Nautical Names - Le Fruits de Mer
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- Abalone
- Alfonsino
- Anchovy
- Barb
Origin:
Short form of Barbara, GreekMeaning:
"stranger"Description:
Barb is a midcentury nickname name that, like Deb and Sue, feels terminally dates now. But with the revival of Barbie, Barb may not be far behind.
- Barramundi
- Bass
- Bloater
- Bowfin
- Bullhead
- Cisco
Origin:
Diminutive of Spanish FranciscoMeaning:
"Frenchman or free man"Description:
Shortening Francisco somehow makes it sound even cooler. Cisco is also the name of a digital security company.
- Carp
- Catfish
- Char
- Clam
- Cobia
- Cod
- Crab
- Croaker
- Dory
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
A Dorothy nickname name with a measure of nostalgic charm. Kids will associate it with the funny fish character voiced by Ellen DeGeneres in the Pixar animated instant classic Finding Nemo.
- Drum
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Cool, musical modern choice, especially as a middle name.