Nerys
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About Nerys
A sweet yet substantial name of Welsh origin, Nerys has the fresh feel of Carys, but the vintage charm of Mavis, Morag, and Lois. Likely borrowing from the Welsh element nêr meaning "lord, chief", Nerys is a feminization and could then mean "lady".
The name has featured in Star Trek (Kira Nerys) and in Doctor Who (a friend of Donna Noble), while it is also borne by actress Nerys Hughes.
Pronounced NEHR-is.
As of October 2026, Nerys ranked #16910 in US births in 2023 SSA.
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Nerys on lists
Famous Neryss
- 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'