Baby Names
If you feel most at peace at the ocean, try one of these baby names for your little love.
Picking a baby name can go one of two ways in my opinion. It can be incredibly fun and exciting, or it can be stressful. If you and your partner just feel completely overwhelmed with all the choices out there for names, perhaps it would be best if y’all settled on a theme to choose from, like baby names inspired by the ocean. That way, while there are still endless possibilities, at least you’re both on the same page when it comes to that front.
Whether you and your partner have a connection to the ocean, or it’s just something that inspires you when you think of your future baby, there are so many names to choose from. You could even go totally ‘90s with the nostalgia and name your child after King Triton’s daughters from The Little Mermaid: Attina, Alana, Adella, Aquata, Arista, Adrina, or of course, Ariel. Apparently King Triton had the same idea when looking for ocean-inspired names, as all of his (fictional) children represent the seven seas, according to Quora. Attina is the Bering Sea, Alana is the Black Sea, Adella is the Mediterranean Sea, Aquata is the Coral Sea, Arista is the White Sea, and Adrina is the Caribbean Sea. Ariel is, you guessed it, the Red Sea.
But if none of those A-names work for you, then I’ve got you covered with these 25 oceanic names to choose from. From names that literally mean wave and sea to names that just have those sweet ocean vibes, there’s something for everyone.
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Avisa
Avisa quite literally means “ocean,” and you can’t get much more oceanic than that. Plus it’s a beautifully unique name to boot.
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Dylan
If you and your partner can’t agree to go all-in with the oceanic names, the name Dylan may be a good fit since it’s a pretty common name and most people don’t know it means “son of the sea.” But you both would know, and that’s all that matters.
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Sandy
An obvious, yet not so obvious choice. While Sandy is short for Sandra, which means defender of people, you can’t really go wrong either way — whether you just love sandy beaches or you want your kid to grow up to be a leader.
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Douglas
Definitely not a name I would have known had oceanic origins, but here we are. Douglas has Scottish origins and it means “black water.” Sounds very serious and brooding. I like it.
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Pearl
This name is as unique as it is adorable, and you can pay homage to the little jewels that live inside of clams in the ocean. Plus it’s definitely an oceanic birthstone for the month of June if you’re having a summer baby.
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Gal
Most famously known at the moment for Gal Godot, the actress who plays Wonder Woman in the DC franchise, Gal also means “wave.” So your child will be a superhero that comes in like a wave, right?
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Asherah
This beautiful name reminds me of a goddess, and with good reason. Ashera in Ugaritic mythology means she who walks in (or on) the sea.
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Irving
Irving is a cute name with a cute meaning — “sea friend.” It is of Scottish origin, and it can also mean “green water.”
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Adrian
Adrian means “a person from the Adriatic sea,” and it’s also a very common name, so it could subtly honor your love of the sea if you’d like.
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Okeanos
Obviously, this name is Greek in origin, and it means “the body of water surrounding the earth,” aka the ocean itself.
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Marina
You may have heard this word before when discussing where boats are kept, but it also is Latin for “from the sea.” It’s a sweet, spunky name that feels both traditional and trendy.
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Nerio
Nerio is Greek in origin and means “sea traveler” or “water.” In Roman religion and myth, it also is the name of an ancient goddess.
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Azure
Azure is French for “blue” and you’ll be reminded of those crystal clear blue seas you love to visit every time you say your child’s name.
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Coral/Cora
Coral is a beautiful name on its own, even without meaning to have an oceanic inspiration. Coral is the name of the stony guys that you find in the ocean in warm and tropical seas, and a similar vibe can be found in the name Cora.
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Misty
One of my favorite parts of visiting the beach is the cool mist that comes from the water and refreshes and cools my face in the hot sun. Misty would be the perfect homage to that feeling and make you feel reminiscent of the beach.
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Deniz
Deniz is a Turkish name meaning “sea,” and is also pretty gender-neutral, which is perfect for any ocean-loving family.