Cressida

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Gold; Precious thing; Name of a Trojan princess in the Greek myth
Pronunciation
KREHS-i-də(English)
kress-EE-dah
Popularity
Cressida is not a very commonly used name, but it has gained some popularity in recent years. In the United States, it has been used moderately, ranking 4478th in popularity in 2020. It is more popular in Australia, ranking 400th in 2020.

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Cressida Name meanings & History

Gold; Precious thing; Name of a Trojan princess in the Greek myth. Form of Criseida used by Shakespeare in his play Troilus and Cressida (1602). Cressida is a beautiful and uncommon name that is often chosen by parents who want a unique and elegant name for their daughters. It is a perfect name for parents who appreciate the classical influence and timeless beauty of Greek mythology.

Zodiac Sign of Cressida: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Cressida:

C: Copycat,Chatty,Curious,Choice,Clever,Candid,Cute

R: Rational,Resourceful,Reason,Restless

E: Expressive,Environment,Enliven,Exaggerate,Entertain,Enlighten

S: Social Standing,Success,Sex,Sensuality,Status,Security,Solidity

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

D: Doting,Determined,Domestic,Daddy,Demanding,Dutiful

A: Ambitious,Assertive,Angry,Aggressive,Argumentative,Action

Cressida is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Cressida Bonas is a British actress and model who is also known as Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend. Cressida Cowell is a British children's author, best known for her bestselling series "How to Train Your Dragon."

2.) CRESSIDA (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Of unknown origin and meaning, Cressida was borne in medieval legend by a Trojan princess and daughter of Calchas, a priest who defected to the Romans. Cressida later is unfaithful to her Trojan lover, Troilus, and leaves him for the Greek Diomedes. Short: Cressa, Cressi. (KREH-SIH-DAH)


3.) Cressida (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) infidel

Other Forms: Cresida, Cresiduh, Cresside


4.) CRESSIDA (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Of unknown etymology. It was borne in medieval legend by a Trojan woman and daughter of the priest Calchus who defected to the Romans. Cressida later is unfaithful to her Trojan lover, Troilus, and leaves him for the Greek Diomedes. (KREH-SIH-DAH)


5.) Cressida (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Golden


6.) CRESSIDA (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Of unknown origin and meaning. It was borne in medieval legend by a Trojan princess and daughter of Calchas, the priest who defected to the Romans. Cressida left her Trojan lover, Troilus, for the Greek Diomedes. “Golden” is a popular folk definition of the name. Var: Cresida. Short: Cressa. (KREHS-SEE-DAH)


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