Nautical Dog Names

People have been sailing the seas for thousands of years, but we didn't always sail alone. Dogs, cats, and other animals have been frequent companions, guardians, symbols of good luck, and mascots for vessels throughout history. Whether sailing or cruising, crossing blue water is never an easy task so animals that adapted to this lifestyle would quickly become the favorite crew member for warships, cargo ships, yachts, sail boats and everything else.

So if you're sailer, a cruiser, or just love boats you may be interested in choosing a nautical name for your dog or pet. If so, checkout the list below to see a complete list of ocean inspired names and nicknames perfect for any sea dog, puppy, or pet.

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  1. Jack- (male) Slang for sailor
  2. Beacon- A navigational aid generally fixed to one location
  3. Dory- (female) A shallow flat bottomed boat; Character in "Finding Nemo"
  4. Fin- Flat appendage used for propelling, steering, and balance
  5. Rum-runner- A fast boat used to transport small cargo without detection
  6. Skiff- A small boat used by one person
  7. Ahoy- Phrase shouted to draw attention to something
  8. Anchor- Heavy object used to stop a boat from drifting
  9. Buoy- A floating object used to aid navigation
  10. Captain- Person in command of the boat
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NameGenderLikes
Admiral
Senior naval officer, derived from Arabic meaning "ruler of the sea"
Male
1
Ahoy
Phrase shouted to draw attention to something
Neutral
2
Anchor
Heavy object used to stop a boat from drifting
Neutral
2
Bark
A type of sail boat with 3 or more masts
Neutral
0
Beacon
A navigational aid generally fixed to one location
Neutral
4
Buoy
A floating object used to aid navigation
Neutral
2
Captain
Person in command of the boat
Neutral
2
Clipper
A very fast sailing ship in the 1800s
Neutral
2
Davy Jones
Nautical slang for permanently resting on the sea floor
Male
0
Dinghy
A small boat
Neutral
0
Dory
A shallow flat bottomed boat; Character in "Finding Nemo"
Female
4
Fin
Flat appendage used for propelling, steering, and balance
Neutral
3
Galley
Ship's kitchen or an oared battleship
Neutral
1
Growler
An iceberg that is barely visible above the water's surface
Neutral
1
Hitch
Knot that ties a rope to a fixed object
Male
1
Jack
Slang for sailor
Male
5
Jonah
Biblical prophet that was swallowed by a giant fish
Male
1
Nipper
Short rope that connects two cables
Neutral
1
Pilot
A navigator that can maneuver a vessel through difficult waters
Neutral
1
Pirate
An individual that steals cargo or valuable items from a ship
Neutral
2
Poseidon
Greek god of sea
Male
2
Radar
A device used to locate distance and position of objects near the ship
Neutral
2
Rum-runner
A fast boat used to transport small cargo without detection
Neutral
3
Sebastian
Red crab from The Little Mermaid
Male
1
Skiff
A small boat used by one person
Neutral
3

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