Names With Meanings

PART VIII

36. Merida:
Think outside the box by naming your daughter after the bow and arrow toting, adventurous heroine from the movie "Brave". But her name is quite surprisingly not Scottish, but Spanish. Merida is basically a place in both Spain and Mexico. It means 'one who has achieved a high place of honor'.

37. Minnie:
The name Minnie was at the height of its popularity in 1900 and the decades that followed. That's even before Minnie Mouse appeared on the scene. (She appeared in the late 1920s). It's noteworthy that even after a century of her appearance, Minnie still rules the hearts of many. And her name has become timeless now, both as a first name and a nickname.

38. Moana:
This exotic, Maori name was recently graced by a badass Disney princess. Moana is basically the name of a Polynesian sea god. And it's also the color name for dark blue. If you want, you can shorten it to Moa, but it would mean 'chicken'.

39. Mulan:
Mulan, the Chinese name of Disney's heroine who disguises herself as a man to take her father's position in the Imperial Army, would be an extraordinary name for your little girl. Mulan means 'wood orchid'.

40. Nala:
Nala is a perfect name for girls of today's generation. It's short, hip, unconventional, and has the Disney touch. In Hindu mythology, Nala is a male character, but the name has feminine qualities. Ivory Wayans picked Nala for her daughter, while Halle Berry added an 'h' to the name to spell it as Nahla. Nala means 'beloved'.