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Mermaid Name Generator

This mermaid name generator will create names suitable for both mermaids and mermen. It works perfectly for any type of role-playing or fiction writing.

Simply click the generate button for ten random name ideas for either gender. Then click the star to save your favorite options.

Click above to generate some names

What are mermaids?

Mermaids are aquatic creatures with the body of a female and the tail of a fish. They appear in the folklore of cultures worldwide, including Greek mythology’s sirens. The male equivalent creature is called a merman.

One of the most famous mermaids comes from Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid” and its Disney animated film.

Mermaid Names

Here is a selection of some of the top mermaid name ideas.

  • Lynne
  • Kalea
  • Marinna
  • Adrina
  • Noelani
  • Lynn
  • Tallulah
  • Nixie
  • Rana
  • Erwina
  • Lorelie
  • Priscilla
  • Morwen
  • Serenna
  • Varina
  • Nautia
  • Talia
  • Kani
  • Kaia
  • Murel
  • Amara
  • Vanora
  • Vivianna
  • Mira
  • Meri
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Merman Names

If you’re looking for a merman names these are some of the top ideas from the generator:

  • Zale
  • Kendall
  • Kapono
  • Poseidon
  • Drake
  • Anchor
  • Mano
  • Mako
  • Oceanus
  • Yuval
  • Jonah
  • Marin
  • Aquarius
  • Keoki
  • Taron
  • Marius
  • Kaipo
  • King
  • Caspian
  • Hiro
  • Marinus
  • Triton
  • Irvin
  • Kaerius
  • Storm

Mermaid Last Names

If you want to give your mermaid or merman a last name, you might try one of these sea-based options.

  • Adriatic
  • Aegeon
  • Anemone
  • Angelfish
  • Bluefish
  • Bluewater
  • Catfish
  • Crayfish
  • Driftwood
  • Electra
  • Greenkelp
  • Jellyfish
  • Narwhal
  • Nautilus
  • Neptuna
  • Nereid
  • Nereus
  • Nori
  • Nymph
  • Oceanid
  • Oceanus
  • Oyster
  • Pinkcoral
  • Poseidon
  • Scuttlefish
  • Seahorse
  • Seashell
  • Seasnail
  • Seastar
  • Sharkfin
  • Starfish
  • Sugarkelp
  • Sweetfish
  • Tigershark
  • Triton
  • Urchin
  • Waterdragon
  • Zebrafish

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