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Nerys

NER-iss

Welsh

"chief, lady"

Madison Dresler

By Madison Dresler

Updated Tue Feb 03 2026

Nerys Origin and Meaning

Variation of Nerissa

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British high court judge and barrister
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The name Nerys in Pop Culture

Nerys
character in Doctor Who
Kira Nerys (pronounced ner
EES), character in Star Trek: DS9
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