Cressida
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Meaning & Origin
Cressida is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Cressida often also consider Claudinette, Terran, Adianez .
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Cressida first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 151 babies have been named Cressida in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cressida is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,094 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,094
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Cressida
Cressida is a girl name .
Cressida is currently ranked #23,094 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cressida include Cre, Cres, Cresy, Cresie, Cress, Cressy, Cressie, Ida, Iday, Idaie, Cry, and Crie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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