Kressida
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Kressida
Kressida is a variant spelling of Cressida, derived from the Greek name Chryseis, meaning "golden" or "of gold" (from chrysos, gold).
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Etymology
Kressida is a variant spelling of Cressida, derived from the Greek name Chryseis, meaning "golden" or "of gold" (from chrysos, gold). The name gained literary prominence through Chaucer's "Troilus and Criseyde" and Shakespeare's "Troilus and Cressida," becoming established in English-speaking cultures, particularly among European and Anglo-American populations with no specific religious affiliation.
Kressida currently ranks #17,922 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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