English · Unisex name
Ocean
“ocean, sea”
About the name Ocean
Ocean is a modern English given name derived from the common noun for the vast body of salt water covering much of the earth. The English word ‘ocean’ ultimately traces back to the Greek ‘Okeanos,’ the name of a Titan in Greek mythology who personified the world-encircling river. As a given name, Ocean is part of the contemporary trend of nature-inspired names, similar to River and Sky. Notably, Ocean Vuong is a Vietnamese-American poet and novelist. The French feminine form of the name is Océane.
- Meaning
- ocean, sea
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- OH-shun(2 syl.)
Middle names for Ocean
- Ocean James
- Ocean Rose
- Ocean Grace
- Ocean Lee
- Ocean Jade
Questions about Ocean
- What does Ocean mean?
- Ocean is an English name meaning "ocean, sea".
- How do you pronounce Ocean?
- Ocean is pronounced OH-shun, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Ocean?
- Variants of Ocean include Oceane, Océane.
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