We all like that our first name has a special meaning. In general, at birth, our parents impose a name that seems unique, personal and representative; fortunately the custom of putting the saint of the day or the godfather or godmother was left behind. In Supercurioso we have seen what a name like Carmen or we have presented a list of biblical names or of angels . On this occasion we want to enter the world of fantasy to collect Fairy names . Join us to know 20 names of these magical creatures .
Fairy Names | 20 wonderful names of these magical creatures
We have considered the term " fairy "In a broad way and we have included besides genuine names of this type of fantastic beings, names of Ondinas, Nymphs, Sirens or Elfas, that most authors also consider" fairies ".
1. Aerwyna
Aerwyna is a name that comes from old English and that some fairies carry. It means "friend of the sea".
2. Áine
In Ireland, Áine is the queen of the fairies . The name comes from the Proto-Celtic "Aidna" which means brightness. It is also the name of a goddess of Celtic fertility, daughter of the god of the sea, who moves through space. In his honor, the summer solstice celebrations that were dedicated to San Juan were celebrated.
3. Ariel
Ariel is the name of a sylph that appears in Shakespeare's play "The Tempest". The sylphs were spirits of the air according to Paracelsus. Ariel's name can also be masculine and means "lion of God" and its origin is Hebrew.
4. Calypso
The name of Calipso comes from Greek mythology and corresponds to a seductive sea nymph that tries to conquer Ulysses (Odysseus). The hero stayed with her for 7 years and had two children. Finally he let him leave so he could return to his wife Penelope's side.
5. Coralia
Coralia comes from "coral" and is the name of an Ondina , a fairy of fresh water, starring in the ballet "Coralia or El Caballero Inconstante" based on the book "Undine" by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué.
6. Cyrena or Cyrena
Cyrena in Greek mythology was a aquatic nymph who fought against a lion that was trying to attack Apollo. Gratefully, the god called Cyrenaica to a region of what is now Libya and built a city to which he named Cyrene.
7. Doris
Doris , according to Greek mythology, is the name of a nymph that lived in the oceans. It means "gift from the ocean". It is the mother of the nereids, the nymphs of the Mediterranean Sea. In this sense Nereid It would also be a fairy name, since it refers to those beautiful sea creatures that represent the most beautiful and friendly of the sea.
8. Fay
Between the fairy names that are usually put to girls is the very word "fairy" in English: Fay. It derives from the old English word "faie" which means "fairy". You can also find the "Faye" script.
9. Lorelei
Lorelei , Loralei , Loreley or Lorelai is the name of a sensual fairy, mermaid or ripple of the Rhine river. The name means "attractive" and refers to his voice that attracted men and caused shipwrecks.
A rock on the Rhin river receives the name of Lorelei since according to the legend it is the place where the ondina lived.
10. Mab
Queen Mab comes from English folklore and is the queen of the fairies . In Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" we have a description of it. "I see that Queen Mab, the fairy midwife, has visited you. His body is as small as agate stone in the ring of an alderman. On the nose of the sleeping tiny beings pull their car ... ".
It is a symbol of freedom and is considered the midwife of the fairies because it helps humans "give birth" to their dreams.
11. Melia
Melia is another of the fairy names that come from Greek mythology. This was called an oceanic nymph that was an Apollo couple with whom he had two children named Ismeni and Téner.
12. Melisande
Melisande is the protagonist of a fairy tale that gave rise to the well-known lyrical drama of Debussy and Maeterlinck "Pelléas et Mélisande".
13. Melusina
The name of Melusina comes from a medieval French story. She was one of the three fairy sisters who lived in Avalon. There are many legends about it that are included in the Arturian cycle.
14. Muirgen
Muirgen is the name of a siren of folklore from Ireland . She was a young human who became a mermaid. Captured in the sea after 300 years as a mermaid, she was baptized and became a saint. Muirgen means "born of the sea".
15. Naida
Naida is the name of a aquatic nymph . It's a pretty fairy name for a girl.
16. Ondina
Ondina or Undina is the name given to water spirits according to Paracelsus. The name means "small wave" and comes from German mythology. The undines are magical and beautiful beings but they have no immortal soul unless they espouse a human and have a child.
17. Oriande
Oriande is one of the names of fairies that were used in the Middle Ages. Appears in the medieval work of the Carolingian cycle "Song of the four sons Aymon" . It brings the magical touch to chivalric history.
18. Titania
Titania is the name that receives the queen of the fairies in Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Titania, who has great pride and strength, will compete with Oberon, her husband.
19. Viviana
Viviana is one of the names by which the "Lady of the Lake" of the Arthurian legends is known. It is a fairy that in most legends is related to Merlin and the magic sword.
20. Margot
"Margot la fée" is a name popularly received by fairies in many regions of northern France. Possibly the name derives from the fairy Morgana. They are invisible characters, who can metamorphose and transform others into what they want. Sometimes they are good and sometimes they have bad intentions. They are very powerful and have a habit of dancing in the light of the moon.
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