112 Boat Names That'll Send You Reeling
If you're embarking on the journey of naming a boat, congrats are in order because, well, you have apparently secured yourself a boat—something that fewer than one in ten U.S. households can brag about, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association. While naming a boat is not as stressful as naming a human or naming a dog, it can still leave you feeling a little lost at sea.
Think about it: What sort of image are you trying to convey as you cruise past fellow boaters on the water or onlookers at the marina? Are you hoping to project a salty sophistication (think John F. Kennedy at Hyannis Harbor) or a lighthearted, come-what-may spirit (think Jimmy Buffett in Key West)? Whether you're looking for something classic, something cheeky, or something in between, you'll find ample options to float your boat.
Once you do determine a moniker, be sure to share it with loved ones with a little pomp and circumstance. The name unveiling traditionally takes place at a boat christening, which involves striking your vessel—a not-prone-to-damage metal fixture, preferably—with a bottle of pre-scored Champagne. (You can keep the Champagne in a plastic bag to avoid making a mess, although that's kind of the fun of it.)
Bon voyage!
Celebrity Boat Names
Drifter (Jimmy Buffett)
Last Mango (Jimmy Buffett)
Euphoria (Jimmy Buffett)
Honey Fitz (J.F.K.)
Gypsea (Kenny Chesney)
Venus (John Wayne)
Seven (David Beckham)
Viva a Vida (Tom Brady)
Main (Georgio Armani)
Vendetta (Billy Joel)
Cyan (The Edge)
Seven Seas (Steven Spielberg)
The Capri (Mariah Carey)
Wabi Sabi (Elton John)
The Ecstasea (Justin Bieber)
Flag (Tommy Hilfiger)
Classic Boat Names
Anchors Away
Andiamo
Bacchus
Bottoms Up
Calypso
Change of Scenery
Changes in Latitude
Del Mar
Due South
Dolce Vita
Easy Breezy
Endless Summer
Escape
Gemini
Golden Hour
Gone Fishin'
Island Time
Jolly Roger
Jubilee
Latitude Adjustment
Liquid Asset
Neptune
Odyssey
On Lake Time
On the Rocks
Osprey
Pegasus
Reverie
Rum Runner
Sea Beast
Sea Breeze
Sea La Vie
Serendipity
Shore Thing
Southern Comfort
Still Waters
Venus
Wanderlust
Wayfarer
Zephyr
Funny Boat Names
Anchor Management
Aquaholic
Bass Kisser
Boaty McBoatface
Branch Office
Buoy Band
Buoy Vuitton
Buoys Will Be Buoys
Can You Hear Me Now?
Couples Therapy
Fin & Tonic
Fins in Low Places
Fishful Thinkin'
Girls Just Wanna Have Sun
He/She Got the House
Hydrotherapy
Just for the Halibut
Keepin' it Reel
Kids' College Fund
Knot on Call
Knot Working
Mai Tide
Nacho Boat
Out of Office
Pier Pressure
Sailor's Delight
Sea-battical
Sea Ya Later
Seas the Day
Spotty Wifi
The Dog House
Unsinkable II
Vitamin Sea
Windbreaker
Pop Culture-Inspired Boat Names
American Idyll
Backstreet Buoys
Blazing Paddles
Blue Bloods
Bluey
Boatylicious
Eat, Cray, Love
Fishin' Impossible
Fishizzle
Float On
Hot Gull Summer
National Pontoon's Vacation
Nauti by Nature
New Kid on the Dock
Sailor Swift
Sloop Doggy Dog
The Codfather
The Grateful Dad
The Life Aquatic
The Reel Swim Shady
Usain Boat
Vigilante Ship
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