400+ Cool and Unique Boat Names

Unique Name Suggestions for Your New Boat

Coming up with cool names for fishing boats, sailboats or yachts can be an exercise in patience, as it will probably take you a while to come up with a good one. The reason it's so important is that it's kind of an unspoken rule to name your boat; it's practically a requirement to remain in good standing with all the other people who enjoy being out on the water on a regular basis. If your boat doesn't have a name, you're likely to have it brought up quite often by other people who own one.

The large list of cool boat names found below is my humble attempt to help you find that perfect name for your new vessel. Even more unique names for boats can be created by mixing and matching some of the suggestions, just make sure you have the room to place it so all the world can see. I hope you find the article useful and stay safe while on the water!

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One of the Best Songs for Sailing

This is one of the most beautiful songs about sailing that I've ever heard, and I know for a fact that some of my friends that have sail boats play this tune whenever they take to the seas. Listening to this with the wind blowing through your hair is a great feeling—one that I highly recommend you try. Going through such an experience can make you want to go out and buy a boat of your very own.

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Phixius: This name means "put in to fight", and my first run-in with this word came from the movie The Replacements (2000). This was the name of Shane Falco's houseboat.

Poseidon: Poseidon was most well known for being the god of the sea and storms in ancient Greek religion. Pairing this name along with cool artwork of a trident (his main accessory) would definitely give you one of the better yacht boat names on the ocean.

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Sailing a boat calls for quick action, a blending of feeling with the wind and water as well as with the very heart and soul of the boat itself. Sailing teaches alertness and courage, and gives in return a joyousness and peace that but few sports afford.

— George Matthew Adams

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Thoughts, Tricks, and Tips for Naming for Your Boat or Ship

• How you plan on using your vessel can really play a big role in naming your new boat. If you're using it for racing, why not throw the word "fast" in there? If it's strictly for relaxing and taking it easy, any words associated with stress relief would be a perfect fit.
• "Here's a yacht I would like to own!", is a term I rarely use, but if I spend a lot of money on a boat, I'm going to make dang sure the name on the side is prominent and long-lasting.
• How many people do you plan on having on your boat? Will it be just you or maybe your family and friends? Plan on throwing lots of parties, or just wasting away the day in silence by yourself?
• The color of your ship can play a crucial role in its naming, especially if you have an unusually bold or unique color scheme. Such colors plus an unusual name will make your on-water getaway much more memorable.

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Good boat name ideas can come from anywhere... especially movies. A cult favorite of mine that is all about the boating lifestyle is One Crazy Summer, starring John Cusack and Demi Moore. The film is all about summertime fun on the water and is a great flick to watch with the whole family. It may even want to make you want to enter a boat race yourself.

This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.

© 2016 Don

Got Any Good Boat Name Suggestions?

Mike on September 21, 2020:

wiggly wharf

dylan on September 12, 2020:

Leaky Barrel XD

Theresa Pulley on August 31, 2020:

My searay (Nauti Girl)

Larry on August 26, 2020:

A boat at the lake i go to is named "implied co sent" love it!

Digital Marketing for Boats on August 26, 2020:

Please add to the list: Boat, The B.O.A.T. (Best Of All Time), Boaty McBoatface, Floaty McFloatface.

Ahab In NJ on August 12, 2020:

Social Distance

Sir Reel

Liquid Asset

After You (so when someone asks what you named your boat, you can tell them “I named it after you”)

RHONI on August 11, 2020:

Mines called 2 Surreel :D

Ward Johnson on August 01, 2020:

Reef Bait

Scubadoo on July 31, 2020:

I Like Breaking Wind

Jolly Rodger on July 30, 2020:

This is Captain Hook’s ship

Cade Tucker on July 08, 2020:

Mine is aqua-holic

Kerry on July 08, 2020:

Boobie Trap

Laurie3@me.com on July 06, 2020:

Always wanted a boat and name it SALES CALL, so when I called the office to check in, I could always say I was out on a sales call!!!

Pete on July 06, 2020:

Otters pocket

Van on July 05, 2020:

I use twin stainless steel beer kegs for fuel tanks that are visable from the deck , Boats name BEERRUN

Terry on July 02, 2020:

Just add water!

A on July 02, 2020:

Aloha sunrise

Troy Butler on June 30, 2020:

Mine is "Deez Knots".

walt on June 29, 2020:

Wam Bam !!!

David Degallier on June 24, 2020:

YODA Captain

nanzy on June 24, 2020:

"joint custody"

Eeeeee on June 21, 2020:

Almost heaven

A Guy who simply likes boats. on June 15, 2020:

Add the "Crusty Cruise" and the "Moist Maritime Mansion"

Bob of North Idaho on June 14, 2020:

I've been calling my boat SMELLS LIKE FISH! The wife doesn't like it. Add to the list?

David Graham on June 03, 2020:

Just a Tart

Sailing Boat

Sick leave on June 03, 2020:

Name for my boat when I worked.

Chico on May 27, 2020:

River mist

James P. Harney on May 25, 2020:

Our first boat in the 80's was the Dreamweaver. Our new boat is the "Dreamweaver Too"

Addy Graybeal on May 22, 2020:

Just got a 200 million dollar yacht yay !

Mike Mitchell on May 17, 2020:

"FROM UNDA SEAS" checking in .. If your in Omaha, Nebraska this will be on the Missouri River.. Party on!!

Don (author) from Tennessee on May 14, 2020:

Short phrases on the side of your boat is a cool thing, but can they be considered a name? Maybe...

Red R on May 13, 2020:

" It's a gas "

Don (author) from Tennessee on May 10, 2020:

If you're a Star Trek fan "Data" would be a great name for a yacht.

Confined Data on May 09, 2020:

I need a name for my yacht please give me some good ideas

Jamie Pantling on May 07, 2020:

Fat Bottom Girl is the name of my 1996 J16.

The Great Orme on April 13, 2020:

Nauti by Nature

Garn tv on March 29, 2020:

On a roll

Party bus

Hector on March 15, 2020:

WETBOX If your on Lake Erie Use another name! This one is mine..... :)

Pat on March 04, 2020:

Name for a sail boat ....Gone With The Wind

Linda Schade on March 02, 2020:

Water Dog

No name on March 01, 2020:

Spinacher ( Popeye’s boats name )

CARL on February 27, 2020:

THE SWEET SPOT

cheryl lee on February 27, 2020:

rock and roll

Shade on January 31, 2020:

Named my sail Viola Wind...

cappage on January 13, 2020:

ss georgie

Nadia on December 07, 2019:

We named our boat NO DRAMA

Don (author) from Tennessee on October 28, 2019:

It really should be your Dad giving the boat a name instead of you since it is a gift for him. You could write down five or ten suggestions for him to name his boat; maybe he'll use one that you have on your list.

Charlie on October 27, 2019:

I need a boat name and I just about to bought a boat for my Dad and want to surprise him.

Clam on October 22, 2019:

I named my twin engine Donnie 28ZX “CLAM CATCHER”

Lydia on October 20, 2019:

She who dates

My newt

hot rocks

Sugar rush

Sizzerlin' Hot

Zephyr

Hydro sphere

Goblin

Rag doll

Ismana

El niño

Wacky when wet

Gale force

Don (author) from Tennessee on October 03, 2019:

How about "Harper Valley" after the song "Harper Valley P.T.A." by Jeannie C. Riley (a great song about a strong woman).

Carrie Collett on September 29, 2019:

I need a boat name and I’m a female boat owner. Give me ideas. I made the money to buy the boat but that’s not required in the name. Nothing trashy prefer clever. Thanks!

nmislevy on September 15, 2019:

im naming my boat

"it's all about me"

i worked hard for this and its my time

or "Hell no"

dont ask because im on my boat

Dan on August 07, 2019:

Knot dry

-boats+boos

Mike on July 05, 2019:

Named my quad-fish triton Fish 'N Play.

MrJim66 on July 05, 2019:

Monkey Madness

Que Sa-rah Sa-rah on June 25, 2019:

If you're wife's name is Sarah she will always love you and the boat!

Don (author) from Tennessee on June 04, 2019:

How about calling your boat "Bouncer"? The thing that's fun about speedboats like that if you fast enough, it's kind of like being on a low key roller coaster. Just don't go too fast to make it dangerous.

Rose Durance on June 03, 2019:

I need a name for a 34 ft scarab 3 any suggestions

SURREAL on May 31, 2019:

You figure it out!

MellaYellow on May 18, 2019:

Cobalt yacht with twin Corvette engines Big Twins

GloJo on May 10, 2019:

Ours was Aquaholic. Bad idea, we were constantly stopped by Fish & Game...

Bill Brinton on April 09, 2019:

Miss B. Haven

Leo on April 05, 2019:

Good double entendre name for a deep draft sailboat.

Bottom Bumper

Don (author) from Tennessee on March 26, 2019:

Naming your boat after someone you know, admire or care about is a very classy way to name your vessel.

Lane on March 25, 2019:

Make Jenny a classic boat name

Don (author) from Tennessee on March 17, 2019:

One of the funniest names for a boat I've heard in a while. I can imagine it written in cursive on the side of a million dollar yacht. Hahaha.

Gaz on March 16, 2019:

Titan uranus

Bryan B-Dub Watts on January 28, 2019:

My grandad had a gas burning Chris Craft in the early 70's named;

YOBHY

(Y.O.B.H.Y pronounced- yobie...)

Which stood for

Y.ou

O.ughta

B.een

H.ere

Y.esterday

Bryan B-Dub Watts on January 28, 2019:

UNDERTAKER

2nd generation charter boat. When my dad purchased this boat, he was going to name her the SHERYL LYNN, after my mother. He was Previously a Funeral Home Director, so the entire charter fleet claimed, "You can name it whatever you like, but we are calling her The UNDERTAKER!

So it was and so it remains

titantic 2.0 on November 13, 2018:

just don't sink

Skipper on October 26, 2018:

Knot CrazSea

When everyone tells you you’re crazy for buying a NEW boat!!

bunny bob12 on October 10, 2018:

how about the golden catch

Deep_C_28 on October 04, 2018:

Schuyler

Hamilton

Jefferson

Burr

Lafayette

Mulligan

Laurens

I could go on...

Steelheart on September 23, 2018:

Ss dragon

Raymond l Walters on September 21, 2018:

How about Hoochy Koochy 123 for a boat name

Holly on September 18, 2018:

Pretty fly for a white guy

Fred on September 18, 2018:

Sailboat: Passing Wind

Joe on September 17, 2018:

Pocket Change

Mike on September 02, 2018:

Alli Girl

carol c on August 21, 2018:

Let's Get Nauti!

kinggeordie on August 14, 2018:

HOPE "It Floats"

Supernurse369 on July 01, 2018:

Always Ready

Nick on June 04, 2018:

Black pearl

Lenny Witt on May 23, 2018:

Wanna combine My Passed career (Heights Carpenter 300+ft.) and Injury that took me out, "They had to cut out my Lumbar complete(Lumbar Laminectomy) Maybe something like "No Bones About It",

Tango Dancer on May 09, 2018:

Named after our Dog & Dance!

Joe on March 19, 2018:

Deep Sea Rider

Carol on February 01, 2018:

Jamaica Me Crazy

Constantine Suckup on September 14, 2017:

KS Barack Hussein Obama

Mark on September 07, 2017:

Black Jack

Anna t on September 01, 2017:

sea la vie