Nerys

NER-iss

Welsh

"lady"

Nerys Origin and Meaning

The name Nerys is a girl's name of Welsh origin meaning "lady".

American parents are just becoming aware of Welsh names like this one, similar to Carys, which was chosen by Welsh-born Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Nerys Popularity

• 1851 Nameberry 2024

20 Names Similar to Nerys

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Famous People Named Nerys

• Nerys Hughes Welsh actress
• (Elizabeth Gwendoline) Nerys Evans Welsh politician
• Nerys Ann Johnson Welsh artist
• Nerys Angharad Jefford British high court judge and barrister
• Nerys Jones British biathlete

Nerys in Pop Culture

• Nerys character in Doctor Who
• Kira Nerys (pronounced ner EES), character in Star Trek: DS9
• Naerys Targaryen character in 'A Song of Ice and Fire'