Ocean Names

This striking name is little-known outside Spain. As an o-ending girl name, it would make even more impact than Juno or Calypso.

A super popular nature name in its native Turkey, currently Top 50 for both boys and girls there.

This Hawaiian name gracefully celebrates the force of nature, paying tribute to the ocean. If you're looking for unique names that mean ocean, this should be on your short list.

Like many Japanese names, Manami has several possible meanings. This sea-themed one is very appealing.

The title of a Maori poem and also used to reference Mary, mother of Jesus, adapted from the Latin Marian title Stella Maris "star of the sea".

In Slovenia, Maca is more common as an independent name than its parent name Marija.

Wave made, well, waves when it was revealed to be the name of Cardi B and Offset's son. Evocative of crashing waves at the beach, large surfing barrels, and tumultuous and stormy seas, Wave is a name with a lot of personalities.

A unique and vintage-feeling combo name, borne by silent child film star Ethelmary Oakland.

With the tide coming in on a new wave of word names, this one just might catch on, especially for parents who relish sun, sand, and surf. Forest lovers can spell it Beech, like the tree.

A beautiful elaboration on the Polynesian name Moana "sea", made famous by the 2016 Disney film of the same name. It is also a New Zealand place name.

Tonwen is another name for Gwen, the mother of Saint Cybi and sister of Non (who was the mother of St David, patron saint of Wales). An unusual -wen ending option.

An elaboration on Moana, newly familiar thanks to the heroine of the eponymous 2016 Disney movie.

Highly unusual water name -- and actor Colin surname -- with a Scottish burr. Firth derives from the Old Norse word fjord.

Variant of Maris

Seagrass plays an important role in the aquatic ecosystem. They are the only plants that can flower underwater and provide food and shelter to many organisms. Seagrasses also improve water quality, slowing down pollution, and help prevent coastal erosion. Those passionate about marine conservation may find Seagrass a meaningful name — probably as a middle, unless you're particularly brave.

A fairly common name in Turkey, referring to the north wind blowing off the Aegean Sea.

A way to feminize Seabrook, if you want a name that is gender-neutral in sound but not appearance.