When you have a baby, it feels like every cliché has come true. Your love for your little one is as high as the sky, and as deep as the ocean. Wait... ocean. Hmm. Ocean is kind of a cool name, and it’s definitely different from all the other girls’ names out there. So if you’re feeling aquatically inspired, these 20 ocean names for girls might make you feel like every day is a day at the beach.
On the surface, Ocean is a beautiful baby name. But when you do a deeper dive, the name Ocean holds so much significance. Your baby has lived in water (well, amniotic fluid) for nine months, so the name ocean honors their origin. The ocean holds so much mystery and life, and you’re just starting out on your own journey of discovery as well, learning something about your newborn each and every day. And when you combine all of that beautiful imagery of the ocean, it makes the idea of giving your baby a water-inspired name so magical.
If you love the name Ocean (or something that symbolizes it), get ready to swim through this list of 20 ocean names for girls that are bold and beautiful.
Ocean
If you like the word ocean, there’s no reason to not name your daughter exactly that. The name Ocean has both French and Latin roots and means, yes, ocean. It’s not as uncommon as you might think, but you can customize it with spellings like “Oshun” or even Oceana.
Morgan
A gender-neutral name, Morgan is of Welsh and Old English origin. It means “circling sea” or “bright, white sea dweller.” Either way, it has an ocean connotation. It also ranks still as one of the most popular names.
Kailani
Kailani is a beautiful girl’s name that means “sea and sky.” It’s of Hawaiian origin and has a slew of spellings, such as Kaylani, Kaylanee, etc. And as a nickname, you can’t get cuter than Kai.
Mira
Mira is a baby girl’s name that has a few different meanings, one of which being “ocean.” It can also mean “admirable,” “peace,” or even “female ruler,” all of which might work well with the ocean theme. The name, which can also be written Mirra or Meera, is of Latin origin.
Moana
Come on, who wouldn’t want to name their daughter after a brave and courageous Disney princess? Moana is a popular name in Polynesian countries like Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, etc. It’s actually a gender-neutral name and means, “ocean,” “sea,” or “wide expanse of water.” Who knows how far your girl will go with this great name? (Ha.)
Guinevere
While the name might conjure up images of the queen of Camelot, Guinevere is a proper Welsh girl’s name. It means “white shadow” or “white wave,” and has a lot of potential nicknames, like Gwyn.
Morwenna
If you’re looking for an ocean-inspired name that’s uncommon, Morwenna might be it. It means “waves of the sea” and is Welsh in origin. It’s starting to see a comeback in Wales, where it originates, and is slowly making its way stateside.
Maren
Your baby is the star of your life. That’s what makes Maren, which means “star of the sea” so fitting. It derives from the Latin name for Mary, which can also be its nickname, as well as Ren.
Marina
Marina is a girl’s name of Latin origin. It means “from the sea,” and can be spelled Marinna, Maryna, Marynna, and so on. It’s pronounced “mah-reen-ah,” instead of “mar-ih-na.”
Jennifer
If Guinevere seems too stuffy, you can always opt for Jennifer. Popular back in the late 70s to early 80s, Jennifer means “white wave” as well as “fair one.” It’s the Cornish version of Guinevere, which dates back to the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar. Alternatives are Jenna, Jenny, or Jennie.
Marley
It might not mean ocean, but the sweet-sounding Marley means “from the lake meadow.” It can also mean “pleasant wood,” and is a gender-neutral name. It was originally a surname in Old English, and then gained in popularity as a girls’ name.
Onda
Onda is a girl’s name which means “wave.” It’s from the Spanish word “onda” which is pronounced “on-dah,” with the accent on the first syllable.
Nori
If you’re a sushi fan, then you definitely know nori as edible seaweed. And while you wouldn’t want to particularly name your child after marine plants and algae, the sweet-sounding Nori might be more palatable as a girl’s name that represents the ocean.
Doris
Doris is an old-fashioned name (think Doris Day) that you might want to consider if you want an ocean-esque name. It means “gift of the ocean”, and is of Green origin. And in Greek mythology, Doris is the daughter of Oceanus, god of the sea.
Muriel
If you’re looking for an Irish girl’s baby name that means “ocean,” look no further than Muriel, which is of Irish and Gaelic origin. It means “sparkling or shining sea.”
Nerissa
Of Greek origin, Nerissa is a girl’s name and means “from the sea.” It’s not as common as its similarly-sounding sisters Melissa or Marisa, but it still has the same meaning.
Maris
A name meaning “of the sea,” Maris is a girl’s name. It is of Latin origin, and can be short for Marissa. It’s pronounced “mar-is,” with the stress on the first syllable.
Cordelia
Meaning “daughter of the sea,” Cordelia is a lovely baby girl’s name. It is of Latin and Celtic origin, and has seen a resurgence lately. And with its lovely nickname, Cora, you can’t go wrong with Cordelia.
Blue
You don’t have to do a deep dive to figure out what Blue means. Meaning the color blue, Blue is a gender-neutral name that is of English origin. While some celebs have used it as a middle name, it wasn’t until The Carters (Beyonce and Jay-Z, that is), named their baby girl Blue Ivy that it really took off.
Sandy
Where there’s an ocean there’s sure to be sand. So opt for this name that can be a nickname for Sandra. You can have fun with the spelling, like Sandee, Sandi, or Sandie.
If you’re looking for baby girl names that are ocean-inspired, these names can make a big splash!
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