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The boat naming tradition dates back hundreds of years. In the olden days, sea vessels were named after gods, to ensure their protection from bad luck. And even nowadays, when you pick a name for a new ship, the naming ceremony is exact and complex, so that no unfortunate event would befall the seafarer on its maiden trip. If sailing is more of a recreational activity for you, then ship names might be a bit looser with the rites. Anyways, we highly doubt that Boaty McBoatface is a proper name in asking the gods for good luck, though we must agree that it is a rather funny name.

In the glorious list below we have picked the most dad joke worthy, punny and funny boat names for you to laugh at. While one might not have many such opportunities for naming, and most of them require at least some responsibility, these boat names represent the wittiest captains of the seven seas. Be sure to check the compilation of best boat names below!

#1

A Good Sense Of Humor

A Good Sense Of Humor

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Max: What kind of music should you listen to while fishing? Nick: Beats me. Max: Something catchy!

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#2

My Neighbor's Funny Boat Name

My Neighbor's Funny Boat Name

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#3

One For The Dad Jokes Collection

One For The Dad Jokes Collection

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#4

One Of The Best Named Boats I've Ever Seen

One Of The Best Named Boats I've Ever Seen

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#5

Thinking Ahead

Thinking Ahead

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#7

Titanic II. What More Can You Expect?

Titanic II. What More Can You Expect?

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#8

I Work At A Marina, And A Pharmacist Brought His Boat In For Inspection

I Work At A Marina, And A Pharmacist Brought His Boat In For Inspection

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#9

Boat Names Is A Fertile Ground For Best Puns

Boat Names Is A Fertile Ground For Best Puns

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#11

Siblings Must Own These Boats

Siblings Must Own These Boats

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#13

I'm Tired Of Your Bull...

I'm Tired Of Your Bull...

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#15

I'm Gonna Make Him An Offer He Can't Refuse

 I'm Gonna Make Him An Offer He Can't Refuse

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#16

You Must Take Your Vitamins

You Must Take Your Vitamins

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There was a campange in my village where they used this name to promote eating more fish.

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#17

Did You?

Did You?

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#20

My Dad Coming Up With "Sea Ya" To Name The Boat Was Pretty Clever

My Dad Coming Up With "Sea Ya" To Name The Boat Was Pretty Clever

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#22

When You Tell Everybody You Are Fine

When You Tell Everybody You Are Fine

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#23

The Most Important Ship

The Most Important Ship

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#24

Took A Few Years, But The Boat Finally Has A Name

Took A Few Years, But The Boat Finally Has A Name

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#25

Saw Two Separately Owned Boats In A Marina, The Harbor Master Didn't Realize What He Had Done Until I Mentioned It

Saw Two Separately Owned Boats In A Marina, The Harbor Master Didn't Realize What He Had Done Until I Mentioned It

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#27

We All Make Mistakes, Some May Not Be Mistakes After All

We All Make Mistakes, Some May Not Be Mistakes After All

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is the mistake that "favourite" is spelt incorrectly? (just messing my American cousins!)

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#29

My Friend Just Put The Name On His Boat

My Friend Just Put The Name On His Boat

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#30

I Love Creative Boat Names

I Love Creative Boat Names

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#31

Simple But Effective

Simple But Effective

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The skipper of this yatch should watch out for Titan Uranus, the ship out of Hong Kong...

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#32

My Friend's Name Is Grey. This Is What He Named His Boat

My Friend's Name Is Grey. This Is What He Named His Boat

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#33

"Hey, Was Your Boat Called Something Else Before?"...Nope

"Hey, Was Your Boat Called Something Else Before?"...Nope

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It used to be a noble Egyptian goddess. Tarnished reputation now!

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#34

Probably One Of The Best Boat Names In Texas

Probably One Of The Best Boat Names In Texas

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#35

It's Hard To Resist

It's Hard To Resist

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#37

Great Sail Boat

Great Sail Boat

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're gonna pay a stupid amount for a boat, pay to have the name put on, and then not get the apostrophe after "Kids?" At least put it in with a Sharpie.

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#38

Lets Just Pick Two Random Astronomical Bodies

Lets Just Pick Two Random Astronomical Bodies

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#39

The Reality After Buying A Boat

The Reality After Buying A Boat

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#43

Probably Better Than Some Real Therapists

Probably Better Than Some Real Therapists

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-“Have You Come Up With A Boat Name Yet?” -“Fraid Knot” -“Don’t Worry, You Come Up With A Nautical Joke Eventually”

-“Have You Come Up With A Boat Name Yet?” -“Fraid Knot” -“Don’t Worry, You Come Up With A Nautical Joke Eventually”

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#46

Having Dinner At A Restaurant At The Marina And The Name Of This Boat Struck Me Funny

Having Dinner At A Restaurant At The Marina And The Name Of This Boat Struck Me Funny

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#47

You Better Get Used To Sleeping In This Boat...

You Better Get Used To Sleeping In This Boat...

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol! He bought Favorite Mistake first. Wasn't so funny the second time eh?

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#49

Wasted Sea Men

Wasted Sea Men

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are a lot of names in this list that would look especially good on tug boats...

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#52

The Boat Has Been Properly Named

The Boat Has Been Properly Named

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#54

A Local Artist Hand Paints Boat Names, He Does It For Free If You Let Him Name The Boat. Here Is One Of His Freebies

A Local Artist Hand Paints Boat Names, He Does It For Free If You Let Him Name The Boat. Here Is One Of His Freebies

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#55

I Think We Have A Possible Name For Our New Boat

I Think We Have A Possible Name For Our New Boat

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#58

Be There In A Minute

Be There In A Minute

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#59

Clever Boat Name

Clever Boat Name

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#60

Clever Name For A Fishing Boat

Clever Name For A Fishing Boat

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#61

Worth Every Penny For Sure

Worth Every Penny For Sure

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#63

Well... At Least He Has A Boat

Well... At Least He Has A Boat

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#68

I Wonder What Tho Owners Of This Boat Look Like

I Wonder What Tho Owners Of This Boat Look Like

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