Dog person or cat person—or fish person? Try all three! The third most common pet in America is the fish, and here at Rover, we think fish names deserve more attention. After all, Rover brings you the most popular pet names every year. We consulted our huge database of pet names to compare top choices for furry friends to favorite picks for fish. We’ve included plenty of recommendations for boy fish names, girl fish names, betta fish names, and more.
One nice thing about naming a pet fish (or two) is that you can really have fun, show your personality, and give yourself a reason to smile every time you say your swimmer’s name. Read on for top choices in fishy names this year, and best of luck picking a great name.
Top 10 Male Fish Names
- Nemo (for a clownfish, of course)
- Bubbles
- Jack
- Captain
- Finley
- Blue
- Moby
- Bubba
- Squirt
- Shadow
Top 10 Female Fish Names
- Goldie
- Dory
- Ariel
- Angel (ideal for angelfish)
- Minnie
- Jewel
- Nessie (for a large fish species)
- Penny
- Crystal
- Coral
90 Cool Fish Names
We love this variety of choices, from mythological to nature or pop culture-inspired.
- Ace
- Ajax
- Aldo
- Aqua
- Astra
- Azure
- Babel
- Bahari (ocean in Swahili)
- Batman
- Bayou
- Beau
- Blue
- Brizo (Greek goddess of sailors)
- Brook or Brooke
- Bruce (the shark from Finding Nemo)
- Buffy
- Calypso
- Casper
- Caspian
- Cayman
- Celeste
- Comet
- Cordelia
- Crimson
- Delta
- Dexter
- Diana (Roman goddess of the moon)
- Diva
- Draco
- Drake
- Einstein
- Electra (a great name for a flashy fish)
- Ella
- Elsa
- Fabian
- Fiona
- Genevieve
- Glimmer
- Great White
- Grouper
- Hammerhead
- Haven
- Henry
- Hunter
- Hydra
- Isabella (or Bella)
- Jacques
- Jasper
- Johnson
- Jonah
- Juliet
- Jupiter
- Kai (Hawaiian for ‘ocean’)
- Kaiyo (Japanese for ‘ocean’)
- Kraken
- Leilani
- Luna
- Magnolia (Maggie)
- Mahi-Mahi
- Marina
- Misty
- Moana
- Moorea
- Morgan
- Murphy
- Neptune
- Orca
- Orion
- Oscar
- Penelope
- Plankton (fish food, fish name!)
- Poseidon
- Ripley (or Riptide)
- River
- Romeo
- Sam
- Sebastian
- Selkie (after the Irish legend)
- Silver
- Starlight
- Sydney
- Tallulah
- Tetra
- Tidal Wave
- Tsunami
- Ursula
- Veiltail (one of the most common types of fish tails)
- Whale
- Xena
- Zeus
50 Cute Fish Names
Because ‘Bubbles’ and ‘Squirt’ only go so far.
- Angie
- Annie
- Astro
- Baby
- Beluga (the ultimate name for a white fish)
- Billie
- Bingo
- Bubba
- Cleo
- Coco
- Cookie
- Dobby
- Finn
- Flash
- Flipper
- Flounder
- Flower
- Freckles (cute name for a spotted fishy)
- George
- Gordon or Gordy
- Gracie
- Guppy
- Houdini
- Kiko
- Lenny
- Louie
- Lucky
- Marble
- Ollie
- Otter
- Paulie
- Popcorn
- Quimby
- Rex
- Rocky
- Roxy
- Salty
- Sammy
- Sandy
- Sassy
- Skippy
- Snapper
- Spike
- Spot
- Sprite
- Surfer
- Swimmer
- Toby
- Wavy
- Ziggy
30 Orange Fish Names
Not surprisingly, goldfish are among the most popular aquatic pets. So how do you choose the perfect moniker for an orange fish—besides Goldie? Rover has some great options for you.
- Amber
- Blaze
- Butterscotch
- Caramel
- Carmen
- Carrot
- Cheeto
- Clementine
- Copper
- Dorothy (the goldfish in Elmo’s World)
- Ember
- Fanta
- Flame
- Foxy
- Ginger
- Lemon
- Mac (and Cheese)
- Mango
- Nala
- Orange Crush
- Peaches
- Penny
- Pumpkin (name the next fish ‘Pie’)
- Rosie
- Rusty
- Satsuma
- Sherbet
- Shimmer
- Simba
- Sundance
- Sunny
- Sunshine
- Tangerine
- Tiger or Tigress
- Topaz
35 Funny Fish Names
Pun names for fish are tops for many families. The species of fish can make these even funnier. For instance, the irony of “Pumpkin” on a blue fish is enough to make many owners smile.
- Alpha Betta
- Amazon
- Betta Midler
- Betta White
- Bob
- Bubbly
- Captain Hook
- Captain Jack
- Captain Morgan
- Champagne
- Cherry
- Chips
- Eddy (as in the water currents)
- Foamy
- Gill-bert
- Gilligan
- Harley Finn
- Jabberjaw
- Jetsam (a pair with Flotsam)
- Lake Skywalker
- Mackerel
- Marlin Brando
- Mr. Limpet
- Mrs. Puff
- Nibbles
- Outta Tuna
- Pip
- Sashimi
- Shelly
- Small Fry
- Squish
- Suds
- Sushi
- Swedish
- Yacht or Li’l Yachty
Do Fish Need Names?
Fish don’t respond to our voices in the same way that cats and dogs do, of course. And fish training isn’t really in the cards. So why give a name to your pet fish or fishes, as the case often is? Well, why not? Fish do know who their owners are, after all.
Pets are part of our family, whether they’ve got scales or fur, and giving them a great name underscores that fact. You’ll feel closer to your pet fish when you’ve chosen their names. Picking a fish name is also a great way for kids to bond with their new pets. It helps make them feel connected to these little critters who need their care and attention.
Need Pet Care?
Chances are, you’ll need someone to take care of your pets while you’re away. While pet fish don’t need daycare or walking, they still need care while you’re on vacation. And if a dog, cat, or other furry friend is part of your household, it’s convenient to find one person to care for them all. That’s where Rover comes in.
Find your pet’s perfect match, right from your phone—and then hit the road happy.
