Cressida Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cressida Name at a Glance

Name	Cressida
Meaning	'The History of Troilus and Cressida' Daughter to Calchas.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Cressida Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cressida means “'The History of Troilus and Cressida' Daughter to Calchas”. 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 Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean 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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