There's something soothing about a name tied to the sea - it carries calm, depth, and a little wanderlust. Whether you grew up by the coast or simply love the water, these names meaning sea, ocean, or tide are beautiful choices, gathered here for girls, boys, and either.
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Girl names that mean sea
- MarenLatin“Of the sea” - minimal and modern.
- MarinaLatin“From the sea” - elegant and timeless.
- CordeliaCeltic“Daughter of the sea” - regal and romantic.
- MarisLatin“Of the sea” - short and luminous (Stella Maris, 'star of the sea').
- MurielCeltic“Bright sea” - vintage and gentle.
- ThalassaGreek“The sea” - mythic and truly rare.
- KairiJapanese“Sea, ocean” - sweet and modern.
Boy names that mean sea
- KaiHawaiian“Sea” - simple, strong, globally easy.
- CaspianEnglish“Of the Caspian Sea” - adventurous and literary.
- DylanWelsh“Son of the sea” - classic and warm.
- MorganWelsh“Sea-born, sea-circle” - sturdy and historic.
- MurphyIrish“Sea warrior” - friendly and spirited.
- NereusGreek“Water, sea god” - ancient and uncommon.
- PelagiosGreek“Of the open sea” - distinctive and deep.
Unisex names that mean sea or water
- RiverEnglish“Flowing water” - calm and natural.
- MarlowEnglish“Driftwood; lake remains” - chic and watery.
- BahariSwahili“Of the sea, ocean” - warm and rhythmic.
- MistyEnglish“Sea mist” - soft and evocative.
- WadeEnglish“At the river crossing” - short and steady.
- LakeEnglish“Body of water” - serene, modern, and minimal.
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What baby names mean “sea” or “ocean”?
Lots of beautiful ones - Maren and Marina (Latin), Kai (Hawaiian), Dylan (Welsh, 'son of the sea'), Muriel (Celtic, 'bright sea'), and Cordelia ('daughter of the sea').
Is there a unisex name that means sea?
Yes - Kai works for any baby and simply means 'sea,' while River and Bahari (Swahili for 'of the sea') are lovely water-themed unisex options.
Why pick an ocean-inspired name?
Sea names evoke calm, depth, and freedom, and they're a meaningful nod for coastal families or anyone who feels most at home near the water.