Boat related names

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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."
  4. Halyard
    • Hatch
      • Holly
        • Hull
          • Jib
            • Ketch
              • Knot
                • Lee
                  • Origin:

                    English
                  • Meaning:

                    "pasture, meadow"
                  • Description:

                    A name that has a bit of a shouldn't-I-be-a-middle-name sound, though still in use as a first for both genders. Lee might be a good choice if you want something that sounds at once traditional yet modern, unisex but not newly-minted.
                • Lanyard
                  • Luff
                    • Marina
                      • Origin:

                        Latin
                      • Meaning:

                        "from the sea"
                      • Description:

                        This pretty sea-born name was used to dramatic effect by Shakespeare in his play Pericles for the virtuous princess who says she is "Call'd Marina, for I was born at sea."
                    • Mast
                      • Mate
                        • Mizzen
                          • Navy
                            • Origin:

                              Word name
                            • Description:

                              Singer Nivea used this unusual color/seafaring name for her daughter, but it has possibilities for a boy too.
                          • Port
                            • Paddle