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The girl's name Nereida \n(e)-rei-da\ is pronounced ne-RAY-dah. It is of Spanish and Greek origin, and its meaning is "sea nymph". Greek mythology: the Nereids were deities of the seas, mermaids. May also be used in reference to Saint Nerus (first or second century), a Roman soldier who became a Christian. Nerida is an Australian aboriginal name for water lily or blossom. It was in common usage in Queensland Australia in the 1940s to 1950s.

Nereida has 3 variant forms: Nereyda, Nerida and Nireida.

For more information, see also the related name Nerissa.

Baby names that sound like Nereida are Narda, Nerit and Norda.

Nereida is a popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Nereida. Click here to compare Nereida with related baby names.

United States Top 1000 rankings for: Nereida
Canada (BC), England and Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, Australia (NSW) Top 100 rankings for: Nereida

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