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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Golden
- Origin
- Greek (via medieval literary tradition)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KRESS-ih-dah
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
KRESS-ih-dahIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Cressida mean?
Golden. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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