What origin is the name Nerissa?

Nerissa comes from spanish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Nerissa a popular name?

Nerissa is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Nerissa?

Names from the same spanish tradition pair naturally with Nerissa — for example Mateo, Diego, Carlos. You can browse more on our spanish names page.

Nerissa

Q: Is Nerissa a rare name?

Yes. Nerissa does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nerissa

Nerissa

Girl

spanish

3 syllables

Nerissa is a spanish girl's name meaning "Often associated with Shakespearean literature, this name has Greek roots meaning 'daughter of the sea' or 'sea nymph.'".

The meaning of Nerissa is "Often associated with Shakespearean literature, this name has Greek roots meaning 'daughter of the sea' or 'sea nymph.'" — a girl name of spanish origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: spanish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Often associated with Shakespearean literature, this name has Greek roots meaning 'daughter of the sea' or 'sea nymph.'

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Nerissa

Very rare in US records

What does Nerissa mean?

Nerissa is a girl name of spanish origin meaning "Often associated with Shakespearean literature, this name has Greek roots meaning 'daughter of the sea' or 'sea nymph.'".