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aesthetic: nautical

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By poe

Updated Sat May 20 2023

for ocean enthusiasts, a list of names from a myriad of origins with nautical meaning or origins.

Anchor
- Origin:
  Word name
- Description:
  Plausible word name, denoting strength and stability.
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Caspian
- Origin:
  Place name
- Meaning:
  "white"
- Description:
  One of the most romantic of appellations, Caspian is a geographical name referring to the large salty sea between Asia and Europe. It's also the name of the hero of C.S. Lewis's beloved Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian.
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Eirik
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Forde
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Gunnar
- Origin:
  Scandinavian variation of Gunther
- Meaning:
  "bold warrior"
- Description:
  A key figure in Norse legend and a traditional Scandinavian favorite making inroads here.
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Henrik
- Origin:
  Danish and Hungarian variation of Henry
- Description:
  The long history and solid usage of Henry has infiltrated other cultures, where a number of variations experience the same degree of popularity. In the US, Henrik first entered the Top 1000 in 2014. In Norway, Henrik is a mega popular choice.
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Jannik
- Origin:
  Dutch and German variation of John
- Meaning:
  "God is gracious"
- Description:
  Popular form of John in Germany. Just remember to pronounce it YAHN-nik, which most English-speakers won't. Jannick is another spelling.
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Lincoln
- Origin:
  English
- Meaning:
  "town by the pool"
- Description:
  Lincoln cracked the Top 50 for boys' names for the first time in 2016, more than 150 years after the death of its most famous bearer. This is especially remarkable because, as crazy as it seems now, Lincoln was deeply out of fashion as recently as the late 90s, consistently hovering near the bottom of the Top 1000.
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