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Rafferty
Irish
"floodtide, abundance, prosperity"
Jaunty and dapper, Rafferty is one of the most engaging of the Irish surnames, used by Jude Law and Sadie Frost for their son in 1996. Derived from the Irish, O'Raighbheartaigh, it means "(spring)…
Reef
Word name
"ridge of rock or coral on sea floor"
Reef is an uncommon nature name with mainstream potential. Its laidback, beach-y vibe makes it a perfect choice for ocean lovers. Although Reef remains well outside of the US Top 1000, it has charted…
Rig
Rig is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Old Norse, where it was a name for the god Heimdall in the Eddic poem Rígsþula, making it a name with mythological…
Rove
Sailor
Occupational word name
A word name that has sailed onto birth certificates of both genders, especially since Liv Tyler used it for her son. For boys, Saylor and Sailor are used about equally, but were together given to…
Skipper
English
"captain"
Sure, and we hope he has a good time playing with Buster and Buddy.
Salvor
Shore
Stern
Tide
Nature name
As likely to be tied to the detergent as to the rhythms of the ocean.
Tiller
Vessel
Voyage
Galley
Idler
Knot