Cressida Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cressida Name at a Glance

Name	Cressida
Meaning	Origin origin. Cresside was the faithless mistress of Troilus in Shakespeare's 'Troilus and Cressida'.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Cressida Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cressida means “Origin origin. Cresside was the faithless mistress of Troilus in Shakespeare's 'Troilus and Cressida”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cressida Name Origin

Our database records Cressida under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cressida a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cressida is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cressida

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