Review: 'The Little Mermaid' ". Variety. Variety Media, LLC. December 31, 1988 . Retrieved April 20, 2016. These are all names for mermaids based after words relating to the sea, or any body of water. Some are homonyms of water and ocean-related words and some are exactly the same word.

Hopewell, John (2023-06-13). "Disney Branded Television Greenlights 'Disney Junior's Ariel,' Inspired by 'The Little Mermaid' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved 2023-10-27.Vasquez, Felix (September 30, 2013). "The Little Mermaid (1989)". Cinema Crazed . Retrieved April 18, 2016. Grace/Gracelynn -This name means ‘graceful,’ a term that mermaids can usually be described as. They are known for enchanting human sailors with their charming, graceful ways, and their unearthly beauty. Swimming in a tail, it’s hard not to feel graceful. Van de Wall, Virginia (October 1, 2013). "10 Totally Mind-Blowing Facts About 'The Little Mermaid' ". J-14 . Retrieved April 1, 2016.

Queen Latifah portrayed Ursula in the 2019 television special, The Little Mermaid Live! which used a similar format of the live concerts at the Hollywood Bowl, by combining a screening of the film with live accompaniment by guest musicians and celebrities. [92] House of Mouse [ edit ]Desiree- This is a French name that means ‘desired.’ Mermaids are highly desired creatures, subject to hunts by sailors. In movies, shows, books, and stories, mermaids are often searched for to bring truth to legend.