Does your home have a name?

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I have seen seaside homes in coastal neighborhoods and online that sport some really cool house names. The names are written on small decorative plaques and on rustic signs that bring personality and charm to each place. A house name will give your home a unique identity.
How to Find an Awesome Name for your Home:
If you are looking for the right house name for your home, it's a good idea to take into consideration the location you live in, the overall surroundings, the characteristics of your home, as well as how you feel about your lovely home, especially what you love about it. And if your beach home or home near the sea is also a rental property, giving it a unique name can be a great marketing tool to create name recognition or branding. You will find more helpful pointers on how to pick the perfect coastal beach house name for your home at the end of this post. But first, have fun scrolling through this collection of creative coastal beach house name ideas!
Image: Cabot Cove Cottage in Maine

Beach Nest is a Nantucket Cottage.
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The Beach Plum at Saltaire Nantucket on Instagram.

Scallop Cottage beach rental, seen here.

Cozy Cottage

Bliss by the Sea

Cliff Cottage

Cliff Haven

Cozy Cottage

The Lookout

Sea La Vie

Seadog

Vitamin Sea, featured here.

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Coastal House Names Submitted by Readers:
My Galveston house is named Little Caper, because I love all of the Cape Cod homes.
I have a beach house built in the 1930,s in a sleepy little fishing town in Northern New South Wales in Australia its name is GULL COTTAGE.
We've named our house in Florida...Casa Viola...the purple house and YES...it IS purple!
I loved my father-in-law's name of his house that was across the road from the Atlantic Ocean in FLORIDA...he called it the Sea Gem.
Beach house names in a community near Seabrook, WA:
The Lost Lobster, The Little Pearl, Family Tides, Kite Tails & Sand Pails, Happy Days,
Playing'Hooky, Sea's the Day, Sea to Shining Sea, A Shore Thing, Anchors Away, Seaclusion.
Examples from vacation rental company in New Zealand
Pennies from Heaven, One Oar Missing, Aye Sea U, Sea Esta, Seas the Moment, Reel Paradise, All Decked Out, Relax Inn.
10 Popular House Names for a Home by the Sea:
Seaside Cottage
Beach House
Oceanview Villa
Coastal Retreat
Shore House
Seaview Lodge
Nautical Nook
Wave House
Sea Breeze
Salt Water Sanctuary
7 Funny Beach House Names:
Last Resort
Looney Dunes
Shore Break
Sea Section
Sun of a Beach
Rising Tide
Shark Tank
12 Dreamy Beach Cottage & House Names:
Seaclusion
Ocean Cove
Cozy Clam
Captain's Cabin
Beach Chateau
Beach Hideaway
Seaside Serenity
Saltwater Haven
Sandy Retreat
Tide's Whisper
Mermaid Nook
Beach Bliss
Nautical Cottage Names:
Captain’s Quarters
Beacon House
Sailor’s Haven
Nautical Nest
Admiral’s Retreat
Harbor View Cottage
Anchors Away
Mariner’s Rest
Sea Captain’s Lodge
Lighthouse Landing
What to Consider when Choosing a House Name:
Reflect on Personal Significance:
Think about names that have personal meaning. This could be a nod to your family heritage, a favorite place, or something that reflects your interests.
Consider the Architecture and Setting:
The style of your home and its surroundings can inspire names. For example, a cottage might suit a whimsical or rustic name, while a modern home might call for something sleek and contemporary.
Think About Historical or Literary References:
Naming your home after a historical figure, literary character, or a famous location can add a touch of elegance or intrigue.
Use Descriptive Words:
Think of adjectives that capture the essence of your home. Words like "Sunny," "Cozy," or "Serene" can help describe the feeling your home gives.
Get Creative with Language:
Explore names in different languages or combine words creatively. Sometimes a unique or foreign name can add a distinctive flair, such as Sea La Vie, for example, that use the French word for Life.
Think About Longevity:
Choose a name that you’ll be happy with for years to come. Avoid trendy names that might feel outdated in a few years.
Test Out your House Name:
Say the name out loud and see how it feels. Sometimes a name might look great on paper but sound awkward when spoken.
Check the Name for Uniqueness:
Make sure the name isn’t too similar to other nearby homes or businesses, and check that it doesn’t have any unintended negative connotations.
Have fun naming your coastal home!