Ocean

Even though I really think this is a hippie name, I still think it's good.

I named my firstborn son Ocean and he has lived up to his name. He has never had a problem with his name and is chuffed when he meets other's with the same.

Male Ocean here. I absolutely hated my name growing up. I was bullied a ton. Was called Oh-$#it til I was 15. I have since come to terms with it. Trying to find something else to be called and nothing else feels like it fits me. I got plenty of compliments over the years of course but yeah the teasing really sticks with ya.

I'm so sorry to hear that. You deserve much better. You have an awesome name.

Very pretty! Love the banner as well!

Lovely, but I prefer Oceana (pronounced o-shee-Ann-a) for a girl.

Tacky.

Tacky as a name.

Really pretty.

Really ugly.

My name is Ocean and I honestly thought I was the only one so I went on google and I came across this website. I grew up thinking that I was the only person in the world with this name and I used to hate my name cause every time I'd meet someone I've never met before they'd always comment on my name. Sometimes they'd pick on it or compliment it saying that it was such a loverly name. When I was little I was often picked on but I had to accept it cause I knew that I had a rare name and that I was always going to have this rare name and that I'm always going to have people comment on it but I've learned that having a rare name is good and it's something that I can be proud of. And if your name is Ocean then don't change it like I was almost going to because your parents or carers thought hard to have to come up with that name and it must of been a lot of thinking to do so be proud of your name like I have learned to, it's absolutely nothing to be ashamed of.

It's different and unique as a girl name.

Happy fun-loving kinda name. I think it's pretty unisex.

Might as well name your child fish.

For all the lively people with the name Ocean, would you please describe your personality in the most vulnerable and honest way?

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It’s hard to find any personality traits with the name Ocean. Curiously fascinated by this beautiful name.

There is this girl in my orchestra class named Ocean and I think it is a really pretty name.

My name is also Ocean. I thought I was the only one in the world until I Googled it. I did get torments about the name but not anymore as I think they have begun to understand that my name is probably better then theirs. I used to think that I wasn't normal as everyone else had a stylish name and I was given a rare name but I began to love the name as when I tell people their reaction is very surprised as they probably never met anyone with that name. In my opinion I hope Ocean is most popular so I'm not the only person in my entire school that has the name Ocean but it's not hard to remember which I love, to be honest. Angel and Ocean have got to he the rarest names I've heard. And I have a special name and birthday as my birthday is on 14 of February so I don't know if I'm lucky or cursed!

Ocean is such a beautiful, strong, and classy name! I wish it was my name.

It's an alright name.

My name is Ocean and personally I've never been teased or bullied like these other people have. I'm a girl. It's a really memorable name that makes you stand out, and people never forget you. I love the name it's definitely something I wouldn't change. I think it's really feminine.

Hello! Personally having the name Ocean has been an odd experience, if you're named it I guarantee you’ll hear someone say “oh-shit” and think they said “Ocean” it’s also a little annoying that it’s mostly known as a guy’s name, but it’s also nice to surprise people by it when you tell them your name. But of course I did get teased in elementary all the time! But it’s fine now, the name is nice and I enjoy it but sometimes people don’t believe you the first time you say it or think they misheard you!

Wow. I am really shocked because I thought there was not many people named Ocean, but I really love that name because it is cool and sometimes calm and rough, it's just wonderful.

Hi my name is Ocean! I am 11 years old and my name is unknown to most people. Most people don’t usually hear a person's name is Ocean. In my opinion I love my name! I have only met one person named Ocean and it’s cool because I’m a girl and Ocean was a boy! We are good friends now because of our names! But also it’s not all just good... I was in 4th grade and people would call me “oh- shit” or “Ocean man” though I’m a girl. Ocean is a nature name because there’s the Artic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and many more. Apparently Ocean the name has a meaning behind it all. There is no right and wrongs in this name and we’re all beautiful in our own ways even if we have different names than other people it doesn’t mean we are the only ones or left out. We aren’t just different in a bad way we are unique and we all are supposed to be different because if we weren’t different then the world would be boring and everyone would look the same. Ocean isn’t heard much so why don’t we make it heard louder and much better!

This is actually quite a good name. It sounds so serene and sophisticated. Just be sure your last name isn't "Man" or anything similar, or else you'll get the "Ocean Man" jokes.

I think Ocean is a very nice name. I love nature names, such as River, Forrest, Rain, a lot of them. I like the name Ocean, especially for boys, but it’s cute for a girl too! It’s a great unisex name, strong and masculine for a boy, and delicate and feminine for a girl, perfect balance.

Very unique, could be more popular in the far future.

Well, I have a brother named this and I personally love it.

Cry me an Ocean.

When I fell pregnant with my 4th child I wanted something different instead of going to the park, calling her name and about 5 other kids with the same name turning around, so I choose Ocean. Everyone has said it's beautiful and really suits her. Since I named her I've heard 3 other people I kind of know have copied me and just 2 days ago a woman in the shop heard me call my daughter's name and told me thank you, you just helped me pick my daughter's name! Her baby is due next week.

Should have been a proper name originally. Don't know why it wasn't.

Ocean is Biblical the same as Adam or Elizabeth. God created heaven and earth and He and Adam named all things. It represents strength, peace, calm; it can take away and it can give it back. It is absolute beauty that the sun rises and sets by the Ocean. How can you go wrong? People have been using River and Canyon so...

This is also my middle name and I used to hide it from classmates until my Chemistry teacher Mr. Weise (he says his name is a a German name so it is pronounced Visor) decided to use our middle names for registration. That's why some students still call me by that name but it is better that way because my first name is the same as about 20% of the whole school. Those who didn't find out the name call me English (my last name). I AM PROUD TO BE CALLED *OCEAN*

Ocean Hooker came up and I thought it was hilarious.

Never cared for this name for some reason. It is not a really nice name in my opinion.

My little girl is named OceanLee. If I was having a boy it would be River (I do have a 2 year old named RiverAlan now). I know quite a bit of Oceanas. I liked that name but I already know several so I just dropped the "a" And gave her "lee". My little girl loves her name. She says I named her Ocean due to her loving heart being as big as the Ocean. I am not a hippie, I just love nature and unique names. Growing up I had a hard time with my name Sachet. But when I got older and found out how I got my name it made me appreciate it that much more.

I have four absolutely gorgeous children. One daughter born in 1993 named Sommer, my son born in 1994 named Ocean, another son born in 1996 named River and my last boy named Canyon born in 2000. They LOVE their names. Everywhere we went they were remembered for having such unique names that coincide with each other. Picking the name for your baby is a crucial decision that will impact their future if the child doesn't live up to the meaning. To me, Ocean seems more masculine and represents a strength in such great magnitude.

This name is absolutely beautiful to me.

My name name is Ocean Inya Nicole (I'm a girl, by the way, and 20 years old) and I love it. The name has given me so many opportunities in life because I stand out. Ocean is not a tacky name that's stupid. It has so much meaning to it, the Ocean is full of life yet takes many lives, people fear the Ocean, they also love it. People also connect with the seas, the Ocean is sooooo beautiful and no one has ever bullied me about my name, but some guys use corny pick up lines like "I wanna take a swim in your Ocean" or "how deep are you, can I take a dip in your Ocean" I just look them in the eye and say "The tide is high" hahahaha. Because my name is rare, when I do actually meet the one or two people with my name I get upset and irritated because I've lived my life with this name that no one has. Also, when people spell my name wrong that pisses me off and sometimes people who just see my name automatically think I'm a boy before meeting me, and then they're shocked. I love my name and I mean, who doesn't love the Ocean?! someone with this name will also love attention as I do. The Ocean is strong and powerful, nothing can break the Ocean just as nothing can break me because I'm a fighter and I'm always making waves, making a difference, and you always get a positive vibe with me. Name your child Ocean and keep the same spelling!

My name is Ocean. Spelt like the word. Sounds like the word. I find it offensive when people discourage the name. I know it's your own opinion and I respect that. I think it is a unique name. I have never met another Ocean before. (Except Atlantic) and I really like my name. I wouldn't change it for all the money in the world.

Ocean is a nice name but it seems a bit too imaginative, even though I like imaginative names.

My son, Ocean Dilan _____ was born on August 30-st of 2015, his name backwards means White Lion (Dilan in Irish means Lion) that came out of the Ocean. Ocean is a great name and my next son will have name Forest or Cosmos.

My wife and I are keen on this name for our coming son. We want a relatively unique name and are raising our family right next to the beach, so it suits well. Our other kids are Azaliah, as in the flower, and Lyric, because we both love music. I think unique names leave you tentative at first, but trust your instinct because within a couple of months your kids will grow to suit their name perfectly no matter what it is - that's my personal experience anyway.

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Funny that some people accept Brooke but shun newer names like Ocean. Just shows how resistant we are to change and the new. I'd rather keep life interesting. By the way, my name is Matthew, the most popular boys' name the year I was born, so maybe I'm biased.

My name is Ocean and this name has nothing wrong with it and I love my name. I get compliments all the time about it and I am a girl. So you other people can take your stupid mean and rude comments to another name because I bet you wouldn't want anyone to talk bad about your stupid name. This upsets me that you guys really would go around reckless and not know how many people's names are Ocean. Yeah, I know that it's your opinion and your take on the name but it is plain old rude to do that. Now I'm gonna go talk bad about you guys'es names so u can know what this feels like.! I never knew people could be so rude.

I just had twin boys and we named the first born of them Ocean.(I love the name) This is our third and forth child and we have two girls from before.
My oldest daughter is named Heaven, and believe me the reactions were exactly the same as the one we get now. People get silent and look a bit odd at us. But Heaven´s experience is the same as Ocean-China´s."Wow, what a cool name" and "How unique" etc.
Names changes with generations.

My name is Ocean and people always give me compliments and I love my name.People do make fun of my name, I don't care, it doesn't matter. Just be you and never give up.

My name's Ocean-china. People call me Ocean for short. I'm now 17 and I've never been picked on or bullied about my name, but I have had people make friendly jokes about my name and these are people who can't deny the fact that they either like or love my name. When I introduce myself to people the most common reply I get is "WOW that's a beautiful name" or "No way! That's really unique!" I can honestly say I've never had a bad comment made about my name. It's neither trashy nor tacky! It's exactly what it is described as in the dictionary and it's full of meaning. Just because of my name I've had great opportunities in life, because it's made me stand out that one bit more than others. I've been lucky enough to have a close friend name her daughter after myself, only she changed the double barrel to Ocean-deasia. I would recommend the name for a girl but it works very well for boys too. I LOVE MY NAME!

Well, I myself think the name Ocean is a cool name, my name is Ocean after all.

Sounds chilly. I love it, especially as a feminine name.

Personally, I am going to name my daughter Ocean. I have had dreams for as far back as I can remember that I would have a girl and I always call out to her Ocean.
I am now pregnant and the doctors told me that ALL my pregnancy signs showed I was pregnant with a boy. But I knew the day after I conceived that I was pregnant and it was the girl I have dreamt of my whole life. As of a few days ago, the ultrasound confirmed it was a girl.
I am not a hippie, I am from a very wealthy family, heiress to a large corporation, and have my life together and my head on straight. So any comments about it being a hippie thing is absolutely inaccurate. I just know she is supposed to be named that and I think there is such a power, elegance and majestic quality to it in comparison to the daily norm such as the billions of people named Daisy, Bob, Lisa, Joe etc. Why should there be another Betty or Mark? Why is something unique and characteristically profound any worse than a name so overused, that this in itself can be considered unoriginal or tacky? There are two sides to any coin and I don't think a name should be judged or put down unless you dive into things like "Fungus" which 11 people in the United States actually used in 2011. Maybe to them that name was awesome, and who are we to judge but if people are going to worry about kids picking on another, I think names like "Bread" "Ipad" "Wifi" "Peanut" "Lucifer" "Whore" "Mafia" "Smelly" etc that are actually being banned would be something that we should be worried about. No one is trying to ban "Ocean".

Excuse me. Please, do tell me how my name is 'tacky' or 'trashy'. I've read the comments and that is just plain god damn hurtful. My mum chose to name me that. That was her choice. If you'd just keep your comments to yourself, that'd be great. I know, I'm being 'rude' by telling you to keep your opinion to yourself, but you're probably just jealous. Jealous that your mum didn't think of naming you after such a beautiful thing. Next time think before you comment. People actually have the name.

My daughter was born in 2003 and her name is Ocean Alyssa. And yes, I am a slight "hippie" (and a Pisces). I was looking for a name with meaning (the Ocean is abundant and the most powerful force on Earth) but also a name that would be easy to pronounce. When I chose this name, I did not know of any other person with the name. Me nor my daughter have ever gotten anything but positive feedback on her name. Children do not make fun of her; instead, they love the name. I did take into account how cruel children can be (if she were to ever have a weight problem, "she's as big as the Ocean" or whatever kids come up with...) that's why I gave her a "normal" middle name. She loves her name and it is very fitting for her personality. She is gorgeous and intelligent and very unique. Her name has not affected her in a negative way whatsoever.

Kids will make fun no matter what name you give them. My name is Thierry (terry in english) and they called me terry blossom after the snack "cherry blossom" #$%? Makes no sense I know?

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That being said, Ocean would be my first and only choice for a girls name. Simply Ocean is awesome.

I agree with the above user. It does have a sharp downside, but it also has a beauty about it. Still, too many teases could be made out of it.

It would be far too easy to tease a child named Ocean who went through a chubby phase. 'She takes up most of the planet!'

For me, Ocean is completely feminine. That said, I still feel like (as a name) it's incomplete. I much prefer Oceana.

I see this as a boys name, as my friend's boyfriend is called this.

A great name but as a middle name only. It sounds too weird to be a first name.

The word sounds nice, but it's hopelessly tacky as a name.

I like it, but for a middle name. Not for a first name though. It's pretty and unique.

Extremely pathetic and trashy as a name.

I think it's cool for a guy because you could call him Sean.

My best friend's girlfriend is named Ocean. She is so beautiful and so her name really adds on to her beauty. It's very majestic and a peaceful name.

It reminds me of strength, beauty and power, yet also serenity and peace. I would definitely use this as a middle name!

I've seen this name spelled Oshun which I don't care for.

Well, I think this is a really nice name and it actually has a meaning that people can understand (Ocean means what 70% of this planet is made of) instead of some name like Katie or Bobby, I mean, I absolutely love this name and it (in my opinion) sounds great for a girl.

I don't see a kid wanting to be named after the ocean-literally. I personally draw the line at Brooke, Violet and Pheonix or maybe even a spin on the actual word. It's like naming a kid Water. Or Wave. Come on, seriously?

It's quite a cute idea to use the name, but in practice, it might sound quite tacky. This would be better as a middle name, as it sounds quite hippie-ish.

I know a girl named Oceania, which I think is better than just Ocean. It seems more like a name, instead of just a word.

This really is a beautiful name, but I wouldn't consider it for my future children. I still think it's amazing!

A good middle name. :)

I love this name for a boy. It sounds very imaginative and playful!

I have a niece with this name. At first we thought it was a little odd, but still much better than my brother's first choice for her name. And now that she's older it fits her beautifully. With a good middle name, it's great.

I know a kid named Seas. Maybe they'll start naming kids Lake or Bay. Why not?

I like this name a lot, but I wouldn't like this name for myself.

Beautiful name, beautiful imagery.

I personally like the name Ocean, but not its original English pronunciation. I would rather go with O-kian, or better yet, Akiana. Simply pulchritudinous (pretty)!

I think this name is a little too unique to give to your child. It is kind of embarrassing to have a word as a name.

This name is a really pretty name.