What are the female statues seen on the bow of old ships called?

Answer 1

The correct answer is figurehead however, in olden times these figureheads were given names. The names were almost always female (as were the figurines) and this is what eventually led to the use of women's names for the naming of boats and ships.

Answer 2

Ship Bow Statue

Answer 3

Figureheads.

Answer 4

Women

Answer 5

bow ornaments

Answer 6

figureheads