Names That Mean Water

A surname with more force than most.

A unique natural-wonder option, conjuring up the beauty of the lake between California and Nevada that has become a popular tourist destination.

This name of a river in Wales represents a vowel change from Alan, which makes the name somewhat more intriguing, but still possibly not intriguing enough. Bonus points if you're a surfer, sailor, or you're expecting a baby born under a water sign of the zodiac: It's one of the more unusual names that mean water.

Surname of Declaration signer sure to present playground complications.

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

A sweet and clear Hopi name with a lovely natural meaning to match.

Epithet of the goddess Lakshmi with a watery meaning.

Olympic skier Picabo Street was allowed to choose her name at the age of three, and picked it possibly (a) after a nearby Idaho town or (b) because she loved to play peekaboo. No longer a single-person name, it is now worn by a number of satisfied bearers.

The Treveri people gave their name to modern-day Trier, formerly known in English by its French name Treves, which is the oldest city in Germany and was one of the ancient capitals of the Roman Empire. This could be a novel way to honor an ancestral Trevor.

Unique choice, with a pleasant antique feel.

Actor Pierce made both his first and last name appealing.

Doolish (known as Douglas in English) is the largest town in the Isle of Man. The name is though to derive from a Celtic word "Duboglassio" which means "black river".

nature namesare in, and even fish names like Pike and Salmon are open for consideration.

Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, learning, music, and the arts. She is also a river goddess, associated with the mythical Saraswati river, which played an important part in the Vedic texts.

If you feel a burning need to gussy up Ray -- think again.

Traditional Cherokee choice that could work for a daughter born on a rainy day.

Two names meaning "river" make the Turkish Top 100 for girls — Nehir and Irmak. Irmak is the less popular of the two.

It's a nature name evocative of rushing waterfalls. But also a dishwashing detergent.

A rhythmic and attractive Cherokee girl name. Immokalee is also the name of a community in Florida.