175 BEST Water Names for Babies

Hello and welcome to the blog!

If you are here, you are likely searching for water names for your pending bundle of joy.

Whether it’s to honor your own love for the water or to bestow upon your little one the virtues of strength, uniqueness, and evocativeness, that water carries, we offer a treasure trove of names that embody the essence of this majestic realm.

If you would to take a look at some other name options, why not check out our blogs on anime boy names and anime girl names?

In this blog:

• Water Names for Boys
• Names with Water Meanings for Girls
• Names that Mean River
• Japanese Names for Water

Water Names for Boys with Meanings

Do you want a name that captures the strength, fluidity, and tranquility of water? If the answer is yes, then this is the list for you!

1. Caspian – Caspian Sea
2. River – Flowing watercourse
3. Ocean – Vast sea expanse
4. Kai – Ocean or sea
5. Dylan – Son of the sea
6. Finn – Fair water or white wave
7. Marinus – Of the sea
8. Murray – Settlement by the sea
9. Cove – Small coastal inlet
10. Cormac – Son of the defiler (with water connotations)
11. Aqua – Water, often implying freshness
12. Hudson – Son of the water
13. Brooks – Small streams
14. Lachlan – From the land of the lochs (lakes)
15. Morgan – By the sea or great waters
16. Nile – Famous river in Africa
17. Havelock – Sea competition or sea war
18. Beck – Small stream
19. Sailor – Nautical traveler
20. Llyr – Welsh sea god
21. Hafiz – Guardian of the sea
22. Wade – To cross water
23. Irving – Green water or fresh water
24. Fisher – One who catches fish
25. Ripley – Strip of clearing by water
26. Moss – Lives near water or peat bog
27. Zephyr – Gentle breeze over water
28. Bay – Sheltered water body
29. Dewey – Belonging to the water
30. Fjord – Narrow sea inlet
31. Rainier – Adviser to the warrior (with potential rain associations)
32. Ronan – Little seal
33. Brook – Small water stream
34. Cullen – Holly tree by the water
35. Thames – Famous river in England
36. Harbor – Sheltered water area for ships
37. Kelvin – Narrow water
38. Lynn – Lake or water body
39. Moor – Marshy area near water
40. Neptune – Roman god of the sea
41. Rio – River in Spanish and Portuguese
42. Shelby – Sheltered town by the water
43. Sylas – Of the forest and sea
44. Tide – Periodic rising and falling of water
45. Waverly – Quaking bog by water
46. Zale – Sea-strength or power
47. Aegir – Norse god of the sea
48. Orin – White or pale water
49. Kaelani – Sea and sky (Hawaiian origin)
50. Marlowe – Lake mound or driftwood (Old English origin)

Names with Water Meanings for Girls

If you have a little girl on the way, and want a name that carries the spirit and flow of water, then you should choose one of these names!

1. Marina – From the sea
2. Brooke – Small water stream
3. Laguna – Lagoon, shallow body of water
4. Cordelia – Daughter of the sea
5. Kaiya – Forgiveness of the sea
6. Nerida – Sea nymph or mermaid
7. Tallulah – Leaping water
8. Mira – Ocean or sea (Sanskrit)
9. Coral – Marine coral formations
10. Moana – Ocean or sea (Polynesian)
11. Delta – River mouth or landform
12. Delmar – Of the sea
13. Morgan – By the sea or great waters
14. Thalassa – Greek sea goddess
15. Maris – Of the sea
16. Rivka – To tie or bind, suggesting a water connection
17. Maya – Water (Sanskrit)
18. Nerissa – Sea nymph or mermaid
19. Azura – Sky-blue, like water
20. Cascade – Stepped water descent
21. Siren – Mythical sea creature
22. Misty – Foggy or dewy, like water
23. Oceana – Of the ocean
24. Rhea – Flowing stream (Greek origin)
25. Waverly – Quaking bog by water
26. Aqua – Water, often implying freshness
27. Darya – Sea or ocean (Persian)
28. Llyn – Lake (Welsh)
29. Mizuki – Beautiful moon over the water (Japanese)
30. Shelly – Shell or seashore
31. Yara – Water lady or small butterfly (Arabic)
32. Isla – Island, often surrounded by water
33. Zarya – Dawn or sunrise over the water (Slavic)
34. Kallan – Flowing water (Irish)
35. Nixie – Water nymph
36. Ondine – Water spirit or wave
37. Raina – Queen or pure water (Sanskrit)
38. Selene – Moon goddess associated with tides
39. Kai – Ocean or sea
40. Hali – Sea (Greek origin)
41. Yulia – Soft rain or dew (Russian)
42. Tallie – From the valley by the water
43. Zephyrine – West wind, often connected to the sea
44. Marlowe – Lake mound or driftwood (Old English origin)
45. Aria – Air or melody, often associated with water’s flow
46. Sariyah – Clouds at night or waterfalls (Arabic)
47. Naiara – Reference to the Naiads, water nymphs (Basque)
48. Lirit – Myrrh, resin associated with water (Hebrew)
49. Rhoswen – White rose or white stream (Welsh)
50. Ylva – She-wolf, often tied to water symbolism (Scandinavian)

Names that Mean River

Are you looking for a name that means river? If so, then this is the list for you. In this list, you will find river names which will connect your child to the timeless beauty and symbolism of rivers.

1. Brooks – Small streams
2. Ford – River crossing
3. Jordan – Flowing down
4. Reed – Marsh plant often found near rivers
5. Rio – River (Spanish and Portuguese)
6. Wade – To cross a river on foot
7. Afton – From the river Afton
8. Arno – River in Italy
9. Bourne – Small stream or brook
10. Clyde – River in Scotland
11. Conway – Holy river
12. Don – River in England
13. Eden – Delightful, often associated with paradise
14. Finn – Fair water or white wave
15. Hudson – Son of the water
16. Jorvik – Yew tree river
17. Lachlan – From the land of the lochs (lakes)
18. Lee – Meadow or pasture near a river
19. Mersey – River in England
20. Murray – Settlement by the sea
21. Nile – Famous river in Africa
22. Ouse – River in England
23. Seine – River in France
24. Shannon – Old river
25. Susquehanna – Oyster river
26. Tagus – River in Portugal
27. Tamir – Tall, slender river (Mongolian)
28. Teifi – River in Wales
29. Tiber – River in Italy
30. Tigris – Fast flowing river
31. Tyne – River in England
32. Wye – River in Wales
33. Yarra – Waterfall or waterfall creek (Aboriginal Australian)
34. Yonne – River in France
35. Zambezi – Great river
36. Aire – River in England
37. Amstel – River in the Netherlands
38. Avon – River in England
39. Danube – To flow, river in Europe
40. Elbe – River in Europe
41. Euphrates – Good to cross, river in Asia
42. Ganges – Flowing swiftly, river in Asia
43. Indus – Mighty river, river in Asia
44. Liffey – River in Ireland
45. Loire – River in France
46. Meuse – River in Europe
47. Rhine – Flowing river, river in Europe
48. Shinano – Large river (Japanese)
49. Tay – River in Scotland
50. Thames – Famous river in England

Japanese Names for Water

If you want names that capture the essence and significance of water in the Japanese culture and language, then why not choose a some water themed names from this list?

1. Mizu (水) – Water
2. Kai (海) – Ocean
3. Haruka (遥か) – Faraway or distant, often associated with the sea
4. Kawa (川) – River
5. Nami (波) – Wave
6. Umiko (海子) – Child of the sea
7. Yuka (湯か) – Bathtub or hot water
8. Sui (水) – Water, also used as a prefix in names
9. Sora (宙) – Sky or heavens, often associated with water
10. Kiri (霧) – Mist or fog, often linked to water scenes
11. Ame (雨) – Rain, which contributes to water sources
12. Kumo (雲) – Cloud, often related to weather and water cycles
13. Mitsuko (水子) – Child of the water
14. Mizuho (瑞穂) – Bountiful rice ears, symbolizing the life-giving properties of water
15. Nanami (七海) – Seven seas, showing vastness and connection to water
16. Issei (一成) – First born, symbolizing the start of a river’s journey
17. Rui (涙) – Tears, representing the flowing nature of water
18. Kasumi (霞) – Mist or haze, often found near bodies of water
19. Wakana (和奏) – Play music, symbolizing the harmony of water’s movement
20. Ayame (菖蒲) – Iris flower, which often grows near water
21. Ayumi (歩美) – Walking in beauty, akin to the gentle flow of water
22. Taki (滝) – Waterfall, a dynamic representation of water’s power
23. Umi (海) – Sea
24. Minori (実澄) – Clear fruit, suggesting the purity of water
25. Yuri (百合) – Lily, associated with marshy areas near water