65 Best Creative Pirate Names With Meaning

Do you want to add a creative element to your stories? Here are some exciting pirate names to star in your stories. Whether you want cool names for your pirates inspired by Greek mythology or the Treasure Island, this list has everything! 

Funny Pirate Names For Girls

• Anne Bonny: An English pirate known for her beauty, with a name meaning “the good one” or “the beautiful one.”
• Bells: The bells were two female pirates who were friends and partners in crime, with names meaning “bells” and “good luck.”
• Black Mary: A female pirate from the Caribbean who was known as a formidable pirate during the 1600s and 1700s, with a name meaning “black Mary.”
• Calico Jack: A female pirate from the 1500s who had a cat on her shoulder and saved money for another ship to visit her whenever she wanted, with a name meaning “calico jack.”
• Dolly Madison Roosevelt: One of many female pirates during the early 1900s who had an adventurous life at sea before becoming an American socialite, with a name meaning “Dolly Madison Roosevelt.”
• Elizabeth Bonny: An English pirate known as an excellent marksman and navigator, with a name meaning featured in Southern Italy.
• Bessy: Short for Elizabeth, it means “God is my oath.”
• Bluebell: A name with a beautiful meaning, bluebells symbolise hope and renewal.
• Breezy: The breeze blows freedom for you.
• Davy Jones’s Locker: If you want to make the main character of your story the daughter of a pirate, this is the name for you!
• Deuce: Two is the number of pirates
• Fanny: A common name for girls in the 1700s and 1800s. The F stands for “fair” or “beautiful.”
• Florence Nightingale:  Florence Nightingale was a famous English nurse who cared for soldiers during the Crimean War. She is also known as Lady Florence or Mrs. Nightingale due to her marriage to an earl in 1858.
• Morrigan: Irish goddess of war, death, and sovereignty
• Captain Gingerbread: Leader of the Pirates.
• Deanna Deare: A female pirate from the 1800s who was an explorer and writer known for her adventurous spirit.
• Lapis Lazuli: A story centring colourful calcium carbonate secretions, Sir Walter Scott, Daniel Defoe, and Captain Kidd.
• Cathey: A French phrase that is the variant of the name Catherine/combination of the name Catherine.
• Adriana: the name of the Roman goddess of springtime inspired by the old name of the northern Italian town of Adria.

Captain Pirate Names

• Alasdair: Captain of the Jolly Roger, is a pirate who sails to the Caribbean
• Blackbeard: A pirate who lived in the 11th century.
• Calico Jack: A pirate who sailed with Blackbeard and was involved in several battles against British ships and forts.
• Captain Jack Sparrow: The main character in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. He is also a famous pirate.
• Captain Hook:  One of the most famous pirates in history, he attempted to steal from Peter Pan’s treasure chest. Peter Pan and his fairy friends defeated him.
• Captain James Norrington:  The main villain of the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy was an English pirate who turned to piracy after losing his ship and crew to Davy Jones’ Locker.
• Captain Sao Feng:  A cruel Chinese pirate killed over 1,000 people before being defeated by Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean).
• Captain Buccaneer: A pirate who sails the seas on a ship called the Buccaneer.
• Captain Bluebeard: A pirate who sails the seas on a ship called the Bluebeard.
• Captain Blackbeard: A pirate who sails the seas on a Blackbeard ship.
• Captain Bloody Bill: A pirate who sails the seas on a ship called Bloody Bill.
• Captain Bligh: A pirate who sails the seas on a ship called Bligh.
• Captain Bones: A pirate who sails the seas on a ship called Bones.
• Captain Bootstrap: A pirate who sails the seas on a ship called Bootstrap.
• Captain Brownbeard: A pirate who sails the seas on a ship called Brownbeard.
• Captain Bulldog: A pirate who sails the seas on a Bulldog ship.
• Captain Bushranger An Australian pirate captain, also known as the “Bushranger Captain”, wore a red coat and bandana, resembling a bushranger cowboy. He was also called “The Red-Haired Bandit”.
• Captain Dominic: A name of Latin origin, it is essential in stories of fictional pirates who live on the high seas.
• Name Captain Apulia is a good student name for those looking for a sweet name. He owns an older cat and is the leader of the slave ship. He has a fearsome reputation.

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Badass Pirate Names

Do you want to be known as the one who can take on the giant, worst ships in the world and make them look like they’re going down in flames, and you want everyone to know it? We’ve got names like:

• The Raven and The Black Pearl are perfect for any captain looking to intimidate their opponents and ensure that no one will ever mess with them again.
• The Heart of Gold is perfect for anyone who wants to be remembered as an incredibly kind soul who always puts others first.
• Black Bart: Badass pirate of the highest rank who sees all other male counterparts as enemies.
• Octie: Name of a character inspired by ‘octopus,’ a sea creature.
• Baddie: A very badass pirate.

Pirate Names For Boys

• The Pirate: A pirate lives by their own rules and is independent and strong-willed. If you want a name that reflects these qualities, this is the one for you!
• The Swashbuckler: The swashbuckler is a fearless adventurer who never backs down from a fight. He’s always up for a challenge, whether it’s an army or an angry mob. While he may not be dependable, he’ll have your back when things get tricky!
• The Buccaneer: The Buccaneer is fearless and takes risks for money and adventure. He always seeks to win bigger… until he doesn’t. Then you’ll know why he’s called a buccaneer!
• Jack: The pirate of merchant ships
• Neverland Pirates: They are a group of pirates, or you might have heard about Pirates of the Caribbean Online; link the name and the story of Pirates of the Caribbean similarly.
• Phylum Cnidaria: A toponymic name/ name of a sea polyp.
• A Jolly Roger: A flag with a skull on it
• A Parley With A Stranger: To make peace with another person, usually in an attempt to take something from them.
• A Shiver in the Night: A cold breeze during an otherwise warm day.
• A Sword and Gunpowder: A pirate ship with a cannon.
• Blackbeard: Captain of the ship Revenge.

Famous Pirate Names

• Blackbeard: A pirate with a mysterious past was famous for his ruthless attacks on ships. He always covered his face with a mask or bandana on land to look more intimidating.
• Captain Hook: An old, feared pirate met his match in Peter Pan, who ended his terrorizing ways.
• Calico Jack Rackham (also known as Calico Jack), a pirate from England during Queen Anne’s War who fought against colonial ships and forts
• Cobra Commander, a pirate who sailed with Blackbeard on his last voyage in 1717
• Edward Teach or Edward Thatch, a notorious English sea captain who terrorized shipping from 1691 to 1718 by plundering ships and murdering their crews.
• Ginna Bellavista Bonetta: A very famous pirate.
• Captain John Smith: An English soldier who sailed the Caribbean and North America in the early 18th century.
• Calico Jack: He was a pirate who lived during the Golden Age of Piracy.
• Calico Jack Rackham: One of the most famous pirates.
• Black Spot: He was a pirate who lived during the Golden Age of Piracy and was captain of the ship Whydah Gally, on which he sailed to Madagascar in 1697.
• Bartholomew Roberts: The most successful pirate of his time, he raided Spanish ships in the Caribbean Sea from 1719 until he died in 1722. In Newfoundland, he was born around 1688 or 1689 (some sources say 1686).

Now, if you ever need to craft a story like Peter Pan, you’ll have a pool of pirate names to choose from to create your own story! How amazing is that? I hope you have as much fun writing as I did penning down these pirate names for you.

Remember that pirates are fictional characters, so don’t overthink when looking for the perfect names. Even an old Roman name can make a good name.

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