"But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold."
Christian Name · Greek Origin
Cressida Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Cressida
girl
Cressida means "Gold; Golden one", a girl's name of Greek origin. The name Cressida does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Cressida comes forth as gold — tried, refined, the way known by God, the golden one who emerges from fire purer than she entered.
Is Cressida in the Bible?
No — the name Cressida does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Gold; Golden one", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Cressida.
Pronunciation:/KRES-ih-dah/
OriginGreek
MeaningGold; Golden one
What does Cressida mean?
Cressida is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Gold; Golden one". Cressida is golden — and God refines as gold. 'But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.' Cressida endures the furnace because she trusts the Refiner.
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What does Cressida mean in the Bible?
Cressida means "Gold; Golden one" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Cressida is golden — and God refines as gold. 'But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.' Cressida endures the furnace because she trusts the Refiner.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Cressida?
Cressida is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Gold; Golden one" — not because Scripture names anyone Cressida.
"And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried."
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Which books of the Bible mention Cressida?
Cressida is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Cressida?
Cressida comes forth as gold — tried, refined, the way known by God, the golden one who emerges from fire purer than she entered.
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Names like Cressida
Other Greek biblical names that share the spirit of "Gold; Golden one" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Hector
"Holding fast; Steadfast; Anchor"
boy
Hector
"Holding fast; Steadfast; Defender"
boy
Lydia
"Woman from Lydia; Beautiful one"
girl
Daphne
"Laurel tree; Bay tree; Victory"
girl
Daphne
"Laurel tree; Bay tree; Victory"
girl
Dorian
"From the sea; Gift; Child of the sea"
boy
Lois
"Better; Superior; More desirable"
girl
Petra
"Rock; Stone"
girl
Names that pair well with Cressida
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Christopher
boy
"Christ-bearer"
Cressida & Christopher
Hector
boy
"Holding fast; Steadfast; Anchor"
Cressida & Hector
Hector
boy
"Holding fast; Steadfast; Defender"
Cressida & Hector
Nicholas
boy
"Victory of the people"
Cressida & Nicholas
Theodore
boy
"Gift of God"
Cressida & Theodore
Timothy
boy
"Honoring God"
Cressida & Timothy
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Cressida name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Cressida
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Cressida?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Cressida?
You can read every verse where Cressida appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.