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By Linda Rosenkrantz · Aug 2026

Neri

OriginHebrew or Greek
Meaning"my candle; ocean spirit"
GenderGirl
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The name Neri peaked for girls at #8473 in 2018. Neri is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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    American,Israeli architect

  • St. Philip Neri

    Italian Saint noted for his sense of humor (Last name)

  • Neri Marcorè

    Italian actor, television presenter and singer.

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    a blue fairy, the spirit of wisdom, in the Legends of Zelda

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    main character of the Australian TV series Ocean Girl

  • Neri Feldman Chapman

    character on TV's Orange is the New Black

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