Nereida Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Nereida Name at a Glance

Name	Nereida
Meaning	Sea nymph; daughter of Nereus. In Greek mythology the Nereids were mermaids and deities of the seas.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Nereida Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Nereida means “Sea nymph; daughter of Nereus. In Greek mythology the Nereids were mermaids and deities of the seas”. 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.

Nereida Name Origin

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

Is Nereida a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Nereida

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