Ocean Name Generator
How to use:
- Enter the number of names you want.
- Check the 'include fun facts' box if you want interesting fun facts about your ocean.
- Click the generate button to gain access to thousands of ocean names.
Each ocean name you create here will come with an optional fun fact about the unique body of water. The fact can help establish interesting lore or even give the ocean a life of its own. Coming up with ocean names is tough, so we'll let you in on a little secret about how we came up with ours.
How to come up with Ocean Names
Ocean names draw on many sources from both fiction and real life for inspiration. We came up with our names by using a combination of attributes related to water (like Hydrogen, Gas, Salt, etc.) and combining them with gods, goddesses, and other fictional elements from Greek mythology and beyond.
Like most names, we had to make sure we didn't create an elaborate name that's a mouthful to say. At the same time, the name couldn't be so short that it had no meaning to the reader and was easily forgettable. It's a balancing act, but we think we captured the right amount of simplicity and creativity.
How did the real-world oceans get their names?
Most of the world's oceans were simply named after their geographic locations. The Southern Ocean is in the south, the Indian Ocean is next to India, and the Arctic is, well, in the Arctic. The only two that have an interesting origin story are the Atlantic and the Pacific.
The Pacific Ocean was named by Ferdinand Magellan after encountering a very peaceful stretch of calm waters. He would later dub the ocean 'Mar Pacifico,' which means 'peaceful sea' in Portuguese. Ironically enough, all hell breaks loose in the Pacific Ocean daily. Volcanic eruptions, dangerous underwater earthquakes, and near-apocalyptic storms ravage this 'peaceful' body of water constantly.
The Atlantic Ocean was named after the Titan Atlas in Greek mythology. The Greeks referred to the body of water as the 'Sea of Atlas' before it became widely known as the Atlantic.
What is the difference between ocean and sea?
The main difference between a sea and an ocean is how land borders the bodies of water. Seas are smaller and partially enclosed by landmasses, though they are still connected to an ocean. In addition, seas are much more shallow, and their salinity varies much more widely than oceans.
Discover more characters and themes to fill your ocean with
Now that you've got the perfect ocean name, it's time to fill it with engaging characters. Head over to my Fantasy Human Generator to find the inspiration you need to create a group of sea-faring heroes or villains. And, as always, be sure to subscribe to my site using the form below to stay up-to-date on the latest contests, giveaways, and content.
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Posted by: Matt Irving on 09/08/2024
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