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Mermaids
Aquatic creatures with a humanoid upper body and fish-like lower body in Monster High.
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Quick Facts
Full Name
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Merfolk
Monster Type
Merfolk
Role
unknown
First Appearance
New Ghoul @ School (2010)
Locations
Saltwater, Freshwater, Deep oceans
Overview
Merfolk are water-based creatures with a humanoid upper half and fish-like or similar lower half. They appear across multiple generations in Monster High.
Merfolk are water-based creatures traditionally imagined as having a top half indistinguishable from humans and a fish-like lower half, usually in the form of one tail with a caudal fin at the end.
Some Merfolk have different lower halves than fishtails, such as an octopus or an eel-like lower body.
The Monster High cast of mermaids includes Sirena Von Boo and her mother as well as Finnegan Wake and Finn.
Portrayers
No specific portrayers are listed for merfolk as a species.
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Individual merfolk characters may have their own portrayers listed on their pages.
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Character
Merfolk in Monster High feature fish traits on their upper bodies and can adapt to various waters. They possess abilities like underwater breathing.
Mermaids in Monster High follow post-2000 designs assigning fish traits to the upper half.
They have no trouble switching between salt and fresh water, with salt water as default.
- Underwater Breathing: Merfolk are able to breathe underwater for extended periods of time.
- Aquatic Adaptation: Merfolk can live and swim in both saltwater and freshwater.
- Swimming: Merfolk are very good swimmers.
Ebbie Blue has a pale blue mermaid tail that she will lose after puberty as she'll grow legs.
Relationships
Known merfolk characters include several across generations, with relationships like Finn and Lorna McNessie.
- Sirena Von Boo (ghost-mermaid hybrid)
- Finnegan Wake (first merman)
- Finn (from Rotland, ex-boyfriend of Lorna McNessie)
- Ebbie Blue
- Madison Fear (legged mermaid form)
Notes & Trivia
A mermaid silhouette appeared early in Monster High media. The term has roots in Old English.
- Well before the introduction of any mermaid in Monster High, a mermaid silhouette was used as the logo on the pool doors in New Ghoul @ School, which aired in October of 2010.
- Merfolk celebrate New Tides Eve with finball and dancing.
The modern word "mermaid" has roots in the 14th century as "mermayde", from "mer" meaning sea.
Media Appearances
Merfolk are depicted or mentioned in various webisodes and other media.
- New Ghoul @ School (2010)
- Falling Spirits
- Gloom and Bloom, Part 1
- Happy Howlidays
Relationship Graph
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FAQ
What are merfolk?
Water-based creatures with a top half like humans and fish-like lower half.
Who are known merfolk in Monster High?
Can merfolk breathe underwater?
Yes, merfolk are able to breathe underwater for extended periods.
What abilities do merfolk have?
Aquatic adaptation to salt and fresh water, resistance to deep ocean pressure, and excellent swimming.
What is Finn's relation to Lorna McNessie?
Will Ebbie Blue always be a mermaid?
Ebbie Blue will grow legs after puberty and no longer have a tail.
What holiday do merfolk celebrate?
New Tides Eve, where they play finball and dance.
What is the earliest merfolk appearance?
A mermaid silhouette on pool doors in New Ghoul @ School (2010).
References
About Mermaids
Mermaids is a Monster High character featured in Generation 2. This profile covers monster heritage, role in the story, and how they connect to other characters in the Monster High universe.
Want to explore more? Browse the full G2 characters list (A–Z) or check the G2 vs G3 comparison.
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