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Mermaid Names

FloKoenig
By FloKoenig
Updated Mon Mar 06 2023
  1. Atlanta

    • Origin:

      Place name

    • Meaning:

      "Atlantic Ocean"

    • Description:

      The capital of Georgia is far from the ocean, but got its name from the Western and Atlantic Railroad which ran through the city. Best known as a hub of industry and transport, and for its roles in the Civil War and Civil Rights Movement, it has never been popular as a baby name despite sounding like one. Its peak popularity was in 1995, the year before Atlanta hosted the Olympic Games.

  2. Caspian

    • Origin:

      Place name

    • Meaning:

      "white"

    • Description:

      One of the most romantic of appellations, Caspian is a geographical name referring to the large salty sea between Asia and Europe. It's also the name of the hero of C.S. Lewis's beloved Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian.
  3. Delphin

    • Description:

      Delphin is a masculine name derived from Greek origins, related to Delphi, the sacred site of the famous oracle in ancient Greece. The name is connected to the Greek word 'delphis' meaning dolphin, an animal considered sacred to Apollo. In French tradition, Saint Delphin was a 4th-century bishop of Bordeaux. While uncommon in English-speaking countries, Delphin has seen some usage in France and other European countries. The name carries classical connotations and evokes the intelligence and playfulness associated with dolphins. Its connection to the sacred site of Delphi also implies wisdom and prophetic insight. The feminine version, Delphine, is more widely used than the masculine form.

  4. Marina

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "from the sea"

    • Description:

      This pretty sea-born name was used to dramatic effect by Shakespeare in his play Pericles for the virtuous princess who says she is "Call'd Marina, for I was born at sea."
  5. Moana

    • Origin:

      Maori, Samoan

    • Meaning:

      "deep ocean, sea"

    • Description:

      This Maori name, often heard in New Zealand, is an attractive, evocative choice for lovers of the ocean made famous – perhaps too famous – by the Disney heroine. Moana was also an alternate name for the heroine Ofelia in Pan's Labyrinth. Moana may also be a color name for a deep ocean blue ("lanu moana"). Moana and other Disney Princess Names are the subject of a featured blog.
  6. Nerissa

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "from the sea"

    • Description:

      An offbeat possible replacement for the overused Melissa and Marisa, Nerissa was used by Shakespeare for Portia's witty confidante in The Merchant of Venice. Queen Elizabeth has a cousin named Nerissa.