Nerissa is a feminine given name, and may refer to: Nerissa Bowes-Lyon (1919–1986), cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, subject of the Channel 4 documentary "The Queen's Hidden Cousins" Nerissa Bretania Underwood (born 1955), Guamanian politician Nerissa Brockenburr Stickney (1913–1960), American pianist Nerissa Chesterfield, British political aide Nerissa Corazon Soon-Ruiz (born 1956), Filipino politician Nerissa Nields, American rock and folk musician Thea Nerissa Barnes (1952–2018), American professional dancer Nerissa Ravencroft, virtual YouTuber

Fictional characters Nerissa, in William Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice Nerissa (W.I.T.C.H.), an antagonist in the comic book and TV series W.I.T.C.H. Queen Narissa, the arch-villain from the 2007 Disney film Enchanted Queen Nerissa, the real identity of Chelsea Van Der Zee from Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken