200+ Inspired Ocean Names for Babies

Sounds like a displaced Dr. Seuss character.

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

Associated with archetypal folksinger Pete Seeger.

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.

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

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".

Variant of Marisa

Friendly Slavic rarity.

Variant of Maris

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

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.

Rather dated smoosh name.

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.

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.

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

A way to feminize Seabrook, if you want a name that is gender-neutral in sound but not appearance.

Double whammy: the expression "Seward's folly" and inevitable sewer jokes.