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Nerissa

Girl

Greek origin ยท /nuh-RIS-uh/ ยท mythological

Meaning: Mermaid or from the Nereids (sea nymphs), from Greek mythology.

Popularity 57/1003 syllablesPeaked 1979โ†’ Stable

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Most popular in the 1970s.

Today, Nerissa is an uncommon name (popularity 57/100).

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