Names That Mean Water

Arethousa

Greek

"quick water"

The traditional Greek spelling of Arethusa, a name belonging to a water nymph in Greek mythology.

Mozella

Hebrew

"drawn from the water"

A feminine twist on Moses, with a bright, zippy feel.

Tipper

Diminutive or variation of Irish surname Tabar

"water pourer"

A nickname with quirky, old-fashioned charm, Tipper likely comes from the Irish surname, Tabar, meaning "water pourer", though it may also just be used as a playful pet name for a girl, if it happens…

Nyad

English, Greek

"naiad, water nymph"

Possibly an anglicized form of the Greek naiad , this ocean-inspired choice is fittingly borne by long-distance swimmer, Diana Nyad, who swam from Cuba to Florida at the age of 60. The name appeared…

Toya

Sanskrit

"water"

Cloud

English word name

"water vapor in the atmosphere"

This kind of plainspoken nature name (think River and Sunshine) may still carry a whiff of the hippie, but this one has a nice, airy feel. It's slight similarity to Claude and Clyde helps to ground…

Evian

Variation of Evan, French place name

"God is gracious; water"

Evian might sound elegant, if you could forget the water. But, as noted in the 1999 movie Superstar , which features a female Evian, no one will. Or at least, they might feel the need to comment on…

Ngaio

Maori

"reflections on the water"

New Zealand writer Ngaio (born Edith Ngaio) Marsh is the best-known bearer of this Maori nature name, properly pronounced ng (like the end of sing) -EYE-oh. It is the name of a tree indigenous to New…

Pavati

Native American, Hopi

"clear water"

A sweet and clear Hopi name with a lovely natural meaning to match.

Calder

English

"rocky water"

One art name that sounds distinctly more masculine. Unless you're a big mobile fan, keep thinking.

Douglas

Scottish

"black water"

Now a mostly-male name, in its earliest incarnation Douglas was used equally for girls and boys and could certainly make a comeback as one of the new boy names for girls" .

Mayim

Hebrew

"water"

This Hebrew water name has two main popular associations: Mayim Bialik, who played the title role in the early 90s TV series "Blossom," and the popular Israeli folk dance, "Mayim, Mayim."

Araluen

Aboriginal Australian

"water lilies; place of the water lilies"

Araluen is a beautiful Aboriginal Australian place name, used in several sites, always connected to the dainty water lily. In terms of sound Araluen offers it all - the "Ara" beginning made popular…