1,800+ of the Best Pet Fish Names: The Ultimate Guide

You just purchased a new pet, and if you’re like me, your fish is family. Therefore, it only stands to reason that you need a name for your new family member. Choosing a fish name is as personal as choosing any pet or fish name. 

You want to make sure the name you choose suits your pet but also suits your personal preference. Sometimes it is best to look for certain characteristics of your pet before you name them. Perhaps you have some names in mind but can’t narrow it down. 

Choosing the right fish name is difficult, and that is why you are here. 

The choices for pet names are endless. You can pretty much pick anything from funny names to Spanish names. No matter what name you pick, it will fit because there are no rules for naming your fish! 

However, you want to be sure that the name you choose is going to be one that will match your pet’s personality or their looks.

Here is a comprehensive list of names you can review. This list of fish names is one of the largest list you will find online. I literally pulled together over 1,800 names!

All the fish names are divided by category. Surely, by the time you get to the end of this list, you will have found the right name for your new pet.  

Funny Names

If you and your pet have a sense of humour, it could be fun for you to choose a name that has some humor behind it. Have a look at these unusual and funny fish names. 

The best of the funny fish names:

• Jack Sparrow – The hilarious and quirky pirate from the movie “Pirates of the Caribbean.” 
• James Pond – A funny twist on James Bond
• Jaws – The large shark that attacked and killed many people in the “Jaws” movie series. 

Other Funny Names

Sushi	Ann Chovi	Swim Shady	Phish Stix
Tartar Sauce	Alpha Betta	Swedish (After the candy)	Flounder
Floaty	Fishy	Mr. Fish	Tin Fin
Goldie	Worm	Neptune	Tuna Turner
Hulk	Pirate	Diver	Diner
Caviar	Wavy	Bubbles	Bermuda
Wasabi	Zippy	Speedy	Flash
Shipwreck	Shark	Cheeto	Soy Sauce
Merlin	Skipper	Toilet	Bait
Turtle	Doggo	Kitty	Stinky
Boyo	Chummy	Mini Me	Old Sir
Eenie Weenie	Young Buck	Dumbo	Doctor

Along with these humorous names, you can try some that are a little more “ironic” in nature. Perhaps the Gods of the Underworld are a great way to go when looking to name your pet with some humor. 

Here are the best gods of the Underworld names:

• Lucifer – the original name of Satan
• Yetzer – the Devils of Hara Mythology
• Diabolus – another name for Satan
• Hades – god of the underworld in Greek mythology

Other Gods of the Underworld Names

Hades	Anubis	Nergal	Supay
Osiris	Erlik	Aqen	Mantus
Xolotl	Nergal	Veles	Tartarus
Chernobog	Erebus	Orcus	Satan
Pluto	Yama	Hermes	Aka
Serapis	Triglav	Babi	Ptah

Humour and irony are great ways to name your fish and have great conversations with friends and family. However, if you are keener on puns, then there are some pun-like names you can choose for your fish. 

Fish Pun Names

Here are a few of my favorites right off the top:

• Tunakhamun
• Swim Shady
• Tuna Turner 

However, though these are the best pun-like names, there are so many more. Have a look at these fish pun names.

Mackerelmore	Arowana Grande	Coldplaty	Goby Mac
Marlin Monroe	Barb Ruth	Rene Descarp	Susan B. Anchovy
Winston Perch-hill	Charles Garwin	Charles Sharkley	Michael Shoredon
Nat Kingfish Cod	Sharkira	Aquilla the Hun	Genghis Karp
Betta Midler	Arlo Guppie	Ruth Bader Finsburg	Gilly Nelson
Happy Gilmore	Finn Rider	Leonardo diFishy	Phish
Platy Perry	Biggie Smelts	Ke-Fin Bacon	Old Dirty Bass-tard

Additionally, have a glance through some of the clever fish names out there. 

Clever Names

Seaweed	Brook	River	Ocean
Salt	Liquid	Wave	Draco
Eskimo	Reef	Lefty	Niagara
TinTin	Finn	Jack Frost	BigFoot
Lochness	Ogopogo	Champ	Chessie
Lusca	Cetus	Leviathan	Fried
Stix	Hank	Mariana	Boat

Alright, now that we’ve got those punny names out of the way, let’s talk about one of our favorite species – the betta fish.

When you purchase a betta, chances are you have him alone in a tank.

Therefore, you want to know what to call him when you walk by his tank.

Naming your betta can really take some thought. If you are looking to name your beautiful, flowy fish, then here are some possibilities. 

Betta Fish Names

We’ll break it down by gender here, since male and female bettas are so different!

Female betta names

• Patience – She is going to need it when swimming around.
• Orchid – This colourful fish is going to brighten your life like the flower. 
• Lily – Since these fish come from ponds, Lily pads are a great plant to name your fish after. 

Other Female Betta Fish Names:

Daisy	Dora	Duchess	Yasmin
Thelma	Louise	Rose	Harmony
Ginny	Gina	Betty	Bess
Berry	Hope	Kat	Queenie
Princess	Paris	Ophelia	Effie
Nila	Parvati	Ocra	Berry
Astrid	Pixie	Cupcake	Yasmin

Male Betta Names

But of course, most popular among those who own Bettas are the males. If you have a colorful and unique betta fish that you are striving to name, here are the best Betta fish names for males. 

• Harley Finn – a humorous and fun name for your betta. 
• Cujo – After the terror dog in Stephen King’s novel “Cujo.”
• Captain Hook – Fun name after the character in the popular “Peter Pan” books and movies.

Other Betta Fish Names for Males:

One True Cod	Roger	Fluffy	Betta Max
Aquaman	Lake Skywalker	Gill-bert	Rocky
Crowly	Gravy	Scrappy	Soda Pop
Pinball	Wiggle	Slappy	Flappy
Fortnight	Midnight	Moon	Jupiter
Mars	Bruno	Boss	Bull
Admiral	Sergeant	Lieutenant	Hero
Odin	Pike	Bass	Trout
Leo	Loki	Grout	Butch

Moving on from the funny and Betta fish names, there are many other names you can choose from for your pet. 

Unique fish names are for those who like to be different. Not everyone wants to pick a name that they have heard before.

If you are one of those who prefer to have a fish name that is entirely different from the mainstream fish names, here are some unique ones you can look at for your unique fish. 

Most Unique Names For Your Fish

Here’s a few favorites to get you started:

• Atlantis – after the fictional underwater city. 
• Bon-Bon – the French word for candy.
• Beluga – after the whale. 

There are tons of unique fish names you can use for either male or female fish. Have a look through the list and pick the one that you like best. 

Aaliyah	Astrid	Beau	Bonkers
Ace	Belly	Bonnie	Aries
Blooper	Candace	Bozeman	Bandit
Belore	Madire	Scat	Lure
Panda	Bellow	Bruise	Boss
Tanta	Teeter	Tiger	Misty
Mystique	Fantasy	Tiller	Manny
Mop	Mouse	Mellow	Nitelite
Nelly	Neptune	Taurus	Gemini
Scorpion	Sagitron	Thor	Tyran
Twister	Spa	Spice	Cumin
Thyme	Coriander	Tick	Dax
Dragon	Dot	Tot	Eek
Cougar	Comet	Celery	Cleo
Gladice	Jello	Jellie	Nellie
Ink	Janga	Hansen	Joker
Jiggle	Kiki	KoolAid	Juju
Nile	Amazon	Ganges	Danube
Volga	Congo	Indus	Mozambique
Rio	Seine	Rhine	Godvarie
Yamuna	Kaveri	Yarra	Murray

Hawaiian Fish Names

When you think about tropical beautifully colored fish, you likely think about paradise.

Maybe even tropics come to mind when you are enjoying watching your colourful and flowy fish swimming around.

It’s easy for this little underwater friend to take you to places you don’t normally think about day to day. Often times, you think to name your fish after something that reminds you of the tropics. 

There are some great Hawaiian fish names out there that you can use to name your pet. 

Here are the best Hawaiian fish names you can find:

• Moana – Which is also a name of the popular Disney movie. 
• Pao – means hump headed, but sounds cool. 
• Kawele – is the unique name of a Japanese Baracuda. 

Chromis	Nunu	Alo	Upapalu
Conger	Puhi	Oilipa	Lulu
Malolo	Iolao	Walu	Weke
Anthia	Roi	Basslet	Heihe
Piha	Pihu	Paki	Hebe
Awa	Opah	Uhu	Puhi

Couples’ Names

Every once in a while, there are two fish who stand out the most. Sometimes you buy them as a couple. They might be an actual male/female couple, siblings, or friends who are always together.

Maybe they are the only two of their breed in your tank.

In these situations, you might want to have a good couples fish names. There are many different types of couple’s names you can get for the two fish in your life who stick together. 

Best Couples’ Names

Salt and Pepper – these names are especially good if your fish are black and white. 

Peek and Boo – As part of the popular kids’ game that you probably played with your kids as a baby.

Splish and Splash – Since of course they play in the water, and it just fits. 

Other Couple Names:

Romeo and Juliet	Aqua and Fina	Tic and Tac	Bonnie and Clyde
Tuna and Pike Turner	Jane and Doe	Thelma and Louise	Gidgette and Moondoggie
One Fish Two Fish	Mickey and Minnie	Aladdin and Jasmine	Hall and Oats
Gilligan and Skipper	Bob and Doug	Batman and Robin	Donald and Daffy
Ben and Jerry	Adam and Eve	Bert and Ernie	Bow and Arrow
Chip and Dale	Antony and Cleopatra	Cutie and Pies	Fire and Ice
Gruesome Twosome	Holly and Ivy	Double Trouble	Lock and Chain
Maple and Syrup	Milk and Cookies	Peanut Butter and Jelly	Peter and Piper
Rascal and Scamp	Peas and Carrots	Perfect Match	Shake and Bake
Quick and Nimble	Scooby and Shaggy	Sherlock and Watson	Sweet and Sour
Tit and Tat	Thunder and Lightning	Ying and Yang	Smash and Dash
Dynamic and Duo	Zig and Zag	Peat and Repeat	Lucy and Ethel
Bambi and Thumper	Cinnamon and Spice	Calvin and Hobbes	Pongo and Perdita
Beauty and Best	Homer and Marge	Fred and Ginger	Lady and Tramp
Cain and Abel	Wilbur and Orville	Buzz and Woody	Lilo and Stitch
Pebbles and Bambam	Winnie and Pooh	Dust and Buster	Fortune and Cookie
Shark and Bait	Ali and Baba	Pip and Squeak	Buttons and Bows
Calamity and Chaos	Gadget and Gizmo	Hip and Hop	Hugs and Kisses
Lightning and Thunder	Starlight and Moondust	Chocolate and Vanilla	Sleepy and Peppy
Bow and Wow	Bill and Phil	Fuzzy and Wuzzy	Miley and Kiley
Summer and Winter	Spring and Autumn	Sugar and Spice	Chilli and Pepper

Cute Names

Naming your cute fish can sometimes be trickier.

You want to give them the perfect name to match their cuteness.

However, how do you find a cute fish name?

There are many different cute fish names you can look through for your cutest family member. Your adorable little fish can be named many different things that are just as cute, and he is.

The Best Cute Fish Names:

• Swimmy – of course, this makes the top fish names. It is what they do, after all. 
• Flounder – the cute and sweet friend of Ariel in “The Little Mermaid.” 
• Larry – the cute and funny shark from “Shark Tales.”

There are many other cute fish names that you can consider as well:

• Cleo – The cute fish in “Pinocchio.”
• Dory – The bluefish in “Finding Nemo.”
• Algae – That green, gooey stuff that grows in your tank. 
• Kraken – After the mystical sea creature that usually isn’t associated with cuteness, but works.
• Bubbles – simply because it is cute and that’s what you are looking for.
• Pillow – a name that is especially suitable for a white fish. 
• Rocket – an adorable name for any sidekick. 
• Turbo – for that fish that is especially active.

Famous Fish Names

Famous fish names are always a popular choice when it comes to naming your fish. Many people enjoy naming their fish after a beloved fish character from television.

There are some in other categories, but here is a more comprehensive list of famous fish names. 

Best Famous Fish Names:

• Moby Dick – After a famous whale. 
• Orca – After the type of Whale. 
• Flipper – after the beloved dolphin. 
• There are many more names you can consider. 
• Ariel – After The Little Mermaid
• Blinky – the three-eyed fish in “The Simpsons.” 
• Fish out of Water – From “Chicken Little.” 
• Fishtronaut – which is a character in a Brazilian Cartoon. 
• Jabberjaw – the name of a fictional shark in a Hanna-Barbara Cartoon. 
• Marlin – The father of Nemo in “Finding Nemo.”
• Nemo – is always a popular fish name. 
• Oscar – In the show “Fish Hooks.”
• Winnie – The seahorse in “The Little Mermaid.” 
• Trevor – the Goldfish in “Being Human.”
• Gail – The goldfish in “The West Wing.”
• Dorothy – the fish the Elmo owns. 
• Don Lino – The head shark in “Sharks Tale.”
• Bruce – The shark in “Finding Nemo.” 
• SpongeBob – From the SpongeBob TV Show
• Squidward – From the SpongeBob TV Show
• Patrick Star – From the SpongeBob TV Show
• Mr. Krabs – From the SpongeBob TV Show
• Plankton – From the SpongeBob TV Show
• Sandy Cheeks – From the SpongeBob TV Show
• Gary – From the SpongeBob TV Show
• Bubble Bass- From the SpongeBob TV Show
• Pearl Crabs – From the SpongeBob TV Show
• Mrs. Puff – From the SpongeBob TV Show

Nerdy Fish Names

To all our Middle Earth nerds – what’s more fun than naming your fish after your favorite Lord of the Rings Character? Nothing! Check out our favorite LOTR names you can choose from.

Aragorn	Déagol	Samwise Gamgee	Radagast
Arwen	Denethor	Gandalf	Saruman
Bilbo Baggins	Elendil	Gimli	Sauron
Frodo Baggins	Elrond	Glorfindel	Shelob
Beechbone	Éomer	Goldberry	Théoden
Tom Bombadil	Éomund	Gollum	Pippin Took
Boromir	Éothain	Gríma Wormtongue	Treebeard
Merry Brandybuck	Éowyn	Isildur	Shire
Bregalad	Faramir	Legolas	Aragog
Celeborn	Galadriel	Nazgûl	Witch King

Not a fan of Lord of the Rings? What about Harry Potter?

Here are our favorite Harry Potter fish names.

Harry Potter	Sirius Black	Luna Lovegood	Molly Weasley
Hermione Granger	Draco Malfoy	Remus Lupin	Gilderoy Lockhart
Ron Weasley	Bellatrix Lestrange	Newt Scamander	Ginny Weasley
Severus Snape	Fred Weasley	Lucius Malfoy	Gellert Grindelwald
Albus Dumbledore	George Weasley	Dolores Umbridge	Dobby
Neville Longbottom	Rubeus Hagrid	Minerva McGonagall	Hedwig
Voldemort	Nagini	Mad-Eye Moody	Scabbers

Looking for Star Wars fish names? You’ve come to the right place! Here are our favorite Star Wars characters you can name your fish after.

R2-D2	Q’ira	General Grievous	Chewbacca
Jango Fett	Wedge Antilles	Qui-Gon Jinn	Greedo
Padmé Amidala	Admiral Holdo	Bib Fortuna	K-2SO
Sebulba	IG-88	Admiral Ackbar	Lando Calrissian
Admiral Motti	Mon Mothma	Finn	C-3PO
Uncle Owen	Nien Nunb	Kylo Ren	Darth Maul
Admiral Firmus Piett	Lobot	Chirrut Îmwe	BB-8
EV-9D9	Ponda Baba	The Emperor	Obi-Wan Kenobi
Count Dooku	Salacious B. Crumb	Mace Windu	Oola
Max Rebo	Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes	Grand Moff Tarkin	Rey
Enfys Nest	Poe Dameron	Jabba the Hut	Luke Skywalker
Wicket W. Warrick	Boba Fett	Darth Vader	Princess Leia
Yoda	Han Solo	Sand Worm	Tusken Raider

Did someone say Star Trek? Don’t worry Trekkies, we didn’t forget you.

Here are our favorite Star Trek Characters you can name your fish after.

Captain Kirk	Hikaru Sulu	Amanda Grayson	Cyborg
Spock	Leonard McCoy	George Samuel Kirk, Sr.	Borg Queen
Montgomery Scott	Pavel Chekov	Romulan	Future Spock
Uhura	Christopher Pike	Nero	Gorn

Pokémon Fish Names

We grew up in the 90s, so Pokémon were huge when we were kids. Want to name your fish after a famous Pokémon?

Check out our list of our favorite Generation one Pokémon names!

Bulbasaur	Ninetales	Graveler	Rhydon
Ivysaur	Jigglypuff	Golem	Chansey
Venusaur	Wigglytuff	Ponyta	Tangela
Charmander	Zubat	Rapidash	Kangaskhan
Charmeleon	Golbat	Slowpoke	Horsea
Charizard	Oddish	Slowbro	Seadra
Squirtle	Gloom	Magnemite	Goldeen
Wartortle	Vileplume	Magneton	Seaking
Blastoise	Paras	Farfetch’d	Staryu
Caterpie	Parasect	Doduo	Starmie
Metapod	Venonat	Dodrio	Mr. Mime
Butterfree	Venomoth	Seel	Scyther
Weedle	Diglett	Dewgong	Jynx
Kakuna	Dugtrio	Grimer	Electabuzz
Beedrill	Meowth	Muk	Magmar
Pidgey	Persian	Shellder	Pinsir
Pidgeotto	Psyduck	Cloyster	Tauros
Pidgeot	Golduck	Gastly	Magikarp
Rattata	Mankey	Haunter	Gyarados
Raticate	Primeape	Gengar	Lapras
Spearow	Growlithe	Onix	Ditto
Fearow	Arcanine	Drowzee	Eevee
Ekans	Poliwag	Hypno	Vaporeon
Arbok	Poliwhirl	Krabby	Jolteon
Pikachu	Poliwrath	Kingler	Flareon
Raichu	Abra	Voltorb	Porygon
Sandshrew	Kadabra	Electrode	Omanyte
Sandslash	Alakazam	Exeggcute	Omastar
Nidoran♀	Machop	Exeggutor	Kabuto
Nidorina	Machoke	Cubone	Kabutops
Nidoqueen	Machamp	Marowak	Aerodactyl
Nidoran♂	Bellsprout	Hitmonlee	Snorlax
Nidorino	Weepinbell	Hitmonchan	Articuno
Nidoking	Victreebel	Lickitung	Zapdos
Clefairy	Tentacool	Koffing	Moltres
Clefable	Tentacruel	Weezing	Dratini
Vulpix	Geodude	Rhyhorn	Dragonair
Dragonite	Mewtwo	Mew	MissingNo

Into Generation two Pokémon? Great! Here are all the generation two Pokémon you can name your fish after.

Chikorita	Natu	Wobbuffet	Skarmory
Bayleef	Xatu	Girafarig	Houndour
Meganium	Mareep	Pineco	Houndoom
Cyndaquil	Flaaffy	Forretress	Kingdra
Quilava	Ampharos	Dunsparce	Phanpy
Typhlosion	Bellossom	Gligar	Donphan
Totodile	Marill	Steelix	Porygon2
Croconaw	Azumarill	Snubbull	Stantler
Feraligatr	Sudowoodo	Granbull	Smeargle
Sentret	Politoed	Qwilfish	Tyrogue
Furret	Hoppip	Scizor	Hitmontop
Hoothoot	Skiploom	Shuckle	Smoochum
Noctowl	Jumpluff	Heracross	Elekid
Ledyba	Aipom	Sneasel	Magby
Ledian	Sunkern	Teddiursa	Miltank
Spinarak	Sunflora	Ursaring	Blissey
Ariados	Yanma	Slugma	Raikou
Crobat	Wooper	Magcargo	Entei
Chinchou	Quagsire	Swinub	Suicune
Lanturn	Espeon	Piloswine	Larvitar
Pichu	Umbreon	Corsola	Pupitar
Cleffa	Murkrow	Remoraid	Tyranitar
Igglybuff	Slowking	Octillery	Lugia
Togepi	Misdreavus	Delibird	Ho-Oh
Togetic	Unown	Mantine	Celebi

Last but not least, what about generation three Pokémon? You guessed it! Here are all the generation three Pokémon you can choose from to name your pet fish.

Treecko	Shroomish	Carvanha	Castform
Grovyle	Breloom	Sharpedo	Kecleon
Sceptile	Slakoth	Wailmer	Shuppet
Torchic	Vigoroth	Wailord	Banette
Combusken	Slaking	Numel	Duskull
Blaziken	Nincada	Camerupt	Dusclops
Mudkip	Ninjask	Torkoal	Tropius
Marshtomp	Shedinja	Spoink	Chimecho
Swampert	Whismur	Grumpig	Absol
Poochyena	Loudred	Spinda	Wynaut
Mightyena	Exploud	Trapinch	Snorunt
Zigzagoon	Makuhita	Vibrava	Glalie
Linoone	Hariyama	Flygon	Spheal
Wurmple	Azurill	Cacnea	Sealeo
Silcoon	Nosepass	Cacturne	Walrein
Beautifly	Skitty	Swablu	Clamperl
Cascoon	Delcatty	Altaria	Huntail
Dustox	Sableye	Zangoose	Gorebyss
Lotad	Mawile	Seviper	Relicanth
Lombre	Aron	Lunatone	Luvdisc
Ludicolo	Lairon	Solrock	Bagon
Seedot	Aggron	Barboach	Shelgon
Nuzleaf	Meditite	Whiscash	Salamence
Shiftry	Medicham	Corphish	Beldum
Taillow	Electrike	Crawdaunt	Metang
Swellow	Manectric	Baltoy	Metagross
Wingull	Plusle	Claydol	Regirock
Pelipper	Minun	Lileep	Regice
Ralts	Volbeat	Cradily	Registeel
Kirlia	Illumise	Anorith	Latias
Gardevoir	Roselia	Armaldo	Latios
Surskit	Gulpin	Feebas	Kyogre
Masquerain	Swalot	Milotic	Groudon
Rayquaza	Jirachi	Deoxys

Now, gender plays an important role for you when it comes to naming your fish.

After all, you don’t want to name a female fish Bob or a male fish Ana.

The names for gendered fish is just as vast as it would be if you were naming a baby. You can choose from a large list of gender-specific names to provide your fish with an appropriate name for their gender.

Boy Fish Names

Casper	Shadow	Micky	Mikey
Milk	Crimson	Johnson	Joe
Spike	Spot	Ace	Ajax
Finely	Captain Jack	Bruce	Crush
Babble	Dexter	Gilligan	Astro
Clint	Blade	Dusty	Bones
Nigel	Drew	Bubba	Gordo
Bingo	Goldof	Gandalf	Earl
Charlie	Bub	Squirt	Dingo
Cliff	Duke	Earnie	Brownie
Fonzie	Cosmo	Bennie	Artie
Buster	Einstein	Houdini	Apollo
Barnie	Mac	Killer	Hondo
Benjie	T-bone	Floyd	Bubby
Plankton	Melvin	Archie	Larry
Jughead	Franky	Burns	Denzel
Rudolf	Dasher	Prancer	Vixen
Hal	Kermit	Gustav	Leonardo
Patrick	Bungie	Derek	Dean
Sam	Ripper	Stewy	Flicker
Morie	Obo	Bosco	Tricky
Dumbo	Gunther	Jimbo	Edmund
Rolo	Skor	Mars	Derek
Freddy	Bevis	Delvert	Gavin
Spuggle	Wiggums	Fox	Skippy
Noah	Ethan	Liam	Jacob
Ed	Matt	Tom	Tabby
Jimmy	Oliver	Elijah	Daniel
Hunter	Henry	Ryan	Kofi
Tau	Asuka	Gerard	Booker
Keaton	Zola	Greer	Emerson

Naming your females is just as important as naming your males.

Since there is an endless list of girl names out there, here are some the right ones for your fish.

Girl Fish Names

Wyonna	Xena	Velma	Mila
Lisa	Veronica	Velcro	Gretta
Zsa Zsa	Polly	Donna	Sophie
Barbie	Doddy	Queenie	Irene
Florence	Felicity	Crystal	Nightengale
Yvette	Kiko	Jade	Angel
Edith	Sissy	Lucy	Gisell
Rosy	Jenny	Sissy	Cindy
Freida	Ursula	Haidi	Heidi
Misty	Miss	Cassie	Nina
Tigress	Karen	Carrie	Ginger
Frannie	Fran	Carmel	Nessie
Kendra	Bess	Emily	Delila
Telly	Lavender	Roxy	Chamomile
Candy	Bubbly	Sandy	Alley
Wavey	Fern	Cleo	Mona
Venus	Tori	Lyn	Anne
Gwen	Amie	Gail	Swan
Shelly	Hope	Cookie	Fern
Flower	Baby	Diva	Deb
Buffy	Sookie	Pam	Tara
Luna	Lua	Lettie	Nora
Ginger	Loren	Nan	Adele
Willa	Rikki	Dawn	Violet
Amaka	Risha	Rikka	Naila
Ketki	Juki	Zahra	Ali
Devina	Althea	Lycca	Josie
June	Scarlat	Paris	Ophelia
Aurora	Anika	Danika	Hazel
Faye	Amelia	Coral	Della

Naming your pet by the colour of their vibrant fins is common. However, that means finding the right fish name that suits the color of your pet. 

The best way to name your pet by colour is to choose a variation of the colour they are. There are many different names for different shades of colours that you can look through to help aid your naming journey. 

You will surely find the right coloured fish name to suit your aquatic pet.  

Blue Fish Names

Periwinkle	Powder	Ice	Panton
Uranian	Cornflower	Sky	Navy
Cadet	Ultra	Aquamarine	Aqua
Teal	Denim	Jean	Robin
Cerulean	Blizzard	Space	Azure
Yale	Olympic	Maya	Royal
Steel	Airforce	Electric	Turquoise

Orange Fish Names

Pumpkin	Mango	Orange	Salmon
Melon	Terracotta	Persimmon	Rust
Tiger	Gold	Carrot	Spice
Turmeric	Cayenne	Bronze	Apricot
Peach	Sandstone	Amber	Clay
Fire	Cider	Rust	Bronze
Squash	Salamander	Golden	Ochre

Red Fish Names

Scarlett	Ruby	Indian	Imperial
Chilli	Maroon	Raspberry	Strawberry
Carmine	Desire	Redwood	Barn
Brick	Persian	Mahogany	Crimson
Sangria	Burgundy	Rust	Ferrari
Hibiscus	Candy	Apple	Vermillion

Yellow Fish Names

Mellow	Cyber	Banana	Trombone
Kaki	Honey	Dijon	Mustard
Amber	Flax	Cream	Crème
Beige	Brule	Lemon	Navajo
Laguna	Ecru	Daisy	Yolk
Chalky	Canary	Paradise	Manz

Green Fish Names

Dino	Mother Nature	Crocodile	Limeade
Greene	Olive	Gator	Pine
Grass	Pear	Green Machine	Tree
Slimey	Mossy	Green Flash	Mint
Sage	Shamrock	Green Lantern	Weedy
Lime	Sprite	Seafoam	Pistachio
G&T	Salad	Pickle	Emerald
Fern	Basil	Cucumber	Juniper

Pink Fish Names

Fuchsia	Hot	Punch	Lemonade
Ultra	Cerise	Flamingo	Magenta
Taffy	Carnation	Amaranth	Bubble Gum
Watermelon	Fandango	Thulian	Amethyst
Tickle	Cotton Candy	Azalea	Coral
Razzmatazz	Geraldine	Hibiscus	Torch
Contessa	Lipstick	Froly	Han
Orchid	Wewak	Mauve	Schnapps

Black Fish Names

Midnight	Abyss	Bean	Alien
Void	Coffee	Pearl	Plum
Steel	Sand	Tie	Truffle
Walnut	Charcoal	Coal	Carbon
Cynical	Mud	Gravel	Gothic
Kimono	Iron	Licorice	Blackstrap
Moonlit	Napoleon	Shadow	Pot
Lead	Oil	Slate	Space

White Fish Names

Pale	Oatmeal	Ivory	Island
Silk	Smoke	Coastal	Cream
Lace	Coconut	Porcelain	Rice
Frost	Ice	Snow	Chiffon
Cotton	Alabaster	Dove	Kendall
Feather	Pure	Clear	Whisper

Finding Nemo Fish Names

Alright, so if you have a clownfish, naming it Nemo is probably the easiest decision you can make, right?

But there are a ton of other fish from Finding Nemo and Finding Dory that you can choose for your non-clownfish pets, right?

Marlin	Dory	Nemo	Gill
Bloat	Peach	Gurgle	Bubbles
Deb	Jacques	Nigel	Pearl
Sheldon	Tad	Bruce	Anchor
Chum	Crush	Squirt	Hank
Destiny	Bailey	Fluke	Rudder
Becky	Gerald	Jenny	Charlie

For those tiny fish in your life, they need a name that will suit size and personality. 

Small Fish Names

Nano	Pygmy	Dwarf	Itchy
Scratchy	Atom	Micro	Mini
Teensy	Trifling	Bitsy	Minute
Itty	Bitty	Wee	Slight
Puny	Petit	Tiny	Midget

If you have a shark, you might think that Jaws isn’t the way to go. After all, it is a popular name for the shark. Here’s a few ideas to name your shark something that is original and not what everyone else is doing.

Pet Shark Names

Bulette	Sherman	King	Ripster
Jab	Streexs	Slammu	Hammer
Bruce	Chum	Anchor	Monster
Sharpedo	Torpedo	Lennie	Casami
Mako	Sharky	Mega	Megalodon
Rippy	Tooth	Sharp	King

Spanish is a great language to draw names from when you are looking to name a pet. 

Spanish Fish Names

• Sierra – Meaning saw-toothed
• Alejandro – Meaning defends mankind and is the Spanish name for Alexander.
• Garcia – A unisex name that has unknown origins and possibly means Fox. It is also a famously Spanish surname. 

Other great Spanish fish names:

Abad	Alfonzo	Alf	Alfredo
Maria	Carla	Alonzo	Almondo
Ignacio	Baja	Balto	Armondo
Baya	Berti	Cama	Carlito
Ricardo	Dora	Chico	Charo
Chimichanga	Chito	Cruz	Curo
Desi	Dia	Domingo	Diego
Diaz	Ediu	Edgar	Estrella
Filipe	Fito	Fonzo	Gito
Garcia	Fernando	Gru	Hugo
Huber	Iago	Inesa	Lola
Isa	Jada	Jose	Lago
Julio	Lucio	Mano	Malisa
Marco	Matejo	Nelo	Nardo
Nevada	Oro	Nano	Panciano
Suprema	Palomo	Paco	Paz
Peta	Quinto	Rafael	Ramon
Ria	Raul	Paulo	Sabino
Rosa	Saul	Santiago	Santi
Siracha	Sergio	Dulce	Tago
Tadeo	Tica	Tuto	Ugi

French Fish Names

Merci beaucoup! Want to name your fish a popular French name? Check out our list of common French names you can use for your fish.

Marie	Marine	Elodie	Léo
Camille	Emma	Claire	Sebastien
Léa	Marion	Inès	Aurélien
Manon	Lucie	Marguax	Victor
Nicolas	Anaïs	Alice	Vincent
Julien	Hugo	Louis	Céline
Quentin	Alexis	Baptiste	Célia
Maxime	Anthony	Dylan	Fanny
Alexandre	Theo	Corentin	Elise
Chloé	Paul	Thibault	Sophie
Antoine	Mathieu	Amandine	Rémi
Kevin	Océane	Audrey	Arnaud
Clement	Justine	Louise	Jonathan
Romain	Morgane	Noémie	Margot
Pierre	Clara	Clémence	Elisa
Laura	Benjamin	Jordan	Damien
Julie	Adrien	Nathan	Enzo
Sarah	Vincent	Simon	Aurélie
Pauline	Alex	Axel	Jade
Mathilde	Arthur	Matthieu	Estelle
Lucas	Charlotte	Maéva	Romane
Florian	Juliette	Melissa	Mathis
Guillame	Emilie	Amélie	Samuel
Valentin	Lisa	Eva	Thibaut
Jérémy	Mélanie	Caroline	Jeanne

Food Fish Names

Sometimes it can be fun to name your fish after your favorite (or least favorite food) as a joke! Here are our favorite food fish names.

Biscuit	Pineapple	Tortellini	Rib Roast
Mango	Vodka	Pappardelle	Rump Roast
Apple	Whiskey	Strawberry	Pot Belly
Cheese	Rum	Raspberry	Crustini
Banana	Tequila	Blackberry	Caesar Salad
Lemonade	OJ	Blueberry	Smokey
Meatball	Soda	Lingonberry	Dinner Roll
Steak	Pop	Gravy	Reuben
T-bone	Coffee	Over Easy	Pastrami
Filet	Cappuccino	French Toast	Sub Sandwich
Fish Stick	Latte	Pancake	BLT
Fish N Chips	Espresso	Cinnamon Roll	Roast Beef
French Fry	Cream	Croissant	Ribeye
Onion Ring	Milky	Toast	Filet Mignon
Ketchup	Butter	Jam	Porterhouse
Mustard	Fettuccini	Jelly	Cream Corn
Tartar Sauce	Alfredo	Avocado	Spinach
Mayonnaise	Marinara	Pepper	Carrot
Bread Bowl	Pesto	Bacon	Pickle
Chowder	Spaghetti	Short Rib	Cucumber

Picking the Right Fish Name

Okay, so that’s a lot of names you could choose from. It might be overwhelming. But I think I can help with that.

Let’s take a step back, breathe in some oxygen (rise to the surface of the tank if need be) and first know that there’s no right or wrong to choosing a fish name. Your little scaley buddy won’t have hurt feelings if you pick something unexpected.

If you want to take this process seriously, you can, of course, but you don’t have to, either. The important thing about choosing a proper fish name is that you’ll enjoy the name after the fact.

Look at the basic physical traits of your finned pal. Does something stand out? A unique spot or coloration, distinct pattern, or blemish even? Any of these could lead you to the right name.

Perhaps the little orange guppy with black streaks in its tail could be named Streak or Stripes. Maybe the blue betta fish is named Blueboy.

Or is the fish you’re naming displaying goofy or unique characteristics? Maybe he’s super-fast – speedier than the rest – you could choose a comical name like Speedy Gonzalez after the Looney Tunes character, or you could go in the opposite direction with naming him Sloth.

Maybe you have a favorite movie or TV show and the fish has some kind of trait (or not!) that reminds you of a character, a place, or something else that stands out from the show or film.

If you love Jane Eyre, for example, and the little fish tends to hide away, you could always get literary and name the fish after the wife who’s been hidden away, Bertha Mason.

Maybe the fish isn’t shy but outlandishly outgoing. She could be named for the sparky young gal in the musical Hairspray, Tracy Turnblad.

Conclusion

Picking the perfect name for your fish is not an easy task. The last thing you want to do is pick a name and regret it later. If you made it through these lists, then chances are you have already found the perfect name for your fish. 

However, if you haven’t don’t despair, go through the list again. Surely something will jump out at you, and you will love the name you pick. Your fish is just as important in your family as any other pet would be. 

Pick the right name for your little swimming buddy and enjoy your time together.