200+ Inspired Ocean Names for Babies

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

Associated with archetypal folksinger Pete Seeger.

The title of a Maori poem and also used to reference Mary, mother of Jesus, adapted from the Latin Marian title Stella Maris "star of the sea".

Marilee is one of the cheeriest – if least substantial – combinations of Mary with another name.

Like many Japanese names, Manami has several possible meanings. This sea-themed one is very appealing.

A merry surname cousin of Kerrigan, could make a lively choice for a happy little girl.

In Slovenia, Maca is more common as an independent name than its parent name Marija.

Friendly Slavic rarity.

Variant of Maris

Diminutive of Welsh Maredudd, the original (masculine) form of Meredith.

New Zealand writer Ngaio (born Edith Ngaio) Marsh is the best-known bearer of this Maori nature name, properly pronounced ng (like the end of sing) -EYE-oh. It is the name of a tree indigenous to New Zealand, also called the Mousehole Tree.

Variant of Marisa

Rather dated smoosh name.

This striking name is little-known outside Spain. As an o-ending girl name, it would make even more impact than Juno or Calypso.

Seagrass plays an important role in the aquatic ecosystem. They are the only plants that can flower underwater and provide food and shelter to many organisms. Seagrasses also improve water quality, slowing down pollution, and help prevent coastal erosion. Those passionate about marine conservation may find Seagrass a meaningful name — probably as a middle, unless you're particularly brave.

Tonwen is another name for Gwen, the mother of Saint Cybi and sister of Non (who was the mother of St David, patron saint of Wales). An unusual -wen ending option.

A fairly common name in Turkey, referring to the north wind blowing off the Aegean Sea.

A beautiful elaboration on the Polynesian name Moana "sea", made famous by the 2016 Disney film of the same name. It is also a New Zealand place name.

An elaboration on Moana, newly familiar thanks to the heroine of the eponymous 2016 Disney movie.