Boat related names

By liney143

Updated Thu May 25 2023

Could be used for pets (dogs, cats, fish) or as unusual middle and/or first names for babies.

Navy
- Origin:
  English, word name
- Meaning:
  "fleet of ships; sea-based branch of the armed forces; dark blue"
- Description:
  This once unique and multi-layered word name was used by R&B singer Nivea for her daughter back in 2005, and later, by country musician Jason Aldean. No longer an exclusively celebrity choice Navy is now in the US Top 500 for girls and is on the rise in the UK too. As a boys name, however, it remains an unexpected possibility.
Sailor
- Origin:
  Occupational word name
- Description:
  A word name that has sailed onto birth certificates of both genders, especially since Liv Tyler used it for her son. For boys, Saylor and Sailor are used about equally, but were together given to about 100 baby boys last year....and 1000 baby girls.
Bay
- Origin:
  English word, Old English
- Meaning:
  "an inlet of the sea where the land curves inward; berry"
- Description:
  One of the most usable of the pleasant, newly adopted nature/water names (like Lake and Ocean), especially in middle position. It's gentle, slightly whimsical, but grounded by its similarity to May or Rae.

Dagger
- Origin:
  Word name
- Description:
  Dagger is one of the new badass baby names, a sharp and scary choice that some parents may feel arm their child for battle in a cruel modern world.
Anchor
- Origin:
  Word name
- Meaning:
  "heavy object used to moor a ship; provide with a solid foundation"
- Description:
  Plausible word name, denoting strength and stability, currently given to a small handful of boys in the US each year.
Dory
- Origin:
  French
- Meaning:
  "gift of God"
- Description:
  A Dorothy nickname name with a measure of nostalgic charm. Kids will associate it with the funny fish character voiced by Ellen DeGeneres in the Pixar animated instant classic Finding Nemo.

Racer
- Origin:
  Word name
- Description:
  New, fast, cool, and chosen by director Robert Rodriguez, whose other sons are Rebel, Rocket, and Rogue, all somewhat risky options.
Captain
- Origin:
  English word name
- Meaning:
  "person in charge"
- Description:
  A commanding word name that feels occupational like Miller, Palmer, and Shepherd, while also fitting in with ambitious choices like Legend, King, Major, Maverick, and Saint. Referring to someone who takes the lead and holds influence and responsibility, Captain has links to team sports, the military, seafaring, superheroes, and the police.
Gale
- Origin:
  Spelling variation of Gail
- Description:
  When Gail was popular, half a century ago, Gale was a plausible choice. Gale does put a slightly more masculine spin on the name, but it's dated in any version.

Hitch
- Origin:
  Diminutive of Hitchcock
- Description:
  The charming Hitch played by Will Smith in the eponymous movie put this into the lexicon. Also known as the nickname of director Alfred Hitchcock and writer Christopher Hitchens, who titled his autobiography "Hitch."
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.
Genoa
- Origin:
  Italian place-name
- Description:
  One of the newer geographical site names, it has the advantage of sounding like a real girl's name because of its jen beginning and feminine a ending.

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.
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