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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.

Brodny

Meaning: one who lives near a stream

Origin:Slavic
11017
Zenebe

Meaning: raining

Origin:Amharic
2589
Bardo

Meaning: water

Origin:Short form of Bardolph or Aboriginal
3438
Arno

Meaning: eagle

Origin:German
887
Calder

Meaning: rocky water

Origin:English
1326
Deniz

Meaning: sea

Origin:Turkish
11067
Rayan

Meaning: land that is lush and rich in water

Origin:Arabic
1733
Kalani

Meaning: the heavens

Origin:Hawaiian
9705
Irving

Meaning: green river, sea friend

Origin:Scottish
774
Cary

Meaning: pleasant stream

Origin:Latin
2379
Halcyon

Meaning: kingfisher bird

Origin:Greek
2644
Bay

Meaning: berry

Origin:Latin
1764
Beckham

Meaning: homestead by the stream

Origin:English
394
Pike

Meaning: pike, a fish

Origin:American animal name
1826
Cove

Meaning: small bay

Origin:English
1237
Como Como is a name derived from Latin origin and...
Origin:Italian place-name
11046
Orwell

Meaning: the branch of the river

Origin:English surname
3761
Marsh Marsh is an English name. The meaning of Mar...
Origin:English nature name
4976
Hurley

Meaning: sea tide

Origin:Irish
2121
Danu Danu is a pretty unique name that originated...
Origin:Celtic, goddess of fruitfulness
2135