Picked a name ... but it's taken?

[Merrow Erie]

The last thing I want to do is cramp anyone's style, but I put a lot of thought into my mer persona. God it feels weird to say that.

Anyway, my tail is going to be a dark green, and from my prank thread you can see I'm going to be pulling plenty of them when the time comes. I love the mermaids from POTC and I always wanted to be something darker and edgier than the conventional mermaid. Since my favorite prankster of all time is Loki, and he loves him some green, I thought that fit pretty well. (not to mention I have a loki blog on tumblr but shhh)

Someone already picked Mermaid Loki as their name, but he/she/it hasn't posted since 2012, and their logo is really um... kawaii rather than evil. Like if it was an active user trying to embody the same villain I was, then fair enough, they beat me to it. But it doesn't look like that's what's happening here.

Any advice? Or am I just being a bitch?

[AniaR]

Maybe do a variation? Loki the mermaid? Either way, there are two Raina's, many Hannas, Many Melissas.... lol.

[Merrow Erie]

Who would take your name??? It can't be that common, and even I heard about you long before I joined the network. Very jealous of your tail, it's gorgeous.

[Mermaid Varshana]

You can also do what lots of people do - MerLoki!

[Joy&RaptorsUnrestrained!]

Many Norse gods have Germanic names (like most Greek gods have Roman ones) or titles, so you might do some research and see what names Loki has accrued over the centuries... Wikipedia mentioned Loptr, Luka, and Hvedrungr, and I seem to recall a few others. You might also look up mythical tricksters and see if a name stands out... I have read some books that suggest all tricksters are one god pulling his/her biggest trick so far on numerous pantheons.

[Merrow Erie]

Shit, I'm German too. That could work.

[Ashe]

Maybe something along the lines of Loki? Like Loka or Lokis? I dunno just some ideas.

[Mermaid Varshana]

I think Luka's pretty bitchin.'

[NerineArcticMermaid]

Dont feel bad.. theres about 5 others on here with names very similar to mine.. offby one letter or two. Unfortunetly it happens no matter how original you try to be someone always copies (intentionally or not).

[shimmygoddess]

I dont think there is anything wrong with using that name. If you plan to promote yourself or perform, you just want to make sure there is not another Mermaid in 'your area' with the same name, because that will generate alot of confusion. or maybe even add your town, city too..."Mermaid Loki of _____". I am using my dance name which I perform by already. Once you are established though, most 'decent' people in your area will not use your performance name. :)

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