Cressida
Meaning of Cressida
Cressida is a beautiful name for baby girls with an intriguing history and strong associations. The name Cressida is of Greek origin, meaning "gold." It gained popularity as a given name in the United States in recent years, with a steady increase in occurrences since 1969. In terms of pronunciation, the English variant is pronounced as KRES-i-duh (/ˈkrɛ.sɪd.ɑ/). The variation "Cressy" has also been used. While it may not be among the most common names, Cressida has a unique and elegant charm that sets it apart from the rest.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KRES-i-duh (/ˈkrɛ.sɪd.ɑ/)
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Notable People Named Cressida
| Cressida Bonas - Cressida Curzon Wentworth-Stanley is an English actress and model, recognized for her past relationship with Prince Harry. |
| Cressida Cowell is a British children's author famous for the How to Train Your Dragon book series, which has sold over seven million copies worldwide and was adapted into an award-winning franchise by DreamWorks Animation. |
| Cressida Connolly FRSL is an English novelist, biographer, journalist, and critic, as well as the mother of English actress Nell Hudson. |
| Cressida Granger is a British entrepreneur known for being the owner and managing director of Mathmos, the iconic lighting company famous for the lava lamp. |
| Cressida Campbell is an Australian artist known for her unique woodblock prints and paintings. |
| Cressida Anne Lindsay was a notable English poet and novelist. |
| Cressida Heyes - Cressida J. Heyes is a British and naturalized Canadian philosopher, known for her work in feminist philosophy and winner of the David Easton prize for her latest book. |
| Cressida Pollock is the CEO of English National Opera and has a background in business strategy, investment research, and a passion for the arts. |
| Cressida Bell is an English artist and designer known for her work in textiles, interior design, cake decoration, and illustration. |
