Nerys

NER-iss

Welsh

"chief, lady"

Nerys Origin and Meaning

The name Nerys is a girl's name of Welsh origin meaning "chief, lady".

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.

Nerys Popularity

• 1688 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Nerys

• 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'