Sailor Boy Names

Tiller
- Origin:
  English word name
- Description:
  Most familiar as a nautical term -- for the part of a boat that facilitate steering -- but also has an occupational sense (someone who tills the soil) and can refer to a part of a crossbow.
Pacific
- Origin:
  Ocean name; from Latin
- Meaning:
  "tranquil"
- Description:
  Pacific is an adventurous kind of place-name, with the added bonus of the association with peace.

Marsh
- Origin:
  English nature name
- Description:
  Soft and mellifluous nature-surname name, situated miles away from the dated Marshall.
Wilton
- Origin:
  English
- Meaning:
  "place by a stream"
- Description:
  As passé as Hilton and Milton.
Beach
- Origin:
  Nature name, English word name
- Meaning:
  "a shore of a body of water"
- Description:
  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.

Bach
- Origin:
  German
- Meaning:
  "dweller near the brook"
- Description:
  Although there are plenty of Bachs in the world besides Johann Sebastian, everyone will assume you're honoring the great composer -- and why not.
Carlow
- Origin:
  Irish place-name
- Meaning:
  "four-part lake"
- Description:
  Gives Carlo a place-name/surname spin.
Port
- Description:
  Port is an uncommon masculine name with English origins, derived from the Latin 'portus' meaning 'harbor' or 'haven.' As a word name, it carries associations with maritime settings, suggesting qualities of shelter, arrival, and connection. Port has historically been more common as a surname or place name than as a first name. Its brevity gives it a strong, direct quality—concise and distinctive with just one syllable. The name might appeal to parents with connections to sailing, coastal living, or those seeking a rare, simple name with subtle depth. Port's uniqueness ensures it stands out while its familiar word status keeps it accessible.

Salmon
- Origin:
  Animal name
- Meaning:
  "salmon, a fish"
- Description:
  nature namesare in, and even fish names like Pike and Salmon are open for consideration.
Moor
- Description:
  Moor is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon and geographical origins. Historically, it referred to a person who lived near or came from moorlands – open, uncultivated upland areas. The name also has connections to the historical term 'Moor,' which was used to describe people of North African, particularly Berber and Arab, descent. As a given name, Moor is exceptionally rare, more commonly encountered as a surname. It has a strong, concise sound with nature-based connotations of wildness and freedom. The simplicity of the name gives it a distinctive quality, though its various historical and geographical associations may influence how it's perceived across different cultures.
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