This quirky name reached its peak in the 70s. In the 60s series, Bewitched, Tabitha is the name of the half-witch daughter of Samantha. You need to pronounce this name as ‘Sheef-RA’. It’s an Irish Gaelic name, meaning ‘elf’ or ‘sprite’. Siofra is soft, frilly, shimmering, and a wonderful alternative to Sophie or Sophia. It’s probably derived from Siren, which is also a name for mermaids. Since it isn’t used much in the Western part of the world, it would make a rare name for your daughter. Short, sweet, and utterly adorable, in Japanese mythology, Sean is the name of a mythological forest elf. Besides, it’s the name of a Celtic River goddess too. Sabrina was the name of the water nymph in Comus by John Milton. Definitely a fresher alternative to ella ending names. Radella is one of the most unusual names we’ve come across. This magical baby girl name is on the rise, thanks to the name with the letter ‘x’ in it. Pixie is basically a term used for supernatural beings that are portrayed as tiny, human like creatures with pointed hat and ears. A perfect example how you can turn an ordinary name into extraordinary with just a change in the letter. This Persian name, meaning ‘like a fairy’ sounds much more distinctive than Paris or Parisa. It’s short, sweet, and belongs to one of the guppies in the series. Meaning ‘little wave’, this name rose to fame via Audrey Hepburn’s character Ondine on Broadway. Ondine is the name of a German water sprite who gets married to a mortal, but leads a disturbed life. You can consider it as an update for Nicki or a substitute to Pixie. Nixie:Īs per the German folklore, Nixie is the name of the mermaid-like sprite dwelling in the sea. It featured in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Nerissa is an offbeat alternative to Marissa and Nerissa. This Hebrew name is the nickname of Gamma Cassiopeia, bestowed on her by astronaut Gus Grissom. Navi is the name of the fairy in the video game, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Naida, meaning ‘water nymph’, would make an excellent option for girls born under any of the water signs – Pisces, Cancer, or Scorpio. She was caught from the sea after 300 years, baptized, and turned into a saint. According to Irish folklore, Muirgen was a human who was transformed into a mermaid. Molly originated as a nickname, but has been used as a standalone name since the Middle Ages. Molly is another adorable character from Bubble Guppies. This name featured in a British comedy film, in which a lonely fisherman catches a mermaid named Miranda and together they go on a journey to London. It’s a beautiful Finnish name, meaning ‘the sea’. If you wish for an alternative to the classic and somewhat common name Mary, Meri is the one for you. Melusine, the eldest sister, was forced to spend one day a week as a mermaid. Melusine:Īccording to a medieval tale, Melusine was the name of one of the three sisters lost on the Isle of Avalon. After a long hiatus, this Greek name cracked in the top 200 list in the year 2015. Melody is the name of Ariel’s daughter in Disney’s Little Mermaid. This mellifluous fairy tale name would make a lovely pick for a 21st-century girl. This rich and melodic short form of Amelia is also the name of a nymph in Greek mythology. This French name, meaning ‘elfin’, is also associated with a blue-violet color dye in France. Marin, with its roots in Gaelic and Irish, means ‘star of the sea’. This enchanting baby name meaning ‘defender of the sea’ also happens to be the name of the lead girl in the animated television show Adventure Time. This royal name originates from Esperanto language and means ‘made of the sea’. If you want something rare and mystical for your little girl, Maraja is the one for you. This sophisticated name means ‘alluring’. This name is taken from the German folktales, where Lorelei was the sensual mermaid of the Rhine River, whose haunting voice led to many shipwrecks. In Celtic mythology, Kelpie was the name of the water-horse who transformed herself into a beautiful woman to lure people into traps. Could there be a better inspiration for a baby girl name? 31. In Hawaiian, Kaia means ‘the sea’ and in Greek, it means ‘pure’. And it doesn’t just sound cute, but has lovely meanings as well.
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