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in reply to a message by sprout
Bizarre. I don't do Disney, especially princesses, but how even Disney could take a name that 'could be based on the Spanish city of Mérida, derived from Latin Emerita Augusta meaning "veterans of Augustus"' (this site), and give it to a medieval Scottish princess is quite beyond me. It looks like a variant of Meredith, which I strongly prefer.
This message was edited 8/31/2022, 5:44 AM
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My pet theory is that it was meant to be a fanciful take on Mairead that would appeal to modern Americans.
There's also a comment on the name here, that claims "In Hebrew "Merida" means 'revolt, rebellion'" and that it seems chosen to suit the character's personality.
There's also a comment on the name here, that claims "In Hebrew "Merida" means 'revolt, rebellion'" and that it seems chosen to suit the character's personality.
This message was edited 8/31/2022, 10:29 PM
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Thanks - that makes as much sense as anything!
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