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Selkie

seal shifter

Unisex Celtic mythology 2 syllables 0 popularity 0 favorites
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Name
Selkie
Origin
Celtic mythology
Gender
Unisex
Meaning
seal shifter
Detailed Meaning
A selkie who could transform between seal and human form, living between two worlds. This being embodied the liminal space where land meets sea.
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Syllable Breakdown

1. sel (prefix) 2. kie (suffix)
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Selkie Name Meaning and Style

Selkie is a unisex name of Celtic mythology origin, meaning seal shifter.

It appears in the Mythology, Oceanic, Shapeshifter name collections and has 2 syllables. Browse the related Celtic mythology names below for alternatives with a similar background.

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