You might have read a boat name that would make you giggle every time you recall it. Or maybe you have heard a name from your peers, loving it for its uniqueness. Or Charles Darwin’s Beagle which has been famous alongside the theory of natural selection. Or the Titanic for its tragic drowning. Boats have been named throughout the globe bearing various reasons and having numerous inspirations and stories behind them.

What was the original motive behind naming boats? Let’s dig deep into it.

Fear and Superstitions

So, mankind has been naming boats for centuries and this thousand of year long tradition was originally based on fear and superstition. People of the past were way more afraid of natural calamities and even small things like a black cat crossing the path. To ward off such bad luck, they opted to name their boats on holy figures.

In some cultures, boats were originally named to honor their gods which were able to provide protection from peril. Similarly, Christians named their boats after the names of saints to safeguard their boat from misfortunes.

Never say “rabbit” on a boat. Sailor men still believe that some words are a cause of hard luck.

How Are Today’s Boats Named?

Just let your creative juices flow because that’s how today’s boats are named. Fishing Boats, Motor Yacht Boats, Deck Boats, Runabout Boats, Dinghy Boats and Jet Boats are one of the few types of boats used now-a-days.

Whether you’ve boarded a super-yacht or you’re sailing around on a sunfish sailboat. Every boat’s individuality is expressed in its distinctive name. From sea-worthy puns to chic iconic names of super-yachts, here we list down the main naming themes all around the globe.

Popular boat names like Spirit, Destiny, Liberty, Serendipity and Aquaholic are loved by all. These names have an elegant yet stylish essence in them like Forever Young, Perseverance, Serenity and Black Pearl.

Some like to name their boats on the boat type they have. While others choose crafty boat names like Sea-licious, Diversion, Mental Floss, Happy Hours, Reel Magic and Ashore Bet.  Many select Foreign Names like Adios, Ciao and La Bella Vita (The Beautiful Life).

Soothing names including Hydrotherapy, Placid, Escape, Solitude and Whisper are sure to make one awe-inspired. Motion Granted, Reel Fun, Aquaholic, Sea Quest and Tide Runner are some cool and humorous boat names that everyone would like to use.

You might have seen SS on some boats, it means “steamship”.  Each boat is unique. That’s right! No two boats can have the same name. Well, you can add II after it.