Do you need ocean baby name ideas for a little girl? You are in the right place.
A sweet ocean baby name is that perfect combination of powerful and soft, thanks to its connection to nature.
These stunning ocean baby name ideas are playful and cool, with names that mean sea or have a connection to the environment.
There are unique and rarely used names here that you may not have consider, so sit back and relax (as you would at the beach) and enjoy these cute baby names with beachy vibes.
You may also like this mythical ocean names and these baby names meaning water.
Pretty ocean baby names for girls
Adria: This name is of Latin origin, meaning from Hadria, a town in northern Italy, which the Adriatic Sea is named after. A lesser used girl name, but a great choice if you love names that end with A and names like Ada or Eva.
Brooke: Of English origin, this name means small stream or brook.
Cora: A name of Greek origin meaning maiden. It was also used as another name for Persephone, the Greek goddess of spring. Its connection to mythology makes it a great nature names, plus it is a diminutive of the name Coral.
Coral: Referring to the precious coral that grows under the sea.
Coralie: A French name derived from coral.
Cordelia: Of Latin and Celtic origin, this name means heart or daughter of the sea.
Cova: A modern name with no established meaning but can be interpreted as related to cove, a small coastal inlet.
Cove: An English name that refers to a small, sheltered bay or inlet.
Delphine: A pretty French name meaning dolphin.
Delta: Of Greek origin, this name refers to the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet and a landform at the mouth of a river.
Indigo: This name is of Greek and Latin origin, referring to the deep blue-purple dye derived from the indigo plant.
Isla: A Scottish name meaning island, derived from the name of the Scottish island Islay.
Kai: A Hawaiian baby name meaning sea.
Kaia: Of Hawaiian origin, meaning the sea.
Kyla: A feminine form of Kyle, of Irish and Gaelic origin, meaning narrow strait or channel.
Lakelyn: A modern name combining lake and the suffix -lyn.
Lana: Of Hawaiian origin, meaning calm as still waters or afloat.
Maia: A name of Greek origin, meaning mother or great, also the name of a Greek goddess of spring and growth.
Mare: Of Latin origin, meaning sea.
Maren: A name of Latin origin meaning sea, a variation of Marin.
Neri: Of Hebrew origin, meaning my light.
Pearl: Of English origin, referring to the precious gemstone found beneath the ocean’s surface.
Sunna: Of Old Norse origin, meaning sun.
Sweet ocean girl names
These adorable seaside names for girls are as fresh as a soft ocean breeze.
Avalon: Of Celtic origin, meaning island of apples. In Arthurian legend, Avalon is the mystical island where King Arthur’s sword, Excalibur, was forged and where he was taken to recover from his wounds.
Capri: An Italian name referring to the Isle of Capri, a picturesque island in Italy’s Bay of Naples.
Catalina: A Spanish form of Catherine, of Greek origin, meaning pure. It is also the name of a beautiful island off the coast of Southern California.
Coast: An English name referring to land bordering the ocean. I love this sweet one syllable name, which is gender neutral.
Dune: An English name referring to a mound or ridge of sand formed by the wind.
Dylan: A Welsh name meaning son of the sea or born from the ocean.
Malia: A Hawaiian name meaning calm or peaceful.
Maris: Of Latin origin, meaning of the sea.
Navy: This lovely modern baby name has two connections to the ocean beachy theme. First of all the shade of blue has a connection to the colour of the ocean at its deepest and secondly
Oceana: A name of Greek origin meaning ocean, derived from the Greek mythology figure Oceanus, the god of the sea.
Oceane: A French variation of Oceana, meaning ocean.
Pearla: A variation of Pearl, of English origin, referring to the precious gemstone produced within a mollusk.
Reef: An English name referring to a ridge of rocks, sand, or coral at or near the surface of the water.
River: An English name referring to a large, natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream.
Sawyer: An English occupational name meaning woodcutter or one who saws wood.
Talia: A name of Hebrew origin meaning dew from God. It can also be of Greek origin, meaning blooming or flourishing.
Talula: Meaning leaping water.
Waverly: An English name meaning meadow of quivering aspens. It also evokes images of lapping waves and water.
Sunny beach names for girls
Here are some more playful girl names for you to consider.
Ariel: Of Hebrew origin, meaning lion of God. It is also a mermaid name, made famous by Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
Blue: An English name referring to the colour blue, often associated with the sky and sea.
Cali: A modern name, often considered a short form of California or derived from the Greek name Callista, meaning most beautiful.
Cari: A variant of Carrie, which can be a diminutive of Caroline, meaning free man in Germanic origins, or a Welsh name meaning to love.
Dawn: An English name referring to the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.
Ennis: An Irish name meaning island.
Laken: A modern name likely derived from the word lake.
Mari: A Welsh name meaning sea of bitterness or rebelliousness.
Marina: Of Latin origin, meaning of the sea.
Moana: A Polynesian name meaning ocean or sea.
Morgan: A Welsh name meaning sea-born or sea circle.
Naia: A Basque name meaning wave or sea foam. In Hawaiian, it can mean dolphin.
Nori: A Japanese name meaning belief or doctrine. It is also a type of seaweed used in Japanese cuisine.
Sandy: Often a diminutive of Sandra or Alexander, meaning defender of men. It can also refer to the sandy shores of the sea.
Saylor: An English name meaning sailor. I love this playful spelling of the word.
Selene: Of Greek origin, meaning moon. In Greek mythology, Selene is the goddess of the moon. This feels beachy to me as it conjures up images of a moonlit walk along the beach.
Skye: A Scottish name referring to the Isle of Skye, one of the Hebrides islands. It is also a pretty nature name connected to the sky, which has a beautiful connection to the ocean, conjuring images of beautiful beach sunsets.
Soleil: A French name meaning sun that evokes feelings of being at the beach.
