Eloise- This name is French in origin and its meaning is famous warrior., Esperanza- Esperanza is the Spanish word for hope. It is a Spanish name meaning hope or expectation., Essence- Words related to essence are soul, spirit, and lifeblood, It is considered to be the quintessential nature of someone or something. (and quite possibly the closely related mermaids) for centuries. She is much like her mother, being a stubborn free spirit who is defiant to her parents. The moon that floats in space is also responsible for the tides of the sea. In early Ireland, Li Ban and her family lived in a small house with her family some time around the year 858 BC. Sebastian is the name of the advisor crab from the Little Mermaid, who follows Ariel around on her adventures in the human world. The ocean is also seen as blue, being called deep blue sea, and in, d it was called the bottomless blue. This is a variation of the name, - Luna is the name for the moon in many different languages. The name comes from the Latin word sal for salt. There are many mermaids and some mermen from pop culture, including movies, and shows. WebMerfolk or merpeople are legendary water-dwelling human-like beings. Northern lights are a natural phenomenon that produces eerily beautiful colors in the sky, a magical experience. Mermaids are known to be creatures who embody the duality of the sea. Jolene- You may recognize this name from Dolly Partons Jolene. Mermaids are definitely magical creatures who are associated with oceans and freshwater lakes and rivers. Lenore- This is a French name meaning light. It was popularized by the Edgar Allen Poe poem titled Lenore. She is often thought of as a mermaid because of the strange curse that was put on her for seeking revenge against her father. Its meaning is white shadow, white wave. Its Italian meaning is fair and yielding., - Not only is this a beautiful name and subject of many songs, it also reminds me of mermaids because some might consider them to be glorious creatures. She is eager to learn everything about the human world. There are many mermaids and some mermen from pop culture, including movies, and shows. WebMermaids are famous for their incredible beauty which humans believed surpassed all mortal beings. When someone has to choose a name for their child, there is much consideration that goes into it. Merfolk are similar to dragons in the way that they both have long, scaly tails. - Ive always loved this name, which is generally a male name, but would work just as well for a female. The moons gravitational pull causes tidal force. Also included on this list are names that mean mermaid, such as Naida, Nixie, Morvoren, and Nerissa. The name means alluring enchantress., Maera- This name was given to several figures in Greek mythology. Please note, comments need to be approved before they are published. - Aditi is a Hindu goddess who represents, fertility, the earth, and the sky. and the title of a popular song by the Lumineers. She was a beloved queen with a gift for music and singing. Being surrounded by the salty sea, islands are the perfect place for mermaids, especially to rest after long swims across the sea. Desiree- This is a French name that means desired. Mermaids are highly desired creatures, subject to hunts by sailors. Hans Christian Andersens Little Mermaid Getty Images Perhaps the most famous mermaid is the title nymph of the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, who Sebastian- Sebastian is the name of the advisor crab from the Little Mermaid, who follows Ariel around on her adventures in the human world. Here are some mermaid names based on figures of folklore and ancient religions. Here is an overview of the half animal half fish creatures: Creatures with a fish tail from Greek mythology. It also means dragon, or serpent in Greek. Fabian- This name comes from the Roman name Fabianus, meaning bean grower. It reminds me of Jack and the Beanstalk, a fairytale story involving witches, giants, and magic beans, all things relevant to mermaid lore. He later proves to be a brave and dedicated father when it came to finding Nemo. Origin: Greek mythology. There is a river called the Jordan river, which is located in the Middle East and flows through the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea. The name means son of Mathew., , as the youngest daughter of King Triton. Ula- The name Ula is a girl's name of Celtic origin meaning gem of the sea. Funny enough, it is an abbreviation of the name Ursula, as in the sea witch from The Little Mermaid. Her story is that she was the daughter of King Locrinus, who left his wife Gwendolen and had Sabrina with another woman. A mermaid is a famous mythical sea creature that is half woman and half fish or sea serpent. Also called the seal people, the sea people or the mermaid a selkie is a marine legend that tells of people who are half fish, and half-human. Marlin- Marlin is a name of English origin. This form of siren became increasingly popular as mermaid mythology spread throughout ancient Greece, this type of siren became more recognizable than their half avian counterparts. One day however, he too became curious and went to see what she was doing. Ved-Ava is common in Finno-Urgic stories. Mermaids were thought to appear to ships just before they wrecked or were lost at sea to taunt them with their fate. Ondina was sent by the Mermaid Council to strip Zac of his merman powers, and she was originally bitter against humans, but she softens. Its no wonder so many are drawn to the wonders of mermaiding. Ariel can be any race, because race is a social construct, and mermaids can be whatever color we please, because they dont exist. Sailors have had visions of them at sea, and many gods and goddesses are in the form of a merperson. Melusine is the story of the daughter of a fey and a King of Scotland. WebMerfolk or merpeople are legendary water-dwelling human-like beings. Greek Mermaid Names and Their Meanings 1. Nereids are embodiments of the oceans beauty and were supposed to be the most beautiful and mystifying of sea nymphs. This cap was called a cohuleen druith and was thought to be red in color. This theory is supported by the fact that mermaids have been known to allow men into their underwater kingdoms and shower them with lavish gifts while they remain in these realms. Along with Ariel and Madison, other popular mermaid names in the US Top 1000 include Alana, June, Lily, Lorelei, Marina, Melody, Miranda, and Sabrina. The fantastical beast with the upper body of a horse and a human head and chest of a man is often depicted as the antagonist in Greek mythology. The true meaning of the name is chalk landing place. A variation of the name is Kelsey. Lorelei- Lorelei is a siren from a German folktale. Additionally, mermaids were often thought to be violent and mischievous creatures that would provoke trouble if given the opportunity. The name means water sprite and is of German origin. In stories, sirens are often guardians of islands. She develops romantic feelings for a merman named Zac. Traditionally, merpeople are more often female, but there are stories of mermen as well. Generally, it means beautiful, corposant, or shining and in modern Hebrew it means goddess. Fairy maiden is another meaning of the name, which suits a mermaid well. Maree- The name Maree is a name of Latin and Irish origins meaning ocean tides or star of the sea. The name comes from the Latin word sal for salt. She is most known for being interested in health and appearance. Salacia- In ancient Roman mythology there was a goddess of salt water named Salacia, who was also a wife of Neptune. The name has multiple origins, but in Albanian it means sea.. Many of these names have some spiritual or mystical elements to them making them sound like mermaid names. Neptune is the god of freshwater, also identified as Poseidon. It means near or from the Tiber river., Wade- Wade is the word used for moving through water. Mermaids in stories are often described to have long, luscious locks that flow down their chest. Sirena- This is the Spanish word for siren, a phrase interchangeable with mermaid. I myself consider sirens to be more alluring and sinister than mermaids. It means resurrection. Variations include, Briella is an Italian name meaning God is my strength. A variation of the name is, Cassandra means to excel, to shine. It is also the name of a Trojan princess from Greek mythology. , is a beautiful sounding name that means flow. Flowing is the motion of bodies of water like rivers, seas, and streams. Mermaid and the baby by John Collier. The Selkies were known to have the gift of therianthropy the ability to change from human to animal form at will. They loved music and often sang. She is known as a triple goddess, a triad of herself, Egeria the water nymph, and Virbius, a woodland god. I believe mermaid can live for hundreds of years, while still looking young. The name means venerable or majestic., - The Caspian Sea is the largest inland body of water in the world. She enjoys being adventurous and has gotten herself into She is also known as Artemis in Greek mythology. It means star. A wonderful name for the daughter of mermaid, especially one with a large following. He is welcomed into the bed and sleeps with the Sirenomelia (also known as mermaid syndrome) is a rare birth defect that occurs during the third gestational week. Its an English name meaning stream of water flowing to the ocean.. Ondina is a name meaning little wave., Mimmie- She is loyal to the best friend Ondina, and is set on restoring the pod, but does not see Zac as a threat. WebMermaid mythology is quite varied, with mermaids taking on many different appearances, origins, and personalities. Coralia- The ocean is home to diverse and beautiful coral reefs. Some believed that even well-intentioned mermaids would cause great danger to men who believed they saw a woman drowning and would dive into the waters to save them. Fontaine- Fontaine is a French word that means fountain or natural spring. Natural springs are beautiful and peaceful places frequently lounged in by mermaids. This is likely from tales of seemingly friendly mermaids that kill humans by dragging them under. Mermaiding is a popular activity that has been embraced by men, along with women. - Also has the sound of sea in it. Aditi- Aditi is a Hindu goddess who represents fertility, the earth, and the sky. It is a Choctaw name that means jumping water. Other definitions include flowing water and bubbling spring., This name means voyager, traveler, blessed, and happy Mermaids often voyage across the sea and travel to far away places. The name Diana takes its meaning from the goddess and represents beneficence and wellness. Some are homonyms of water and ocean-related words and some are exactly the same word. It is an American name meaning beautiful lake.. There are plenty of stories in mermaid lore where mermaids do not seduce and kill humans. It may have been taken from the Greek word nereis, meaning sea sprite or nymph., - Odette is the name of the princess turned Swan Queen from the ballet, . An emerald is a shining green gem, like a mermaid tail. In Syrian and Maltese, Mara means woman, in Gaelic sea, in Nigeria (Igbo) beautiful, Maya-Maya is an abbreviation of Yemaya, also known as Yemoja, who is an African sea goddess. Although sirens are one of the most common types of mermaid that is recognized in modern day, it is thought that the mermaid stories influenced this creature in ways that were not meant to happen. Thus, Atargatis became the first mermaid. Additionally, the very essence of her being is deeply connected to the sea many mermaid legends tell of maidens with long green hair, or at the very least flowing hair that was reflective of the plant life in the oceans. They are also known to lounge on island beaches. Ian- The name Ian is of Scottish origin and means god is gracious. Ian is also short for Ianthe, who is an ocean nymph from Greek mythology. The name happens to mean singing, queen from the Latin name Regina (a variation). She is brave, suspicious, and sometimes stubborn. The word comes from the Greek word harmonia. There is also a folktale about a forest nymph named Harmonia. In fact, the Trojan War was started in part out of Zeus fear that one of his sons would rise up and overthrow him namely Achilles. In an 18th century play, there was a dancing mermaid by the name or Coralia. - This one is very straightforward. Alana is the second born daughter of King Triton. It also means flowing down like a river, stream, or waterfall, places mermaids might occupy. Celeste also means heavenly, which brings up visions of beautiful angels floating in the sky, similar to the peaceful ocean with angelic sirens swimming around and enchanting humans. 1.Adella, Adella is an older sister of Ariel in the classic Disney film, The Little Mermaid. If you are looking for a baby name, a mersona name, a character name for a book or D and D character, here is a list of over a hundred names, along with their origin and meaning. They offered to baptize her so that she would have an immortal soul and would be able to enter heaven. Arista is the fifth daughter of King Triton who is known to be a fun-loving musician. Mermaids and fish have fins. She is adventurous and fun, sometimes ending up in trouble because of it. - This name means to esteem, thus signifying esteemed Esme is also used as a short form for the Spanish feminine name. Ondina is a name meaning little wave., She is loyal to the best friend Ondina, and is set on restoring the pod, but does not see Zac as a threat. Although it is undisputed that mermaids are some of the most fascinating creatures from mythology, the question of the intentions of these creatures still remains. Real pearls are quite valuable. Darya/Daria- The name Darya is a girl's name of Russian origin meaning kingly or the sea. The name is most commonly used in Russia and other Slavic countries. - Belle is the French word for beautiful. It is short for. Sierra is a Spanish word for mountain and indicates strength. Lakelyn- Any name ending in lyn is lovely in my opinion, and mermaids are said to be lovely and breathtaking creatures. The word sirenity means peaceful, quiet, and calm, which is what the name means. Maera was the daughter of Atlas, a Titan condemned to hold up the celestial bodies for all eternity. This name has roots in Ireland, England, and Wales. But here are some names I think sound nice and would work well as mermaid names. Thalia was one of fifty daughters of Nereus, old man of the sea. She was known as the nereid of the blooming sea. The name means to blossom, or flourish., - In the Arthurian legend the Lady of the Lake, there is a fairy-like enchantress named Viviane. Attina- Attina is the sister of Ariel, and the firstborn of King Triton. Unknown to many, they are actually considered animals. There was so much water that erupted from the underwater spring that the land where Li Ban and her family had lived was transformed into what is now Lough Neagh. Eventually Melusine found a love of her own and agreed to marry him if he promised not to look upon her on Saturdays. Some legends speak of mermaids who have saved sailors and their ships during storms or have helped humans cure illnesses that earlier civilizations had no knowledge of. The name also has roots from Delphus, who is the son of Poseidon, god of the Sea, in certain tradition. She is now worshipped throughout the world. A centuries-old mummified "mermaid" that scientists recently revealed to be a gruesome doll of animal parts is even weirder than previously thought, new findings show. The name itself is a translation of Severn that means patience.. River- Ive always loved this name, which is generally a male name, but would work just as well for a female. I believe mermaid can live for hundreds of years, while still looking young. In Hebrew, the name Davy means beloved., A French name that means gift of the sea, or child of the sea. Used in. It is a variation of, and maybe Italian, Welsh, or British. Mermaids in Different CulturesChinese folklore describes mermaids as capable, beautiful and able to turn their tears into pearls. Japans version is more dark, believing mermaids are grotesque creatures that brings warfare to land if their body is found washed up on shore. Korean mermaid folklore is similar to Chinas in which they depict the sea maidens as a good omen. More items Whatever the reason, there is usually thought that goes into picking a name. Greta- Greta is a common name in Germany, Sweden, Poland, and Italy. Morgan is a Welsh name meaning sea protector. Merfolk are known as protectors of the sea, so it makes a great merman name. Once a merrow found her cap, she would not return back to her human family. - Cleodora is a goddess in Greek mythology. - Priscila is an English name adapted from the Latin word prisca, meaning old. The month of, was named after him, and also works as a variation of Augustus. Mermaids have a human upper body and a fishtail, but nymphs always have a human body. Sabrina- In British folklore Sabrina is a nymph of the river of Severn. Gemma- When thinking about mermaid costumes and accessories, gems are widely used. Destiny means that one has a purpose and events happen to play out a grand life plan of sorts. Unfortunately, because of the nature of this disease and the damage that is often found in the digestive and urinary tracts upon birth, many of these patients die within days or weeks of their birth. The woman the song is about is described as a temptress who has beauty beyond compare, flaming locks of auburn hair, ivory skin and eyes of emerald green. Her voice is also soft like summer rain. Dolly paints a sparkling vision of a siren. It would haunt eight fishermen for their entire lives. as a sea nymph who captured Odysseus and lived on a mythical island, where she held him captive after falling in love with him. He is wise and cares about the well-being of Ariel and her family. Although there were many different interpretations of the mermaid myths, one of the most constant factors is simply the duality of the nature of the mermaid and the situations that these creatures tend to appear in. Ariel is a name of Hebrew origin that means lion of god.. Drake is the term used for male ducks. It makes a pretty mermaid name because it sounds the same as jewels, which are beautiful, radiant stones, similar to the beauty of mermaids and their shimmering tails. Additionally, many mermaids had a connection to the creatures of the sea as evidenced by their fish or serpent-like tails. Grace/Gracelynn-This name means graceful, a term that mermaids can usually be described as. She appeared as a figure in many other cultures under different names and her story was used to give additional powers and characteristics to existing goddesses. Marlin is a name of English origin. The name means dark red. Its[OG1] a good mermaid name for someone with a fiery colored tail. In an 18th century play, there was a dancing mermaid by the name or Coralia. The name Ava alone means life and is of Latin origin. The name means air.. Sabrina and her mother were both drowned in the Severn river by Gwendolen, and that is how she became a nymph of the river and is also known as a goddess. - This name means noble friend in High Old German, and friend of the elves. Elves and mermaids are both mythical creatures that are prominent in fantasy and mythology. Coralia means like coral and is Greek in origin. Its meaning is treasurer. Jasper is also a type of gemstone of a reddish-brown color. The word also means accord and tranquility. It works well as a mermaid name given its definitions. Finley/Finn- This name is mermaid related for obvious reasons. Cordelia- The name Cordelia is a girl's name of Latin and Celtic origin meaning heart; daughter of the sea or in Welsh it means jewel of the sea.. She was the Celtic goddess of the Danube and is known as the earth-mother goddess. Mermaid - Legendary Creature from the Ocean | Mythology.net She is from Homers epic poem The Odyssey as a sea nymph who captured Odysseus and lived on a mythical island, where she held him captive after falling in love with him. It means friend from the sea or handsome friend. It is a highly suitable merman name, given merfolk are said to be beautiful, and they obviously come from the sea, making them friends of the sea. Irish mythology brings us the story of Li Ban a human who was turned into a mermaid after a terrible disaster. Their 3000 brothers were called the Tritons, or Mermen. Phoenix- A phoenix is a mythical bird from Greek folklore. This list consists of names with water/ocean/mermaid related words in them, names based on mythology, names whose meanings and translations are mermaid/ocean/water related, names based on characters from movies and shows, names that just sound pretty, and merman names, along with a special paragraph about Mermaid Marielle and her newborn baby. Although there are some cases where this act is without a doubt intentional, there are others that make humans question if they actually mean to kill the mortals they drag underwater. Adella is and Old German name meaning noble., She is the fourth daughter of King Triton. For music fans, there is also an artist named Lana Del Rey. She can either save lives or take them. - The name Darya is a girl's name of Russian origin meaning kingly or the sea. The name is most commonly used in Russia and other Slavic countries. One of its meanings is bitter., Sirena is a gentle soul, always a mediator between her mermaid friends. 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