I absolutely adore this name! It’s unique without trying too hard to be, and it isn’t confusing to pronounce. It’s utterly beautiful, feminine, and artistic. I love it.
An archaic magnificent name meaning 'golden' it also makes me think of the refreshing dainty little cress plant so to me this name is on one hand glittering and bejeweled and on the other hand natural and gentle.
I think this is a really lovely name. There's a girl in my school named Cressida, who is quite clever, and I think this name sounds quite intellectual.
My name is Cressida and I have spent 26 years very happy years with the name. If any prospective parents are considering this for a future child, I would encourage them to do so, I certainly have no complaints with the choice made by my parents.
Although this is visually and euphonically pretty, I have two problems with it:1. Does it make anyone besides me think of watercress?2. Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida is one of his few bad plays, and Cressida is perhaps his least appealing heroine.
I LOVE this name---it's beautiful, and it's unique without being a creation or a 'creative' spelling. Instead of the similar-sounding Jessica, I think parents should opt for this name instead. A nickname for this is Cressy.
― Anonymous User 4/9/2007
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This is one of my all-time favorite names. I hope to name a daughter it one day.