Nereida - Name Meaning and Origin

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.