Nerissa

MEANING

ORIGIN

Greek mythology

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek word 'nereis', meaning 'nymph of the sea'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Nerissa is associated with the Nereids, the sea nymphs in Greek mythology who were the daughters of Nereus, the old man of the sea.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name gained popularity through literature, particularly in the Renaissance period, and is often found in classical literature.