100+ Boat Names That Will Make You Want to Set Sail
Families who buy a boat have a great opportunity to make a lot of memories over the water together. It is a great way to spend quality time with your family, friends, or colleagues. It's a happy and relaxing place for many boat owners.
Buying a boat is the same as bringing a new member to the family and every new family member deserves a great name. Whether its a small boat or a big ship, naming your boat is a fun process that presents a family with an opportunity to bond. There are plenty of boat names to consider for your boat.
Cool Boat Names
The next great commitment after owning a boat is to name it. We are often confused and wander a lot in search of quality and cool boat names. Here we have listed some of the coolest boat names that you might like for your fancy new friend.
1. Go With The Flow
This cool boat's name means embracing whatever comes our way and having fun with it.
2. Time Of My Life
You sure will have the time for your life while sailing. This name conveys a message that you have the best time while sailing.
3. Unsinkable
One of the major concerns for people while sailing is sinking. Unsinkable is a cool boat name.
4. Wave Runner
Similar to the road runner name, wave runner means something that travels fast in sea waves.
5. Long Weekend
This vacation-inspired name is a cool option to name your boat.
6. Sea Dancer
You love it when your boat dances gracefully around the waves of the sea, don't you? So, it's cool to name it this.
7. Great White
This name is for a beautiful white boat. Referencing a great white shark one of the deadliest sea animals.
8. Aquamarine
Aquamarine is a precious stone found in the sea. It is as valuable as your boat is to you.
9. Sharkbait
It's a way to lure a shark and catch it. Cruising the sea is inviting a shark to visit you.
10. Natourious
Natourious means well-known or famous for something. It's a cool name for a boat.
11. Aquaholic
This cool name is perfect for someone who loves to spend most of their time in water.
12. Fantasea
It is a fun wordplay from a word fantasy to create 'fanta-sea' for your boat's name.
13. Coral
Corals are the jewels of the ocean and seas. Your boat is a part of that ecosystem.
14. Mojo
A magical name for your magical boat. A boat with a mojo represents magic within itself.
15. Hammerhead
Hammerhead is a type of a Shark. Naming your boat hammerhead is like saying it is both dangerous and beautiful at the same time.
16. The Antarctic
Naming after the great Antarctic Ocean, this great boat's name will stick in people's minds.
17. The Kraken
The kraken is the legendary sea monster of gigantic size that appeared in the sea between Iceland and Norway.
18. Cthhulu
This name is based on a mythopoeia and shared fictional universe story. Written by an American horror writer called H.P. Lovecraft.
19. The Dark Zone
Another cool name for the boat as they are also known to sail on thunderous and stormy dark rainy nights.
20. Staying Afloat
Funny as it sounds, staying afloat is literally what your boat does for you.
21. Family Funded
This name suits someone who inherited the boat from their parents or grandparents.
22. Oar Inspiring
Oar inspiring means the overwhelming feeling of wonder and admiration. Two of the emotions you feel while sailing on the boat.
23. Out Of Range
You surely are out of range while sailing. You don't get networks and out of reach from everyone.
24. Let Sea
Let's see, where we sail today. A simple and fun boat name.
25. Shore Thing
Cleverly sounding like a sure thing, the shore is a land bordering the large waterbody.
Funny And Clever Boat Names
A boat with names instantly sounds more appealing to people. For someone who has a great sense of humor, we have listed some funny and innovative boat name ideas. This will level up your boat's personality.
26. Esea On The Eyes
Boats are a beautiful and smooth mode of transportation. They are indeed easy on the eyes and the seas.
27. Vitamin Sea
This is a frequently used term and it also mimics Vitamin-C, an essential vitamin for our body.
28. Knot On Call
This vacation-inspired boat name utilizes the word knot cleverly. Making Knots is an important activity while sailing.
29. Imagination
Your imagination is limitless while sailing on a boat. You have no boundaries while imagining something like the great sea itself.
30. Do Or Do Knots
Another name that uses the word Knots cleverly. Star Wars fans will enjoy this name more.
31. Sea-duction
Combining two names, sea and seduction to describe your beautiful water ride.
32. Knot Today
Like saying not today for all your stress, anxiety, problems, bad vibes, wrong crowd, work, etc.
33. Pier Pressure
A pier is a raised structure built on the shore mainly used to climb in or out of a boat.
34. The Princess Of Whales
We do adore our boat greatly. It is a great honor to compare it with a princess and great whales.
35. In Too Deep
Boats help you to get into the deepest water in the ocean. It is one of the cleaver names for boats.
36. Nausea
This name for the ship must be the funniest. A lot of people get seasick while traveling on them.
37. Riptide
Riptide is a strong and unpredictable ocean current. They are very dangerous to come across.
38. Fin And Tonis
Fins of the fish smartly replaces Gin with gin and tonic to give an ocean touch.
39. Old Buoy
A buoy is an anchor float that serves as a navigation mark for sailers and sounds like a word boy.
40. Lady Killer
The boat is a great flex used by the boys to impress women. Take her on a boat ride and woo her.
41. Seasick
This can be a satirical boat name to humor people who suffer from sea sickness.
42. A lone Again
A sea is a solid place for solitude, peace, and calm. Nice place to be alone for some time.
43. Eat Cray Love
Cray is a slang for the word crazy. It is like saying eat crazy and love crazy.
44. Seas The Day
Nice twist to the word 'seize the day'. It is one of the inspirational names for a boat.
45. Titanic II
Yes, referencing the most famous ship of all time. Funny way to honor a great ship that had a terrible ending.
46. New Kid On The Dock
This is a fun way to announce your boat's arrival at all the places you travel.
47. Joyride
Riding a boat gives you a great pleasure. The boat ride will fix anyone's mood and make them happy.
48. Best In Show
A fancy name for a fancy-looking sailboat or a yacht.
49. Dilbert
This is named after the mega yacht Dilbert. Dilbert is a superyacht launched on November 14, 2015.
50. Shelly
A Beautiful little name for a wonderful water companion, Shelly is a unique name for a boat.
51. Ferry Relaxing
This means relaxing on the ferry ride, a cleverly chosen boat name.
52. Reef Us Alone
A funny way to say leave us alone in the sea or the ocean wherever we plan to sail.
53. Family Sea-libration
A unique way to define a place for a family celebration. A boat is indeed a great place for celebrations.
54. Knot For Sail
Another use of the word knot in a funny way that says my boat is not for sale.
55. Forget Me Knot
For all the passengers aboard the boat, this name is a nice little goodbye message using the boat reference.
56. Girls and Buoys
A Silly way of mixing boys in a sea term. This can be a unique and fun name for a boat.
57. Beachy Keen
Replacing the word peachy which describes extremely good things, with beachy to give a nice sea touch.
58. Life is Boat-iful
I don't think this name needs any explanation. Life is indeed beautiful if you believe so.
59. Sea The World
Hop on your boat and see the beautiful sea world. Beautifully naming your boat to explore the world.
60. Hydrophonic Hideout
Hideout in the beautiful blue waters. This boat's name will stand among its peers.
Classy And Unique Boat Names
Now, for someone who prefers class to humor, below are some names listed that you might like. These names are unique and deeply thought to represent your boat's high standards.
61. Blue Blood
Represents the classic blue color of the sea, blue blood is among the top boat names.
62. Cleopatra
We all have heard about Cleopatra, one of the active influencers of Roman politics. She had a great relationship with Julio Cesar.
63. Carpe Diem
Carpe diem means seize the day. Not a day should be gone wasted is the boat's motto.
64. Beauty
A simple and direct name for a boat is 'Beauty'.
65. Siren
Siren is the perfect boat name for someone who loves parties and loud music. This name will match your vibe.
66. Pura Vida
If we translate pura vida, it means 'pure life' or 'simple life'. A classic touch in the names of boats.
67. The Titus
This is the boat from the Swiss Family Robinson book. It could also be your boat name.
68. Gone With The Wind
Nice name for the boat that describes the incredible feeling we get from sailing.
69. Harmoine Granger
A magical name for a magic boat. Harmonie Granger is very famous among Harry Potter fans.
70. The Lady Of The Lake
For someone who loves to sail on a lake, this boat name is for them.
71. Bird
This iconic boat name is inspired by the 60 ft yacht from the book The Talented Mr. Ripley.
72. Nautical Us
This is another book-inspired boat name. It is named after the boat in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Nautilus.
73. 20,000 leagues
From the same book title, 20,000 League is also a great boat name.
74. SS Opportunity
SS often stands for Steamships. This could be a nice ship name that has a lot of potential.
75. Marquise
Marquise is a person married to a man with a high social rank. It's like considering your boat as close as your wife.
76. Sunny Days
This is a weather-based name for a boat. Also, we usually love to sail on bright sunny days.
77. Titan
This is a mighty name for your boat. This name will bring terror to your enemies in the sea.
78. Argo
This name comes from the ship name in the book Jason and the Argonauts.
79. Bay Breeze
The cool wind blows in the coastal sea areas. This name is as cool as the cocktail drink.
80. Safe Harbour
A Harbour is a place on the coast where ships are sheltered. A safe Harbour means a safe place for your ship.
Some More Name Ideas For Big And Small Boats
Still not convinced with the name? Don't worry, we still have some more boat name ideas for all kinds of boats i.e. small boats, big boats, fishing boats, sailboats, yachts, etc.
81. Sh-Azzam
This boat's name is inspired by Azzam, one of the biggest yachts. It is a 590 ft yacht.
82. Dreamboat
For some people, it is a dream to own a boat. This boat's name is for those individuals.
83. Fortuna
This is a great name for a big fancy yacht and an individual who loves to show off.
84. Reef In Peace
This name can be a catchy boat name. Peace is all we need in life.
85. Big Blue
This name is after the mighty blue whale that suits big sailboats or yachts.
86. Rising Sun
This is another mega yacht-inspired name. This sounds quite inspiring and motivating as a boat name.
87. Expedition
Sailing is also done for a lot of water expeditions. This name suits boats that are frequently used in such fieldwork.
88. Castaway
This movie-inspired boat name sounds perfect and unique. It represents the boats that are about to disappear from the horizon.
89. Moon Light
Moonlight is a beautiful and calming name for a boat. Everything looks so beautiful in the moonlight.
90. Sweet Caroline
This poetic name for your boat is based on a beautiful song written by American singer Neil Diamond.
91. Shooting Stars
Shooting stars are known for bringing good luck. This means you consider your boat as your lucky charm.
92. Sea-More
Name inspired from see more phrase, as you are about to witness a lot of adventure with your boat.
93. Small Wonder
You can do wonder sailing in your small boats as well. A perfect little boat name for your joyride.
94. Water Bear
Water bears are the tiniest animals that are assumed to live forever.
95. Venus
One of the planets closest to Earth, Venus can be one of the unique boat names.
96. The Codfather
This cleverly thought boat name suits better for boats used for fishing.
97. Fishful Thinking
Fishful thinking name is another candidate for a fishing boat. Fishful thinking is a nicely rephrased word from wishful thinking.
98. Wanderlust
A perfect name for a traveling companion to travel around and see the world.
99. Sapphire
Your precious boat can be named after the precious gemstone Sapphire.
100. Liberty
Liberty symbolizes freedom. The same feeling that you get while sailing on your sailboat.
101. Serendipity
It means a happy situation occurred by chance. This can be a well-thought-out name for ships.
102. Defender
This strong and mighty name is usually given to warships. This powerful name can be your ship's name as well.
103. Atlantis
Atlantis is a legendary island in the Atlantic Ocean that lies west of the Strait of Gibraltar.
104. Flying Dutchman
Flying Dutchman is a legendary ghost ship believed to have never reached a port but is doomed to sail forever.
105. Slice Of Life
This name is inspired by a famous HBO TV show, Dexter. The main character on the show has a boat named 'Slice of Life.'