Ula - The name Ula is a girl's name of Celtic origin meaning ‘gem of the sea.’ Funny enough, it is an abbreviation of the name Ursula , as in the sea witch from The Little Mermaid . Take your time, make sure those strokes are smooth and cut in as close as possible to the mermaid drawing. Cassandra- Cassandra means ‘to excel,’ ‘to shine.’ It is also the name of a Trojan princess from Greek mythology. Variations include Kassandra , Cassy , and Cassady . Raine/Raina - It should go without saying that this name is related to water by being a synonym for precipitation. The name happens to mean ‘singing, queen’ from the Latin name Regina (a variation). Mermaids are well known for their enchanting songs.

There is also the theory that life on Earth originated in the sea and everything evolved from there. Fontaine - Fontaine is a French word that means ‘fountain’ or ‘natural spring.’ Natural springs are beautiful and peaceful places frequently lounged in by mermaids.

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Cordelia - The name Cordelia is a girl's name of Latin and Celtic origin meaning ‘heart; daughter of the sea’ or in Welsh it means ‘jewel 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.’

Sierra - Though spelled differently, it has “sea” in it. There is also a paint color named ‘high sierra,’ a light blue. Sierra is a Spanish word for ‘mountain’ and indicates strength. That’s another way it works well as a mermaid name, since mermaids are considered strong and powerful creatures. 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. Hurley- Hurley is of English and Irish origin. The meaning of this name is ‘sea tide.’ A perfect name for a merman. There are many mermaids and some mermen from pop culture, including movies, and shows. Many books tell stories of mermaids, but this section is focusing on mermaid names from the movies Splash , The Little Mermaid , and the show Mako Mermaids . Splash :

Salacia - In ancient Roman mythology there was a goddess of salt water named Salacia, who was also a wife of Neptune. Neptune is the god of freshwater, also identified as Poseidon. The name comes from the Latin word ‘sal’ for salt. Ian- The name Ian is of Scottish origin and means ‘god is gracious.’ Ian is also short for Ianthe , who is an ocean nymph from Greek mythology. Think about how Caribbean water looks and how it changes from light to dark in some areas. Just try to keep your strokes as consistent, horizontal and smooth as possible. Jule- Jule is a variation of Julia, Juliana, Julius, Julie , or Juliane . It makes a pretty mermaid name because it sounds the same as ‘jewels,’ which are beautiful, radiant stones, similar to the beauty of mermaids and their shimmering tails. ‘Jewel’ is also the meaning of the name. Paint the water starting just under the horizon line with bright aqua green and then blending it to turquoise in the middle. Continue down to the bottom of the canvas and blend in ultramarine blue for the water in the bottom area.

Asher - This is an English and Germanic name that means ‘someone who lived in an ash tree or grove.’ A variation is the name Ash .

Caspian - The Caspian Sea is the largest inland body of water in the world. Essentially it is a large lake, having salty water diluted by fresh water. It is home to many fish, birds, and plankton, and has one mammal species - the Caspian seal. The coastlines of the Caspian Sea are shared by shared by Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Turkmenistan. ‘Caspian’ as a name is of English origin and means ‘from Qazvin, Iran’

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. Willow - The meaning of the name Willow is ‘slender and graceful.’ The name is based on the willow tree, which can be described as beautiful and weeping. The tree has great symbolism behind it. Some say it represents balance, learning, growth, harmony, and strength. Elwynn - This name means ‘noble friend’ in High Old German, and ‘friend of the elves.’ Elves and mermaids are both mythical creatures that are prominent in fantasy and mythology.Oceanne - This one is very straightforward. No explanation needed. It’s a French name meaning ocean. Haven - Mrmaids in stories have frequently rescued people from drowning, like in Little Mermaid. Haven means safety, so depending on whether or not you think of yourself as a benevolent mermaid this name could be right for you. I painted that lighter turquoise about an inch and a half down before switching to a darker turquoise.