Nautical Names - Le Fruits de Mer

  1. Abalone
    • Alfonsino
      • Anchovy
        • Barb
          • Origin:

            Short form of Barbara, Greek
          • Meaning:

            "stranger"
          • Description:

            Barb is a midcentury nickname name that, like Deb and Sue, feels terminally dates now. But with the revival of Barbie, Barb may not be far behind.
        • Barramundi
          • Bass
            • Bloater
              • Bowfin
                • Bullhead
                  • Cisco
                    • Origin:

                      Diminutive of Spanish Francisco
                    • Meaning:

                      "Frenchman or free man"
                    • Description:

                      Shortening Francisco somehow makes it sound even cooler. Cisco is also the name of a digital security company.
                  • Carp
                    • Catfish
                      • Char
                        • Clam
                          • Cobia
                            • Cod
                              • Crab
                                • Croaker
                                  • 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.
                                  • Drum
                                    • Origin:

                                      Word name
                                    • Description:

                                      Cool, musical modern choice, especially as a middle name.