Names that mean Water
Updated: June 5th, 2024
When it comes to naming your bundle of joy, many parents are turning to names with special meanings related to water. Whether it’s the calming sentiment of a peaceful beach, the strength of an ocean wave, or the wonder of a flowing river, water-inspired baby names can speak to the unique spirit of your little one. From classic meanings to modern interpretations, there are plenty of beautiful choices when it comes to baby names meaning water.
For the boys, some of the most popular water-inspired names include names like Jordan, which means “to flow down,” or Ocean, which is representative of the vast expanse of the sea.
With names like Aqua, Marina, and Poseidon, your baby is sure to evoke a sense of peace, strength, and life. Find more inspirational names in the list below
Name
Meaning
Round Hill, Log in Water to be Still and at Peace, Little Cave, Finnian's Servant
Midwife, Work, Wet Nurse, Durga
Near the Stream or Brook, Running Water, Son of Brooke
Elder Brother, Mercy, Name of a King, Eagle
Combination of Brook and Lynn, A Fresh Water Small Stream, Broken Land
A Small Fresh Water Stream, Breaking Forth, Bach, Modeled on An English Place Names
Sheltering, A Nature Name Referring to the Sky or Cloud, The Isle of Skye, Water Giver
Reference to the French Town Dax, Water
India, River, Body of Water, South-Asian Country
Name of a King, Elder Brother, Grain, Favour
A Combination of Brook and Lynn, Stream by the Lake, Water
Moses in English, Son, A Prophets Name
Who is Aware In All Thing Always, Reference to the French Town Dax, Water, Badger
Strong, White Flower, Herrin, The Bright Light
Blood River, Blue, Dark Stream, Green
Leaping Water
Knowing, Center, Knowledge, Keen Power
Indigo, River, Body of Water, Born in India
To Draw Water, Flower Name, Bough, A Branch
Water Lily, Raven, Tough, Edge of a Knife
Plant, Narrow Water, Keel Friend
Satisfying Thirst, Water, The Prophets Person Calling Prayer, Moistening
Lake, Pond, Body of Water
Place to Lay the Camp, Pool on an Island, Wetland
Enchanting, Cunning, Charming, From the Water Meadow
To praise God
A Drink, First Sip of Water, Dust
In the Seventeenth Century, Dark Water, Diminutive of Douglas
The river that swallows all rivers
Pond, Body of Water, Lake
Pond, Lake, Body of Water
Lake, Body of Water, Pond
Green River, Boar Friend, Handsome and Fair, Army
Lake, Body of Water, Pond
Water Lily, Edge of a Knife, Tough, Lotus
White, Yew, Marine Friend, Warrior
River God, Water, Tiber
Who is Aware In All Thing Always, Water, A Town in South-western France Dating from Before the Roman Occupation, Badger
Pure Water, Brilliant, Heaven Gates
The Queen of Water and Mountain, Lovely, Sacred Paint Brush
From the Western Stream, Water, Modeled on An English Place Names, Bach
Blossom, Blooming, Flowering, Form of Natalie
Poem, Water, World, Universe
Child, Son, Deliver, Saved
Father of Might, The Water Falls of Heaven
Note to the Gender of Caecilier, Flowing Water, Lush
Child, Son, Deliver, Saved
He (God) Was Gracious, Angel, Grace, Eagle
From Hal's Island, Channel of Water
Rejoice
A Fresh Water Small Stream, Combination of Brook and Lynn, Broken Land
Medieval Given Name from Scandinavian Mythology, From the Quaking Aspen Tree Meadow, Water Crossing
Lake, Body of Water, Pond
One who Owns the Earth, Water
Deliver, Son, Saved, Foundling
Greatest Champion, Knowledge, Family Ruler, Prophetess
the 'Kanniya Hot Water Spring' from Sri Lanka, Virgin
Mercy, God has Shown Favour, Food, Blue Jay
Eagle, Angel, He (God) Was Gracious, Earth and Water
Mother, Grace, Will, Wisdom
Elder Brother, All, He (God) Was Gracious, Name of a King
Lake, Pond, Body of Water
From the Water Meadow, Charming, Enchanting, Will-helmet
The Wielder of the Sword, Holy Place, Sacred Water
Small, Log in Water to be Still and at Peace, Round Hill, Finnian's Servant
Heaven's Dew, English, Female Lamb, Birth
Flow of Water, Yahweh is Gracious
Deliver, Son, Foundling, Child
Child, Deliver, Taken from Water, Son Of
God has Shown Favour, Graceful, Full of Grace, Mother
Pond, Lake, Body of Water
Log in Water to be Still and at Peace, Little Cave, Round Hill, Small
A Fresh Water Small Stream, Combination of Brook and Lynn, Broken Land
Who is Aware In All Thing Always, Water, A Town in South-western France Dating from Before the Roman Occupation, Badger
Reference to the French Town Dax, Badger, Who is Aware In All Thing Always, Water
Stream by the Lake, Water
Taken from Water, From Ireland, Foundling, Drawn out
Mercy, Elder Brother, Food, Shine of Glory
Rain Woman, Water
God of Water, A Powerful Man
Leaping Water
Spring of Fresh Water, Doors to Heaven
Liquor, Ploughed Field, Juice, Of the Loom
In Flower, Birth, Lamb, Flowering
Angel, Mercy, Grain, Full of Grace
Grain, He (God) Was Gracious, Favour and Grace, Graceful
Fluent As Water
Graceful, Elder Brother, Thank You, Charm
Wetting, Water, Moistening, Refreshing
Reference to the French Town Dax, Badger, Who is Aware In All Thing Always, Water
Poem, Water
Body of Water, Lake, Pond
Beloved, When Water on Flower Dries Up, One who is Dearly Loved, Idol
Yahweh is Gracious, Mother of Samuel, Eagle, Favour
Food, Mercy, God is Gracious, Conqueror
Food, God has Shown Favour, Eagle, Mercy
Bough, Flower, To Draw Water, A Branch
Who is Like God?, He (God) Was Gracious, Earth and Water, Clueless
Combination of Brook and Lynn, A Fresh Water Small Stream, Broken Land
Beautiful, Earth and Water, God is Gracious, Brocaded Silk
Form of Sophie, God has Shown Favour, Graceful, Earth and Water
Pure Water
Water. One of the Five Elements of the World. It is the Essence of Life, Water
Fair-haired Courageous One, Meadow, Lion-bold, Dweller Near the Wood or Clearing
Smoke, Water
Flow of Water, Yahweh is Gracious
Swedish Botanist Who Gave Birth to the Flower Dalhia, A Branch, To Draw Water, Bough
Family Ruler, High Hill, Cene Which Means Bold Keen, Greatest Champion
Running Water, Bubbling Spring
Peacock, Shiva, Pure Water, Young One
God is Gracious, Earth and Water, Name of a King, Food
Muse, Source of Inspiration, Moses in English, A Prophets Name, Son Of
Eagle, Name of a King, Angel, Earth and Water
Favour and Grace, Eagle, God is Gracious, Angel
This was the Name of Ibn Abu, Water Ditch, Pond
Earth and Water, Eagle, He (God) Was Gracious, Full of Grace
Eagle, Angel, Full of Grace, Odd
The Letter J, God is Gracious, Angel, Favour and Grace
Running Water, Bubbling Spring, Surname
The Ewe, Variation of Raymond, Eagle, Angel
Water, Pleasant, Sympathetic
Poem, Water
River God, Water, Tiber
Dew of God, In Flower, Blooming, Female Lamb
Clarity, Elucidation, Flashing Light, Water
Water, The One who Can Speaks Attractively, Lotus
Female Deer, Body of Water, God is my help, Lord
Earthenware Jar, Mother, Earthen Water Jug, Bird
Eagle, Grain, Elder Brother, God has Shown Favour
Small Stream, Running Water, Dweller By the Brook, Son of Brooke
Water
Aqua is a classic choice, with its Latin roots meaning “water”. It's a gender-neutral name, perfect for a baby of any gender. It's a unique name, perfect for a parent looking for something a bit different.
Wassa's Settlement, Town Near Water
Cene Which Means Bold Keen, Center, Prophetess, Pretty
Of Helena and sun
New, Water
From the Water Meadow, Charming, Enchanting, Will-helmet
Angel, Georgos Which Means Farmer, God has Shown Favour, Worker of the Earth
Wild Cow, Near the Stream or Brook, Modeled on An English Place Names, Wood
Log in Water to be Still and at Peace, Little Cave, Round Hill, Small
Green Water, Fresh Water
Brass, Of a Stream, Flowing Water
To Go Yatra Dham, Place of Pilgrimage, Sacred Water, Pilgrim
Wave, Water Sprite
Messenger of God, Grace, Shining, Brilliant
Candles