1969–2024.)

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