717 Water Names for Girls

Water is the source of our lives, a part of our own bodies, and a force of power as well as a symbol of calm. It’s a magnificent part of our world and our collective stories, and giving your daughter a water name can be an excellent way to tap into these vast pools of meaning.

Why Choose a Water-Related Girl Name?

Water has long been associated with power and beauty. Many superhero and super-heroine names are associated with water, and it is also a category of Zodiac signs. The three water signs are Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. All of these associations demonstrate just how vital water is to us. Not just biologically but also creatively. We are drawn to the force of water and see the beauty in what it can produce, from calm waves lapping a seashore to a raging waterfall and icicles hanging from a porch front.

When you give your daughter a water name, you associate her with these positive connotations. You are sending the message that she is calm, important, vital, and beautiful. Those associated with water are often seen as peaceful and gentle, while also being strong and capable.

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Top 50 Water Names for Girls

In this list you will find popular water names for girls, and hand-picked names of aquatic baby girl names.

River
Ariel
Haven
Cadence
Marina
Pearl
Navy
Waverly
Indigo
Raine
Willow
Sailor
Ripley
Ocean
Coral
Stormi
Azure
Blue
Azul
Sandy
Snow
Harbor
Teal
Venice
Finn
Bay
Reed
Calypso
Galilee
Misty
Oceana
Shelly
Delta
Oceania
Coralia
Pacifica
Marine
Halcyon
Cruz
Caspiane
Beck
Cove
Storm
Cascade
Rain
North
Oceane
Orca
Waverley
Otter

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Girl Names Related to Water

This hand-picked lists includes girl names related to water. You’ll find names derived from nautical terms, bodies of water, and oceanic inspiration.

Acquanetta
Aqua
Aquafina
Aquamarine
Aquarelle
Aquaria
Aquarius
Aquata
Aquielle
Azul
Azure
Azurine
Blue
Cadence
Cascade
Cascadia
Cordelia
Hydra
Indigo
Oasis
Shimmer
Tarka
Teal
Teale, Teal
Venice
Waverly

Ocean Names for Girls

This list includes ocean-themed girl names including names that are derived from the names of oceans themselves and names associated with ocean creatures and features.

Atlantic
Bay
Bermuda
Clam
Coral, Cora, Coralia
Coralia
Coraline
Deep
Dolphin
Ocea
Ocean
Oceana
Oceane
Océane
Oceania
Orca
Otter
Pacific
Pacifica
Pearl
Reef
Ripley
Shoal
Shore
Wave
Waverley
Waverly

Sea Names for Girls

Here you will find a collection of female sea names. These include the names of seas as well as words associated with them.

Anemone (Predatory sea animals)
Arabia (Arabian Sea)
Bay
Caspian, Caspiane, Caspien
Cove
Galilee (Sea of Galilee)
Gul, Gull
Inlet
Isle
Islet
Minnow
North (North Sea)

Nautical and Maritime Names for Girls

If you are looking for nautical baby girl names, this list will help you find the perfect maritime choices for your daughter.

Abel (seaman)
Anchor
Aqua
Ariel
Armada
Canyon
Captain
Coral
Crew
Cruise
Cruise, Cruz, Cruize
Fin
Finn
Fleet
Halcyon
Harbor
Harbor, Harbour
Harlequin (HMS Harlequin)
Haven
Liberty (Shore leave)
Mariana
Marina
Marine
Mary Rose
Maury (Seachannel)
Nautica
Navy
Oar
Pearl
Pike
Quay
Reed
Sailor
Ship
Skip, Skipper
Tide
Wake
Wakely

River and Stream Names for Girls

These darling girl names are as gentle and peaceful as the rivers and streams that inspire them. A symbol of serenity and tranquility, these bodies of water serve as a muse for these marvelous names.

Andelle – River in France
Annalee – River in Ireland
Arden – Arden Waterfalls
Banks
Bayou
Blaise – River in France
Bourne (From ‘Winterbourne’: a stream or river that is dry in the summer months)
Bride – River in Ireland
Brook
Brooke
Brooks
Cascade
Clodagh – River in the Republic of Ireland
Colorado – River in the United States
Creek
Delta
Edie, Eddy (reverse current)
Estuary
Euphrates – River in Asia
Firth – River in Scotland
Fjord
Ford
Hudson – River in the United States
Indian – River in the United States
Isis – A name given to part of the River Thames, England
James – River in the United States
Jordan – A river in the Middle East
Kaveri – River in India
Lee – River in Ireland
Lizonne – River in France
Loire – River in France
Mackenzie – River in Canada
Margaret – A river in Australia
Neva – River in Russia
Nile – River in Egypt
Pearl – River in the United States
Pebbles
Reed
Rio – River in the United States
River
Riveria
Rivers
Riviera
Sabine – River in the United States
Sabine – River in the United States
Seine – River in France
Severn – River in England
Shannon – River in Ireland
Spring
Swan
Thames – River in England
Tyne – River in England
Vienne – River in France
Willow
Windsor – River in Canada
Winterbourne (a stream or river that is dry in the summer months)
Zambezi
Zambezi – River in Africa
Zola – River in Iran

Lake and Lagoon Names for Girls

If you want a name that shows respect for natural bodies of water, this list will make a splash. These girl names are taken from the titles of popular lakes and lagoons all over the world.

Alene- Lake Coeur D’Alene – Lake in the United States
Arrow – Lake in Ireland
Atoll
Carra – Lake in Ireland
Como – Lake in Italy
Erie – Lake in the United States
Geneva – Lake in Switzerland
Lagoon
Laguna – meaning ‘Lagoon’ in Spanish
Laiken
Laiken – Lake
Lake
Laken
Louise – Lake in Canada
Lynn – Lake in Canada
Marlin – Lake in the United States
Marsh, Marsha
Oneida – Lake in the United States
Tahoe – Lake in the United States
Victoria – Lake in Africa

Mermaid Names for Girls

Here you will find a list of names associated with mermaids including famous mermaid names throughout history and across different cultural stories about the mythical sea maidens.

Amberly
Arcelia
Aria
Calista
Calliope
Callisto
Chantelle
Corinna
Delfina – meaning ‘dolphin’ in Spanish
Delphia – meaning ‘dolphin’ in Spanish
Delphine – meaning ‘dolphin’ in French
Echo
Galia
Gemma
Gracelynn
Greta
Harmony
Jemma
Kairi
Kalliope
Kaydence
Kelsey
Lorelei
Lyra
Lyric
Maeve
Maggie
Mairead
Maisie
Margeaux
Margot
Marita
Mazie
Megan
Melody
Musette
Pearlie
Pearly
Perla
Philomena
Reba
Rina
Riya
Serena
Sirena – meaning ‘siren, enchantress’ in Greek
Sirene – meaning ‘mermaid’ in French
Sonnet
Sydney
Syrena
Yahaira
Zephyr

Weather Names for Girls

Natural elements serve as the inspiration behind these windswept weather names. Involving water elements, from Rain to Stormy and everything in between, atmospheric conditions play a major role in creating this list of unique monikers for girls.

Audra
Aurora
Autumn
Breeze
Cloud
Dew
Frost
Hurricane
Icy
Iris
Misty
Neve
Rain
Raina
Rainbow
Raine
Rainey
Rainie
Rainn
Rainy
Sky, Skye, Skyler
Skye
Snow
Storm, Stormi
Stormy
Summer
Sunny, Sunnie, Sunni
Typhoon
Winter

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Beach Girl Names

Cool, carefree, and breezy are a few ways to describe this list of beautifully beachy names for girls. These names evoke imagery of sandy shores, crisp coasts, and wild ocean waves on a hot summer day.

Bay
Cali
Calypso
Coast
Coco
Dune
Indie
Jetty
Leilani
Pearl
Pebbles
Roxy
Sandy
Shell
Shelley
Shelly
Soleil
Tide
Tropica
Wave

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Star and Space Names for Girls

Sailors used to use stars for navigation on voyages across oceans. Influenced by the twinkling twilight and incandescent constellations, these names shine brighter than any star in the sky. These gleaming girl names are intricate and intergalactic gems that are bound to amaze you.

Adhara
Aries
Astra
Astrid
Atria
Axis
Bear (Great and Little Bear)
Bellatrix
Capella
Carina
Cassiopeia
Celeste
Equinox
Hadar
Halley
Libra
Luna
Lyra
North (North Star)
Nova
Orion
Phoenix
Polaris
Solstice
Star
Stella
Vega
Venus

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City Names for Girls Reminiscent of Water

City-inspired names have become trendy in recent years, and this list showcases some great ones for little girls. These names are drawn up from aquatic hotspots found in popular cities far and wide.

Acadia (National Park)
Aruba
Bali
Bondi
Carolina
Catalina
Cayman
Dominica
Haiti
Ireland
Kauai
Lucia
Myrtle
Nice
Seychelles
Shannon
Siena
Sierra
Solomon
Sydney
Vienna
Windsor

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Mythical Water Names for Girls

Your future little mermaid will surely appreciate these whimsical water monikers. Inspired from tales of both magic and myth, these girl names pay homage to all things found under the sea.

Mythical Water Names for Girls
Girl Name	Mythological Origin
Amalthea	Mythical water nymph
Amphitrite	Greek sea goddess
Anahita	Iranian goddess of the waters
Asia	The daughter of Oceanus in Greek mythology
Atlantis	The legendary island that sank to the bottom of the ocean
Attina	Daughter of King Triton, merman and demigod of the sea in Greek mythology
Avalon	Island in Arthurian legend
Brizo	Greek goddess of mariners, sailors, and fishermen
Calypso	Mythical water nymph
Circe	Mythical water nymph
Cleodora	Mythical water nymph
Cyane	Mythical water nymph
Daphne	Mythical water nymph
Dione	Mythical water nymph
Ezili	Goddess of beauty, water, and love
Halcyon	Mythical bird in Greek mythology
Ianthe	Sea nymph
Iara	A river nymph
Ione	Sea nymph in Greek mythology
Kalypso	Mythical water nymph
Kelpie	Aquatic spirit of Scottish legend
Lara	Mythical water nymph
Lilaea	Mythical water nymph
Lotis	Mythical water nymph
Melusina	A river goddess in folklore and mythology
Morgan	Water sprite in Welsh mythology
Naiya	Water nymph
Naunet	Mythical goddess of the ocean
Neptune	God of water
Nereida, Nerida	Sea nymph in mythology
Nerissa	Sea nymph in mythology
Nixie	Water nymph in mythology
Pania	Water nymph in Maori legend
Phoebe	Mythical water nymph
Rana	Goddess in mythology
Rhode	Daughter of Poseidon
Scylla	Mythical water nymph
Sedna	Inuit goddess of the sea
Selkie, Silkie, Sylkie	Mythological seals
Siren, Sirina	Named for the sirens in Greek mythology
Tamesis	Celtic goddess of fresh water
Teles	A siren in Latin america legend
Thebe	Mythical water nymph
Varuna	God of oceans in Hindu mythology
Viviane	The Lady of the Lake in Arthurian Legend
Xanthe	Mythical water nymph
Zarya	Water priestess
Zin	A water spirit

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Girl Names Meaning Water

These girl names mean water, colors of water, and names related to water in different languages. Magnificent and majestic, these names are beautiful and meaningful.

Girl Names Meaning Water
Girl Name	Name Origin	Girl Name Meaning
Mia	Scandinavian	Of the sea or bitter
Brooklyn	English	Water, stream
Isla	Spanish	Island
Maya	Hebrew	Spring, brook
Cora	Scottish	Seething pool
Vivian	English	The lady of the lake
Maria	Spanish	Bitter sea
Amaya	Basque,	Night rain
Molly	Irish	Star of the sea
Genevieve	Celtic	White wave
Morgan	Celtic	Dweller of the sea
Sydney	English	Riverside meadow
Brooke	English	Water, stream
Marley	English	Pleasant seaside meadow
Adriana	Latin	From Adria
Brooklynn	English	Water, stream
Mariana	Spanish	Of the sea or bitter
Kendall	Old English	Valley of the river kent
Mariah	American	Bitter or from the sea
Miriam	Hebrew	Of the sea or bitter
Kaia	Hawaiian	The sea
Talia	Hebrew	Dew of heaven
Kailani	Hawaiian	Sea and sky
Remington	English	Settlement on the riming stream
Lana	Hawaiian	Afloat, calm as still waters
Jennifer	Celtic	White wave
Jordan	Hebrew	Flowing downwards
Rosemary	Latin.	Dew of the sea
Nadia	Arabic	Having dew on the surface
Viviana	English	The lady of the lake
Dylan	Welsh	Of the sea
Mira	Sanskrit	Ocean
Kyla	Scottish	Channel
Kalani	Hawaiian	My fish
Kelsey	English	Ship’s victory
Maren	Latin	Of the sea
Adrianna	French	A woman from Adria
Maryam	Hebrew	Star of the sea, grace
Chelsea	Anglo-Saxon	Sea port
Mariam	Latin	Star of the sea, grace
Meredith	Welsh	Protector of the sea
Kendra	English	Clean water
Dallas	English	Valley of water
Monroe	Old English	Mouth of the roe river
Coraline	English	From coral
Mara	Israel	Bitter sea
Kairi	Japanese	Sea
Maleah	Hawaiian	Calm or gentle waters
Marina	Latin	Of the sea
Yareli	Native	Water lady
Yara	Brazilian	Water lady
Marianna	Latin	Star of the sea, grace
Kai	Hawaiian	The sea
Yaritza	Arabic	Water lady
Guadalupe	Spanish	River of black stones
Marissa	Latin	Of the sea
Whitney	English	White island
India	Sanskrit	Body of water
Adrienne	French	A woman from Adria
Marisol	Cuba	Sunny sea
Nori	Japanese	Seaweed
Mona	Irish	Ocean
Leena	Irish	Wet meadow
Brenna	Gaelic	Little drop of water
Ria	Spanish	From the river’s mouth
Vivianna	English	The lady of the lake
Daria	Persian	Sea
Cordelia	Celtic	Daughter of the sea
Imogen	Gaelic	Young maiden
Kailee	Hawaiian	Sea and sky
Marlowe	English	Hill by the lake
Vivien	Arthurian	Another name for the lady of the lake
Mollie	Latin	Star of the sea
Sidney	English	Wide island
Nahla	Arabic	A drink of water
Noelani	Hawaiian	Mist, misty rain
Moana	Hawaiian	Ocean
Aberdeen	Scottish	Mouth of the River Don
Morgana	Celtic	Dweller of the sea
Oceana	Greece	From the sea
Zephyr	Greek	Westerly wind
Brooklynne	English	Water, stream
Tempest	English	Stormy
Aqua	Greece	Of the water
Naia	Basque,	Wave, sea foam
Moira	Greek	Star of the sea
Murphy	Irish	Sea warrior
Tina	English	Like a river
Lynn	Anglo-Saxon	A cascade
Deniz	Turkish	Sea
Marin	Latin	Of the sea
Tallulah	Native American	Leaping water
Reva	Hindi	Rain
Dayla	Israel	To draw water
Jenny	Celtic	White wave
Shannon	Irish	Old, wiser river
Ara	Persian	Brings rain
Geneva	Italian	White wave
Vivianne	English	The lady of the lake
Guinevere	English	White wave
Nami	Japanese	Surf, wave
Rio	Spanish	River
Afton	Celtic	From the afton river
Darya	Persian	Sea
Laine	Scandinavia	Wave
Mar	Spanish	The sea
Talya	Hebrew	Dew of heaven
Wyatt	French	Water
Winnifred	Welsh	White wave
Anahita	Persian	Goddess of water
Beckett	English	Stream, brook
Brook	English	Water, stream
Doris	Greek	Sea
Marisa	Latin	Of the sea
Meara	Irish	Pool, lake
Adria	Latin	From Adria
Lorraine	Latin	Sea gull
Kallan	Scandinavian	Flowing water
Marietta	Hebrew	Sea of bitterness or sea of sorrow
Mariska	Hungarian	Stars of the sea, bitterness
Adrielle	Latin	From Adria
Lamar	French	Of the sea
Dionna	English	From the sacred spring
Kyle	Scottish	Channel, strait
Maris	Latin	Of the sea
Adrianne	French	A woman from Adria
Lian	Chinese	Lotus, water lily
Maylin	Native American	Great waterfall
Riva	French	From the shore
Varsha	Indian	Rain
Dionne	English	From the sacred spring
Mariel	Germany	Bitter sea
Mai	Chinese	Ocean
Eira	Welsh	Snow
Kiah	Hawaiian	Coming from water
Maryn	Latin	From the sea
Una	Celtic	White wave
Beverly	English	Woman from the beaver meadow beaver stream
Dalila	Greece	Water bearer
Undine	Latin	Little wave
Orabelle	English	Beautiful seacoast
Marion	Hebrew	From the sea
Neva	Latin	Snow
Bo	Chinese	Waves
Coralie	English	Variant of coral
Kenda	English	Child of clear, cool water
Cari	Turkish	Flows like water
Dillon	Welsh	Son of the sea
Neda	Persian	Water lily
Mairin	Irish	Goddess of the sea
Zarya	Russian	Morning star
Adra	Latin	From Adria
Adrian	Latin	From the former river, Adria
Arika	Waka Waka	A waterlily
Gali	Hebrew	Wave
Chelsi	America	Seaport
Adrina	Latin	From Adria
Galia	Hebrew	Born in waves
Maayan	Hebrew	Spring of water
Ginevra	Italian	White shadow
Lynne	Anglo Saxon	A cascade
Maritza	German	Of the sea
Adamaris	Latin	Noble of the sea
Adreanna	French	A woman from Adria
Edlyn	English	Noble waterfall
Delphine	French	Dolphin
Hali	Greek	Sea
Marnie	America	From the sea
Adrie	Latin	From the Adriatic
Eirene	Latin	Daughter of poseidon
Meri	Finnish	The sea
Ondine	Latin	Little waves
Ebba	English	Flowing tide
Marcelline	French	Defender of the sea
Marilla	Latin	Shining sea
Lin	English	Waterfall
Lyn	Anglo-Saxon	A cascade
Marisela	Latin	From the sea
Michal	Hebrew	A little stream of water
Lan	Vietnamese	Mountain mist
Aphrodite	Greece	Once who has risen up from the sea foam
Dione	English	From the sacred spring
Genna	English	Variant of Jennifer, meaning ‘white wave’
Maryssa	Latin	Of the sea
Niara	Hindi	Mist
Rayyan	Arabic	Watered
Rona	Irish	Sea
Thalassa	Greek	Sea, ocean
Marea	Latin	Of the sea
Merissa	Latin	Of the sea
Talise	Native American	Lovely water
Ula	Celtic	Sea jewel
Daryah	Persian	Sea
Marena	Latin	Of the sea
Marisabel	Latin	Of the sea
Narelle	Aboriginal	Lake
Moselle	Hebrew	From the water
Pelagia	Greek	Sea
Maressa	Latin	American, of the sea
Cherith	Greek	Winter stream
Marella	Japanese	Of the bright sea
Marine	Latin	Of the sea
Tulia	Latin	Heavy rain or downpour
Derya	Turkish	Sea ocean
Muireann	Irish	Of the sea or bitter
Nebraska	French	Flat water
Vanora	Scottish	White wave
Meris	Latin	Of the sea
Wai	Maori	Water
Adair	Scottish	Oak tree ford
Zale	Greek	Strength of the sea
Kyeema	Wakka Wakka	Blue water lily
Indra	Sanskrit	Rops of rain
Sindhu	Indian	Water
Wiley	English	Well-watered meadow
Neri	Hebrew	Ocean spirit
Marlin	Old English	Land near the lake
Avonlea	Place name	River by a field
Reka	Sanskrit	River
Troy	Irish	Water
Ken	Welsh	Clear water
Kawthar	Arabic	River in paradise
Rocio	Spanish	Dew
Rayan	Arabic	Watered
Winslet	English	Wynn’s channel or stream
Umiko	Japanese	Child of the sea
Meryl	Celtic	Bright sea
Halcyone	Greek	Calm waters
Pasha	Greek, Russian	The sea
Shan	Chinese	Coral
Delmare	French	Of the sea
Mayan	Israel	Pure as the water
Yarrow	Scottish	Rough stream
Morwen	Welsh	Waves
Ronan	Irish	Little seal
Talulah	Native American	Leaping water
Tallara	Aboriginal	Rain
Aerwyna	Old English	Friend of the sea
Tasi	Chamorro	Ocean
Rialta	Italian,	Deep brook
Yoka	Japanese	Ocean smell
Pavati	Hopi	Clear water
Faridah	Arabic	Matchless pearl
Yang	Chinese	Ocean
Lamia	Latin	Daughter of Poseidon
Maristella	Latin	Sea star
Muriel	Celtic	Bright sea
Coralina	Greece	From the coral of the sea
Dorian	Greek	Of the sea
Neptune	Latin	God of the sea
Adaliah	Israel	One that draws water
Fontane	Italian	Fountain
Vela	Sanskrit	Shore, coast
Varuna	Hindu	God of water and oceans
Morwenna	Welsh	Waves of the sea
Wylie	English	Well-watered meadow
Callan	Scandinavian	Flowing water
Muriel, Meryl	Celtic	Of the bright sea
Coventina	Celtic	Water goddess
Mayim	Hebrew	Water
Moanna	Hawaiian	Ocean
Morgen	Welsh	Of the sea
Taki	Japan	Plunging water fall
Morgan, Morgana	Welsh	Born from the ocean
Tempest, Tempeste	English	Stormy
Dyllan	Welsh	From the sea, born from waves
Meriel	Celtic	Shining sea, shining sea
llyn, Lynn, Lyn	Welsh	Lake
Windsor	English	Riverbank with a windlass
Irvette	English	Sea friend
Marino	Latin	Of the sea
Agam	Hebrew	Lake
Hydra	Greek	Water snake
Nanami	Japanese	Seven seas
Morgaine	Welsh	Bright sea
Meribella	French	Star of the sea, beautiful
Rhanis	Hebrew	Rain drop
Aquata	Greek	Water
Asherah	Hebrew	She who walks in the sea
Merise	Latin	Of the sea
Beck	Old Norse	Stream
Zaire	African, Arabic	River
Inna	Russian	Coming from water of strength
Sedna	Inuit	Goddess of the sea
Dalis	Hebrew	Drawing water
Kye	American	Ocean

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Famous Celebrity Girls with Water-Related Names

Many celebrities have given their baby girls names inspired by water.

Chad Lowe, famous for his role in Pretty Little Liars, and his wife Kim are members of the Waterkeeper Alliance, and they passed on their passion to their daughter when they gave her the name Nixie, a name based on German folklore’s water sprites.

English singer Rochelle Humes and her husband Marvin named their daughter Alaia-Mai. The “Mai” part of her name means “ocean” and ties her to the beauty and pull of the tides.

Marisol Nichols and Taron Lexton decided to name their baby girl Rain India.

Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock gave their daughter the pretty name River Rose.

Christopher Brian Bridges (Ludacris) and Eudoxie Mbouguiyengue chose the chic name Cadence for their daughter. Cadence means “rhythm, flow,” much like a stream or river.