Ship Name Generator

Original ship names for stories, games and maps.

Here are 12 names to start. Change the options and press Generate ship names for more.

  1. The Storm Comet
  2. The Midnight Dawn
  3. The Golden Dawn
  4. The Iron Dawn
  5. The Golden Maiden
  6. The Lucky Rose
  7. The Black Tide
  8. The Royal Dawn
  9. The Jolly Wind
  10. The Whispering Dawn
  11. The Crimson Rose
  12. The Royal Spray

How ship names work

Sailing ships often carried names of hope, fortune or fierceness, and many pirate ships had names meant to scare. This generator builds names in that tradition, an adjective plus a sea creature, bird, jewel or idea: The Black Pearl-style classics, The Midnight Albatross, The Silver Kraken.

Tips

  • Ships are traditionally "she", and many names suit that: Maiden, Rose, Queen.
  • Pirate ships often used Revenge, Fortune or a fearsome creature.
  • Navy ships favour Royal, Northern and strong animals.

More examples

Tap a name to copy it.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I name a boat?

Pick something that fits the boat's purpose: a fishing boat suits The Lucky Gull; a pirate ship suits The Crimson Kraken.

Are these good for spaceships too?

Many are. Swap the sea creature for a star or comet.

Can I use these names?

Yes. Names are free to use for pets, stories, games, products and anything else. Real names come from public government records; fantasy names are generated, so you do not need permission to use them.