25+ Beautiful Ocean Names for Girls (with origin and meaning)

Ocean names for girls – water, ocean, sea, beach and nautical themed names for your baby girl.

Choosing a baby name is one of the hardest, but most enjoyable parts of pregnancy (or new parenting – you can totally make the final decision on baby name after baby arrives.)

Your baby’s name is the first and lasting gift that you can bestow upon your child. Choosing a name that has association to you will help you make that ultimate decision.

If you have a strong connection with water, these names will definitely ‘float your boat’. :p

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1. Aberdeen is of Old Gaelic origin which means, “mouth of the river”. It’s an unusual choice to be sure, but has a certain chic sound to it.

2. Anahita in Persian mythology means, ‘river goddess’. A beautiful, unique and exotic name choice.

3. Ariel is derived from the Hebrew name, Arielis which means, ‘lion of God’. This name was mostly given to boys until Disney featured the mermaid Ariel in its animated film, “The Little Mermaid”.

4. Aqua is a Latin word for water. This will make a catchy and unique name for your little girl.

5. Bay is an English word meaning, ‘large inlet’. The name was made popular by Otis Redding, a singer-songwriter.

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6. Brooke is an English word that means, ‘tiny stream’. And naming your child after an icon will not be such a bad idea, either.

7. Cascade is derived from the Italian word ‘cascata’ which means, ‘to fall’. If you’re a fan of waterfalls, this could be a name that you can relate to.

8. Coraline is of English origin and it means, ‘Coral; deep pink’. This is such a nice name especially for those who appreciates the beauty of these marine stones.

9. Cordelia is a Celtic name which means, ‘daughter of the sea’. This name also appears in the Shakespearean play. It’s an oldie but goodie.

10. Dana is derived from Danu, the Celtic goddess of the Danube which is the second-longest river in Europe.

11. Delmare is a French word for “of the sea”.

12. Ezili is the Benin goddess of beauty, water and love. This name also appeared in the Spider-Man animated series.

13. Galia is a Hebrew word for wave. Such a unique but beautifully sounding name.

14. Hanalei is Hawaiian for ‘crescent bay’.

15. Indra in Hindu means ‘possessing drops of rain’.

16. Isla is a Spanish word for island. This name if given to your child, will most definitely give you that tropical vibe everyday.

17. Kailani in Hawaiian means ‘sea and sky’. The name was made famous by, Kailani Craine, an Australian figure skater.

18. Lana is a Hawaiian term for “calm as still waters”. If you’re a fan of the singer Lana del Rey and the character Lana Lang of Smallville, then this should be a good pick for you.

19. Marina in Spanish means, “of the sea”. The name will remind you of yachts and the sea.

20. Mazu in Chinese mythology means, ‘goddess of the sea’.

21. Moana is the Tahitian word for ocean. A very popular name for kids because of the Disney animated movie. Moana is an intelligent and resourceful character which would make a great choice for a baby girl’s name.

22. Nahla is an Arabic word which means, ‘drink of water’.

23. Oceana is derived from the Greek name, Oceanus. In Greek mythology, Oceanus is a Titan and father of water nymphs.

24. Pearl is of Latin origin meaning ‘pearl’ as in of a pearl oyster.

25. Zale is a Greek word for “strength of the sea.”