Cressida Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKRES-i-duh / /ˈkrɛsɪdə/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: golden; Latin: of the gold
Historical & Cultural Background
Cressida is derived from the Greek name Chryseis, which means 'golden.' In classical literature, Cressida is a character in Geoffrey Chaucer's 'Troilus and Criseyde' and later in Shakespeare's 'Troilus and Cressida.' The name has been used in various literary works, symbolizing beauty and betrayal. It has seen varying levels of popularity over the centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Cressida has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cressy
- Cress
International Variants
- Cressida (English)
Famous people named Cressida
Cressida Bonas is an English actress and model known for her work in film and television.
Cressida Cowell is a British author and illustrator, best known for her 'How to Train Your Dragon' series.
Fictional characters named Cressida
Cressida is a character in Shakespeare's play 'Troilus and Cressida,' known for her complex relationship with Troilus.
Cressida is a character in the 'Hunger Games' series, serving as a stylist for Katniss Everdeen.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cressida was first seen in the United States in 1969. Cressida has ranked as high as #1384 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Cressida has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cressida
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2024 | 7 |