80%RatingSave Gender Feminine Usage Welsh Pronounced Pron. /ˈnɛr.ɪs/ [key ·simplify] Meaning & History Probably a feminized form of Welsh nêr meaning "lord". People think this name isRate ·Details classic formal upper class natural wholesome strong refined strange serious Categories ends in -ys isograms leadership noble titles Star Trek characters uncertain etymology Welsh actors women y vowels Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Entry updated December 23, 2025
