Cressida - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Cressida \c-ressi-

is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "gold". Derived from Khryseis, the name of a Trojan girl in Homer's "Iliad". Cressida is the heroine and Trojan princess of the tale "Troilus and Cressida" that has been told by Boccaccio, Chaucer, and Shakespeare. Cressa is a modern short form.

Cressida has 1 variant form: Cressa.

Baby names that sound like Cressida are Crystina and Cristina.

Cressida is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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