Nereida is a girl name of Portuguese origin meaning “Nymph of the sea; represents grace and beauty associated with oceanic deities.”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 4 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.
neh-RAY-da
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 34% of popular names.
* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends
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