Barbie Fun Fact
The origin and meaning of the names of the protagonists of the Barbie movies.
(The Nutcracker - 2001) Clara: Originated from Latin, Clara means "bright", "clear", "luminous" and "illustrious".
(Rapunzel - 2002) Rapunzel: Its origin is uncertain, but some linguists believe that the name comes from the word “rampion”, which is a very nutritious edible vegetable/flower.
(Swan Lake - 2003) Odette: Of French and Germanic origin, Odette means "rich", "full of goods", "virtuous".
(The Princess and the Pauper - 2004) Anneliese: French origin, Anneliese is a combination of Anna and Liese, with Anna being a form of the Hebrew Channah, meaning "full of grace", and Liese being a German diminutive of Elisabeth "My God is an oath".
(The Princess and the Pauper - 2004) Erika : It means "eternal sovereign", "rich in honor and glory" or "she who reigns like an eagle". Of Germanic origin.
(Fairytopia - 2005) Elina: This name apparently has several origins and meanings, I don't know exactly which one is right. Elina means "noble serpent", "nobility serpent", "little noble", "the glittering one, the resplendent one". The name came from the Latin Alina, Alyna, variants of Adelina, a name with two possibilities. In its Greek origin, it means "bright light". in hebrew it means "Life is given by God".
(Magic of Pegasus - 2005) Annika: of russian origin, Annika means "gracious", "full of grace"; “army” or “splendour”.
(Twelve dancing princesses - 2006) Genevieve: Of Celtic origin, Genevieve means "white and soft woman", "woman white as the foam of the sea"; "woman of good origins".
(Island Princess - 2007) Rosella: Of Italian origin, Rosella Means "rose" and "beautiful flower".
(Mariposa and her butterfly fairy friends - 2008) Mariposa: Of Spanish Latin origin, Mariposa means "Butterfly".
(The Diamond Castle - 2008) Liana: This name has two origins, Liana in Hebrew means "light", in French it means "God is an oath."
(A Carol Christmas - 2008) Eden: Of Hebrew origin, Eden means "person whose company is pleasant". In addition to alluding to the paradise of Eden.
(Three Musketeers - 2009) Corinne: Originating from Latin, Corinne means "daughter of the crown", it also comes from Greek origin meaning "virgin". In addition to the English and French origin "beautiful maiden".
(Mermaid Tale - 2010) Merliah: Means "mermaid", "girl from the sea", "beautiful sea", "moon of the ocean".
(Princess Charm School - 2011) Blair: Scottish gaelic origin, Blair means "plain", "meadow" or "field".
(The Princess and the Popstar - 2012) Victoria: Meaning "victory," Victoria is of Latin origin.
(The Princess and the Popstar - 2012) Kiera: It is an Anglicized version of "Ciara" and means "Little Dark One", besides that Keira is an anagram of Erika, referring to the character of princess and paupper.
(Pink Shoes - 2013) Kristyn: Of Scandinavian and latin origins, the meaning of Kristyn is "follower of Christ".
(The Pearl Princess - 2014) Lumina: Name of Slavic origin that means "sunshine", romanian word for sunshine.
(The Secret Door - 2014) Alexa: of Greek origin, mean "defender of man", “protector of humanity” or “she who wards off enemies”.
(Rock N Royals - 2015) Courtney: It means "short nose", "little nose". This name originated from an English noble surname, derived from the French Courtenay.
(Rock N Royals - 2015) Erika Juno: Erika we already know the meaning, but Juno means "youth", "queen of the gods" or "she who was born in June". Juno is a name of mythological origin, which originated from Latin.
(Princess Power - 2015) Kara: Of Italian origin, Kara means "beloved" or "dear,"
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