Do you love spending time at the ocean as well as playing with your dog? You might have grown up next door to the gorgeous sea and enjoyed spending your summers kayaking, building sandcastles at the beach, and swimming through the warm waters.
If you are looking to get yourself a new puppy and want to give your canine a name that means something to you, then it might be time to check out our list of the top 100 nautical dog names. Keep reading to learn all about the perfect ocean-related dog names for either female or male puppies. Let’s get started!
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Nautical Female Puppy Names
Did you adopt a female puppy from a dog shelter or buy a gorgeous girl from a dog breeder? If so, then you’ll want to consider some of the following awesome nautical female puppy names before you choose a name for your new pet.
- Splash
- Zabra
- Scuttles
- Carena
- Sky
- Blue
- Sprinkles
- Queenie
- Stormy
- Mizzy
- Sails
- Moon
- Taffy
- Portia
- Aqua
You might want to know the meaning of some of these nautical dog names. For example, Portia is a Roman Clan name while Aqua stands for water or the blue sea. Scuttles, on the other hand, stand for the opening of a hole in the bottom of a ship that includes a covering.
Zabra is also an interesting name, as it means a small sailing vessel used by Spanish sailors hundreds of years ago.
Once you’ve picked a name, you’ll love taking your pup to the beach and having her run around the miles of sand. Bring a tennis ball or a frisbee and you can throw it on land or in the water. Introduce your new dog to the warm ocean waters slowly and gently. Soon, your girl will be swimming happily in the sea.
Nautical Male Puppy Names
Did you get a good boy from the dog breeder or adopt one from the pound? If your new puppy is a male, you’ll want to consider one of the following nautical male puppy names for your canine.
- Dodger
- Forest
- Lee
- Ropes
- Wharf
- Rower
- Schooner
- Gallant
- Knots
- Compass
- Floats
- Beacon
- Poseidon
- Hook
- Neptune
These are great names for a friendly boy dog who loves to run around the beach. The meanings of some of these names are really interesting, too. For instance, Dodger means a canvas screen on a ship that can protect the vessel from ocean spray.
Wharf is the bayside area where a ship can dock. A schooner is a sailboat with two or more masts as well as gaff-rigged lower masts. Furthermore, you can name your pup Gallant, which means brave and heroic. We all know how brave sailors have been before sailboats and ships were as reliable as they are today.
Poseidon is the God of the Sea, according to Ancient Greek tales. Neptune, on the other hand, comes from Ancient Rome and was also known as the God of the Sea. Whatever name you choose, let your dog get used to its new label. It may take a few weeks, but soon enough, your dog will love his nautical name.
Sailing Dog Names
Do you have a boat and love to go out sailing on the weekends? Or have you rented a boat in the past and fallen in love with sailing? If so, then choose a sailing dog name for your new puppy!
Check out our list of awesome sailing dog names below.
- Anchor
- Ahoy
- Ballast
- Bowman
- Blackbeard
- Brig
- Popeye
- Ishmael
- Jack Sparrow
- Captain
- Castaway
- Dinghy
- Drifter
- Barnacle
- Thunder
- Windy
- Frigate
- Gale
- Gunner
- Pontoon
These names range from things you will find on a ship (anchor or ballast) to the names of famous sailors and pirates. You can name your dog after different types of shipping vessels and boats, such as a dinghy, a frigate, a brigate, or a pontoon.
You can also choose to name your dog after a typical weather event you’ll experience when sailing, such as Thunder, Stormy, Gale, or Windy.
Whatever name you choose, your new puppy will love taking a trip to the beach and even spending an afternoon on a boat once your dog is old enough (and mature enough!) to be out on the water. The right sailing name for your pup will really mean more to you and your ocean-loving family or friends.
Sea Dog Names
If boats or sailing isn’t your top priority but you love spending time swimming in the sea or sunbathing at the beach, then you might still want to choose a sea-related dog name for your new canine. Check out our list of amazing sea dog names below!
- Bahama
- Bass
- Bay
- Beach
- Buoy
- Catch
- Cliff
- Crab
- Dock
- Fish
- Gill
- Harbor
- Key West
- Lighthouse
- Marina
- Ocean
- Pelican
- Pier
- Pirate
- Rocky
These are some great sea-related names for either male or female dogs of any breed. Do you have a spaniel or a Bichon Frise? Then, you’ll want a really cute name like Bahama, Pirate, or Rocky. Depending on the look of your dog, the right name should be on this list.
If your dog is a gorgeous and attractive breed with high intelligence, you can pick a pretty name like Ocean, Marina, or even Catch.
Whatever dog name you choose for your ocean-loving puppy, you’ll love taking your canine for a walk by the beach and playing fetch or taking her for a swim in the sea. Best of all, your friends and family will love the sea-based name you’ve chosen for your new puppy.
Boat-Related Dog Names
Now if you like all sorts of boats, including kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards, then you will enjoy naming your dog a boat-related name. If taking your dog out on a boat and spending a day sailing the ocean is the only thing that you want out of life, then you have to choose a boat-related name for your puppy.
As such, we have put together a great list of boat-related dog names below. Let us know which one is your favorite!
- Barge
- Kayak
- Canoe
- Clipper
- Raft
- Caravel
- Idler
- Jack
- Jetty
- Krill
- Bay
- Canal
- Cove
- Channel
- Lagoon
- Mariner
- Mayflower
- Mermaid
- Moby
- Topsail
Here, you have plenty of choices in terms of the boat you’d like to name your dog. You can choose Canoe, Clipper, or even Raft. You can even name your dog after a famous ship like the Mayflower or the mythical creature known as a mermaid.
Pick whatever name feels right to you. You won’t regret giving your dog a nautical name!
Ocean Dog Names
There are still some sweet ocean-based dog names you may not have thought of. If you want some more choices for your nautical-themed dog name, check out our fun list below.
- Fisher
- Parati
- Hector
- Tempest
- Lir
- Red
- Megaldon
- Tackle
- Brine
- Coral
The name Parati means clear water in Hopi. Hector stands for a type of dolphin species. Tempest is a very strong and violent storm at sea. Lir stands for the God of the Sea in Ireland. Red is a name shortened from Red Angelfish. Megaldon is a mythical and very large shark.
Tackle stands for the things used to catch fish while brine is the foam of a turbulent ocean. These are some of the more unique names you could choose for your dog when picking an ocean-based name.
Once you’ve chosen the right name, take your dog to the nearby harbor to play a game of catch. You’ll love spending your days at the beach with your new friendly companion!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What Is the Rarest Dog Name?
Some of the rarest dog names are:
- Arrow
- Rain
- Harper
- Ash
- Ritz
- Bixby
- Happy
What Dog Name Means Ocean?
Several dog names mean ocean. You can pick the name Aqua (stands for a blue color and the sea) or the name Moana, which means deep ocean in Hawaiian.
What Is a Unique Name for a Dog?
There are numerous unique names for dogs, such as Ocean, Zeus, Poseidon, Neo, or Bear. You can also choose names like Ahoy, Windy, Blackbeard, or Barnacle if you’re looking for a truly unique name for your dog.
What Is the Cutest Name for a Dog?
There are tons of cute names for dogs to choose from. Some possible cute names you could choose are Splash, Rocky, Bay, Mermaid, or Mayflower. Aside from the ocean theme, you could also call your dog Apricot or Boots.
Conclusion for Nautical Dog Names
Now that you’ve read through our top 100 nautical dog names, you should have a great idea about the right name for your new puppy. Whether you have a female pup or a male canine, there are plenty of choices for the perfect ocean-based name.
Your friends and family will rave about how amazing your dog’s name is once you’ve picked the perfect nautical moniker. After choosing that sea-loving name, enjoy spending the day at the beach or on a sailboat with your new puppy and your loved ones!
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Dr. Sabrina Kong graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in England in 2016 and has been working at a small animal clinic in Northern California since then. She grew up in the Bay Area and got her bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She also became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner through a program at the University of Tennessee.
When she isn’t in the clinic taking care of her four-legged patients, she enjoys traveling and trying new foods with her friends and her three-legged dog, Apollo. She adopted Apollo from her clinic when he was a puppy with numerous health issues. Dr. Kong truly cares about taking care of animals.