145 Good Boat Names

Boat names are a big deal, almost like naming a new member of the family. You know, boats have personalities too, and the name you choose should reflect that. But finding the perfect boat name can be tricky, right? You don’t want something that makes people cringe, or one that doesn’t speak your style.

So, to help you with the process I’ve rounded up a list of the 145 best boat names that strike perfect balance. These names are just right for showing off on the side of your boat—nothing too cheesy, nothing dull, just perfect for your adventures on the water. Now, all that’s left for you is to pick a cool font.

The most common Boat Names

Let’s start with the most common boat names in the US. I had a look at the most popular boat names by year between 2011-2022, and created a top 10 list of the ones that appeared the most often.

These names might be cool but take into consideration that over 200+ boats are registered with these names. Just in case you planned on finding a unique name for your boat, skip these ones:

1. Serenity – Appears in the years 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014, and 2012.
2. Seas the Day – Appears in the years 2022, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, and 2012.
3. Andiamo – Appears in the years 2022, 2021, 2017, 2015, 2014, and 2011.
4. Knot on Call – Appears in the years 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2018.
5. Island Time – Appears in the years 2021, 2020, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2011.
6. Shenanigans – Appears in the years 2022, 2021, and 2020.
7. Freedom – Appears in the years 2021, 2018, 2017, and 2016.
8. Second Wind – Appears in the years 2022, 2018, 2015, and 2014.
9. Grace – Appears in the years 2022, 2021, and 2016.
10. Aquaholic – Appears in the years 2019, 2015, 2013, and 2011.

Good Boat Names

1. Dreamboat
2. Big Blue
3. Avalon
4. Fortuna
5. Capricorn
6. Venus
7. Full Throttle
8. Castaway
9. Seaduction
10. Dreamweaver
11. Expedition
12. Sweet Caroline
13. Megalodon
14. Hammerhead
15. The Kraken

Funny Boat Names

1. Knot Paid For
2. Wet Dream
3. Pier Pressure
4. Boaty McBoatface
5. Shipfaced
6. Nauti Buoy
7. Reel Nauti
8. No Regrets
9. Floatin’ On Empty
10. Sea-Nile Virus
11. Knot Working
12. License to Krill
13. Wet ‘n’ Wild
14. Knot Shore
15. Seaduced

Cool Boat Names

1. Time of My Life
2. Nautorious
3. Mojo
4. Wave Runner
5. Sea Dancer
6. Utopia
7. Andromeda
8. Spartacus
9. Zeus
10. The Sloop Doggy Dog
11. Arctic Breeze
12. Shadow Surfer
13. Thunder Tide
14. Solar Sailer
15. Zephyr

Classy Boat Names

1. Beau Soleil
2. Carpe Diem
3. Ciao Bella
4. Del Mar
5. Dolce Far Niente
6. La Dolce Vita
7. La Mer
8. Neptune
9. Ocean Breeze
10. Sea La Vie
11. Esperanza
12. Still Waters
13. Summer Breeze
14. Sunset
15. Winds of Change

Unique Boat Names

1. The Good Life
2. Cloud Nine
3. Dream Catcher
4. Good Vibes
5. Family Affair
6. Sunshine
7. Seabound Memories
8. Family Tides
9. Free Spirit
10. Looney Tunes
11. Oar Inspiring
12. College Fund
13. Time Out
14. Harmony
15. Blue Moon

Family Boat Names

1. Life Raft
2. Full Galley
3. Above Board
4. Bulk Carrier
5. Going About
6. Sloop the Loop
7. Sailors’ Delight
8. Leisure Vessel
9. Built-in Ballast
10. Aweigh We Go
11. A Yacht It Is Not
12. Dockyard Detour
13. Captain and Crew
14. Nautical Neverland
15. All Hands on Deck

Female Boat Names

1. Lady Godiva
2. Angelique
3. Lady Luck
4. Sea Goddess
5. Evangeline
6. Ophelia
7. Penelope
8. Lady Belle
9. Gypsy (or Gypsea)
10. Little Mermaid / Ariel
11. Island Girl
12. Penelope
13. Siren of the Sea
14. Aphrodite
15. Elena

Fishing Boat Names

1. Fish and Chicks
2. Fishful Thinking
3. Fish Tales
4. Reel Naughty
5. The Codfather
6. Kingfisher
7. Off the Hook
8. Sea Rags
9. Debaitable
10. Get Your Fish On
11. Tuna Time
12. Fin Finder
13. Captain Hook
14. Reel Tonic
15. Happy Hooker

Yacht Names

1. Serendipity
2. Imagination
3. Liberty
4. Wanderlust
5. Gale
6. Sapphire
7. Amazonite
8. Atlantis
9. Leviathan
10. Noah
11. Wayfarer
12. Oceania
13. Eurydice
14. Pura Vida
15. Aquamarine

There you have it! I hope this article helped you decide what boat name to use. Because choosing the right name for your boat doesn’t have to be a pain in the a$$. You’ll have plenty of boat names in your pocket and you can choose one that fits your preferences.

Now get out there, pick that perfect name, and hit the waters for nonstop fun!

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