Fay - Fay, or fae, refers to fairies, which are beautiful mythical creatures like mermaids. Some have even called mermaids water fairies. The name means ‘magic’ or ‘fairies,’ but also ‘confidence,’ ‘trust,’ and ‘belief.’ 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. Sebastian- Sebastian is the name of the advisor crab from the Little Mermaid, who follows Ariel around on her adventures in the human world. He is wise and cares about the well-being of Ariel and her family. The name, which is of Greek origin, means ‘venerable.’ That means well-respected and wise.

Also, if you end up painting slightly over the mermaid, that can be fixed later! Just don’t loose her shape!Adella- Adella is the third daughter of King Triton. She is more interested in romance than most of her sisters. Adella is and Old German name meaning ‘noble.’ Also I did more lines closer to the horizon line just under the moon. Just enough to make the water look like it is sparkling.

Briella- Briella is an Italian name meaning ‘God is my strength.’ A variation of the name is Brielle . Ella - Ella has German, English, Greek, and Spanish roots. Generally, it means ‘beautiful,’ ‘corposant,’ or ‘shining’ and in modern Hebrew it means ‘goddess.’ ‘Fairy maiden’ is another meaning of the name, which suits a mermaid well. Esme - This name means ‘to esteem,’ thus signifying ‘esteemed’ Esme is also used as a short form for the Spanish feminine name Esmeralda , meaning 'emerald'. An emerald is a shining green gem, like a mermaid tail. Irving- This name has roots in Ireland, England, and Wales. It means ‘friend from the sea or handsome friend.’ It is a highly suitable merman name, given merfolk are said to be beautiful, and they obviously come from the sea, making them friends of the sea. Cleo/Cleodora - Cleodora is a goddess in Greek mythology. She was a neiad and the daughter of a river god. The meaning of ‘cleo’ is ‘glory,’ and ‘dora’ means ‘gift.’Whether you’re into the ocean or not, it’s undeniable that we are all connected to the sea. 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!

Take your time, make sure those strokes are smooth and cut in as close as possible to the mermaid drawing. Mimmie- She is loyal to the best friend Ondina, and is set on restoring the pod, but does not see Zac as a threat. She is eager to learn everything about the human world. The name most likely is a variation of the Hebrew name Miriam , the meaning of which is disputed. One of its meanings is ‘bitter.’ Ondina- Ondina was sent by the Mermaid Council to strip Zac of his merman powers, and she was originally bitter against humans, but she softens. She also engages in a romantic relationship with a merman named Erik. She is brave, suspicious, and sometimes stubborn. Ondina is a name meaning ‘little wave.’ Dana - Dana, also known as Danu, or Anu, was a figure in Irish mythology. She was the Celtic goddess of the Danube and is known as the earth-mother goddess. The name Dana has multiple meanings. One meaning is ‘from Denmark,’ but in Hebrew it means ‘arbiter’ or ‘god is my judge.’ In Sanskrit and Pali, it means ‘generosity.’ Many myths surround the vast ocean blue. 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. In the more mainstream religion Christianity, baptisms have been performed in the sea, and Jesus was said to have walked on water.Arista- Arista is the fifth daughter of King Triton who is known to be a fun-loving musician. The name means ‘harvest’ in Latin. Belle - Belle is the French word for ‘beautiful.’ It is short for Isabella , Annabelle , and Bella , with other variations possible. It’s fitting for a mermaid and is a good name for someone who is pure in heart, beautiful inside and out.