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Nautical themed names for a boy?

187 replies

NauticalNames · 21/06/2023 19:41

Asking for a friend. Unfortunately it isn't for me.

She likes unusual names and Crew and Cruise are on the list but any other suggestions would be appreciated. TIA

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birdglasspen · 21/06/2023 20:18

I know two Malins after an area of sea in shipping forecast. Personally prefer Pugwash!

planthelpadvice · 21/06/2023 20:20

JamMakingWannaBe · 21/06/2023 20:06

Boaty (McBoatface)

Ahh beat me to it! 😁

TerribleMouse · 21/06/2023 20:23

Compass
Sandy
Alba(tross) - although that’s probably more for a girl!

Random789 · 21/06/2023 20:23

Gary Celeste
Titan

caringcarer · 21/06/2023 20:24

cloudjumper · 21/06/2023 20:07

Nemo

😂😂

Otherland · 21/06/2023 20:25

Great lists here:

https://wehavekids.com/baby-names/ocean-inspired-baby-names

KirstenBlest · 21/06/2023 20:26

Dogger

Random789 · 21/06/2023 20:28

Sloop John B.
Billy o’ Tea
Bryan Ferry

Crikeyalmighty · 21/06/2023 20:29

Jonah and Noah and Nile are quite nice

joan12 · 21/06/2023 20:31

Nicholas, patron saint of sailors

BellaTheDarkOverlord · 21/06/2023 20:36

Nautilus
Jonah

EarthlyNightshade · 21/06/2023 20:37

Tug
Anchor
Typhoon

LubaLuca · 21/06/2023 20:40

Random789 · 21/06/2023 20:28

Sloop John B.
Billy o’ Tea
Bryan Ferry

Love Bryan Ferry 😁

Original poster
NauticalNames · 21/06/2023 20:42

Thanks all. I really appreciate the (serious) replies and links.

My friend's other two boys both have unusual names so she's looking for something different again.

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Dymaxion · 21/06/2023 20:45

Uffa, after a very famous and well regarded sailor ? There aren't many Uffa's around I shouldn't think.

maddiemookins16mum · 21/06/2023 20:47

Drake.

cloudjumper · 21/06/2023 20:50

@caringcarer As in Captain Nemo from the book 10000 Leagues Under The Sea!!!

And yes, now that you mention it, I remembered the Pixar film fish 😂😂

DPotter · 21/06/2023 20:56

Horatio
Hornblower
Christian
Columbus
Magellan
Sargasso
Bligh
Tracey (edwards)
Ellen (macarthur)
Grace (Darling)

Notellinganyone · 21/06/2023 20:58

RoseDeWittBukatter · 21/06/2023 19:48

Roger the cabin boy

Lols.

Notellinganyone · 21/06/2023 21:00

@KirstenBlest - you joke but I met two boys called Malin and Fisher today. Parents are big fans of shipping forecast.

KirstenBlest · 21/06/2023 21:11

@Notellinganyone , what makes you think I'm joking? Wink
I think they should have gone for Cromarty and FitzRoy.
Or maybe Rattray Head and Gibraltar Point.

LadyGaGasPokerFace · 21/06/2023 21:13

Albert. As in Uncle. He sank many ships 😳

If you’re feeling adventurous Atlas.

SalmonEtta · 21/06/2023 21:16

Barnacle, Barney for short

BeverlyHa · 21/06/2023 21:16

Hamilton, Nelson

HotSince82 · 21/06/2023 21:18

Raphael - patron Saint of seafarers