There are a lot of lake resorts in the United States. Some offer a quiet and private retreat for guests while others include a more lively stay with lots of recreational activities. Lakes are also commonly used to brand food and beverages.

One of my favorite examples of lake-focused branding comes from the Wisconsin based brewer Leinenkugel’s. Leinenkugel’s imprints different pictures of lakes right on the can and uses taglines like “Refreshingly Summer” to describe their brews.

Are you looking for name suggestions for a private lake, pond, or other body of water? Here are some catchy lake name ideas you can use. Stick around until the end of the article and I explain the process of how lakes are named.

Lake Name Ideas

• Lake Blue Calm
• Lake of Yearning
• Calm Waters
• Still Lake
• Lake Young Hearts
• Lake Trout
• Twilight Lake
• Twin Blue
• Lake Serenity
• Sunfish Lake
• Lovers Lake
• Boater’s Hangout
• The Green Lake
• Turquoise Lake
• Lake Big Rock
• Lake Summerwater
• Shallow Blue
• Lake Richmond
• Spring Lake
• Lake Solitude
• Lake Mistwater
• Lake Blueside
• Dawn Lake
• Lake Lavender
• Lake Grandview
• Sleepy Lake
• Lake Happy
• Pine Lake
• Lake Paradise
• Wild Lakes
• Lake Bliss
• Lake Eclipse
• Stargazer’s Lake
• Big Little Lake
• Sunset Lake
• Lake Redwood
• Bear Foot’s Lake
• Love Lake
• Lake Trout Haven
• Lake Hiddenwaters
• Bird’s Eye Lake
• Lake Breezy
• Lake Ladybird
• Eagle’s View Lake
• Seven Lakes
• Lake Hawkeye

Fantasy Lake Names

• Lake Cloudy
• Pristine Blue
• Angel’s Domain
• The Lonely Lake
• Unstable Waters
• Deep Green
• Warman’s Lake
• Lake Inferno
• Midnight Lake
• Beaver’s Lake
• Bottomless Lake
• The Green Depths
• Old Blue
• Lake Limbo
• Lake Torden
• Moss Wall Lake
• King’s Lake
• Sapphire Basin
• Cheerful Blue
• Lake Abyss
• The Blue Expanse
• Crystal Lake
• Fisher’s Lake
• Lake Hillspoint
• Mysterious Deep
• Lake Rolling Waters
• The Mighty Lake
• The Green Ripple
• Iron Waters
• Bursting Blue
• The Misty Place
• Laughing Lake
• Lake Gray
• Lake Eerie
• The Quiet Blue
• Eerie Mist
• The Blue Dragon
• Sanguine Waters
• West Lake
• Lake Greenside
• The Shallow Calm
• Lake Nigel
• Fluorescent Waters
• Ethereal Deep
• Boiling Blue
• Lake Serena

Funny Lake Names

• Wrinkled Waters
• The Vast Deep
• Lake Midnight Morning
• The Brilliant Blue
• Clown Waters
• The Shallow Deep
• No Coral Lake
• Boaters Lake
• The Ugly Green
• The Forbidden Lake
• Lake Freshwater
• Lake Local
• Lake Red Rock
• Crystalline Green
• The Great Lake
• Lake Lago
• Lake Equal
• Mother Nature’s Tears
• The Natural Lake
• Impossibly Blue
• Deep Waters
• The Clear Blue
• The Dramatic Deep
• The Striking Lake
• Natural Beauty
• Extraordinary Waters
• Lake Allure
• Warm Blue
• Lake Windy
• The Shrinking Lake
• Freshwater Playground
• Oasis Blue
• Quietude Deep
• The Green Point
• The Cold Lake
• Deep Clear Lake
• Bluestone Lake
• Pristine Deep
• Lake Steamy
• Lake Isolation
• Vast Blue
• Mild Waters
• Lake Wild Green
• Fragile Lake
• Sunlight Waters
• Lake Phantom

Pond Names

• Aquamarine Gem
• Love Pond
• Green Pond
• Campford Pond
• The Yearning Waters
• Hillquiet Pond
• Sunlit Pond
• The Deep One
• The Lilly Pond
• White Pond
• New Deep
• Pond Bewitched
• The Harmonious Pond
• Better Waters
• Shimmering Pond
• Shallow Ripples
• Pond Luna
• The Red Pond
• Pond Motionless
• Whispering Pond
• Peculiar Pond
• Pond Enigma

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• Jade Pond
• Pond Plum
• Stone Pond
• Gentle Pond
• Paradise Pond
• Golden Pond
• Stunner’s Pond
• The Odd Pond
• Pebble Pond
• Pond Azure
• Warrior’s Pond
• Orange Pond
• Earth Pond
• Hillside Pond
• Pond Opal
• The Lone Pond
• Autumn Waters
• Pond Flora
• Camper’s Pond
• Shine Pond
• Kinder Pond
• Pond Mudpuppy
• Blooms Pond
• Passion Pond

Funny Pond Names

• Once A Pond A Time
• Pond E Licious
• Infinity Pond
• Dead Pond
• Bottomless Pond
• Lush Waters
• Charming Pond
• Pond Inspiration
• Pond Solitude
• Green Gardens Pond
• Pond of Epiphany
• Frosty Pond
• Dream Pond
• Magic Pond
• Pond Nirvana
• Soaking Pond
• Rainbow Pond
• Koi Pond
• Pond Lime
• The Seasonal Pond
• White Sand Pond
• Pond Icy
• Centenial Pond
• Pond Radiance
• Larch Pond
• Pond Silver
• The Summertime Pond
• The Unexplored Pond
• Abyss Pond
• Zephyr Pond
• Vista Pond
• Superb Pond
• The Scattered Pond
• Pond Sentinel
• Human Zoned
• Sun Pond
• Grazer’s Pond
• Winter Pond
• The Upside Down
• Crescent Pond
• Pond Cypress
• Panfish Pond
• Pond Cerise
• Pond Evergreen
• Prime Pond
• The Red Pond

Lake House Names

• Florence Villa
• Aura
• Lily House
• Red Brick Villa
• Azul
• The Glass House
• Glenn House
• Amour
• Divine Stay
• The Grand Cabin
• House Antoinette
• The Olive House
• Blossom Villa
• House Magenta
• Peach House
• The Wooden House
• House Valentine
• Green Cottage
• Firefly Cabin
• Sunflower House
• Verde
• Valerie Villa
• Matilda House
• The Simple Cottage
• Wood Wonder
• Maple Place
• House Sharmaine
• Darling House
• The Little Big House
• Plum Villa
• The House Garden
• The Doll House
• The Green House
• Rainbow Villa
• House Nightingale
• Honey House
• Daffodil Villa
• Purple House
• Leila’s Cottage
• Vine House
• The Secret Hideaway
• Weekend Delight
• The Coconut House
• Lake Dreams
• Cliff Cottage
• The Little Bungalow

Lake Cabin Names

Lake branding.

• Green Thumb Cabin
• Bellissima
• Little Brown Cabin
• Paradise Cabin
• Cabin Prints
• The Good Place
• Cabin Luna
• Full Life Cabin
• Calypso’s Cabin
• Green Escape
• Endless Summer
• Kuppa Cabin
• Flamingo Cabin
• Little Blessings
• Cabin Sasha
• Forest Gem
• The Chill Cabin
• Lake Stay
• The Freshwater Life
• Serenity Cabin
• Sunrise Cabin
• Happy Soul
• Crane Cabin
• The Sugar House
• Cloud Cabin
• Barefoot Bungalow
• Adventure Lodge
• Forest Hideaway
• Bluebird Lodge
• Eagle’s Cabin
• Moondrift Cabin
• Lakeside House
• Woodsy Daze
• Heavenly Pine
• Mountainside Hideaway
• Snow Cottage
• Lakeside Solitude
• Quiet Escape
• Happy House
• Harmony Cottage
• Lake View Villa
• Acorn Cabin
• Birds Nest
• Little Dipper
• Mountain Glow
• Dreamer’s Cottage

Lake Boat Names

• Liberty
• Cherish
• Buster
• Unsinkable
• Neptune
• Poseidon
• Great White
• Nessy
• The Little Kraken
• Flowy
• Siren
• Blue Beauty
• Captain Brave
• The Tough One
• Sunnie
• Agua
• The Water Titan
• Aquaholic
• The Old Man
• Wave Rider
• Lady Jane
• Lake Goddess
• Princess Mia
• Brave Mama
• Lake Queen
• Flow Pros
• Freshwater Father
• Captain Hook
• Lover Girl
• Marie Anne
• Fishy and Me
• Pearl
• Dream Boat
• Lady Maria
• Little ‘Ol Boat
• Lake Expedition
• Triton
• Frank Ocean
• Love Boat
• Orca
• Dream Sailing
• Captain Nemo
• Princess Mermaid
• King Of The Lake
• Captain Deep
• Lover Boy

Lake Bar Names

• Booze and Views
• Crystal
• The Liquor Bungalow
• Cocktail Cottage
• Midnight Rendezvous
• Beers and Cheers
• Serenade
• Fish and Beers
• Sunrise Tavern
• Cocktail Fantasy
• Liquor Hideaway
• Beer Forest
• The Cocktail Shack
• The Swinging Pub
• Wild Life Drinks
• Whistling Beers
• Fizz Shack
• Campfire Cocktails
• The Rabbit Hole
• The Lakeside Experience
• Owl’s Nest
• The Green Bar
• Moonlight Cocktails
• Cottage Bar
• Cold Catch
• Mud House
• Fizz Cottage
• Fishermen’s Hangout
• Woods and Booze
• The Maple Shack
• Open Bar
• Lakeside Drinkers
• Booze Up
• Ice Cold
• Full Cottage
• Liquor Nights
• Cheers!
• After Work
• Cloudy Nights
• Nature’s Call
• Lakeside Pub
• Cool Blue
• The Wood Bar
• Beer Buzz
• Beer Masters
• Cocktail Crafts

Lake Resort Names

• Lake Royale
• Swan Resort
• The Royal Villas
• Kingfisher’s Resort
• Paradise Inn
• Sunny Cottages
• The Grand Lake View
• Hotel Evergreen
• The Summer Lake Resort
• Lush Resorts
• Calm Inn
• The Blue Iris
• Shiners Inn
• Blue Water Inn
• Emerald Hotels
• Spring Lake Villas
• Waterlilies Resort
• The Heron’s Place
• Lake Deluxe
• Hotel Green
• Winter Lake Inn
• Paradise Point
• Water Oaks Resort
• Dream Lakes Inn
• Relaxation Resort
• Happy Lakes Resort
• Seasons of Love Hotel
• Water Views Inn
• Luna Hotel
• Misty Inn
• Hotel Serenity
• Blooming Inn
• Star Bright Resorts
• Lime Hotel
• Golden Fireflies Inn
• Glamper’s Haven
• White Oak Inn
• White Lake Hotel
• Serendipity Inn
• Wood Wonder Resort
• Autumn Stay Inn
• The Quaint Cottages
• The White Villas
• Calming Residences
• Vacation Inn
• Iridescent Resort

Lake Cottage Names

• Comfort Cottage
• The Tree Top Inn
• Treasure Lakes
• Beauty Lake Cottage
• Good Times Cottage
• Lake B&B Cottage
• The Little Red Cottage
• Relaxing Hideaway
• Rainbow Dreams Inn
• Tree House Cottage
• The Calm Shack
• Lake View Hangout
• Lake Vibe Inn
• Home Sweet Home
• The Orchid
• Sophie’s Cottage
• Umber Inn
• Darling Cottage
• Marvelous House
• Basil Inn
• Blue Lake Inn
• Lake Front Cottage
• Daily Dreamer

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• Green Oasis Cottage
• Cottage Carnation
• Sunny Hills Cottage
• Honey Inn
• Fusion Inn
• New Cottage
• The Arrow
• Old Classic Inn
• Diamond Cottage
• Trinity Inn
• Cool Vibe Cottage
• Cottage Flora
• The Family Cottage
• Luxe Cottages
• Cool Winds Cottage
• Cottage Pecan
• Sage Cottage
• Pear Inn
• Rosewood Cottage
• The Spice Cottage
• Cottage Cider
• Indigo Inn
• Spruce Stays

Lake Business Names

• Yum Mama’s Diner
• Lake Side Café
• The Deep Blue Hideaway
• Zaffre Inn
• Cerveza Bar
• The Old Lake Bookstore
• Big Jim’s Coffee Shop
• Little Brown Bakery
• Hyped Up Fishing Shop
• Rockin’ Kayak Rentals
• Explore Canoes
• The Little Quaint Diner
• Fish 101 Restaurant
• Quick Eats
• Flame Kitchen
• Friend Zone Chill Spot
• The Happy Hideaway
• Secret Hangout
• The Fluffy Inn
• Discovery Cottages
• Hooked Fishing Shop
• Go! Kayaks
• All Aboard Boat Rentals
• Lake Side Lounge
• The Old Bookstore
• The Silver Diner
• Wood House Restaurant
• Home Brews Café
• Reel It In Fishing School
• Ahoy Rentals
• Anchors Away Boat Shop
• Decadence Cafe
• The Flaky Bakery
• Picturesque Studios
• The Bookworm’s Bookstore
• Into The Deep Boat Shop
• Hot and Ready Diner
• Quiet Zone Café
• Sights Kayaks
• All Things Fish Restaurant
• The Fresh Catch Fish Shop
• Happy Hour Bar
• Tranquil Inn
• Stuffed Diner
• Old and New Bookstore
• The Pink Café

How do lakes or ponds get their name?

You might be wondering just how do lakes or ponds get their names? Well, would you believe that even the naming of lakes have confused limnologist’s for a long time? In case you’re not familiar with the term limnologist, it’s a scientist that studies fresh bodies of water like lakes and other wetlands.

Some lakes were formally named decades or even centuries ago. Often, the individual who founded the city or “discovered” the lake is given credit with the name.

It’s clear how most private lakes are named, however. These lakes can usually be named by the owner.

There are some rules when it comes to naming a lake or pond, however. You’re not allowed to name a lake after a living person. It is said that you would need 15 registered voters’ signatures for it to be considered then a county board will have to vote on it. After that, the results get passed to the DNR commissioner and then the federal board. But do note the rules could be different from one country to another.

As you can see, naming a lake isn’t always easy. The process of how lakes are named is fascinating even if the process is convoluted. I hope you found an appropriate name for a private lake or pond. Explore the list of catchy lake names and feel free to contact me directly by email if you need more monikers for your watery paradise. Thanks for reading.