Nerys
| Pronunciation | Welsh: [ˈneˑrɪs] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Feminine |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Welsh |
| Meaning | uncertain; possibly "lady" |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Nerissa |
Nerys is a Welsh feminine given name. It may be a modern coinage, an elaboration of Middle Welsh ner "lord, chief" (which relates to the modern Welsh words nêr "hero" and nerth "manliness, courage") using the popular suffix -ys (found in Carys, Dilys, Gladys and Glenys). The name may refer to:
People
- Nerys Evans (born 1980), Welsh politician
- Nerys Hughes (born 1941), Welsh actress
- Nerys Jones (born 1984), Welsh athlete
Fiction
- Kira Nerys, fictional character in the American television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
- Nerys, fictional character in the British television series Doctor Who
- Nerys Bailey, fictional character (mother of Roger) in the British sitcom My Family
- Nerys Edwards, fictional character in the Welsh-language television drama Gwaith/Cartref
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