Cressida - Unique Girl Names

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Cressida

/krəˈsɪdə/

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Uncommon

Meaning

From the Greek word 'kretos' meaning 'gold' or 'golden'

Represents loyalty, love, and the complexity of human emotion, often tied to tragic romance and personal transformation.

Symbolism

Embodies the duality of faithfulness and betrayal, reflecting inner conflict and emotional depth; associated with poetic tragedy and timeless beauty.

Etymology: Derived from the ancient Greek name Criseis or Chryseis, meaning 'golden', later adapted into medieval literature as Cresseid and immortalized by Geoffrey Chaucer and William Shakespeare in 'Troilus and Cressida'.

Style & Origin

elegant
sophisticated
english

Cultural Background

Rooted in ancient Greek mythology and popularized through English literature, particularly Shakespea

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