Cress

Cress Meaning & Origin

About Cress
The name "Cress" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cresse," meaning "watercress." Watercress is a leafy green plant that grows in water and is known for its peppery taste and high nutritional value. The name Cress is often associated with qualities such as freshness, vitality, and resilience, reflecting the characteristics of the watercress plant.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cress are male.

Cress Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EH1 S
🌐 IPA
/krɛs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cress in Braille

Here's how to represent Cress in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Cress in braille

How to Spell the Name Cress in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Cress using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cress in sign language

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