Ahoy, Pup! The Ultimate List of Nautical Dog Names
This list of nautical dog names will hopefully include the perfect name for your new canine sea-loving (fingers crossed) companion.
Are you someone who feels best when they are near the water? Maybe you are a lover of the sea, a boater, or just a person who can’t get enough of their favorite beach. If you are reading this, I can only assume you are getting…or at least planning for a new pup in your life.
Time to Set Sail!
Admiral– one of the highest ranks in the Navy. Admiral would be fitting for a dog who is a natural-born leader.
Anchor– a device made of medal that is lowered to the seabed to keep a vessel in place.
Bailer– a device used for removing water that has entered a ship.
Bay– an inlet of the sea.
Beacon– a light serving as a guide at sea. I think Beacon is an adorable name for any water-loving pup.
Becket– a loop of rope that helps to secure items on a ship.
Boomer– a missile submarine
Breezy– pleasantly windy. Imagine a bright, breezy day out at sea.
Bullseye– an American sailboat that is known for being sturdy. Bullseye sounds like a name for a high-energy dog who loves adventure.
Bunker– the fuel for a vessel.
Captain– the commander of a ship.
Cardinal– short for a cardinal mark. A cardinal mark is a sea mark used to indicate any hazards out at sea and to guide the vessel to safer waters.
Clipper– a sailing vessel designed specifically for speed.
Cruise– to sail about in the water without a precise destination or a large passenger ship usually taken for pleasure.
Crew– a group of people who work on a ship.
Cove– a small coastal inlet. Coves usually have a circular and narrow entrance.
Cargo– a ship that carries goods and materials from one port to another.
Coral– marine invertebrates mainly found in tropical seas.
Fin– an extended part of a fish or other aquatic animal used for steering, propelling, or balancing in the water.
Nautical Names for Dogs
Galley– the kitchen of a ship. A Galley was also the name of historical ships that were propelled by numerous oars.
Gasket– a rope used for reefing a sail or holding a sail in place.
Gill– the organ that enables most aquatic animals to take oxygen from water.
Harbor– a place on the coast where vessels find shelter (usually from rough waters).
Jetty– a structure that projects from land out into the water.
Kai– Hawaiian origin meaning “sea”
Laker– vessels that mainly operate on the Great Lakes of North America.
Mack– a structure that combines the radar masts and the exhaust stack of a vessel.
Marina– latin for “of the sea.” A marina is a dock for small pleasure boats such as yachts.
Matey– an expression referring to a ship’s crew members (a fellow sailor).
Navy-a branch of the U.S government that handles operations on and under the sea.
Pearl– a glistening mineral produced by oysters.
Pirate– a robber who travels by water.
Rudder– a blade-like object used to help steer a ship.
Sailor– a person who works on a boat or ship.
Skipper– the person in charge of a ship or boat.
Stormy– weather that has strong wind, heavy rain, thunder and lightning.
Shelly– inspired by the seashells found on the coast.
Nautical Female Dog Names
- Bay
- Breezy
- Cove
- Coral
- Harbor
- Marina
- Navy
- Pearl
- Sailor
- Shelly
Nautical Male Dog Names
- Admiral
- Anchor
- Becket
- Boomer
- Bullseye
- Bunker
- Captain
- Clipper
- Cruise
- Crew
- Cargo
- Fin
- Gasket
- Gill
- Jetty
- Kai
- Matey
- Pirate
- Rudder
Looking for the perfect name for your dog should not be a super stressful experience. My recommendation is to write down a list of name you initially like and “sit” with those names for a couple days. It is likely, you will naturally eliminate names you feel won’t be the best fit. Another option is to wait until you actually get a chance to spend time with your new dog and see what name fits their personality and appearance. Good luck, sea-lovin’ friends!