Mermaid Princess Amelia – Best Mermaid Book Series For Teenagers

Written by Mermaid Seraphine

Mermaids are famous not only for their beauty, but also, for their mysterious, elegant names such as e.g. Oceana, Nerissa, Delphina. However, I noticed that because people know only a handful of mermaid characters, popualrized by the media, more often than not, popular mermaid names get used over and over again, becoming boring.

Hence, I present to you a brand new collection of 25 mermaid names from all around the world, inspired by the characters from “Mermaid Princess Amelia and the Lost Symphony.” These names will give you a lot of inspiration for your next mermaid character!

1. Amelia – Amelia became popular as a mermaid name thanks to the titular protagonist of the “Mermaid Princess Amelia” fantasy series. But did you know, why Maxine Foti chose this name? She got inspired by her favorite books from teenage times, the Princess Diaries and Emily Windsnap. “Amelia” means work, and as such, it’s’ a good name for an ambitious girl.
2. Amida – Amida is a beautiful name inspired by the undersea kingdom of Antemidia, which was originally called Antymida. If you read the novel, you will remember that Amida was a beautiful blonde mermaid responsible for writing sea songs.
3. Araminta – Araminta is a name meaning “prayer and protection” that evolved in Britain in the 19^th century, probably as a combination of the names Arabella and Aminta. The mermaid princess of Atlantis, Samantha Santoro, used the name Araminta Aragosta when living in Antemidia.
4. Cassidy – Cassidy means “curly haired” so it’s not exactly sea-related. However, it’s the name of the mystery mermaid from Chicago, who was in charge of the Clearwater Motel.
5. Davika – Davika, more frequently written as Devika, is a Sanskrit name meaning “little goddess.” In “Mermaid Princess Amelia and the Lost Symphony,” Davika was a lady in waiting from the Thai Pearl Empire, and a natural born detective and leader.
6. Edith – Most people will associate the name Edith with Edith Piaf. But it is also the name of Edith Dvali, Georgian mermaid who loved art and indisputably won the contest for the friendliest mermaid in the first novel of the series.
7. Estella – Estella is a name that means star, and you may know it from “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens. However, it is also the name of the great queen of Atlantis, Estella Santoro.
8. Garabel – Garabel is a very rare name. Maxine Foti rediscovered it, playing with different variants of the name Arabella. In “…The Lost Symphony,” Garabel was a famous mermaid diva in the Atlantic Sea, very closely tied to the world of opera and theater.
9. Greene – “Greene” is actually a surname, but Maxine Foti turned it into a first name, as she felt that it would be perfect for a mermaid endowed with a green tail. The character carrying this name in the novel, is the mermaid daughter of the emperor of East China Sea.
10. Irene – This name means peace, and is related to the Greek Mythology: Goddess Eirene was considered to be the patron of peace. However, it’s important to mention that Russian and Slavic countries tend to use different variations of it, such as Irena, Irina, etc. In “…The lost Symphony” Irene was a mermaid from the Kara Sea, endowed with beautiful blue eyes and a cloud-colored tail.
11. Kamadia – Kamadia is a name invented by Maxine Foti, probably, a variation or miswritten form of the name Kamaria, from African Swahili. In “…The Lost Symphony,” Kamadia was a dark-skinned mermaid with absinthe green eyes, who had the unique power to evoke fire underwater.
12. Lara – Lara is the name of a Roman nymph known for her beauty… and gossip! Maxine Foti used this name for the younger mermaid princess of the Bermuda Triangle, who was a hopeless romantic.
13. Larimara – As they say, the apple doesn’t fall far from the apple tree; Larimara is the mermaid queen of the Bermuda Triangle, and her name is inspired by the light blue stone named “larimar.”
14. Leticia – Leticia is a Spanish name meaning joy. In “…The Lost Symphony,” it was the name of the mermaid leader of Gulf from Mexico, endowed by beautiful black hair, and a golden tail.
15. Lumina – The name means brilliant light, and yet, Lumina is one of the most mysterious mermaids in the series.
16. Marzia – Marzia is a Latin name, related to the Roman god of war, Mars. As such, it describes a powerful personality. In “…The Lost Symphony” Marzia was the Queen of Nerland, a dark mermaid kingdom located in the cold Baltic Sea.
17. Mewa – Mewa is not really a name, but a Polish word meaning “seagull.” Because Poles read “w” as “v,” you shall read this name as “Meva.” Mewa was the name of a teenage, redhair mermaid from Poland, who loved travelling and eventually became part of the crew in Captain Jet Mir’s submarine.
18. Nubia – Nubia is an Egyptian name meaning “gold,” but most often, it’s associated with the African region currently located in Egypt and Sudan. In the series, Nubia was a mermaid priestess living by the side of the mermaid pharaoh in the Lotus Empire. She was kind, shy and somewhat weak, but she had great motivation to improve herself.
19. Poseyda – Poseyda is a modern variant of the Greek name “Poseida,” the female form of the male name Poseidon. In “…The Lost Symphony” Poseyda was the eccentric but overall friendly mermaid from the Argolic Gulf in the Aegean Sea.
20. Raisa – Raisa is a name present in multiple languages. In Hebrew, it means “rose” and in Arabic, “princess.” Interestingly, the name is also very popular in Russia. In “…The Lost Symphony” Raisa was the mermaid princess of the Sunda Trench, located in the Adaman Sea, very close to the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
21. Saliffa – Saliffa is a name which was made up by Maxine Foti. It was derived from Khalifa, the Arabic name meaning “ruler” or “leader.” In “…The Lost Symphony,” Saliffa was the mermaid princess of the Persian Gulf, and a descendant of Sokhanya from the Red Sea.
22. Samantha – As you know already from the commentary to the name Araminta, Samantha Santoro was the mermaid princess of Atlantis. But Samantha, is actually a Hebrew name, describing a good listener.
23. Sawa – Sawa is yet another Polish name, and as such, it shall be read with “v,” as “Sava.” Most Poles will associate this name with their folk mermaid, Sawa. Sawa married Wars, and their names combined together, created the word Warszawa (Warsaw). In “…The Lost Symphony,” Sawa is the older sister of Mewa, and the mermaid princess of the Southern Baltic. She’s quiet, detached and bookish.
24. Tikalie – Maxine Foti invented this name, by combining two other words together. Those words were obviously “Tikal” (name of ancient city built by the Mayans) and “Natalie.” In “…The Lost Symphony,” Tikalie was the legendary mermaid princess, ruling before Amelia. She was wise, spiritual and inspiring.
25. Vera – Vera is a name present in many cultures. In Latin languages, it’s related to the word “true,” but in Slavic languages, it means “faith.” In “…The Lost Symphony,” Vera was the name of the ruler of Moonstone Queendom, located in the Danube River.

I hope you enjoy these articles about mermaid names! Remember that you can always find more in “Mermaid Names” under “Mermaid Life” in the menu.

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