Asher - This is an English and Germanic name that means ‘someone who lived in an ash tree or grove.’ A variation is the name Ash . Lyla- Lyla is a spunky mermaid who will become determined when she sets her mind on something. She develops romantic feelings for a merman named Zac. Her name has Arabic origin and means ‘night.’

Dorian- A French name that means ‘gift of the sea,’ or ‘child of the sea.’ Used in The Picture of Dorian Gray , about a man whose self portrait ages, while he stays young forever. This is relevant because merfolk are mythical creatures and could potentially live much longer than humans, or age differently. I believe mermaid can live for hundreds of years, while still looking young. Valentino, Serena (26 July 2016). Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch. Disney Press. ISBN 978-1484724057. Phoenix - A phoenix is a mythical bird from Greek folklore. The phoenix is a large, brilliantly colored bird that resembles flames and is said to live a long life and then set itself on fire and be reborn of the ashes. It symbolizes death and rebirth. The name means ‘dark red.’ It’s [OG1] a good mermaid name for someone with a fiery colored tail.Essence- Words related to ‘essence’ are ‘soul,’ ‘spirit,’ and ‘lifeblood,’ It is considered to be the quintessential nature of someone or something. The name Essence means ‘aura.’

Wade- Wade is the word used for moving through water. You may be familiar with the song Wade in the Water , a spiritual associated with the songs of the underground railroad. The name means ‘to go.’ Nixie- Nixie is the main character of the first season. She is adventurous and fun, sometimes ending up in trouble because of it. She is the most light-hearted of the mermaid friends. The name means ‘water sprite’ and is of German origin. a b c d Dundes, Alan (2008). Bloody Mary in the Mirror: Essays in Psychoanalytic Folkloristics. United States: Univ. Press of Mississippi. pp.55–75. ISBN 9781604731873.Sheinbaum, Hilary (September 22, 2012). "Why My Kids Will Not Be Watching The Little Mermaid". The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, In . Retrieved April 22, 2016. Morgan- Morgan is a Welsh name meaning ‘sea protector.’ Merfolk are known as protectors of the sea, so it makes a great merman name. There was also a Welsh privateer of the Caribbean named Sir Henry Morgan (Captain Morgan rum is named after him). Marina - A marina is a word for harbor for small boats. The word ‘marine,’ included in this name, refers to anything that is of the sea. The name also means ‘of the sea’ and is of Latin origin.