Cress

Gender: Boy
Origin: English
Meaning: Peak of a hill
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names

Cress Meaning and Origin

Cress is a boy’s name meaning: “peak of a hill” and is of English from French origin. Alternatively the name Cress is derived from the Greek name “Chryseis,” which means “golden.” It gained popularity as a given name due to its association with the character Cressida in William Shakespeare’s play “Troilus and Cressida.” The name Cress is relatively uncommon and falls outside the top rankings of popular names. Since it is a less frequently used name, it can provide a unique and distinctive choice for parents seeking something less traditional.

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• Creston
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• Rowan
• Finnian
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