Nerys \n(e)-rys, ner-ys\ as a girl's name is of Welsh origin, and the meaning of Nerys is "noblewoman". Modern coinage. The given meaning is based on the name's similarity to the Welsh word "ner", meaning "lord" and the endings of the names Gladys and Dilys.

Nerys has 3 variant forms: Neris, Neriss and Neryss.

Baby names that sound like Nerys are Neryssa, Nerissa, Nerice and Naryssa.