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Dive into baby names for ocean creatures — from calves and fry to pups and hatchlings. Discover marine life facts with quizzes and free coloring pages.
10 animals · Last updated 2025
Every baby sea animals name in one place — from common to rare.
| Animal | Baby Name | Pronunciation | Group Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐬Dolphin | Calf | kaf | Pod |
| 🪼Jellyfish | Ephyra | eh-FY-ruh | Smack |
| 🐋Manatee | Calf | kaf | Aggregation |
| 🐙Octopus | Hatchling | HACH-ling | Consortium (rare) |
| 🐢Sea Turtle | Hatchling | HACH-ling | Bale |
| 🐡Seahorse | Fry | fry | Herd |
| 🦭Seal | Pup | puhp | Colony |
| 🦈Shark | Pup | puhp | Shiver |
| 🦭Walrus | Calf | kaf | Herd |
| 🐋Whale | Calf | kaf | Pod |
Dolphin calves are born tail-first
Jellyfish babies are called "ephyra"
Manatee calves are born underwater
Octopus hatchlings are called "paralarvae"
Hatchlings dig out of sand nests as a group
Male seahorses give birth — not females!
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Download Free PrintablesBaby sea animals have many different names! The most common include: Calf (Dolphin), Ephyra (Jellyfish), Calf (Manatee), Hatchling (Octopus), Hatchling (Sea Turtle), and more. Each species has its own unique baby name.
Baby animal names come from centuries of language evolution. Many come from Old English, Latin, or French origins. For example, “calf” comes from Old English “cealf,” while “joey” comes from an Aboriginal word. These unique names help scientists and animal lovers communicate precisely.
Our collection includes 10 baby sea animals names, from common ones like “Calf” to rare ones like “Ephyra.”