Girls Water Names

Brooke

English

"small stream"

Brooke has long projected an aura of sleek sophistication, and can also be seen as a stylish water name. It was Brooke Shields (born Christa) who took it from quietly fashionable to ultra trendy…

Lorelei

German

"alluring, temptress"

The lovely Lorelei, a name from old German legend, was a beautiful Rhine River seductress whose haunting voice led sailors to hazardous rocks that would cause them to be shipwrecked. And this siren…

Ari

Diminutive of Ariel, Hebrew

"lion of God"

In 2010, baby boys named Ari outnumbered baby girls 4 to 1; today, there are nearly equal numbers of boys and girls named Ari. And that's only counting the babies who receive Ari as a full name. Ari…

Rhea

Greek mythology name

"a flowing stream"

Rhea is an old-style creative name of the Greek mythological earth mother of all the gods. A lot better than the Roman equivalent: Ops. Rhea reentered the US Top 1000 in 2015 and has been heading…

Thalia

Greek

"to flourish"

Thalia was one of the Three Graces in Greek mythology, and also the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry, making this a Hellenic choice worthy of consideration. In the Rick Riordan series Percy…

Kai

Hawaiian

"sea"

This appealing multi-cultural name, pronounced KYE, is beginning to be used for girls as well as boys. Among its many derivations and meanings: "sea" in Hawaiian, "forgiveness" in Japanese, "willow…

Audra

English, Lithuanian

"noble strength; storm"

Used primarily in Scotland, and represented here by singer Audra McDonald, the girls' name Audra has been overshadowed by the return of the classic Audrey. Audra may be to Audrey what Jenna is to…

Salina

Salina is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Spanish, it derives from 'sal' meaning 'salt,' often referring to salt flats or salt mines. The name also has Greek roots, possibly…

Keri

Keri is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It can be a variant spelling of Kerry, derived from the Irish county name Ciarraí, meaning "people of Ciar" or "dark-haired people."…

Marabelle

Marabelle is a feminine name that combines elements of 'Mara' (which can mean 'bitter' in Hebrew or 'sea' in Gaelic) and the French 'belle' meaning 'beautiful.' This compound name has a lyrical,…

Irisa

Irisa is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Iris, the Greek name meaning 'rainbow' and associated with the goddess who served as a messenger between gods…

Moselle

Hebrew

"drawn from the water"

Feminine spin on Moses and European river name that's also the name of a wine.

Bevalee

Bevalee is a rare feminine name likely originating as a modern American creation, possibly combining elements of names like Beverly or Beverley with a feminine '-lee' suffix that became popular in…

Brennah

Brennah is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Brenna, which has Irish and Gaelic origins meaning 'raven-haired' or 'little drop.' The added 'h' gives the name a more elaborate…

Edlyn

English

"small, noble one"

Feels like a hybrid. Better go for Edith or Evelyn.