Nautical Baby Names

  1. Sandy
    • Origin:

      Scottish and English diminutive of Alexander
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      A sweet Scottish short form of Alexander which is feeling newly appealing now the era of Sandra is far behind us. Sandy would also work well as a nickname for a child with pale red or dark blond hair.
  2. Saylor
    • Origin:

      Surname-name or spelling variation of Sailor
    • Meaning:

      "ropemaker; dancer, acrobat; boatman"
    • Description:

      Currently in the US Top 300, Saylor finds the middle ground between the popular and unisex Taylor, and the more unexpected, wordier Sailor. In fact, it is currently used more often than either of its sound-alikes.
  3. Shelley
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "clearing on a bank"
    • Description:

      The Shirley of the 1950s. Shelley Winters was born a Shirley.
  4. Skipper
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "captain"
    • Description:

      Sure, and we hope he has a good time playing with Buster and Buddy.
  5. Tide
    • Origin:

      Nature name
    • Description:

      As likely to be tied to the detergent as to the rhythms of the ocean.
  6. Tiller