Nevertheless, it’s ironic that this somewhat problematic, admittedly sanitized fairy tale may be the most in touch with the story’s queer roots, with some even likening it to a trans allegory. For this on-screen introduction to the Andersen fairy tale of a mermaid giving up her voice for her prince, there was some heavy queer involvement behind the scenes in Princess Ariel (Jodi Benson) and Prince Eric’s (Christopher Daniel Barnes) love story. The movie’s villain, Ursula, was famously inspired by drag queen Divine, and there’s also the fact that Ariel must hide her interests in a kind of closet from her intolerant father, Triton (Kenneth Mars). Puberty arrives with a roar in the Swiss film Blue My Mind, as the teenage Mia (Luna Wedler) discovers acne is the least of her problems shortly after getting her first period. Suddenly, fitting in with the cool kids takes short shrift to her cravings for saltwater and fish, her toes growing together, her belly button disappearing, and strange bruising on her legs that eventually transforms them into a tail. Now, these are some cool mermaid names! What do you think? Try creating your own mermaid name using this technique and let us know in the comments! If your kids can’t get enough of life under the sea, we have got you covered. Take a look at our ocean crafts, fish crafts for kids and all kinds of ocean themed sensory activities.

To create a group name for your mermaid, you need to make two lists. The first list would be a list of adjectives relating to mermaids or the sea, such as: Thirsty teen girls! The beach! Best friend oaths! Calling your crush and hanging up! iPod references! There’s a reason this 2006 teen movie has become a cult classic that has continued to build a following with Gen Z. Wet-look hair is one of the hottest catwalk trends around right now, and you’ll be pleased to know it is also ideal for achieving mermaid hair. You could even say that mermaids were the originators of this sleek, on-trend ‘do – after all, they do live under the sea! Credit: @victoriaxuk The female gaze is strong with this one, as director Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum lingers over a shirtless Raymond and unabashedly embraces girl culture in a time that was notoriously disdainful of teen girls, especially if they tended to show desire. But Aquamarine has a surprisingly empowering message, as it encourages its characters to be uniquely themselves and emphasizes the powerful bond between the trio over traditional romantic love. Seems pretty easy right? By now you should have a unique first name and surname for your mermaid. The final step is to give your mermaid a group or team name.This fantastic mermaid duo are relaxing in a zentangle style sea, with detailed drawings for you to color in an anti stress coloring book style. Bringing together an eclectic mix of different rainbow colours, Japanese anime vibes, and a very healthy dose of glitter is this mermaid goddess! List of famous mermaid names in greek mythology. Please note, not all of these names are actual mermaid names. Most of them are just first names relating to greek gods and goddesses of the sea and ocean: Taking this list, you can combine two words to create a unique mermaid surname. Here are examples of some surnames we created:

The mermaid is both a lover and a monster in this Polish film, which comfortably embraces musical, horror, and fantasy genres in equal measure. When mermaid sisters Golden (Michalina Olszanska) and Silver (Marta Mazurek) come to land to perform in a Warsaw nightclub in the ‘80s, the result is at once a modern spin on the beauty and body horrors of womanhood, the immigrant experience, and a dark fairy tale that taps into the tragic heart of the Hans Christian Andersen source material. These printable coloring sheets will be so much fun for big kids and little kids alike. So, mermaid lovers get your crayons and markers ready – it’s time to color in some amazing mermaids!There’s a reason this is the classic fish-out-of-water story. It’s a rare actor who can match national treasure Tom Hanks for charm, but Daryl Hannah makes it look effortless, taking to the role so well she made the safety team eat her bubbles as she outswam them. As Hanks’ workaholic, closed-off Allen and Hannah’s free-spirited mermaid, who takes the name Madison, tour ’80s-era New York City, their ensuing journey is one of director Ron Howard’s sweetest comedic love stories. Nevermind that Hannah’s mermaid can only be human on land for a mere seven days; Allen and Madison’s connection feels written in the stars and the waves. Plus, there’s supporting players John Candy and Eugene Levy, who give their all. Unwanted Food or Drink Products - Once supply conditions are broken, there are a number of factors outside of our control that can affect the quality of a product. Therefore perishable goods such as food and drink cannot be returned.