At a Glance
- Meaning
- Inspired by 'Nereid,' the sea nymphs of Greek mythology
- Origin
- Modern coinage (Greek-inspired)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- nuh-REE-duh
Nerida is a Modern coinage (Greek-inspired) girl's name meaning “inspired by 'Nereid,' the sea nymphs of Greek mythology”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Nerida
Meaning: Inspired by 'Nereid,' the sea nymphs of Greek mythology.
Origin: Modern coinage (Greek-inspired).
A common claim: Sea nymph, daughter of Nereus Actually: Often presented as an ancient Greek name, but Nerida appears to be a modern coinage inspired by 'Nereid' rather than an attested classical given name.
How to Pronounce Nerida
nuh-REE-duhIPA /nəˈriːdə/
Popularity of Nerida
Nerida doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Nerida
- 200+ Island Baby Names for Families Who Love the Sea
- 175+ Beautiful Ocean Names For Girls (with Meanings)
Similar Names
Nerissa · Marin · Thalassa · Marina · Pelagia · Mira
