Livia - A girl's name of Spanish and Latin origin meaning ‘blue, envious.’ It sounds like “live,” and I associate the ocean with life. It is an American name meaning ‘beautiful lake.’ This particular name also includes another body of water reference. Lakelyn - Any name ending in ‘lyn’ is lovely in my opinion, and mermaids are said to be lovely and breathtaking creatures. Harbor is also a name of English origin that means ‘shelter.’ Having shelter means being safe, and despite siren tales, there are also stories about mermaids rescuing people from drowning, such as in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. In stories, mermaids are known to come near human boats and watch from afar. First, and most obvious, a harbor is the part of a body of water that is shallow enough to dock boats. Harbor - There are a few reasons this is a good mermaid name. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is simply ‘gemstone.’ A similar name is Gemini. As a name Gemma sounds beautiful and befitting of a mermaid. Gemstones and little sparkly face gems are incorporated into mermaid fashion. Gemma - When thinking about mermaid costumes and accessories, gems are widely used. The name means ‘magic’ or ‘fairies,’ but also ‘confidence,’ ‘trust,’ and ‘belief.’ Some have even called mermaids water fairies. In an 18th century play, there was a dancing mermaid by the name or Coralia.įay - Fay, or fae, refers to fairies, which are beautiful mythical creatures like mermaids. Coralia means “like coral” and is Greek in origin. Unknown to many, they are actually considered animals. Ĭoralia - The ocean is home to diverse and beautiful coral reefs. The true meaning of the name is ‘chalk landing place.’ A variation of the name is Kelsey. It could be considered an ocean related name because it ends in ‘sea’ and the ‘chel’ in the beginning is similar to ‘shell.’ Reverse the two syllables and it almost sounds like seashell. The meaning of the name is ‘someone who is blind to their own beauty.’ Mermaids are known for being beautiful and using their looks and their songs to lure in sailors.Ĭhelsea - A female name of Old English origin. The name was popularized by the song “Cecelia” by Simon and Garfunkel. It is pronounced “seh-see-lee-uh” so it has “seal” in it, which is a marine animal. Ĭecelia - Also has the sound of ‘sea’ in it. The name itself means ‘small stream.’ A variation of the name is Brooklyn. You may have heard the phrase ‘babbling brook.’ They are known to be serene and quiet, with soft running water sounds and croaks of frogs. Some are homonyms of water and ocean-related words and some are exactly the same word.īrooke - A brook is a small stream. These are all names for mermaids based after words relating to the sea, or any body of water. Names with ocean or water-related words in them 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. 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. Here is a list of some beautiful names that sound fit for a mermaid. It’s no wonder so many are drawn to the wonders of mermaiding. Our bodies are about 60% water, and we can only go about three days without drinking water. In the more mainstream religion Christianity, baptisms have been performed in the sea, and Jesus was said to have walked on water. The sea is significant in many religions, from Poseidon ruling the sea, and Triton, a merman from Greek mythology, to Aegir, the Norse god who embodies the sea. There is also the theory that life on Earth originated in the sea and everything evolved from there. It covers the vast majority of the planet, provides us with food, helps regulate the climate, and gives many of us a euphoric feeling, well known among tourists, divers, sailors, and mermaids of course! Whether you’re into the ocean or not, it’s undeniable that we are all connected to the sea. Mermaids and ocean lovers alike may be looking for the perfect name to represent their passion for all things aquatic and mystical. Whatever the reason, there is usually thought that goes into picking a name. Maybe you’re writing a book and looking for character names, or you’re a mermaid searching for the perfect name to go with your mersona. Maybe they use the name of a beloved family member, or a word of significance, or a name honoring their heritage.Ĭhoosing names isn’t just for those who are having babies. Sometimes they pick something they just like the sound of, but many feel it is important to find a meaningful name. When someone has to choose a name for their child, there is much consideration that goes into it.
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