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Water baby names

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By Deleted User
Updated Sun Apr 10 2022
Row, row, row your boat down this list full of pretty water names.
  1. Brook

    • Origin:

      English nature name

    • Meaning:

      "small stream"

    • Description:

      Now that the popularity of Brooke is waning, and surname style variant Brooks is on the rise, Brook seems live a newly fresh nature-inspired option.
  2. Cascade

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      It's a nature name evocative of rushing waterfalls. But also a dishwashing detergent.
  3. Clyde

    • Origin:

      Scottish river name

    • Description:

      Even though in the past Clyde may have been identified as half of the infamous outlaw duo with partner Bonnie Parker—especially after the 1967 movie in which he was played by Warren Beatty—Clyde has always had an element of jazzy cool that could overcome all the rest.
  4. Cove

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "small bay"

    • Description:

      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 girls, although it remains a seriously rare and distinctive choice for either gender.
  5. Douglas

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "black water"

    • Description:

      Douglas, and more particularly its nickname, Doug, had a real romantic swagger in the 1950s and 1960s dating back to swashbuckling Douglas Fairbanks, but today is more likely to conjure up your mom's prom date. Originally a Celtic river name, it became attached to a powerful Scottish clan, renowned for their strength and courage. In its earliest incarnation, Douglas was used equally for girls and boys.
  6. Drina

    • Description:

      Drina is a feminine name with Slavic origins, most commonly found in the Balkan region. It derives from the Drina River that flows through Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, forming part of their border. As a personal name, Drina carries the natural beauty and cultural significance of its geographical namesake. The name has a melodic quality with its simple two-syllable structure and flowing sound. While uncommon in Western countries, it has maintained steady usage in Eastern European communities. Drina has a distinctive character that combines natural imagery with cultural heritage. Parents might be drawn to this name for its uniqueness, graceful sound, and connection to Slavic heritage.

  7. Dvina
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        • Laiken

          • Description:

            Laiken is a masculine name with modern origins, possibly derived as a variant spelling of Laken, which means 'from the lake' in Old English. This contemporary spelling with an 'i' gives the name a distinctive flair while maintaining its connection to nature. Laiken follows the trend of surname-style names and two-syllable names ending in '-en' that became popular for boys in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. While not extremely common, the name has seen sporadic usage in North America. Its crisp sound and outdoor associations make it appealing to parents seeking a modern, masculine name with subtle nature connections without being overtly traditional or trendy.
        • Lake

          • Origin:

            Nature name

          • Description:

            Evocative modern unisex choice brought into the spotlight by actress Lake Bell.
        • Leith

          • Origin:

            Scottish river name

          • Meaning:

            "wet"

          • Description:

            This is an unusual surname and geographical name of medieval Scottish origin that might serve as a possible alternative to the aging Keith, though it's a bit tough on the tongue. More popularly spelt Laith in Scotland itself, which happens to correspond to an Arabic name meaning 'lion'.
        • Lynn

          • Origin:

            Diminutive of Linda or Welsh

          • Meaning:

            "lake"

          • Description:

            Lynn arrived in the 1940s, spinning off from the wildly popular Linda, to become a top midcentury middle name. Now, Lynn's in limbo.
        • Maxwell

          • Origin:

            Scottish

          • Meaning:

            "great stream"

          • Description:

            A happy medium between the weighty Maximilian and the laid-back Max, Maxwell is one of the most classic and attractive Scottish names. Early influences on the name's revival include Maxwell Smart of the television show, and then movie, Get Smart, and the Beatles song about Maxwell's Silver Hammer.
        • Maringa
          • Maritsa
            • Morava
              • Neu
                • Rain

                  • Origin:

                    Word name

                  • Description:

                    Among a small shower of rain-related names, this pure version can have a cool, refreshing image.
                • Thames

                  • Origin:

                    Nature name

                  • Description:

                    Actress Jaime King gave her son Leo the middle name Thames, for the famous London river where she and her husband Kyle Newman were married. Thames is pronounced tehms, not necessarily common knowledge in the US. The etymology of the word Thames is uncertain, and may mean dark but more likely stems from an ancient word for river.