Nautical Names - Geographical Names

Evocative modern unisex choice brought into the spotlight by actress Lake Bell.

Loch is a watery word that sounds more like a name because it's one step removed from its English form. Pronounced as "lock," it's also a short form of the variously-spelled Lachlan.

Soft and mellifluous nature-surname name, situated miles away from the dated Marshall.

Ocean is a nature name that comes right out and states its meaning and association. Full of power and depth, Ocean is one of the fastest-rising baby names for both girls and boys, making the US Top 1000 for both genders in 2021. Oceane, the version that's trendy in France, was used for only 11 baby girls in the US in the same year. Ocean-lovers who want to be less obvious can choose such subtler names that mean ocean as Jennifer or Marissa, but coming right out and using Ocean is a perfectly valid way to go.

A name that looks intriguing and masculine on paper, but is, unfortunately, a homonym for a girl's name.

Modern surfer boy. Just don't call him Reefer.

Most of the notable Rivers have been male, but this nature name certainly flows as well for a girl. The name River is still rising for both genders, with about 3500 baby boys receiving the name last year vs. 1900 baby girls.

Spring doesn't sound half as contemporary as Winter, which has become the cool season name.