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Murphy
Irish
"sea warrior"
This surname name was popularized for girls in the 80s and 90s by TV's Murphy Brown and it maintains that cool breezy energy today, while also having an appealing sea-related meaning. Ultimately…
Rocky
English, Italian
"rock; rest; rook"
A popular choice back in the 50s and 70s, Rocky fell into decline after Sylvester Stallone's battered but not beaten boxer character became the overwhelming association many had with the name. Now,…
Ocean
English, nature name
Ocean is a nature name that comes right out and states its meaning and association. Full of power and depth, Ocean is one of the fastest-rising baby names for both girls and boys, making the US Top…
Fisher
Occupational name
"fisherman"
As a member of two trendy name categories, animal and occupational, this name broke into the Top 1000 in 2004 and would make a nice tribute to an angler Grandpa. The best known bearer, Fisher…
Coast
English word name
"land near the sea"
A brisk and beachy word name, conjuring up rugged shorelines and sandy, summery holidays. While Cove seems to have bounced back from its negative (Covid) associations, Coast might be an obvious…
Stone
Word name
Though some may find such names rather harsh and severe, increasing numbers of parents are gravitating toward this kind of flinty, steely, stony single-syllable name. Many know the name via the…
Coast
English word name
"land near the sea"
Coast conjures up images of big waves, beach days, and expansive shorelines and could be a cool alternative to Cove, Ocean, or Bay. Given to just 15 girls in a recent year, compared to 184 boys, it…
Cove
English
"small bay"
Cove is an up-and-coming nature name whose cool sound and peaceful image saw it rising for both sexes... until COVID-19 hit. It remained steady in use for boys in 2021, but actually increased for…
Cape
French, English
"cape and cloak maker or wear; a point of land that juts out"
Cape is a surname-style name and a geographical, nature connected one. As a surname, it was originally given to someone who wore a cloak or cape, or to one who made them. As a word name, it describes…
Coastlyn
English
"pretty coast; lake by the coast; coastline"
Also spelled as Coastlynn, this elaboration of word name coast may well catch on in coming years. It could be interpreted as meaning "pretty coast" (from the Spanish linda "); "lake by the coast"…
Coastyn
Modern invention
"coasting; coast town"
An elaboration of Coast or a play on the word "coasting", this contemporary choice has a breezy, slightly edgy feel. Appearing in the US stats for the first time in 2024, it may ride the wave Coast…
Delta
Greek
"fourth letter; island formed at the mouth of a river"
Delta is an unusual vintage option, blending the sounds of Della and Etta. The fourth letter of the Greek alphabet and a geographical term, used to describe an island formed at the mouth of a river,…
Dune
English word name
"sand hill"
Dune is a name of several layers. It's a modern nature name, like Ocean, Bay and Reef, although rarer, conjuring up images of breezy sand dunes on summer beach days. It's also assocated with Frank…
Clifton
English
"place on a cliff"
A less-used cross between Clifford and Clinton.
Mar
Latin
"sea"
The Spanish and Portuguese word for "sea" is a Top 100 name in Spain. In America, it's sometimes used as a nickname for names like Martina and Marina, but it could also plausibly stand on its own.
Coastlynn
English
"pretty coast; lake by the coast; coastline"
Contemporary word name Coast made waves in the US charts for boys in 2025 and the same year saw it double in use for girls. It was only a matter of time then, before it was paired up with -lynn.…
Island
English word name
A rare unisex alternative to Isla.
Marine
Latin
"from the sea"
Marine was trending for a long time in France, but the far right politician Marine (born Marion) LePen has dampened the mood.
Mariner
Occupational name from Latin
"sea-farer"
Harbor
Word name
We've seen Haven take off as a nouveau girls' name; Harbor could follow in its wake.