Looking for beach or ocean baby names? I got over 200 for you to look over!
First off—congrats on your pregnancy! I remember those days of list-making, name-stalking, second-guessing every choice, and the back and forth vetoes of names.
Choosing a baby name is so hard! Is it cute? Will kids make fun of it? HOW will they make fun of it? Can it be shortened? How does the full name sound out loud? Is it way too popular? Aghhh! The pressure is real. Hopefully I can help.
I’m obviously an ocean lover, so it’s not a huge surprise that one of my kid’s name has an ocean meaning. I named my younger son Dorian, which means “gift of the sea.” It fits him perfectly—calm, beautiful, full of life, but also strong and a little unpredictable… just like the ocean.
That’s the fun thing about ocean baby names and beach baby names—they’re not just pretty, they usually come with a story. Some parents choose them because they live by or love the coast (me!), or because there’s a beach, island, or surf town that holds special memories.
And these names are flexible, too. They can shine as a first name, work as a middle, or even be a short, beachy nickname for something more traditional.
In this post, I pulled together over 200 ideas—from popular picks to mythology, coastal towns, international names, and more. So grab your list, take a deep breath, and let’s dive in.
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Key Takeaways
- Beach and ocean baby names range from popular and modern to mythology and international islands.
- These names can work as a first name, middle, or a beachy nickname for a longer, traditional name.
- Popular choices are Kai, Dylan, Marina, Ocean, and Finn.
Table of Contents
Top 15 Most Popular Ocean Baby Names
Name | Origin | Meaning | Pronunciation |
Kai | Hawaiian | “sea” | KY |
Cordelia | Celtic | “daughter of the sea” | kor-DEE-lee-ah |
Dylan | Welsh | “son of the sea” | DIL-an |
Mira | Sanskrit | “ocean” | MEE-rah |
Ariel | Hebrew | “lion of God” (+mermaid) | AIR-ee-el |
Caspian | From Caspian Sea | “from the Caspian Sea” | KAS-pee-an |
Morgan | Welsh | “sea-born, sea-circle” | MOR-gan |
Pearl | English | “sea-born gem” | PERL |
Isla | Spanish/Scottish | “island” | EYE-lah |
Marina | Latin | “from the sea” | muh-REE-nah |
Finn | Irish | “fair” (also whale) | FIN |
Coral | English | “from coral reefs” | KOR-uhl |
Ocean | English | “the sea” | OH-shun |
River | English | “fresh water connection” | RIV-er |
Sandy | English | “beach-inspired” | SAN-dee |
Beautiful Ocean Baby Names for Girls
Classic & Elegant Sea Girl Names
- Cordelia – Celtic: “daughter of the sea” (kor-DEE-lee-ah)
- Thalassa – Greek: “the sea” (tha-LAH-sah)
- Nerissa – Greek: “sea nymph” (neh-RISS-ah)
- Maris – Latin: “of the sea” (MAR-iss)
- Darya – Persian: “sea” (DAR-yah)
- Marilla – Latin: “shining sea” (mah-RILL-ah)
- Muriel – Celtic: “of the bright sea” (MUR-ee-el)
- Nixie – Germanic: “water nymph” (NIK-see)
- Coralie – French: “coral” (kor-ah-LEE)
- Marlowe – English: “driftwood” (MAR-loh)
- Nerida – Greek: “sea nymph, mermaid” (neh-REE-dah)
- Merill – English: “sea-bright” (MER-il)
- Aveline – French: “desired; island, water” (AH-vuh-leen)
- Delphine – Greek: “dolphin” (DEL-feen)
- Marina – Latin: “harbor” (muh-REE-nah)
- Brook – Small stream (BRUK)
- Coral – From coral reefs (KOR-uhl)
- Pearl – Sea treasure (PERL)
- Ariel – Hebrew: “lion of God” (mermaid connection) (AIR-ee-el)
- Delta – Greek: “triangle; river mouth” (DEL-tah)
Ondina – Italian: “little wave” (on-DEE-nah)
Hawaiian & Tropical Paradise Girl Names
- Moana – Polynesian: “ocean” (MOH-ah-nah)
- Kailani – Hawaiian: “sea and sky” (kai-LAH-nee)
- Leilani – Hawaiian: “heavenly flower” (lay-LAH-nee)
- Nalani – Hawaiian: “calm heavens” (nah-LAH-nee)
- Naia – Greek: “sea foam” (NAY-ah)
- Kaia – Hawaiian: feminine form of Kai (KY-ah)
- Kairi – Hawaiian: “sea” (KAI-ree)
- Ula – Celtic: “gem of the sea” (OO-lah)
- Nori – Japanese: “seaweed” (NOR-ee)
- Hali – Hawaiian: “the sea” (HAH-lee)
- Ren – Japanese: “water lily” (REN)
- Malia – Hawaiian: “calm waters” (mah-LEE-ah)
Mystical & Mythological Sea Girl Names
- Sedna – Inuit: goddess of the sea (SED-nah)
- Amphitrite – Greek: sea goddess (am-FIT-ree-tee)
- Ondine – French: “wave” (on-DEEN)
- Sirena – Spanish: “mermaid” (see-REH-nah)
- Talia – Australian: “near water” (TAL-ee-ah)
- Azure – French: “sky blue” (AZH-ur)
- Electra – Greek: oceanid nymph (ee-LEK-trah)
- Galene – Greek: goddess of calm seas (gah-LEE-nee)
- Asherah – Ancient: goddess of the sea (ASH-uh-rah)
- Pelagia – Greek: “of the sea” (peh-LAH-jee-ah)
- Oceane – French: “the ocean” (OH-see-ahn)
- Vela – Latin: “shore, sail” (VAY-lah)
- Neri – Hebrew: “my candle; ocean spirit” (NEH-ree)
- Onda – Spanish: “wave” (ON-dah)
- Isle – English: “small island” (EYE-l)
International Water Girl Names
- Ondina – Italian: “little wave” (on-DEE-nah).
- Sereia – Portuguese: “mermaid” (seh-RAY-ah).
- Maribel – Spanish: “beautiful sea” (MAR-ih-bel).
- Delmare – French: “of the sea” (del-MAR).
- Corisande – French: “heart of the sea” (kor-ih-SAND).
- Naida – Greek: “water nymph” (NAY-dah).
- Sirene – French: “mermaid” (see-REN).
- Calypso – Greek: “sea nymph” (kah-LIP-so).
- Azura – Spanish: “sky blue” (ah-ZUR-ah).
- Sephira – Hebrew: “sapphire” (seh-FEER-ah).
- Malia – Hawaiian: “calm waters” (mah-LEE-ah).
- Delia – Greek: “from Delos island” (DEE-lee-ah).
- Ismeria – Spanish: “mythical ocean name” (iz-MARE-ee-ah).
- Elara – Greek: “sparkling” (eh-LAHR-ah).
- Noelani – Hawaiian: “heavenly mist” (noh-eh-LAH-nee).
- Miren – Basque: “sea-like” (MEE-ren).
- Salina – Italian: “salt island” (sah-LEE-nah)
Strong Ocean Baby Names for Boys
Powerful Sea God & Warrior Boy Names
- Triton – Greek: son of Poseidon (TRY-ton)
- Murphy – Irish: “sea warrior” (MUR-fee)
- Deniz – Turkish: “sea” (DEH-niz)
- Lir – Irish: god of the sea (LEER)
- Nereus – Greek: god of the sea’s bounty (NEE-ree-us)
- Varuna – Hindu: god of oceans (vah-ROO-nah)
- Oceanus – Greek: titan of the ocean (oh-SEE-an-us)
- Pontus – Greek: personification of the sea (PON-tus)
- Mazu – Chinese: goddess of the sea (unisex) (MAH-zoo)
Nautical & Adventure Boy Names
- Fisher – English: “fisherman” (FISH-er)
- Reef – Nature name, ocean barrier (REEF)
- Cove – Protected ocean inlet (KOHV)
- Sailor – Seafaring adventurer (SAY-ler)
- Anchor – Boat security (ANG-ker)
- Wade – English: “at the river crossing” (WAYD)
- Irving – Scottish: “sea friend” (UR-vin)
- Tide – Ocean rhythm (TIDE)
- Glen – Narrow valley (GLEN)
- Eddy – Circular water current (ED-ee)
- Seaton – English: “town by the sea” (SEE-ton)
- Navin – Sanskrit: “new, sailor” (NAH-vin)
International Water Boy Names
- Dorian – Greek: “gift of the sea” (DOR-ee-an)
- Dylan – Welsh: “son of the sea” (DIL-an)
- Caspian – From the Caspian Sea (KAS-pee-an)
- Murray – Scottish: “settlement by the sea” (MUR-ee)
- Kaimana – Hawaiian: “power of the ocean” (kai-MAH-nah)
- Finn – Irish: “fair” (whale connection) (FIN)
- Hurley – Irish: “sea tide” (HUR-lee)
- Kelvin – Scottish: “narrow water” (KEL-vin)
- Merlin – Welsh: “sea fortress” (MER-lin)
- Malik – Arabic: “king; wave” (mah-LEEK)
- Delmore – French: “of the sea” (del-MOR)
- Alon – Filipino: “wave” (AH-lon)
- Kelby – Gaelic: “place by the fountain” (KEL-bee)
- Conway – Welsh: “from the holy river” (KON-way)
- Coburn – English: “where streams meet” (CO-burn)
Gender-Neutral Ocean Baby Names
- Kai – Hawaiian: “sea” (KY)
- Morgan – Welsh: “sea-born, sea-circle” (MOR-gan)
- River – English: flowing water (RIV-er)
- Ocean – English: the sea (OH-shun)
- Blue/Blu – Color of water (BLOO)
- Navy – Deep ocean blue (NAY-vee)
- Lake – Body of water (LAYK)
- Bay – Coastal inlet (BAY)
- Baylee – English: “from the bay” (BAY-lee).
- Storm – Ocean tempest (STORM)
- Rain – Fresh water from sea (RAYN)
- Sage – Coastal plant (SAYJ)
- Reed – Water plant (REED)
- Vale – Water valley (VAYL)
- Dell – Small valley with water (DEL)
- Wells – English: water source (WELZ)
- Ford – English: water crossing (FORD)
- Beck – English: mountain stream (BEK)
- Mere – English: lake or pond (MEER)
- Loch – Scottish: lake (LOKH)
- Fjord – Norse: narrow inlet (FYORD)
- Ronan – Irish: “little seal” (ROH-nan).
Baby Names Inspired by Tropical Locations & Coastal Towns
Tropical Island Paradise Names
- Catalina – Santa Catalina Island, California (kat-uh-LEE-nah)
- Bali – Indonesian surf paradise (BAH-lee)
- Lucia – St. Lucia, Caribbean island (LOO-sha)
- Kona – Big Island, Hawaii (KOH-nah)
- Corsica – French Mediterranean island (KOR-si-kah)
- Capri – Italian coastal island (KAH-pree)
- Moorea – French Polynesia’s heart-shaped island (mo-REH-ah)
- Nevis – Small Caribbean island paradise (NEE-vis)
- Dominica – Nature island of the Caribbean (doh-MIN-ih-kah)
- Martinique – French Caribbean sophistication (mar-tin-EEK)
- Curacao – Dutch Caribbean (koo-rah-SOW)
- Grenada – Spice island of the Caribbean (greh-NAH-dah)
- Santori – From Santorini, Greek cliffs (san-TOH-ree)
- Zakynthos – Greek shipwreck beach island (zah-KIN-thos)
Famous Beach Towns & Coastal Cities
- Marbella – Spanish glamorous beach city (mar-BAY-yah)
- Sydney – Australian coastal city (SID-nee)
- Rio – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (REE-oh)
- Tulum – Mexican beach town (too-LOOM)
- Laguna – Laguna Beach, California (lah-GOO-nah)
- Bondi – Famous Australian beach (BON-dee)
- Carmel – Carmel-by-the-Sea, California (KAR-mel)
- Sanibel – Florida shell paradise (SAN-uh-bel)
- Venice – Historic canal city by the sea (VEN-iss)
- Monaco – French Riviera glamour (MOH-nah-koh)
- Nice – French Riviera elegance (nees)
- Cannes – French film festival city (kan)
- Biarritz – French Basque surf town (bee-ah-REETZ)
Surfing & Adventure Coastal Spots
- Mavericks – California big-wave spot (MAV-er-icks)
- Bells – Bells Beach, Australia (BELLS)
- Cruz – California surfing town (SAN-tah CROOZ)
- Malibu – Famous California beach (MAL-uh-boo)
- Tofino – Canadian surfing town (toh-FEE-no)
Wrapping Up: Ocean Baby Names
Whew—over 200 beach and ocean baby names! Whether you found the one or just added a few to your maybe list, I hope this helped spark some inspiration (and maybe brought a little calm to the chaos of baby naming).
Whatever name you choose, it’ll be perfect because it’s yours—and it’ll carry a story that’s special to your family.
If you’re a fellow ocean lover like me, there’s just something magical about giving your little beach baby a name with waves, salt air, or sunshine in its roots.
Good luck, and happy naming!
