Water gives us life. We drink it to live, we use it to clean, we use it to purify. What better way to celebrate the birth of your child by giving them one of these unique water names?
Giving your child a water name immediately connects your child to the wider spirituality of the world. The world is nothing without water — oceans, seas, rivers, and lakes connected us all before telephones and computers did.
Water names also are a symbol of strength and control. Your child will not be easily uprooted or overwhelmed: they will always be at the very center of their emotions. Their name will tie them to a universal and higher feeling of tranquility — they control the flow of their lives.
If you want your child to grow up strong, collected, and calm, give them a good water name. Being a parent of a water baby, you will never have to worry about them going off the rails.
They will know how to be independent, and while that might make you a little teary-eyed, it means you will grow up having a very reciprocal and caring relationship with your newborn in the future.
The same way you took care of your child when they were younger, they will in turn care for you.
Here are thirty unique water names for your newborn:
Water Baby Names for Girls
1. Briny
The saltiness that comes from the sea.
2. Darya
Iranian origin: means “sea.”
3. Mira
Mira comes from the Sanskrit language — the name means “sea or ocean.”
4. Misty
A take on mist, the name means “tiny drops of water.”
5. Muriel
A prominent name in Celtic mythology, Muriel refers to both an angel who governs the month of June, and also means “of the bright sea.”
6. Oceane
This name is the feminine version of Ocean — the name is the name of the Greek God Oceanus, God of the Sea.
7. Rosemary
The name is incredibly romantic: it means “dew of the sea.”
8. Tallulah
Of Irish origin, the name means “leaping water.”
9. Zarya
From Slavic mythology, Zarya is the name of a prominent water priestess.
10. Talise
The name means both “lovely water” and “dew.”
Water Baby Names for Boys
11. Aalto
Scandanavian and Finish origin; it means “wave.”
12. Calder
Popular amongst the English, this name means “rocky water.”
13. Kiyo
It is a Japanese boy name meaning water.
14. Lir
This name derives from the Irish god of the sea.
15. Morrissey
Also Irish in origin, this name means “choice of the sea.”
16. Nile
The name of a popular Egyptian River; the name means blue.
17. Sailor
This unique name will immediately make your child seem adventurous, strong, and spontaneous.
18. Seaton
This name means “town by the sea.”
19. Lincoln
Most popular associated with President Abraham Lincoln, this name also means “town by the lake.”
20. Jordon
Not to be mistaken with Jordan, Jordon means “flowing down.” This name promises control and tranquility for your newborn.
Gender Neutral Water Names
21. Michal
Originally the name of King Saul’s daughter, this name means “brook.”
22. Bay
This name describes the wide mouth leading into the sea; the child will grow up endowed with opportunities.
23. Kawai
Kawai is a Hawaiian name meaning "from the water."
24. Brook
A sensitive name that relates to the creek.
25. Evian
A variation off of Evan, this name means “the Lord is gracious” and shares the name with a popular water brand.
26. Fjord
An old Norse and Norweigan name that refers to the passage of the sea.
27. Beck
An old Norse origin name, Beck means “stream.”
28. Cove
This name is often overlooked; it means “a small bay.” Its rarity makes it unique!
29. Destan
A French name that means “by the still water.”
30. Douglas
A Scottish name that means “dark water.” This name means your child will grow up brave.
Celebrities with Water Names
Maya Rudolph, comedian, and late-night talk show sweetheart uses Maya, which means water in Hebrew, and Goddess of Spring in Roman. Kendall Jenner is also named after water: Kendall means “valley of the River of Kent.” Steven Patrick Morrissey — or more popularly known as just “Morrissey” from The Smiths crooned himself into the hearts of many. His name means “choice of the sea.”
Jessica Xing is a writer who covers love, books, culture, and media.