Animal names

Merly

The name Merly is a feminine given name that, although not one of the most common, possesses a unique beauty and charm. In this article, we will explore the origin and meaning of this name, discovering the connotations and history surrounding it. (more…)

Nāhvalr

Nāhvalr is a Norse sailboat name. Meaning “narwhal“.

It derives from the Old Norse word “nāhvalr“, made up of the terms “nār” (corpse) and “hvalr” (whale). It literally means “whale carcass”.

It is believed to refer to the narwhal’s ability to float belly up as if dead and the mottled color of its skin that resembles the skin of a dead sailor.

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Nanuk

Nanuk is an unisex Native american name. Meaning “polar bear”. (more…)

Narwhal

Narwhal is an English sailboat name.

Marine mammal with a horn.

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Nautilus

In Verne‘s masterpiece, the Nautilus is not only a means of transportation, but a symbol of freedom and rebellion of the Captain Nemo against the norms and conventions of society. This futuristic submarine, equipped with advanced technology for its time, allows Nemo and his crew to explore the depths of the ocean and discover the secrets of the underwater world.

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Octopus

Octopus is an English sailboat name.

A kind of cephalopod with eight arms.

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Ormen Skamme

Ormen Skamme is a Norse Viking boat name. Meaning “short snake”.

Name of one of the ships of King Olaf I of Norway.

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Ormurinn Langi

Ormurinn Langi is a Norse Viking boat name. Meaning “long snake”.

Name of the ship of Olaf I of Norway, king who lived in the tenth century.

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Orson

Orson is an English boy name. Meaning “bear”.

Derived from the French word “ors” (bear).

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Osprey

Osprey is an English sailboat name.

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