168 Baby Names That Mean Stream

An exquisite collection inspired by the flowing beauty.

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• Sep 19, 2023

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Baby names meaning stream are unique and quirky. And when it comes to inspiration for such baby names, there’s no dearth of it. From books and movies to television shows, there are a plethora of sources to refer to while looking for your child’s name, including nature. Contrary to what most people think, nature names aren’t limited to Reed and River. Names that are related to nature and the great outdoors have a calming and tranquil effect. If you and your partner love nature and the elements, the names in this category are a perfect way to greet your little one into this world. Often parents may also choose names like this with the hope that their child will revere and respect nature as much as they do in the future. Streams are basically water bodies confined within banks and beds. Streams, covering a diverse and enormous landscape, play a significant role in providing food, shelter, and habitat to aquatic species. Moreover, the calming sound of the stream is simply perfect for working, meditating, and even writing. So help your child feel more connected to nature by giving them a name meaning stream. You will find some intriguing and unique names if you look up names meaning stream. Some of the potential names associated with streams that can be used for naming your little darling include titles, such as Afon, a unisex name meaning ‘river,’ ‘stream’ or ‘water,’ Duglas denoting a ‘dark stream’ or ‘river,’ and Merton means a 'city by a stream.’ Given below is our exhaustive list of baby names meaning stream for baby boys and girls. Most of the names directly translate to stream, while some suggest this beautiful water body. So without wasting any more time, shortlist your favorites right away.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Abujafar	Boy	Father of a stream or a rivulet
Aescford	Boy	A water stream by the ash tree
Afon	Unisex	A river, a stream, or water
Ahuic	Girl	Name of the Aztec goddess of the running water in rivers, streams, and waves
Alakanand	Boy	River; Outpouring Stream
Annanisa	Boy	Filled with grace; Originates from the stream
Arnan	Boy	Rushing stream; Derivative of name Arnon
Arnon	Boy	Rushing stream; A rushing brook; Roaring one
Attwell	Boy	Lives by the Spring; Someone who lived by the stream
Atwell	Boy	Lives by the Spring; Someone who lived by the stream

Ayse	Girl	A stream of moon
Aysel	Girl	A stream of moon; Fortunate
Bach	Boy	One who lives by the stream
Bainbridge	Boy	One who lives by the bridge near a stream
Bayou	Unisex	A slow-moving stream; A marshy lake; Wetland
Becker	Boy	Living near a stream
Becks	Unisex	Diminutive form of the name Beck; Brook; Stream
Beverle	Girl	Beaver stream
Beverlee	Girl	From the Beaver Meadow; Beaver Stream
Beverley	Girl	From the beaver meadow; Beaver stream

Beverlie	Girl	Place name meaning beaver stream
Beverly	Girl	Near the meadow of the beavers; Stream
Beverlye	Girl	Beaver stream
Beverlyn	Girl	She who dwells near the beaver stream
Bevlyn	Girl	Beaver stream
Bevverlie	Girl	beaver stream or meadow
Bevverly	Girl	Beaver stream or meadow
Bhagini	Girl	She who is fast like a mountain stream
Birny	Boy	Small River; Stream with an Island; Island with a Brook
Born	Girl	stream

Bradburn	Boy	A broad stream; flowing with energy
Brook	Unisex	One who lives near a brook or a stream
Brooke	Boy	Small stream
Brookelle	Girl	A woman from the stream
Brookelynn	Girl	Small stream; Lake; Waterfall; Pool
Brooker	Unisex	Dweller by the brook; One who lives near a stream
Brookie	Boy	A person who is from the small brook, a small stream
Brooklynne	Girl	A girl from the stream
Brooks	Boy	Stream; Brook; Marsh
Brooksie	Girl	A little one from the water stream

Brooksley	Boy	A little one who comes from the lands of water streams
Buham	Boy	One from the homestead near a stream
Burn	Boy	Lives near the stream
Bursone	Boy	Son of one near a stream
Byue	Unisex	Like a slow stream
Cardwell	Boy	One who comes from the cold stream
Cartland	Boy	He comes from the land that is between the streams
Caswell	Boy	One who is from watercress stream
Caulder	Boy	Rocky water; Stream
Chadburn	Boy	The one who is from wildcat stream

Churni	Girl	A river; a stream of water
Claiborn	Boy	A stream flowing by a claybed; One who hails from Claybrook
Colborn	Boy	A stream or river that is at a very low temperature; a cold river or stream
Colburn	Boy	Coal stream; Black brook
Creek	Unisex	Stream; Small river
Cresson	Boy	A topographic name for someone residing near a stream, hill, lake, or a tree
Cromwell	Boy	A person who lives nearby a winding stream; From the crooked well
Daegel	Boy	Dark stream
Dathan	Boy	belonging to a fountain or a flowing stream
Doue	Boy	A dark black colored person; Stream

Doughlas	Boy	A stream of dark river
Dougie	Boy	A dark river or a dark stream of water
Douglass	Boy	A dark river or a stream
Duglas	Boy	Dark Stream; River
Echamati	Girl	A fresh stream of water
Elvet	Boy	Swan stream
Flint	Girl	A hard stone which produces sparks on rubbing to make fire; A stream
Flynt	Boy	Hard rock; River stream; A version of the name Flint
Ford	Boy	A causeway across a river or stream
Forde	Boy	A river or stream crossing; Variation of the name 'Ford'

Forden	Boy	A shallow place across a river or stream
Fordwin	Boy	A river or stream crossing
Gaega	Girl	A topographic name; Hill; Stream
Ghadeer	Unisex	Small stream; Rivulet
Giritarangi	Girl	Mountain stream
Hanini	Boy	A heavy flow or stream; To pour down like rain
Hitler	Boy	Underground stream
Holbrooke	Boy	From the Stream Near the Hollow
Inna	Girl	Fast flowing stream
Jafar	Boy	Stream

Jharna	Girl	Stream
Joslyn	Girl	To pour; Stream; Flowing water; Waterfall
Jubal	Boy	Stream; Ram's horn
Kambree	Girl	Mighty warrior; Stream
Karajala	Boy	A stream of Light
Kelby	Boy	Dweller at a farm near a stream or well
Laikon	Unisex	A water body; One wo lives by the water lake or water stream
Landreth	Boy	Name of people who live near the stream
Mairland	Boy	Of the Meadows; Someone from the meadows by the stream
Mansfeld	Boy	Coming from a hilly pasture; From the field by the stream; Locational name from Germany

Mansfield	Boy	Coming from a hilly pasture; From the field by the stream; Locational name from Germany
Maxwell	Boy	Dweller by the great stream
Melborn	Boy	From the mill stream
Melbourne	Boy	From the mill stream
Melburn	Boy	From the mill stream
Melburne	Boy	From the mill stream
Melbyrne	Boy	From the mill stream
Meldred	Girl	A stream that rises in Melbourne
Meldreth	Girl	A stream that forms in the mills
Merton	Boy	A city by the stream

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Baby names meaning stream may be among the many choices you have when it comes to naming your little one, but when you delve a little deeper, the intimate connection with nature is undeniable. These names are best suited for nature lovers and those that love spending their free time among the birds and the serenity of the big outdoors. From traditional to modern inventions, each name carries an intriguing story and varied origins, linking it to nature and its marvels.

Infographic: Soothing Baby Names Meaning Stream

Slovenia is a Balkan country in Central Europe, home to the Slovenes. This region is proud of its rich cultural identity and legacy, evident in its naming conventions. So, with the help of the following infographic, explore some of the most popular Slovene girl names, learn what they mean, and choose a name that connects well with the heritage and roots of your family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the origins of some baby names meaning 'stream'?

Baby names meaning 'stream' have origins in various cultures and languages. For example, in English, the name 'Brooke' directly refers to a small stream. Similarly, the name 'Ghadir' has Arabic origins and means 'stream.'

2. Can baby names that mean 'stream' be used for both boys and girls?

Baby names that mean 'stream' can be used for both boys and girls. For instance, 'Beck,' derived from a surname of English, German, or Scandinavian origins, has connections to words meaning 'stream.' In some cases, 'Beck' is used as a feminine name and can be a short form of 'Rebecca.' Similarly, the name 'Remington' is derived from an English surname associated with the town of Rimington in Lancashire. The surname itself means 'settlement on the Riming stream.'

3. Is there any cultural or religious significance to baby names that mean 'stream'?

Yes, there can be cultural or religious significance associated with baby names meaning 'stream.' For example, the Greek name 'Callirrhoe' represents beauty and flowing water in Greek mythology. The Arabic and Persian name 'Jafar' means 'stream' and holds significance in Islamic history. The biblical name 'Jubal' means 'stream' and is connected to the first musician mentioned in the Book of Genesis. These names reflect the cultural and religious importance of names that mean ‘streams’ in various contexts.

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