Vana's list "Bodies of Water: Lake, River and Brook" of 20 great name ideas: Billabong - Rivage!

Bodies of Water: Lake, River and Brook

Billabong

Burn is a masculine name with origins as an English surname derived from either geographic locations (someone who lived near a stream or 'burn' in Old English) or from the Old English personal name 'Beorn,' meaning 'warrior.' As a given name, Burn is exceedingly rare, giving it a distinctive quality. The name's brevity and strong consonant ending create a powerful, memorable impact. Some might associate it with qualities like intensity, passion, or transformation. Though uncommon as a first name, it may appeal to parents seeking short, impactful names with Anglo-Saxon roots. The name's unusual nature ensures individuality but might require the bearer to frequently explain its origins. Despite potential associations with fire or burning, the name's true etymology connects more to water features or warrior heritage.

Burn

Canal

Did you really mean to name your child Channel, as in the body of water?  Like, you know, the English Channel?  Or were you going for the last name of the French designer Chanel, with a soft "sh" sound at the beginning and the emphasis on the last syllable?  If so, we recommend sticking with the Chanel spelling.

Channel

Creek

Draw

Estuary

Highly unusual water name -- and actor Colin surname -- with a Scottish burr.  Firth derives from the Old Norse word fjord.

Bodies of Water: Lake, River and Brook

Billabong

Burn

Canal

Channel

Creek

Draw

Estuary

Firth

Fjord

Flume

Inlet

Inver

Lough

Mere

Moat

Pool

Pond

Puddle

Rill

Rivage