Mermaid

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A mythical sea creature with a human upper body and fish tail. (English)

What does Mermaid mean?

English: A mythical sea creature with a human upper body and fish tail.. Mermaids are often depicted in folklore as enchanting beings who lure sailors. The term originates from Old English 'mere' (sea) and 'maid' (young woman).

Is Mermaid a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Mermaid in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Mermaid in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Mermaid suit?

Wonderfully unusual

Myth & legend

Playful

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Welcome to the Pack, Mermaid!

As soon as Mermaid walks in, I bet she's already got a fan club! Who knew being a mythical sea creature would make instant friendships so easy?

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