Criseida

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Follower of golden things
Popularity
Criseida is a rare name and not commonly used in many parts of the world.

cartoon of the name Criseida
Cartoon of Criseida

Criseida Name meanings & History

Follower of golden things. Form of Chryseis used by the Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio in his 14th-century poem Il Filostrato. In the poem she is a woman of Troy, daughter of Calchas, who leaves her Trojan lover Troilus for the Greek hero Diomedes. The story was taken up by Chaucer (using the form Criseyde) and Shakespeare (using the form Cressida). Criseida is a beautiful and unique name that is perfect for parents who want a Greek-inspired name with a fascinating backstory.

Zodiac Sign of Criseida: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Criseida:

C: Clever,Candid,Curious,Chatty,Choice,Cute,Copycat

R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

S: Security,Solidity,Social Standing,Sensuality,Status,Sex,Success

E: Exaggerate,Entertain,Enliven,Environment,Expressive,Enlighten

D: Doting,Dutiful,Determined,Demanding,Daddy,Domestic

A: Action,Ambitious,Angry,Assertive,Argumentative,Aggressive

Criseida is:

  • a Common name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Urban name
  • a Wholesome name

Related Names to Criseida

Some related names to Criseida include Cressida, Cassiopeia, and Calliope.