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. There were (and still are) a fair number of Mary/Marie/Marias and Magdalens who would be male, and a fair number of Michaels, Lukes and Pauls who would be female. Girls were often named after their fathers, so they often ended up with “boys” names. People were often named for the saint of the day of their birth/baptism regardless of whether the genders matched. Yes, you can name a male character with a female saint name and vice versa. The name of any saint who was canonized prior to the 8th century anywhere in Europe will probably have a fair number of people named after him or her in any Catholic (or formerly Catholic) European country. Irish and Welsh spellings of the names differ significantly from the ones on the Roman calendar, so do little bit of research if you are setting your novel in one of those countries. The canon lists have a variety of differences for regions, so if your novel takes place in England, you probably won’t have a Polish saint name. Just check the hagiography (saint’s biography) to make sure the saint was canonized prior to the date of your story, and you can safely use it. Another good source for Medieval names: any of the variety of Catholic websites that list saints of the day with biographies.
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