Nautical Names - Le Fruits de Mer

Marlin

Marlin is a masculine name with multiple origins and meanings. It derives primarily from English surname traditions, originally denoting someone who lived near a small lake (mere) or possibly from…

Pike

American animal name

"pike, a fish"

The field of nature names is constantly expanding to include all species of flowers and trees and animals and birds and even fish. In addition to its appeal for anglers, Pike recalls Zebulon Pike,…

Shad

Fish name; variation of Chad

"battle warrior"

Swam into style and quickly out again, on Chad's fish- er, coat-tails.

Cisco

Diminutive of Spanish Francisco

"Frenchman or free man"

Shortening Francisco somehow makes it sound even cooler. Cisco is also the name of a digital security company.