I think Bridgerton has helped re-popularize Cressida, and I bet this name goes on a bit of a run over the next few years! I actually also really like it. The Bridgerton association is my only association. I picture a buttoned up girly-girl, but with a wild side that comes out once in a while. Long hair, running through a field, with nails & make-up done. A wild laugh. Brave.
Similar - Feminine:
- Cecelia
- Azalia
- Cassia
- Celia
- Athena
- Helena
- Cassidy
- Calliope
Similar - Masculine:
- Crescent
- Atlas
- Everest
- Apollo
- Cruz
Okay - so some of these sound similar, while others evoke the same sort of feeling or imagery in me.
Some middle ideas:
- Cressida Jane / June
- Cressida Lucy / Lue / Rue
- Cressida Faith / Hope
- Cressida Wren / Apple / Belle / Opal
- Cressida Fern / Willow / Brynn / Marlo
- Cressida Margo / Helen(e)
Fave nicknames:
- Cress
- Cressy
- CeCe
- Sissy
- Daisy might work! take the DA at the end, then add the SI sound - Da-Si = Daisy? (maybe especially with Margaret or similar as middle?
Apologies for any duplications from previous commentors! I didn’t read the other comments so it wouldn’t sway my thoughts. Hope this helps!