Cressida

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GenderGirlOriginGreekSay itKRESS-ih-duhPopularityUncommon
Pronounced KRESS-ih-duh

About the name Cressida

Cressida comes from Greek legend and Shakespearean tragedy, a name of golden beauty and literary depth. It's elegant and rarely heard.

Elegant and complex, with quiet emotional depth.

Fun fact

Cressida's story of love and betrayal during the Trojan War inspired multiple literary works.

Nicknames for Cressida

Cress

Variations

CressCressy

Famous people named Cressida

  • Cressida (Troilus and Cressida, Shakespeare)

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