Nyad

English, Greek

"naiad, water nymph"

Nyad Origin and Meaning

The name Nyad is a girl's name meaning "naiad, water nymph".

Possibly an anglicized form of the Greek naiad, this ocean-inspired choice is fittingly borne by long-distance swimmer, Diana Nyad, who swam from Cuba to Florida at the age of 60. The name appeared in the US charts in 2024, when it was given to five girls, whose parents may have been inspired by the 2023 film, Nyad, which dramatized the swimmer's story.

Famous People Named Nyad

• Diana Nyad American long,distance swimmer