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Neda (Greek Νέδα) in Greek Mythology is an Arcadian nymph, from whom the river Neda and also a town (Steph. Byz. s. v.) derived their name. She was believed, conjointly with Theisoa and Hagno, to have nursed the infant Zeus (Callim. Hymn. in Jov. 38; Paus. viii. 38. 3). In a Messenian tradition Neda and Ithome were called nurses of Zeus (Paus. iv. 33. § 2). She was represented at Athens in the temple of Athena. (Paus. viii. 47. 2.) Named after Village Neda in Eira Messinia The river Neda today in the Elis prefecture is named after the Nymph Neda. It is the only river in Greece with a female name.
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