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Mermaid Names

  1. AdellaHeart
    • Origin:

      Variation of Adele or Adeline
    • Description:

      Now that all names Adel- are the height of fashion, Adella is an unusual name that nevertheless sounds very trendy. Adella is one of Ariel's sisters in The Little Mermaid.
  2. AlanaHeart
    • Origin:

      Feminization of Alan, Irish; variation of Ilana, Hebrew; Gaelic; Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "handsome, rock; oak tree; child; awakening"
    • Description:

      Alana, in all its various spellings, was at one time reserved for daughters of dads named Alan, but is now much more widespread. It came into prominence via model/actress/celeb spouse Alana Hamilton Stewart.
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    • AnahitaHeart
      • Origin:

        Persian
      • Meaning:

        "immaculate"
      • Description:

        Anahita is the name of the water goddess who rules, among other things, fertility and wisdom. Associated with Venue, Anahita is a stylish Iranian name for girls.
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      • AndrinaHeart
        • Origin:

          Greek, feminine form of Andrew
        • Description:

          Andrina is best-known as an older sister of The Little Mermaid.
      • AquaHeart
        • Origin:

          Color name
        • Description:

          One of the new color names that is catching on, invoking a calm, blue-green-sea feeling.
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          • ArielHeart
            • Origin:

              Hebrew
            • Meaning:

              "lion of God"
            • Description:

              Ariel is a male Biblical name, seen there as the messenger of Ezra, and also used as a symbolic name for the city of Jerusalem, while Shakespeare used it for a (male) sprite in The Tempest.
          • AristaHeart
            • Origin:

              Greek or Latin
            • Meaning:

              "the best; ear of corn"
            • Description:

              From the root for aristocrat, an upwardly mobile choice -- or if you go by its other meaning, an earthy delicious choice.
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            • AsiaHeart
              • Origin:

                Place-name
              • Description:

                This still attractive place name was one of the first to gain popularity, though it now probably owes some of its favor to the similar Aisha. Asia ranked as high as Number 195 on the US baby names popularity list in 1997.
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                • AvaHeart
                  • Origin:

                    Hebrew, Latin or Germanic
                  • Meaning:

                    "life; bird; water, island"
                  • Description:

                    Ava is one of the prime examples of a modern classic name, rising thought the course of a generation into the Top 10, where it has lingered for nearly 20 years.
                • AvalonHeart
                  • Origin:

                    Celtic
                  • Meaning:

                    "island of apples"
                  • Description:

                    Avalon, an island paradise of Celtic myth and Arthurian legend--it was where King Arthur was taken to recover from his wounds-- and also the colorful capital of the California island of Catalina-- makes a heavenly first name. Actress Rena Sofer and British musician Julian Cope used it for their daughters.
                • AzaleaHeart
                  • Origin:

                    English
                  • Meaning:

                    "azalea, a flower"
                  • Description:

                    Azalea is one of the fresher flower names, along with Zinnia and Lilac, that are new to the name bouquet — in fact, it entered the Social Security list for the first time in 2012. So if Lily and Rose are too tame for you, consider this brilliant pink springtime blossom with a touch of the unusual that has been growing in popularity.
                • BeatriceHeart
                  • Origin:

                    Latin
                  • Meaning:

                    "she who brings happiness; blessed"
                  • Description:

                    Beatrice is back. Stored in the attic for almost a century, the lovely Beatrice with its long literary (Shakespeare, Dante) and royal history is being looked at with fresh eyes by parents seeking a classic name with character and lots of upbeat nicknames, like Bea and Bee.
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