Baby Names That Mean Water

There are all sorts of things to take into consideration when selecting a name for your baby. After all, it's a name that will be with your child for life. If you think of your child as a soothing spirit or a wandering soul, then you could consider a name that means water. Here are some options — for both boys and girls — to help you in your name-selection process.

Adrian, with Latin origins from the name "Hadrianus", can represent the "sea" or "water" as it shares an origin with the naming of the Adriatic Sea.

Agam has Hebrew roots meaning "lake", and it is a unique namesake for a baby boy or a baby girl.

Aukai, meaning "seafarer", is predominantly used in Hawaiian communities, and it offers a pretty and alluring choice for a little islander baby.

Brooks, meaning "of the brook", makes for a stylish name to pay respect to relatives that may be named "Brooklyn".

Cove, with English origins for "small bay", is a cute way to give your baby a more distinctive nature name.

Deniz, Turkish for "sea", is a highly popular name used throughout its origin country, but it can work well cross-culturally too as a trendy nature name.

Dylan, Welsh for "son of the sea", offers a bold choice for a baby boy and a more lyrical option for a baby girl.

Firth, meaning "estuary or arm of the sea", is a Scottish nature name often found in the style of a surname.

Garam, meaning "river", has Korean origins and a distinctive look that makes it a trendy option when used across different cultures.

Hurley, meaning "sea tide", is typically a strong male name, but it has a tremendous possibility for a baby girl as well thanks to the gentle "lee" sound at the end.

Indra, with Sanskrit origins for "possessing drops of rain", has powerful connotations as in the Hindu religion, it is the name for the warrior god of rain and sky.

Jordan, backed by Hebrew origins for "flowing down", is a good unisex choice for parents seeking something with a slight religious touch as it's a name historically given for kids that were baptized in holy water taken from the river Jordan.

Kallan, Scandinavian for "stream, river", is a pretty name that has just enough of a distinctive feel that makes it stylish for both baby boys and baby girls.

Laguna, a place name for "pond, lake", makes for a different and unique given name.

Ondine has Latin origins meaning "little wave", and it also represents the mythological creature known as the spirit of the waters with the name spelled instead "Undine".

Rain is a popular nature name that is especially refreshing when it is used in such a straightforward manner.

Ren, meaning "water lily, lotus", has Japanese origins, and when used for lotus representation, it can represent purity.

River, a nature name, is a simple water-based name option that can bring forth some serene, tranquil feelings.