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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Sea nymph
- Origin
- Greek (coined by Shakespeare)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- nuh-RISS-uh
Nerissa (nuh-RISS-uh) is a Greek-origin name meaning "sea nymph," coined by Shakespeare. It has a soft, flowing sound with the stress in the middle, which makes it easy to say once you've heard it.
Meaning & Origin of Nerissa
Meaning: Sea nymph.
Origin: Greek (coined by Shakespeare).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Nerissa
nuh-RISS-uhIPA /nəˈrɪsə/
Popularity of Nerissa
Nerissa peaked at #1585 in 1979, when 73 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #14738, with just 6 babies, so a child named Nerissa today would be very unlikely to share the name with a classmate.
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FAQ
What does the name Nerissa mean?
Sea nymph. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Nerissa?
Nerissa is pronounced nuh-RISS-uh (IPA: /nəˈrɪsə/).
Is Nerissa a popular name right now?
Nerissa peaked at #1585 in 1979 and is ranked #14738 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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