| Nerys | |
| Pronunciation: | in Welsh ˈneˑrɪs/ |
| Gender: | Feminine |
| Meaning: | uncertain; possibly "lady" |
| Origin: | Welsh |
| Related Names: | Nerissa |
Nerys is a Welsh feminine given name. It may be a modern coinage, an elaboration of Middle Welsh ner "lord, chief" (which relates to the modern Welsh words nêr "hero" and nerth "manliness, courage") using the popular suffix -ys (found in Carys, Dilys, Gladys and Glenys).