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Names That Mean Water

Names that mean water include names that mean ocean and sea, waves and tide, and rain and mist. The names of notable rivers, such as Hudson and Jordan, and other bodies of water are listed here. The names of gods and goddesses of the sea can be counted as water names, as can the names of mythical mermaids and other water creatures.

Along with Hudson and Jordan, other water baby names in the US Top 1000 include Beckett, Brooks, Fisher, Ford, India, Maren, River, and Talia. Many water names are suitable for boys and girls, such as Bay, Lake, Nile, and Pacific.

Names with water-related meanings might be right for babies born under one of the water signs of the zodiac: Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio. Or you may simply love the image of water reflected in your baby's name. Names with water meanings can be found in cultures all around the world for both baby girls and baby boys.

Naim

Meaning: river with alder trees; happy

Origin:Scottish; Arabic
1509
Baia

Meaning: bay

Origin:Portuguese
4982
Dwyn

Meaning: wave

Origin:Diminutive of Dwynwen
2472
Merton

Meaning: town by the lake

Origin:English
8609
Pasha

Meaning: of the ocean

Origin:Greek
11249
Shad

Meaning: battle warrior

Origin:Fish name; variation of Chad
3420
Deveraux

Meaning: riverbank

Origin:French
1238
Kenn

Meaning: bright water

Origin:Welsh
6017
Tal

Meaning: rain, dew

Origin:Hebrew
4902
Maayan

Meaning: spring of water

Origin:Hebrew
2200
Varuna The meaning of Varuna is ‘to surround’ or ‘g...
Origin:Hindu God of water and the ocean
3543
Rilian

Meaning: small stream

Origin:German
3960
Cherith

Meaning: Winter stream

Origin:Hebrew
2448
Jora

Meaning: autumn rain

Origin:Hebrew
2044
Saraswati

Meaning: possessing water

Origin:Sanskrit
10851
Tarni

Meaning: wave, surf

Origin:Australian Aboriginal
4691
Maree

Meaning: ocean tides

Origin:French word name
5258
Narelle

Meaning: little river

Origin:Australian Aboriginal
1704
Moselle

Meaning: drawn from the water

Origin:Hebrew
5028
Zarya Zarya is a name of Slavic origin that is mai...
Origin:Slavic mythology name
3024