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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.

Gali

Meaning: wave

Origin:Hebrew
2162
Holmes

Meaning: from the island in the river

Origin:English
2172
Agam

Meaning: lake

Origin:Hebrew
20178
Fisher

Meaning: fisherman

Origin:Occupational name
905
Harbor Harbor, a name from the English language, is...
Origin:Word name
4295
Ama

Meaning: born on Saturday; water

Origin:Ewe, Akan, Ghanaian, Cherokee
1754
Euna

Meaning: waterfall

Origin:Cherokee
3038
Picabo

Meaning: silver creek

Origin:Native American
6732
Bayou The Choctaw Native American name Bayou is us...
Origin:Native American nature name
8099
Agasga

Meaning: rain

Origin:Cherokee
9024
Yareli

Meaning: water lady; small butterfly

Origin:Native American, Spanish variation of Yara, Arabic
1492
Meara

Meaning: pool, lake

Origin:Irish
2346
Neri

Meaning: my candle; ocean spirit

Origin:Hebrew or Greek
2253
Cascade The name Cascade is a feminine name of Frenc...
Origin:Word name
5971
Leith Leith is a lovely name used both for boys an...
Origin:Scottish, river name
5901
Michal

Meaning: brook

Origin:Hebrew
5027
Talia

Meaning: gentle dew from heaven; by the water

Origin:Hebrew; Australian Aboriginal
107
Gwenore

Meaning: white shadow, white wave

Origin:Variation of Guinevere
4196
Chantara

Meaning: moon water

Origin:Thai
3321
Ngaio

Meaning: reflections on the water

Origin:Maori
4312