Use this Name Generator to find real ship names from the Age of Sail (approximately 1570 to 1860) for your next story, game, or other creative project.

These are suggestions to inspire you. If using a name, always doublecheck it’s spelling and usage in its native language if wanting to use it in the “real” world. If you are naming a fantasy location, try playing with the options provided with different pronunciations or spellings to make something uniquely yours.

Have fun!

Also check out Byrd’s other random name generators.

Age of Sail merchant ships

Glenbervie
Royal Saxon
Glatton
Wanton
Earl of Buckinghamshire
Vulture
Thomas Durham
Fly
Manship
Frances