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Do you have a dog that spends time at the beach or near the water?
If you are looking for saltwater dog names, then this list of over 90 saltwater-themed names may be just what you need!
These unique dog names are perfect for dogs who love to surf in waves or lounge on tropical beaches.
We have everything from beachy boy and girl names to ocean-inspired doggie names.
Here are the best saltwater dog names for both male and female dogs!
Boy Saltwater Dog Names
| Breezy | Mild wind |
| Beach |
Land area by the sea
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| Sailor |
Someone who loves to travel through the sea with a crew
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| Altanta |
A reference to the Atlantic Ocean
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| Caspian |
After the Caspian Sea
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| Maui |
second-largest island in Hawaii
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| Bass | A type of fish |
| Convoy |
A group of ships traveling together
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| Maverick |
The spot of a large wave off the coast of California
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| Zale |
Meaning strength of the sea
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| Wade |
A move through shallow water
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| Calder |
Meaning stream
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| Dover |
Another word for water
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| Rain |
Drops of water from the sky
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| Storm |
Awesome name for male saltwater dogs, right?
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| Hurricane | Severe storm |
| Nemo |
A famous fish and star of a movie
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| Sailor |
Someone who works on a boat
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| Admiral |
A high ranking naval officer
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| Dylan |
Meaning of the sea
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| Malibu |
A term used to describe long surfoards
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| Brook |
A small artery of water
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| Rocky |
Denotes the rocky shores surrounding an island
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| Spring |
A natural well of water
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| Ren |
Meaning water lily
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| Cutter | A small boat |
| Rio |
Spanish for river
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| Coral |
Animals that make up a coral reef
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| Black Beard |
Legendary pirate
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| Ocean |
A large body of salt water
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| Morgan |
Meaning a sea circle
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| Brooks |
Small flowing arteries of water
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| Cruise |
Who does not want to go on a cruise? Great name.
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Girl Saltwater Dog Names
| Misty |
Fine droplets of water that hang in the air
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| Hydra | Latin for water |
| Bahama |
Reference to the tropical island
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| Aqua |
A blue color associated with the sea
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| Nixie | A sea nymph |
| Aquarius |
The Zodiac sign associated with water
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| Talise |
Meaning lovely water
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| Laguna |
Spanish for lagoon
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| Kawai | Meaning water |
| Lana |
To be calm as still waters
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| Catalina | A type of boat |
| Cordelia |
Daughter of the Sea
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| Agua |
Spanish for water
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| Pacifica |
A reference to the Pacific Ocean
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| Maya |
A Hebrew work meaning brook
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| Jordan |
Meaning flowing down
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| Frigate |
A type of warship
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| Maris |
Meaning of the sea
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| Scuba |
Term used by Scuba Divers
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| Marlin |
A large saltwater fish
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| Neptune |
The Roman God of the Sea
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| Dory |
A small shallow boat
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| Neredia | A sea nymph |
| Orca | Type of whale |
Beach-Inspired Dog Names
| Maho |
Beach in St. Johns Island
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| Kamalame |
A Bahamas Cay in Andros
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| Miami | Florida beach |
| Rockefeller |
A Beach on St. Barth
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| Smuggler |
a bay located in the British Virgin Islands
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| Grace |
Beach and Bay in Turks and Caicos
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| Bathsheba |
A quiet beach in Barbados.
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| Lindquist |
Snow white beach in St. Thomas
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| Playa |
Spanish word for beach
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| Rincon |
Playa Rincon is a beach in Dominican Republic
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| Dover |
A beach in Barbados
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| Treasure |
A bay on Bahamas Island, Abaco
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| Hopkins |
Beach in Belize
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| Mullins |
A cliff surrounded beach found in Barbados
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| San Jose |
Capital city of Costa Rica
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If you need more name ideas, we have another list of beach dog names that could give you more inspiration when naming your new pet friend!
Nautical and Seafaring Dog Names
| Typhoon |
Hurricane in the pacific
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| Dinghy |
Lifeboat or Rubber raft
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| Sea Ray |
A boat manufacturer
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| Tsunami |
Massive tidal wave
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| Knot |
Measure speed
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| Starfish |
A marine invertebrate with the shape of a star
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| Lace | A Type of coral |
| Cutter |
A type of sailboat
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| Spinnaker | Type of sail |
| Trawler | Fishing boat |
| Sloop |
Type of sailing ship
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| Bertram |
Pretty iconic boat manufacturer
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| Keel |
The Lateral fin of a boat
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| Chaparral |
A boat manufacturer
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| Staghorn | Type of coral |
| Schooner | Masted ship |
| Pontoon | Type of boat |
| Blade |
A type of fire coral
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| Morton |
A popular of table salt
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| Gennaker | Type of sail |
We hope you enjoyed this list of dog names inspired by the beach or ocean!
If you’re still struggling to find a name, don’t worry – we also have over 150 ocean dog names to widen your options in choosing your pup’s name.
Which one will be best suited for your four-legged friend?
Whether it’s perfecting that summer tan on the boardwalk with their favorite human or chasing waves in an off-leash area near the shore, these dogs have plenty of personality and energy to spare.
So go ahead and give them a home where they can live out all their wildest dreams!
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