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

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'