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257 Creative Name Ideas for New Boats and Renaming Old Boats

Naming a boat is a big deal.

Not only does a boat’s name reflect on the owner, but the ceremony of naming (and renaming…but we’ll come back to that) your boat is part of a centuries-long tradition.

If I say, Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria , don’t the names conjure up vivid images of other times, countries, sailors, exploration–in short, a world of naval associations? 

But choosing a name doesn’t have to be all so serious. Naming or renaming a boat is also an excellent opportunity to express yourself and your values. Though some people fondly name their cars, there’s nothing like the freedom to name your boat. Make the most of your choice!

Renaming a Boat

We want to cover the issue of renaming old boats before getting on with our boat name ideas. 

If you’ve inherited a boat or simply want to rename an existing boat, there are a few extra steps to go through. It’s common for boat owners to go through a ceremony before renaming a ship. It’s supposed to ward off Poseidon, the sea-gods, and his wrath. Although it’s totally up to you, we recommend using some of the following rules before renaming a boat.

• Remove all signs and evidence of the boat’s previous name. 
• Commence the traditional purging ceremony
• Rename your boat
• Recite a short speech to the four winds
• Enjoy the rest of the champagne with friends and family!

Now that we’ve covered renaming an old boat and gotten some preliminary info out of the way, let’s get started on our list of boat name ideas!

257 Creative Name Ideas For New Boats

We split up the list into a few sections to make it a little easier to navigate or zero in on the kind of name you are already interested in.

Boat Names Using Given Names 

We’re starting the list with one of the most common ways people name boats–naming them after a loved one, celebrity, pet, or in memory of a person who has passed away.

• Jolly Roger
• Harry Potter
• Ruby Tuesday
• Simon’s Skiff
• Calamity Jane
• Next Of Ken
• Big Bad John
• Carol’s Choice
• Murphy’s Law
• Adam’s Apple
• Cracker Jack
• Charlie’s Angels

Famous Womens’ Names For Boats

We briefly touched on the odd but still popular convention of naming boats after female figures. Looking back among history’s extended register of boats, feminine names are all over the place: Santa Maria is just one of many. The list of popular famous women’s names include:

• The African Queen
• Andrea Gail
• The Empress
• Soul Sister
• Island Girl
• Dragon Lady
• Southern Belle
• Pretty Woman
• My Old Lady
• Liberty Belle
• Skipper’s Girl

Boat Names Based Off Of Jobs And Hobbies 

They say that everyone’s got a job in this world–why not show off your occupation or favorite pastime on the side of your boat? Publicizing what you do on your boat is a sure conversation starter too!

• Stocks & Bonds
• Tooth Ferry
• Court Jester
• Mad Professor
• Legal Eagle
• The Bill Keeper
• Pill Peddler
• Nightingale
• Control Alt Delete

Boat Color Names 

Lots of people name their boat after its paint job or the color of the sea or sunset. Using color names is a classic and sophisticated choice–or you can poke fun by naming the boat after some other, random color. The options are endless!

• Green Light
• Pot ‘O Gold
• Mellow Yellow
• Blue Jacket
• Orange Peel
• Black Diamond
• Silver Hawk
• Tickled Pink
• Moody Blues
• Fiddler’s Green
• Lady in Red
• Purple Dream

Birthplaces And Hometowns

Naturally, you can name your boat after your hometown or the place you call home. If you wish you lived somewhere else or dream to live there someday, use those names!

• Flying Dutchman
• Yankee Doodle
• Spanish Eyes
• Swiss Chocolate
• French Knickers
• Yellow Rose Of Texas
• Irish Cream
• Vienna Schnitzel
• Tasmanian Devil
• French Kiss
• Welsh Rabbit
• Aussie Battler
• Celtic Flyer
• Long White Cloud
• Born Down Under
• Sand Groper
• French Champagne
• Scotland The Brave
• Pommy Bastard
• French Mustard
• Spanish Fly
• Banana Bender
• Top End Charlie
• Singapore Sling
• Russian Blue
• African Queen

Boat Name Ideas From Foreign Languages 

Want to add a little international flavor to your boat? Name her after a Russian novel, a Spanish phrase, or a South African swear word. Take your pick! Foreign language names are exotic, romantic, and full of past histories you can share with friends and fellow captains.

• Menage à Trois
• Veni Vidi Vici
• Mystic Wahine
• Dolce Far Niente
• Quid Pro Quo
• Kunga Wonga
• Carte Blanche
• Ben Trovato
• Fait Accompli
• Raison d’Etre

Famous Historical Boats You Could Use As A Boat Name

Are you a bit of a history buff? Count your boat among the list of the most famous ships of all time by choosing a historical boat name.

• Black Pearl
• Golden Hind
• The Queen Mary
• SS Edmund Fitzgerald
• USS Missouri
• S.S. Minnow
• The Dawn Treader
• The Inferno
• Queen’s Gambit
• HMS Victory
• USS Arizona
• RMS Lusitania
• Santa Maria
• HMAV Bounty

Funny/Punny Names For Boats

Now we come to the part of the list that many boat owners might flock to. Giving your boat a unique and funny name–especially with a pun–is a good strategy if you don’t mind the added attention. What can we say? People like a good laugh.

• Shakespeare Fishing
• Seas The Moment
• A Salt Weapon
• Presidential DeBait
• Sea Addicts Anonymous
• Sea King Adventure
• Dockter Sea
• Off the Hook
• Sea For Yourself
• La Seavious Acts
• Liquid Asset
• Knot Working
• Shore Thing
• Get Your Fish On
• Wish You Were Her
• Fishers Of Men
• Nothing But Net
• Ship Happens
• Boat To Be Wild
• Speedo Deck
• Beach Leech
• Fishing Nemo
• Laguna Matata
• Tackle Me Elmo
• Fish Magnet
• Coral Reefer

Classy Names For Luxury Boats 

To lend a timeless quality to your boat, turn to the classier names. Distinctive, sophisticated, and elegant, these names will make your boat look like it belongs in a James Bond movie.

• Bella Luna 
• The Atlantis
• Elizabethan

Interesting Pop Culture Names

Finally, if you can’t get enough of millennial trends and tastemakers, internet memes, or TV, show off your love for pop culture by naming your boat after your favorite catchphrase, tweet, or ‘80s film.

• Yer A Wizard
• Killin’ Me, Smalls
• Clever Girl
• Make Like A Tree
• Bigger Boat
• To Infinity
• Spare No Expense
• Never Say Die
• Center For Ants
• Glass Case of Emotion
• Mom’s Basement
• Marty Moose
• Drawn That Way
• Wax On, Wax Off
• A Delicious Bass
• Favorite Deputy
• Big Pile Of Ship
• Neverending Story

In Conclusion

Despite all the freedoms you have when choosing a name, we have some final tips to leave you with before the naming ceremony. They’re not hard-fast rules–more like recommendations.

• Don’t rush in and name your boat after the first idea that comes to mind. Let it stew a while, ask friends what they think, check out the names on boats that dock near yours.
• Female names were and still are conventional for boats. However, if you buck that trend, there won’t be any uproar. It’s just a curious tradition that keeps living on.
• Shorter names tend to be more memorable than overly long phrase-names
• Many people pick boat names that match their type of vessel. You’ll see a lot more yachts called Wind Seeker than houseboats named Zephyr.
• Check out the NOAA list of registered boats to see if your name is common or one-of-a-kind. (For Canadians, click here , for the EU, click here .)

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“Why so many?” I ask. 

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“You're creating something. You're watching something grow,” he continues. I think people who develop real estate know what I’m talking about. Watching a project grow. 

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“I'm in the automobile business, so it’s quite not the same. But building a boat gives you an excuse to go to Europe every three or four months so you see the progress and what's going on at the yard. And that, to me is very exciting.

“Then you have the opportunity to make a lot of choices.”

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How to Name a Boat: Complete Guide to Choosing The Perfect Name

One of the most exciting aspects of being a new boat owner is naming your vessel. Take a drive to the local marina, walk around the slips, and you’re sure to see plenty of interesting boat names.

From “Golden Slipper” to “Angelica” and many more, there are so many options for selecting your boat’s name that it can leave you swamped with indecision.

Whether you want to name your boat after your favorite song, a pun, or a short quote, settling on the right name takes some time.

One thing is for sure when you complete the christening ceremony and name your vessel, there’s no going back from your decision.

We put together this helpful guide on how to name a boat to take the stress and hassle out of the task.

Why Do We Name Boats?

Most of us don’t name our cars like the “General Lee” from the “Dukes of Hazard” or “Kit” from “Knight Rider.” However, naming a boat is essential. It’s a part of maritime tradition and a blessing of good luck for the vessel and its voyages.

The culture of naming boats started more than a thousand years ago. Captains would name their vessels after gods as a sign of tribute and respect, asking the deity to watch over the boat and its crew while at sea.

Some sailors believed the choice of name for the vessel could mean the difference between a successful journey and being lost at sea. Christening a boat has always included a ceremony involving the use of wine or champagne or some form of elite beverage that’s hard to procure.

The custom started with boat owners pouring the wine over the boat as an offering to the gods. The ceremony would occur under the full moon’s light at high tide. Gradually, the culture evolved to include breaking bottles of champagne on the boat’s bow as a symbol of success and good luck when christening modern boats.

Should You Rename a Boat?

After you settle on a name for your boat, you’re kind of stuck with it for good. One of the deepest superstitions in the boating world revolves around renaming boats and the misfortune it brings to the crew and captain during journeys.

The myth of renaming boats and receiving bad luck extends back to the early days of sailing. When captains would rename boats, it was a shun to the deity or god they previously named the vessel after, defying their influence in the crew and captains’ safety at sea.

The original myth states that “the Ledger of the Deep” records the name of every sea-faring vessel taking to the ocean. The Ledger of the Deep is the god Poseidon’s personal record book. A captain would have to purge the vessel’s original name from the ledger to avoid bad luck bestowed upon himself and his crew. The captain would have to rid the world of every mention of the boat’s name to stay on the good side of the Greek god.

Most captains would burn the old name board of the boat and cast the ashes to the sea. After destroying all the parts of the ship bearing the vessel’s original name, you’ll have to conduct another christening ceremony using a special spell that we can’t repeat here.

Completing the ceremony is absolutely essential before heading out to sea, or captains run the risk of encountering the wrath of Poseidon.

Boat Naming Superstitions

The boating community also has several superstitions for christening and naming boats. Most of them involve no-go names that might bring you bad luck.

For example, naming the vessel after a hurricane or big storm at sea isn’t a good idea. Also, naming it after sunken vessels is a bad move, so forget about calling it the next “Titanic.”

Tradition also shows that it’s unlucky to name a boat with a name starting with the letter “O” or “A.” It’s also important to never perform a christening ceremony on a Friday.

Why Do Sailors Call Boats “She?”

One of the interesting phenomena around naming boats is that most owners choose to give them female names. Most people will also refer to vessels using the pronoun “she.” So, why do we link boats to the female gender?

The reality is that no one really knows why people started referring to ships and boats in the female form. One of the most reasonable answers for the practice comes from the early tradition of christening boats over a millennia ago.

Most captains would christen their boat with a goddess’ name. The tradition stuck, and that’s the most likely reason why we refer to boats and yachts as “she,” and it’s also why some motorists use it for their cars as well.

Top Tips for Naming a Boat

We recommend keeping the name of your boat short and sweet. There’s no need to use a string of words like “Gods Brilliant and Beautiful Sunrise” for your boat. “Gods Sunrise” would be a better choice. Stick to one or two words and seven to ten letters for the name.

The name needs to be short enough to fit on transoms and easy for the coast guard and others vessels to understand during emergency radio communications. Regardless of the marine superstitions involved with naming your boat, you want to choose something timeless that you won’t need to change later.

So, naming the boat after your wife is a bad idea since if you end up getting divorced, you’re likely going to want to change the boat’s name.

Most boat owners will name the vessel after a hobby or interest they have in their life that they are passionate about. For instance, if you’re a doctor, you could name the boat something like “Prescription,” “Doctor’s Order’s,” or “Checkup.”

Choosing a name with a double meaning or a pun is also a popular choice. For example, if you’re a legal professional, you could name the boat “Winning,” “Knot Guilty,” or “The Verdict.” The name should match the owner’s identity and the boat itself.

A good name blends the owner’s personality with how they managed to procure the boat in their life. For example, if you’re a firefighter naming a cruiser, you could call the vessel the “Hook and Hose.” However, if you’re looking for a name that would suit a high-performance boat, “Backdraft” or “Inferno” might be a better choice.

It’s also common for people to name boats after their favorite movie or song. However, we recommend keeping the name to a nautical reference if you go this route. Calling your boat “The Black Pearl” after the legendary vessel from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise would be a good example.

Here are the key takeaways you need to know about naming your boat.

• Choose a name that’s one to three words long.
• The name should fit on the transom.
• The name needs to be easy to read and repeat in emergency communications.
• Don’t name the boat after emergency situations, such as “man overboard.”
• Keep it classy and avoid racists and sexist names.
• Remember, you’re going to have to say the name over the radio to strangers at some time, so don’t name the boat anything that’s embarrassing to repeat over an open channel.

Considerations for Naming Your Boat

How big is the vessel.

What is the size of the boat?

What Type of Boat Do You Want to Name?

Is it a traditional sailing yacht? A superyacht? A bay boat or a bass boat? The type of boat and its purpose could give you a few ideas.

What is the Personality of the Boat?

What are the unique characteristics of your boat?

What Mood Should the Name Convey to Passengers?

Does the boat’s name inspire humor, confidence, adventure, or relaxation?

What Is Your Favorite Marine Animal?

Dolphins, sharks, rays, whales – there are plenty of options.

What Do You Do for a Living?

How do you earn money?

What Do You Do for Fun?

What are your hobbies and passions in life?

Other considerations.

• What pop culture references do you love? What songs and movies are your favorites?
• Think about a traditional swashbuckling name for the vessel.
• Try a lifestyle name or use a foreign language term.

Try a Name Generator if You’re Stuck for Ideas

If you really have no idea what to name your boat, you can rely on technology to handle the naming process for you. You’ll find a few boat name generators online offering you everything you need to name your vessel.

Enter a few inputs like your name, profession, and favorite pastimes of movies and songs, and the generator calculates the name for you, giving you several options.

• https://www.lingerandlook.com/Names/BoatNames.htm
• https://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/ship-names.php
• https://www.names4brands.com/boat-name-generator.php

Settling On the Right Name for Your Boat

It will take some time to settle on the right name for your boat. To boat owners, the practice of naming their boat is nearly as important as naming a child. Like your kids, you can’t just rename the boat a few months later to something else. Poseidon wouldn’t agree.

We recommend you write down a list of your top five to ten names and keep them on your phone for a week or so. Stare at the list every time you have a spare moment, and some of the names will begin to; look more attractive than others.

Ask your friends and family members for suggestions based on your ideas. Toss around your list of names with colleagues at work and keep the names in the back of your mind at all times.

The more feedback you get, the easier the selection process gets. By the end of the second week, you’ll have your boat’s new name ready for the christening ceremony.

Christening a Boat with its New Name

Cultures around the world have differences in how they christen boats. The Vikings are the first culture to christen ships.

However, they didn’t do it by cracking a bottle of champagne. Instead, they would make a human sacrifice to the gods as a way to bless the crew.

Middle-age European traditions involved sprinkling holy water over the boat.

The British Navy started the popular culture of smashing a bottle of high-quality champagne on the boat’s bow. This practice is no longer honored due to the environmental waste caused by the broken bottle in the Marina.

Some of the common modern christening ceremonies are the following.

• Gather your friends and family to launch your boat for the first time.
• Pass around a glass of champagne to everyone for a celebratory drink.
• Place a large green leaf, like a palm, on the bow to symbolize the safe return to the land from your voyages.
• Name the boat with a toast and pour a glass of champagne out over the bow.

Take Your Family or Friends Out for a Ride

After naming the boat, it’s time to take everyone out on the lake, river, or ocean for a spin. Remember to take it easy on your christening drive.

The last thing you need is to go too fast and end up in an accident on your first time on the boat – that would be severe bad luck for future journeys. Play it safe and take a slow christening drive – resist the urge to open the throttle on your maiden voyage.

If you decide to go against the norm and smash a bottle of bubbly on the bow, remember this; The bottle is likely more durable than you think.

You might end up swinging it, only to find the bottle doesn’t break. However, the impact may cause damage to the hull and the paintwork, cracking the gel coating, ruining the finish of the vessel. Targeting a stainless steel cleat is a better choice than the fiberglass hull.

If you want to save the environment, we recommend placing the bottle inside a carrier bag as you swing it. This strategy collects the glass from the break instead of going into the marina where it might cut people’s feet.

John is an experienced journalist and veteran boater. He heads up the content team at BoatingBeast and aims to share his many years experience of the marine world with our readers.

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Fifty nifty and witty boat names .

By Mary Wilson • May 27, 2022

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You’ve fallen in love with the perfect boat, become a National Boat Owners Association member, secured the perfect boat insurance , and found the best marine financing . There is only one thing left before setting sail… naming your beloved watercraft! 

Why Should You Name Your Boat?

Giving your boat a thoughtful name is a critical task, as this legacy will live on even if you decide to pass your boat down to your children or sell it in the future. Sailors have been naming their boats for thousands of years to attract good fortune and luck on the open seas. While the tradition began by naming ships after saints, gods, and goddesses, today, boat owners name their vessels after whatever speaks to them or something to make themselves, friends, family, and others on the water chuckle. Fun and witty boat names can be found printed on countless watercrafts all around the nation. So, to get your own wheels (or propellers) spinning, our creative team here at NBOA is sharing their 50 favorite humorous and crafty boat names . 

Nautical Pun Boat Names 

• A Wave from it All 
• Alotta Ocean
• Barley a Wake
• Knot on Call
• Pier Pressure
• Sail La Vie
• Seas the Day
• Shore Thing
• The Salt Shaker

Fishing Joke Boat Names 

If you love to fish or are purchasing a new fishing boat, why not select a name that encapsulates or expresses your passion for this hobby. Although this sport can require calm, silence, and patience, the name for your fishing boat can certainly add levity like the ones below.

• Fishful Thinkin’
• Great White
• Lady Kriller
• Marlin Monroe
• Snapperologist
• Grim Reefer
• Sushi Hunter
• Tuna Colada 

Adult Humor Boat Names 

• Feelin’ Nauti
• She Got the House
• Fin and Tonic
• On the Docks 
• Sin or Swim

Movie Inspired Boat Names

Spending an afternoon on your boat might be a lovely family activity that you look forward to each week or when the kids come to visit. Or perhaps you are a big movie buff yourself and simply love a good film. Either “ore,” naming your boat after your favorite movie, sea-themed or not, is amusing, entertaining, and fun for the whole family. 

• The Codfather
• Eat Cray love
• Fishin’ Impossible
• Fishy Business
• The Great Gatsea
• Baits Motel 
• The Black Pearl
• Finding Nemo 
• Gone with the Wind 

More Clever Boat Names  

Inspiration for the perfect boat name can come from anywhere and at any time. So, keep your eyes and ears open, and don’t be afraid to think outside of the box, or beyond the bow. Our last collection of clever boat names comes from pop culture references, food puns, everyday life, and simply something comical we heard. 

• Hydro Therapy
• Fish and Ships
• Frank Ocean
• Liquid Asset
• Boaty McBoatface
• Fishcapades 
• Liquid Limo 
• New Kid on the Dock
• Bouys and Gills

For more suggestions and guidance when purchasing a boat, talk to the experts here at NBOA . When it comes to making sure your new beautiful investment is properly funded and insured, take a look at our resources for securing affordable marine financing and boat insurance with ideal coverage to fit your lifestyle.  

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The luxury boats owned by some of the wealthiest people in tech, from a yacht so big it has its own support boat to superyachts with swimming pools and basketball courts

• Many billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson enjoy spending their time on luxurious yachts.
• The boats are decked out with amenities that many Americans can only dream of.
• Here are some of the billionaires in tech who own private yachts.

A regular Jane celebrating a personal renaissance after a long-term relationship might commemorate the new era with an ankle tattoo of a spiritual saying. When you're a billionaire, you could do it instead with a $500 million megayacht . 

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos made waves in May riding around the roughly 127-meter "Koru," a Māori term that may signify a fresh start, with his reported fiancée Lauren Sanchez. (In 2019, Bezos finalized his divorce from MacKenzie Scott, whom he was married to for 25 years).

Beyond the private planes occupying the hangars of billionaires, yachts have come to symbolize the highly private sites of leisure and networking reserved for the ultra-wealthy .   

Tech billionaires like Bezos, Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison, and Google cofounders Sergey Brin and Larry Page have all purchased their own mini vacation hubs at sea, decking their boats with amenities like gyms, spas, pools, nightclubs, and movie theaters.

For those wishing to experience life aboard these multi-million-dollar yachts, some are available to rent out for a few nights or weeks at a time. Late Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen's yacht can be booked for $2.2 million per week or more, according Bloomberg .

Chartering yachts owned by billionaires like Alphabet cofounder Sergey Brin has previously cost customers anywhere from $773,000 a week to $1.2 million .

It remains to be seen how these vessels will fare against the apparent Orca uprising.  

Take a look at some of the yachts that have been owned by tech billionaires.

A mystery buyer bought a 414-foot superyacht that was once owned by late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen for $278 million. Allen had the boat, which was named "Octopus," built in 2003 for $200 million. Since the tech billionaire's death in 2018, the boat had been listed for as much as $325 million.

Source:  SuperYacht Times

The wealthy can book the yacht for a weekly rate of $2.2 million or more, through the luxury company Camper & Nicholsons, Bloomberg reported last year.

Sources: Bloomberg; Insider . 

Amazon founder Bezos' $500 million megayacht, the roughly 127-meter "Koru," sparked attention in May for its artistic decor. A sculpture of a woman on the boat appeared to observers to be the likeness of Bezos' reported fiancée Sanchez, who was also seen that month on the yacht sporting a large ring.

Sources: Insider ; People .

Even before its completion, "Koru" drew the ire of Dutch people vowing to hurl eggs at the boat if it would require a historic bridge in Rotterdam to be taken apart to let it through. An egg crisis was averted however, as the company making the ship found a less-irksome alternative.

Source: Insider . 

Bezos has long been interested in yachts. In 2019, he was spotted aboard entertainment mogul David Geffen's superyacht.

Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison owns a 288-foot yacht named Musashi that he acquired in 2013. The yacht has several amenities, including an elevator, swimming pool, movie theater, and both an indoor and outdoor gym.

Source: Yacht Bible

Ellison has owned several superyachts over the years, including the Katana, the Ronin, and the Rising Sun.

Source: Forbes .

The Oracle cofounder also has a knack for competitive yacht racing, and helped to found and back a racing team, called Oracle Team USA, in 2000. The team has found success and won several prestigious titles over the years.

Source: Telegraph

Ellison previously owned a bigger, 454-foot yacht called Rising Sun, which was designed specifically for the CEO in 2005. That yacht reportedly has 82 rooms, a movie theater, a wine cellar, and a basketball court. However, Ellison sold off the Rising Sun to Geffen for a reported $300 million.

Source: Forbes , Boat International

Ellison's boat, Musashi, is a sister ship to the yacht of another billionaire, former Sears CEO Eddie Lampert. However, the yacht, named Fountainhead, is often mistaken for belonging to billionaire investor Mark Cuban. "The guy who owns the boat tells everyone that it's mine," Cuban told Page Six in 2016. "It's so crazy ... I don't even own a boat."

Source: Page Six

Ellison's yacht reportedly influenced the decision of late Apple CEO Steve Jobs to get a boat himself. However, Jobs never set foot on the boat — the yacht was commissioned in 2008, but wasn't completed until 2012, a year after his death.

Source: Business Insider

When Jobs died in 2011, his yacht — along with his $14.1 billion fortune — was inherited by his wife, Laurene Powell Jobs, founder and president of a social-impact nonprofit called the Emerson Collective. The 256-foot yacht is named Venus, and is worth $130 million.

Google's billionaire cofounders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, are known to splurge. An Insider feature in December documented some of the trappings of their luxury, including planes and yachts.

Source: Insider .

Page owned a yacht named Senses, a $45 million, 194-foot boat that he bought in 2011 from a New Zealand businessman. He's since sold the yacht, Insider reported in 2021, a vessel that had a private beach club with a Jacuzzi and sun beds, both indoor and outdoor dining areas, and a helicopter pad. It's unclear what other sea vessels he owns, though Insider has previously reported he might have another yacht.

Sources: Boat International; Insider . 

Brin meanwhile owns a number of yachts and vessels including the 73-meter Dragonfly, and the 40-meter Butterfly, Insider reported in January.

Dragonfly, the $80 million boat that has a movie-theater, shares a name with Google's once-secret project to launch a censored search engine in China. Google said in 2019 it had officially terminated the project.

Source: Insider , Forbes .

The former Google CEO picked up the Alfa Nero yacht for nearly $68 million in an auction in June, according to a Bloomberg report. The yacht had apparently been left amid Russia's war in Ukraine, according to the report.

Source: Bloomberg .

For Skype cofounder Niklas Zennstrom, his interest in yachts skews toward racing and competitive sailing. Zennstrom has gone through a succession of boats all named Ran.

Source: CNN

The Ran VII yacht is among the most advanced of Zennstrom's boats. The racing yacht uses electrical power, which Zennstrom has said makes it "lighter, less drag, quieter, and most importantly it is environmentally friendly."

The 40-foot yacht has been meant to compete in regattas through the racing team owned by Zennstrom and his wife, Catherine. The Ran racing team launched in 2008, and has won some prestigious regattas.

Barry Diller, chairman of digital media company IAC, co-owns a $70 million yacht with his wife, fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg.

The sailing yacht, named Eos, is 350 feet long with six bedrooms. The power couple has hosted many celebrities over the years — a few that have been spotted aboard Eos include model Karlie Kloss, actor Bradley Cooper, journalist Anderson Cooper, and singer Harry Styles.

Source: W Magazine

For Jim Clark, the cofounder of Netscape, one yacht hasn't been enough. Clark has owned boats for more than 30 years, and in 2012, he put up two of his sailing yachts for sale.

Clark listed the boats for a combined $113 million: the 136-foot Hanuman for $18 million, and the 295-foot Athena for $95 million. However, Clark has yet to offload Athena. Clark also previously owned a 155-foot yacht named Hyperion, and currently also owns a sloop called Hanuman.

Source: Boat International , Forbes

Charles Simonyi worked at Microsoft until 2002, and oversaw the creation of Microsoft Office software. A few years before he left, Simonyi decided to purchase a yacht. He told the designer that wanted his yacht to be "home away from [his] home in Seattle."

Source: Boat International

The product of that conversation in 1999 is Simonyi's yacht named Skat, meaning "treasure" in Danish. The yacht measures 233 feet long, and is unique with its nontraditional design and gray color. Skat features a matching gray helicopter, a gym, and motorcycles.

Source: Yacht Charter Fleet

Opulent British billionaire Richard Branson owned a yacht until he sold it in September 2018. The 105-foot catamaran sold for $3 million, significantly lower than the $9.6 million price Branson listed the boat for in 2014.

Branson, the founder of Virgin Group, bought the boat in 2009. He named it Necker Belle, a nod to his private Caribbean island, Necker Island.

Additional reporting by Paige Leskin.

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The yachts owned by celebrities

How can someone who is recognised everywhere get away from it all? On a superyacht, of course. Yachts owned by celebrities range in style and size, but one thing that unite these vessels is their owner's love for the sea. Our round-up features the famous faces of British footballer David Beckham, tennis superstar Rafael Nadal, martial artist Conor McGregor and fashion designer Giorgio Armani. 

Unknown owned by Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimović took delivery of the second hull in Benetti 's 34M Oasis, named Unknown , in 2022.  The 34 metre superyacht has had a busy maiden season, cruising around the emerald coasts of Sardinia showing off her trademarked Oasis deck and RWD -designed exterior. Ibrahimović has posted the yacht on social media extensively, with videos of him and his friends playing with a drone and putting her huge locker of water toys - which includes a floating dock - to good use. The Oasis 34M follows in the footsteps of the highly popular Oasis 40M, the first hull of which, Rebeca , is owned by champion powerboat racer Tim Ciasulli.

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Seven owned by david beckham.

Ex-England football star and Inter Miami owner David Beckham has been revealed as the owner of a 28 metre Riva Argo 90 . Named after Beckham's iconic football shirt number, Seven was launched in October 2021 and constructed in GRP. Studio Officina Italiana Design penned the yacht both inside and out, while Ferretti Engineering Department oversaw her naval architecture. Stand out design features include the sun lounging space on the foredeck, while twin MTU diesel engines power her to a top speed of 30 knots. 

Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 owned by Conor McGregor

UFC fighter Conor McGregor has been revealed as the owner of a recently completed Tecnomar For Lamborghini 63 yacht . The 19.2 metre yacht is a crossover of the two brands and designed to satisfy owners who enjoy superyachts and supercars. McGregor’s yacht features a distinctive gold hull paint and will feature the same materials as a Lamborghini supercar. Inspired by Lamborghini’s Siàn FKP 37 model, Tecnomar For Lamborghini features an aerodynamic profile and special “carbon skin”.

Main owned by Giorgio Armani

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani has recently celebrated 40 years of life at sea  and of course the fashion icon has a suitably stylish yacht. Enter the 65 metre Codecasa yacht Main , owned by Giorgio Armani, which has been designed inside and out with input from Armani. The exterior of the yacht is in an unusual dark green colour, which suits the angular, military-inspired exterior lines. Inside, the yacht has a muted palette and features wow factors in a spiral staircase, gym, cinema and guest accommodation for 12.

Infinity owned by NBA star Tony Parker

In December 2018, Turkish yard AvA Yachts announced that it had sold the second hull in its 35 metre Kando 110 series to NBA star Tony Parker and the yacht was delivered two years later. Named Infinity , the steel and aluminium full displacement yacht will feature a bulbous bow and has been designed in-house. The 340GT yacht will accommodate 12 guests in six cabins with crew quarters for six including a separate captain’s double cabin. The four-decked yacht will feature a “light, contemporary interior décor” chosen by the basketball star and his wife, who are said to have put the yard through a rigorous selection process before choosing AvA for their new build.

Astoria owned by David Gilmour

While rather more sedate and old-fashioned than some of the world's largest superyachts , the 27 metre Astoria has certainly seen its fair share of rock and roll behaviour. Owned by Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, the houseboat was built in 1911 for Fred Karno and designed so a 90-piece orchestra could play on its deck.

Gilmour bought Astoria in 1986 and converted it into a recording studio complete with three cabins, a kitchen, bathroom and large main saloon. Parts of Pink Floyd's last three albums, along with many of Gilmour's solo releases, were recorded on board and the boat is permanently anchored on the River Thames at Hampton in Greater London.

Amphitrite formerly owned by J. K. Rowling and Johnny Depp

It was reported in January 2016 that Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling had bought classic superyacht Amphitrite . Previously known as Vajoliroja , this was once Johnny Depp's yacht and named after a blend of his name and the names of his ex-wife Vanessa Paradis and their two children Lilly-Rose and Jack. The yacht was once again listed for sale in September 2016 with an asking price of €17.5 million and eventually sold in July 2017 to an undisclosed buyer.

Necker Belle formerly owned by Richard Branson

For famous entrepreneur Richard Branson, his yacht and Caribbean island is where he gets away from the stresses of business life. The 32 metre catamaran superyacht Necker Belle  was named after his island hideaway, Necker Island, in the B.V.I., which is one of the most exclusive private islands owned by celebrities . Built by CMN and launched in 2003, Necker Belle  was sold by Branson to an undisclosed buyer in August 2018. The yacht is designed for partying with a huge sundeck for entertaining, lots of water toys and ample accommodations for guests and was also used to provide aid to those affected by hurricanes Irma and Maria .

Cyan owned by U2's The Edge

Believe the tabloids, and you might think that it's U2's frontman Bono that owns this yacht. But it's actually U2's The Edge who owns superyacht Cyan . The 48.71 metre motor yacht was launched by Italian builder Codecasa in 1997 but has been kept in like new condition and is now available to charter with Burgess . The yacht's crew have very cool uniforms befitting a rockstar's boat, and Cyan is also known to have one of the best outdoor cinemas found on a superyacht . She accommodates 10 guests in a Franco & Anna Della Role interior.

Va Bene owned by Eric Clapton

Another musician with a passion for yachting is Eric Clapton. Superyacht Va Bene is owned by Eric Clapton, although it is currently listed for sale with Burgess , and it's also reported that he owns the aptly named yacht  Blue Guitar . The 46.51 metre motor yacht Va Bene was launched in 1992 by Cornelissen . She features exterior design by the A Group and interiors and naval architecture by Richard Hein . The semi-displacement, tri-deck yacht enjoyed a refit in 2008 and hosts 12 guests in comfortable accommodations. She also reaches a top speed of 18 knots powered by twin Caterpillar engines.

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how do you find out who owns a particular yacht?

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Unless the owner chooses to publicize himself, it's generally not kosher to go around doing it for them.

Thanks Kevin, I was doing some research and thought it would be interesting. Appreciate your response.

CaptTom Senior Member

Boatfool, Not sure of your background, but let me add my $.02. Most yacht owners it seems are a private bunch. Some work hard to stay out of the lime light. They work hard, want to play hard, and keep to themselves or close circle of friends/family. Some do like to go public with their yachts and life, and that's fine. But there are some unwritten rules (and written, such as non-disclosures I'm told some crew have to autograph) that we, as forum posters and lurkers, live by. Basically, unless you have permission or it's public knowledge or you have some other cause/reason (and it better be good) to discuss an owner by name, it is not done and many times not tolerated. As someone who works in the industry, I do not like to bite the hand that feeds me, and you never know who is around and watching. I am curious many times as to yacht owners, what they do, how they got to a position to own a yacht, etc, etc. Many days I'm left wondering, but able to enjoy watching the vessel in which they own cruise by (thanks yacht owner).

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200+ Best Yacht Names Ever- for Your Inspiration

There’s nothing like the feeling of getting out on the open water. Whether you’re sailing solo or with a crew, there’s something about being on a yacht that makes you feel like you’re living your best life.

But choosing what to name your yacht can be tricky! You want something that feels right for you and your lifestyle but has staying power—and maybe even some flair.

That’s why we’ve put together this list of 200 Best Yacht Names Ever, so you can make sure your dream boat has the perfect name.

Good yacht names

A good yacht name must be unique, memorable, simple, and easy to spell. If you’re looking for inspiration, here are some yacht names that we think are great:

• Knotty Buoy
• 8 knot wind
• Docked Income
• Knotty By Nature
• Savoir Calm
• Loose Rigger
• Clear View Seas
• Ship Faced Party Boats
• Current Cruise Control
• Full Sail Ahead
• Balmy Allure
• The Last One
• The Little Prince
• The Lost Soul
• Heavenly Lass
• Silver Spoon
• Knot Paid For Yet
• Fair Fielder
• Lady of the Lake

Cool yacht names

Yacht names are often as exciting and unique as the boats themselves. They can reflect their owner’s personality or be a nod to their style. Here are some of our favorite yacht names

• Express Shipping
• Sea Ya Around
• Never Enough
• Isle See You
• Private Waves
• High Maintenance
• Yachtie Boatie II
• It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere
• Reel Happy Too
• Tide Me Over
• More! More! More!
• Lil’ Miss Sunshine
• Living the Dream
• Love to Sail

Clever yacht names

If you’re looking for a clever name for your yacht, consider one of these:

• Over Easy IV
• Most Wanted III
• Catchin’ Rays Too
• Black Pearl
• Iron Maiden
• Time Bandits
• Fools Paradise
• No Quarter Given
• Paradise Found
• White Squall
• Wait a Minute
• Gallant Lady

Classic yacht names

• In the Wind
• One More Time
• Dirty Deeds
• The Beastly Bride.
• Joint effort
• Now or Nevermore
• Incommunicado
• Coup de Ville
• Risky Business
• Cutting Edge
• Go With the Flow
• Ketch-a-Flick
• Ruffian’s Delight

Funny yacht names

There are plenty of funny yacht names out there. If you’re looking for a name that’s funny and memorable but still professional and sophisticated, check out these funny yacht names:

• Boats and hoes
• Drunken Sailor
• Butt-Boatay
• How Bow Dah
• Is it in yet?
• Baller’s Paradise
• Wasted Seamen
• Satan’s Mistress
• This Is The Life
• Winds of Fortune
• Big Fat Gypsy Bow
• Adios Pantalones
• Ship Happens
• The Bigger Boat
• Limp Kwiket

female yacht names

Here are some common female names that people use for their yachts.

• Blissful queen
• Bronze Goddess
• Butterfly Effect
• Dreamweaver
• Mighty Heart
• Positively Possible
• Sunshine and Roses
• A Woman’s Touch
• Absolute Elegance
• Vivacious Lady
• Slightly Naughty
• Knotty Girl
• Shoes to Fill

couple yacht names

A couple of yacht names are notoriously challenging to come up with. The decision is always a huge deal, so you want to be sure it’s perfect.

• Bonnie & Clyde
• Dock of the Bay
• Down and Downy
• Hang Together
• All Our Waves
• Second to None
• Smooth Sailors
• Lady and the Tramp
• Getting Nauti
• Get Boat-faced
• Aft for a Kiss
• Cute Nautie
• Hooked on the Sea

Luxury yacht names

This list will give you some fun ideas for naming a luxury yacht or boat, giving it the classy touch that makes it stand out among the rest.

• Alyssa Nicole
• Olympian Dream
• Serenity Two
• Bella Vita IV
• The Queen Mary 2
• The Rising Sun
• Southern Breeze
• The Whisper
• The Eclipse

Famous yacht names

• Prince Abdulaziz
• Jahre Viking
• Christina O
• Sailing Yacht A

fishing yacht names

These are some good names for fishing boats.

• Fish Finder
• Gone Fishing
• Little Jane
• Sea Charmer
• The Big One
• Show Me The Money
• Intimidator
• Catch the Wind
• Hooked On You
• Off The Hook
• Bobber Down
• Catch my drift?
• Fish or Cut Bait
• Fishing for Compliments
• Hooked on You

Celebrity yacht names

If you are a celebrity, you can name your yacht after anything!

• Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux – Snoopy
• Richard Branson – Necker Belle
• Johnny Depp – Vajoliroja
• Tom Cruise – Shockwave
• Tom Perkins – Maltese Falcon
• Lady Pamela
• Dolphin Dance
• Princess Elizabeth
• Summer Wind
• Bella Vita III
• High Spirits
• Magic Carpet II

How Do you Choose a Yacht Name?

You’ve got your boat, your crew—now it’s time to decide what to call the whole thing. Your yacht name is an important part of the overall experience of owning a boat, and there are a lot of factors to consider when choosing one.

So how do you go about choosing a name for your new yacht? Here are some tips:

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Welcome to our Yacht Names Generator, a tool designed to help you find the perfect name for your yacht. Naming a yacht is an exciting and important task, as it sets the tone for your vessel and reflects your personal style. Our generator provides a wide range of unique and creative names to inspire you. Whether you're looking for a classic, elegant name or something more adventurous, our generator has you covered.

How to Use the Yacht Name Generator?

Using our Yacht Names Generator is quick and easy. Follow these simple steps to find the perfect name for your yacht:

1. Enter a keyword or phrase related to your yacht:

Start by entering a keyword or phrase that is related to your yacht. This could be a word that represents the theme or style of your yacht, or something that reflects your personal interests.

2. Select any specific preferences or criteria for the generated names:

If you have any specific preferences or criteria for the generated names, you can select them using our customization options. This could include the length of the name, the number of words, or any specific words or phrases you would like to include or exclude.

3. Click on the "Generate Names" button to generate a list of yacht names:

Once you have entered your keyword and selected your preferences, click on the "Generate Names" button. Our generator will then generate a list of yacht names based on your input.

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Review the list of generated names and customize them as desired. You can add or remove words, change the order of words, or combine different names to create your own unique name.

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If you come across a name that you love, make sure to save or bookmark it for future reference. This way, you can easily find and remember your favorite yacht names when it's time to make a decision.

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Tips for Choosing a Yacht Name:

When choosing a name for your yacht, consider the following tips:

Consider the theme or style of your yacht:

Think about the theme or style of your yacht and choose a name that complements it. For example, if your yacht has a sleek and modern design, you may want to choose a name that reflects this aesthetic.

Reflect the personality or characteristics of the yacht owner:

Consider the personality or characteristics of the yacht owner and try to incorporate them into the name. This can add a personal touch and make the name more meaningful.

Ensure the name is easy to pronounce and remember:

Choose a name that is easy to pronounce and remember. This will make it easier for others to refer to your yacht and for you to share the name with friends and family.

Avoid offensive or controversial names:

Be mindful of the potential impact of the name and avoid choosing anything offensive or controversial. Remember that your yacht's name will be seen by others and may influence their perception of you.

Seek inspiration from nautical terms, famous landmarks, or personal interests:

Look for inspiration in nautical terms, famous landmarks, or your personal interests. This can help you come up with unique and meaningful names that reflect your passions.

Yacht Naming Etiquette:

When it comes to naming a yacht, there are certain guidelines and considerations to keep in mind:

Traditions or superstitions associated with yacht names:

In some boating communities, there are traditions or superstitions associated with yacht names. For example, it is believed to be bad luck to rename a yacht, so many owners choose to keep the original name or perform a renaming ceremony.

Cultural or regional naming practices:

Different cultures or regions may have their own naming practices for yachts. It can be interesting to learn about these practices and incorporate them into your naming decision.

Yacht Name Inspiration:

Looking for inspiration for your yacht name? Here are some ideas and sources to consider:

Popular trends or themes in yacht naming:

Stay up to date with the latest trends and themes in yacht naming. This can help you come up with a name that feels current and on-trend.

Famous or iconic yacht names for inspiration:

Take inspiration from famous or iconic yacht names. Research the names of well-known yachts and see if any resonate with you.

Share Your Yacht Name:

We would love to see the yacht names you have chosen! Share your chosen yacht name with the community and inspire others. You can also engage with other yacht owners and gather feedback on named yachts.

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N ature & weather

The nature and weather phenomenons have always been great sources of inspiration for boat names.

Here are some of our favorites:

• Blue Moon – A beautiful name for a blue boat
• Breeze – Perfect for a calm day out on the water
• Sunshine – Bring some happiness to your day on the water
• Tornado – The perfect name for a speedboat
• Wave Dancer – A beautiful and graceful name for a sailboat

Boat names with “Crystal”

• Crystal Clear
• Blue Crystal
• Bright Crystal
• Crystal Lady
• Crystal Bell
• Crystal Bay

Boat names with “Dawn”

• Break of Dawn
• Chasin’ Dawn
• Crack of Dawn
• Crystal Dawn
• Dawn Treader

Boat names with “Emerald”

• Emerald Dream
• Emerald City
• Emerald Mist
• Emerald Rose
• Emerald Sea
• Emerald Star

Boat names with “Luna”

• Flor d’Luna

Boat names with “Moon”

• Endless Honeymoon
• Moon Chaser
• Moon Shadow
• Silver Moon
• Shepherd Moon

Boat names with “Pearl”

• August Pearl
• Black Pearl
• China Pearl
• Conch Pearl
• Desert Pearl
• Diamonds & Pearls
• Island Pearl
• Little Pearl
• Pearl River

Boat names with “Sand”

• Quick Sands
• Sand Castle
• Sand Dollar
• Sand Pebble
• Sand & Sea

Boat names with “Sapphire”

• Blue Sapphire
• Sapphire Day
• Sapphire Dream
• Sapphire Lady
• Sapphire Nights
• Sapphire Sea
• Sapphire Sky
• Sapphire Tears
• Star Sapphire

Boat names with “Shell”

• Bag of Shells

Boat names with “Solar”

• Solar Coaster
• Solar Express

Boat names with “Summer”

• All Summer Long
• Always Summer
• Chasing Summer
• Endless Summer
• Forever Summer
• Indian Summer
• Knotty Summer
• Last Summer
• Summer Breeze
• Summer Home
• Summer Place
• Summer Suite
• Summer Wind

Boat names with “Sun”

• Always Sunday
• Always Sunny
• Avalon Sunset
• Chasing Sunsets
• Chasing Sunshine
• Follow the Sun
• Fortunate Sun
• Fun in the Sun
• Good Day Sunshine
• Hello Sunshine
• Here Comes the Sunshine
• Hurry Sundown
• Island in the Sun
• Lady Sunshine
• Lazy Sunday
• Lion in the Sun
• Liquid Sunshine
• Midnight Sun
• Pacific Sunset

Boat names with “Star”

• Bright Star
• Counting Stars
• Desert Star
• Lucky Start
• Morning Star
• Shooting Star
• Star Chaser
• Star of the Sea
• Wandering Star

Boat names with “Wind”

• Gone with the Wind
• Second Wind
• Trade Winds
• Wind Catcher
• Wind Chaser
• Wind Dancer
• Wind Seeker
• Wind Walker
• Windy Spirit

Water & places

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If you’re looking for a boat name that invokes water bodies: the sea, ocean, lake, etc., look no further!

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite boat names in this category:

Boat names with “Aqua”

• Aqua Boogie
• Aqua Marine

Boat names with “Bay”

• All Bay Long
• Bay Dreamer
• Bay Dreaming
• Bay Tripper
• Tequila Bay

Boat names with “Island”

• Blue Island
• Fantasy Island
• Island Adventure
• Island Attitude
• Island Belle
• Island Bound
• Island Breeze
• Island Buoy
• Island Cruiser
• Island Dancer
• Island Daze
• Island Dream
• Island Drifter
• Island Escape
• Island Express
• Island Fever
• Island Girl
• Island Rose
• Island Time

Boat names with “Lake”

• Better Lake Than Never
• Cooler By The Lake
• Great Lakes
• Lady Of The Lake
• Lake A Wish
• Lake Affect
• Lake Dancer
• Lake Effect
• Lake Escape
• Lake For Work
• Lake Runner
• On Lake Time

Boat names with “Ocean”

• Deep Devocean
• Mother Ocean
• Ocean Adventure
• Ocean Breeze
• Ocean Dancer
• Ocean Dream
• Ocean Drive
• Ocean Escape
• Ocean Odyssey
• Ocean Spirit
• TransOceanic

Boat names with “River”

• Black River
• North River
• Pearl river
• River Breeze
• River Dance
• River Gypsy
• River Of Dreams
• River Queen
• River Spirit
• River Tales
• River Wanderer

Boat names with “Sea”

• Angel Of The Sea
• Beyond The Sea
• Sea Biscuit
• Sea Of Dreams
• Seas The Day
• Vitamin Sea

Boat names with “Tide”

• All Tide Up
• Changing Tides
• Crimson Tide
• Family Tides
• Morning Tide
• Princess of Tides
• Spring Tide

Boat names with “Water”

• Blue Water Bound
• Blue Waters
• Casual Water
• Clear Water
• Just Add Water
• Water Music

Boat names with “Wave”

• A Wave From It All
• Amber Waves
• Breaking Waves
• Catch A Wave
• Dances With Waves
• Makin Waves
• Wave Dancer
• Wave Walker

Nautical terms

Boating and sailing terms are great ingredients of a catchy boat name. They can help set the tone of your vessel, whether it’s playful or classy:

Here are some of our favorite boat name ideas with nautical terms:

• Bigger Boat
• Cabin Fever
• Captain Chaos

Boat names with “Anchor”

• Anchor Baby
• Anchor Deep
• Anchor Down
• Anchor Management
• Anchors Away
• Golden Anchor
• The Anchor Holds

Boat names with “Boat”

Boat names with “buoy”.

• Beach Buoys
• Buoys & Gulls
• Clairbuoyant
• Flambuoyant
• Knotty Buoy
• Lucky Buoys
• Naughty Buoy

Boat names with “Captain”

• Captain Cook
• Captain Crunch
• Captain Hook
• Captain Jack
• Captain Morgan
• Captain Nemo
• Captain Ron
• Captain’s Choice
• Captain’s Dream

Boat names with “Keel”

• Achilles Keel
• Keel-N-Time
• License To Keel
• Time To Keel

Boat names with “Knot”

• A Frayed Knot
• Absolutely Knot
• Better Knot
• Celtic Knots
• Forget Me Knot
• Frayed Knot
• Goin’ Knots
• Knot A Chance
• Knot A Clew
• Knot For Sail
• Knot Guilty
• Knot Gulf’n
• Knot So Easy
• Knot So Fast
• Knotty Girl
• Moor Often Than Knot
• Knot On Duty

Boat names with “Nauti”

• A Lil Nauti
• A Little Nauti
• Aero Nautical
• Feelin Nauti
• Gettin Nauti
• Knot Reel Nauti
• Knot Too Nauti
• Let’s Get Nauti

Boat names with “Salt”

• Asalt Weapon
• Lightly Salted
• Salt Crystal
• Salt Shaker

Boat names with “Ship”

• Companionship
• Crystal Ship
• Dictatorship
• Partnership
• Ship Happens

Boat names with colors in them are catchy and can be used to send a message about your vessel.

They can also just look and sound really cool, for example:

• Silver Lining

Boat names with “Black”

• Back In Black
• Black Arrow
• Black & Blue
• Black Beauty
• Black Betty
• Black Cloud
• Black Diamond
• Black Knight
• Black Magic

Boat names with “Blue”

• Blue Heaven
• Blue Horizon
• Blue Lagoon
• Blue Velvet
• Moody Blues

Boat names with “Red”

• Red October

Boat names with “Silver”

• Quicksilver
• Silver Cloud
• Silver Eagle
• Silver Lady
• Silver Linings
• Silver Swan

Boat names with “White”

• White Horse
• White Raven

Boat names with “Yellow”

• Yellow Bird
• Yellow Fever
• Yellow Rose

Fishing boat names often reflect the personality of the fisherman. It could be serious or funny, but it should definitely be memorable:

• Angler’s Dream
• Fisherman’s Friend

Boat names with “Bass”

• Bass Tracker
• Breaking Bass
• Gettin Bass
• Haulin Bass
• Kickin Bass
• Kiss My Bass

Boat names with “Fish”

• Fish & Chicks
• Fisherman’s Friend
• Fishful Thinkin’
• Fishy Business
• Flying Fish

Boat names with “Hook”

• Happy Hooker
• Hooked On You
• Off The Hook
• Playin Hooky

Boat names with “Reel”

• Keepin’ It Reel
• Hell on Reels
• Reel Success
• Reel Therapy

Women have been an inspiration for boat names since the beginning of time.

Here are some of our favorites boat name ideas reflecting its feminine beauty and character:

Boat names with “Bella”

• Bella Donna

Boat names with “Girl”

• Brown Eyed Girl
• Galway Girl
• Summer Girl

Boat names with “Lady”

• Lively Lady
• Pretty Lady

Cats and dogs are the most popular pets in the world, so it’s no surprise that they often inspire boat names.

Whether you love them or not, these animals make great monikers for your vessel:

Boat names with “Cat”

• Thunder Cat

Boat names with “Dog”

• The Doghouse

Boat names with “Fox”

Boat names with “wolf”.

• Blue Sea Wolf

It’s never a good idea to mix alcohol and being on the water, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a few good boat puns.

Here are some of our favorite alcohol-inspired boat names:

• Absolut Paradise
• Comfortably Numb
• On the Rocks
• Shaken not Stirred
• Sip & Dip

Boat names with “Beer”

• Beer Hunter
• Beer o’ Clock
• Beer in Mind
• Blood, Sweat and Beers
• Dijabringabeeralong

Boat names with “Wine”

• Wine Cellar
• Vintage Whine
• Amy’s Wine-House
• Vintage Wine

Below we list more boat name ideas containing such positive words as “dream,” “free,” and “happy.”

If you want your boat name to reflect your joy of being on the water, consider one of these great options, for example:

• Dream Catcher
• Free Spirit
• Summer Time

Boat names with “Dream”

• Dad’s Dream
• Dream Chaser
• Dream Hunter
• Dream Weaver
• Just Dreaming
• Living The Dream
• Sunset Dreams
• Sweet Dreams

Boat names with “Free” or “Freedom”

• Wings Of Freedom

Boat names with “Happy”

• Happy Hours
• Happy Place
• Happy Together
• Holiday Happy

Boat names with “Love”

• Second Love

Boat names with “Time”

• It’s About Time
• Just In Time
• Quality Time
• Time 2 Fish

Funny boat names

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The list below includes the funniest boat names we’ve come across.

Whether you want to make your friends laugh or strike fear into the heart of your enemies, one of these names is sure to do the trick.

• Bad Company
• Debt Finder
• Docks Orders
• Goin’ Broke
• Empty Pockets
• Unsinkable II
• Breakin Wind
• Pier Pressure
• Passing Wind
• Fishfull Thinkin’
• Clocked Out
• Chicken Ship
• I Sheet You Knot
• I Ship You Knot
• Miss Behavior
• Miss Conduct
• Piece of Ship
• She Got The House
• Sick and Tide
• Squid Pro Quo
• The Codfather
• A Loan At Sea
• Bankrupt Sea
• Reel Naughty

Are you looking for something a little more… risque? Then check out the list below.

These monikers are sure to turn heads (and maybe even raise a few eyebrows):

• Full Of Seamen
• In Her Course
• Master Baiter
• Sun of the Beach
• The Wet Dream

There you have it! 900+ great boat names for anyone and everyone.

We hope this list has inspired you to find the perfect name for your boat.

Happy sailing!

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A n Indian-origin California business owner Ajay Thakore recently made headlines when he reportedly threatened a dockyard worker at San Diego's Marriott Marina after the latter refused to let the former park his $4.5 million Lamborghini Yacht, as per Times Now News.

The video of the incident has now gone viral online. While the face of the man threatening the dock employee saying "I will kill you!" multiple times remains unclear in the footage, many media outlets, including the New York Post confirmed it was Ajay Thakore, who has previously been part of similar confrontations.

Apart from threatening to kill the dock worker, the man in the video also flashed at the latter, as the yacht moved away from the marina. In the wake of this incident, here's looking at who Ajay Thakore is.

Ajay Thakore also goes by the name Ace Rogers

According to Daily Mail, Ajay Thakore also goes by the name Ace Rogers and he is a wealthy businessman and philanthropist based in San Diego, California. He is the CEO of Doctor Multimedia, a local medical marketing agency, and Gopher Media LLC.

He has previously faced similar controversy in 2021 when he was accused of harassing the employees of a La Jolla pizza joint called American Pizza Manufacturing. Its founder Andrew Melone alleged back then that it all started with Thakore defaming the take-and-bake pizza establishment on social media.

However, things escalated when the Indian-origin business owner reportedly parked two of his cars directly in front of the eatery, blocking its entrance, with texts, "Take N Bake Pizza Sucks" glaring on top of it.

Melone also claimed that an airplane flew over the locality with the banner reading, "Just Say No to Take N Bake Pizza." Not only that but Ajay Thakore reportedly involved another pizzeria in the area Carino's, with planes displaying messages like "Carino's Pizza is Better than Take N Bake."

Additionally, Thakore and his companies filed a $10 million lawsuit against Andrew Melone and his public accusations, claiming that they were "exercising their First Amendment Rights" and protesting against discrimination. The owner of the pizzeria countersued, alleging Thakore had persistently harassed him and his company. The two civil lawsuits are still underway.

Exploring the recent controversy surrounding Ajay Thakore

On the afternoon of March 10, 2024, Ajay Thakore's multimillion-dollar Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 yacht was not allowed to park in the Seaforth Boat Rental lot in San Diego's Marriott Marina. He was reportedly there to pick up an employee. The video of the incident has now gone viral.

It shows a man standing on the edge of the yacht threatening to "kill" the worker identified as Joseph Holt, as per CBS 8. Later, as the boat moved away from the dock, the former dropped his pants and made inappropriate gestures toward the 21-year-old employee. The harasser even threw $100 bills at the guy which fell into the water.

Holt told reporters that he "respectfully" told the driver not to park in the private space and was hoping to have a "conversation" with him about his "cool boat," when "it completely went the other way."

"I really didn't know how to process it. I really was trying to restrain myself from getting fired from my job or stepping out of line. The only thing I did was give him the bird," Holt stated.

The employee also mentioned how Thakore berated him for his minimum wage labor and called him a nobody who did nothing on a "silly job." The expensive boat owner allegedly threatened to have him fired using his "connections" and ruin his life.

The dock worker further continued,

"He had dropped his pants and started to make gestures to everybody watching and me. You can't act that way in public. It's just not okay. Especially threatening my life, at the very least. There were women and children there. That's the most important part."

In contrast, Ajay Thakore's public relations team told CBS 8 that the "interaction" was "regrettable."

"What started as a minor misunderstanding escalated into an argument, and I apologize for my actions and to those who witnessed the unfortunate exchange," the statement added.

Later, Ajay Thakore's employee Jason, whom the former was supposed to pick up during the fiasco, also issued a clarification via his boss' Instagram (@acerogersceo). He said that he was not allowed to get aboard, and was asked to "stand back" and even "forearmed" which is when Thakore allegedly "flipped" as he was protective of him, his fiancé, and his other employees, tagging it as a long-drawn misunderstanding.

In the caption of the post, it was Ajay Thakore who seemed to issue a statement:

"As a leader, I defend my own fiercely with everything I have, and I will never apologize for that. You can choose to believe that I just pulled up to the dock and started yelling, or you can realize that a lot happened before the cameras were rolling and that it takes two sides to escalate a situation."

Notably, in the aftermath of the incident, Port of San Diego Harbor Police were called in, who arrived 10 minutes after Ajay Thakore's boat left the marina. Joseph Holt told the news outlet that the officers didn't take his complaints seriously and were even laughing at him.

The department responded by telling CBS 8 that they were called in to deal with a "possible intoxicated vessel operator" who had departed the area before they got there and that they were unable to do anything with. The statement went on to say that a report had been made and that the police had spoken with the complainant and witnesses.