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Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
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Adella
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Noble; noble kind
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German
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Alana
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Little rock
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English
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Andrina
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Manly, virile
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Greek
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Aqua
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Water
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Latin
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Aquaria
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Of the Water
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American
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Aquata
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Water
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Latin
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Ariel
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Lion of God
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Hebrew
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Arista
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The best
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Greek
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Aruba
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Loves her husband
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Arabic
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Attina
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Wise
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Greek
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Bay
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Berry
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Latin
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Breezy
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Windy
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English
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Coral
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“The sentry,” in allusion to the belief of the ancients that a coral talisman served as a warning against the approach of evil spirits.
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Latin
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Cordelia
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Heart
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Latin
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Masha
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Star of the sea
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Latin
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Maureen
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Star of the sea
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Irish
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Maurissa
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Star of the sea
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Irish
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Mavra
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Star of the sea
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Latin
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Meryl
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Shining sea
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English
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Moanna
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Ocean
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Polynesian
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Morgan
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Circling sea
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Welsh
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Morgance
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Circling sea or great brightness; bright or white sea dweller
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Welsh
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Morganne
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Circling sea or great brightness; bright or white sea dweller
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Welsh
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Morissa
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Of the sea
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Spanish
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Muiel
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Knows the sea
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Irish
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Muriel
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Sparkling, shining sea
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Irish
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Myrtle
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“The exclusive,” in allusion to the plant of the same name regarded as sacred to Venus.
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Latin
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Naia
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Water nymph
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Greek
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Naida
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Water nymph
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Greek
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Sailor
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Boat Man
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American
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Sandy
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Greek
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Sea
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Ocean
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American
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Seal
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Dweller by the Small Wood
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English
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Shelly
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Ewe, female sheep; little rock; rest; sloped meadow
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Hebrew
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Shellyann
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Star
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English
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Talassa
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Sea, ocean
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Greek
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Tallulah
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Leaping water
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Native American
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Thalassa
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Sea, ocean
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Greek
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Tula
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Leaping water
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Spanish
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Uira
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Water lady; small butterfly
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Arabic
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Wahmenitu
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Spirit in the Water
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Native American
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Yara
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Water lady; small butterfly
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Arabic
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Zulimar
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Blue Ocean
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Spanish
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Ocean names for girls have seaside warmth and an eternal summer spirit. Fun and fresh, these beach beauties are popular options for those with a love of water and adventure. They come from around the world, and there’s one for every name style. Let’s surf through some highlights of ocean-themed girl names together.
The most obvious ocean names for girls are ones relating to the water itself. Ocean on her own is the mightiest of these options with her raw power and beauty. She also has stunning variants, including Oceane and Oceania. They’re all usable, especially if you consider that word names are trending in recent years, with names like River and Rain now common for baby girls. You can also try out Bay or Sea, two one-syllable darlings that are big on personality. Last but not least in this group is Marina. She has natural charm along with her nautical vibes, and we wouldn’t be surprised if she continues to inch higher on the charts.
Browsing the shore, you’ll also find many ocean names for girls. There’s Shelly, who brings back fond memories of collecting seashells as a kid and Sandy, an obvious nod to the beach. Breezy is a fun find that reminds us of a salty wind off the sea and has a gentle, relaxed energy to her. Occupational name lovers will especially adore Sailor, a find that’s perfect for a baby girl who isn’t afraid to venture through the seven seas or any of life’s other obstacles.
Turning to the sea’s residents is another great way to find ocean names for girls. Star is a clear pick, as sea stars are ocean staples (and aquarium favorites for kiddos!) You could use Piper too, since sand pipers are the quick-stepping birds that dot the surf. Pearl isn’t often thought of as ocean-based, but this gem of a name comes from the heart of the sea.
Some parents like sea-based meanings rather than actual words, opening up an ocean of possibility. These picks can also honor your heritage, too, which is a bonus. Our all-star here is Narissa, an Italian beauty that means “sea nymph.” Talassa is a gorgeous pick who hails from Greece. Her translation of “sea” is simple, but she’s an elegant name that could easily catch on stateside. Meaning “blue ocean,” the Spanish sweetheart Zulimar is another option. The familiar Welsh favorite, <Morgan, means “circling sea,” while Mariza is a lovely Latin lady meaning “of the sea.”
Explore the rest of our ocean names for girls and see what buried treasure you find.
