Pet fish come in all shapes and sizes, and their personalities do too. Some fish swim serenely in circles, while others lurk behind rocks or dash wildly back and forth across the tank. Some flit about happily in a school, while others swim alone, proudly flaunting their showy colors. Fish can be fun to watch, and finding the perfect name for your finned friend can make owning them that much more enjoyable. With over 100 choices to inspire you in this list, we feel very confident you’ll be able to find the perfect match.

Tips for Naming Your Fish

Whether you’re looking for funny fish names or cute ones, we have you covered. Start with a specific category that grabs your attention. Famous fish names feature common pet names from well-known books, movies, and TV shows. And popular ones include some go-to choices for your favorite little swimmer. Was one fish not enough? If you end up with a pair, clever fish names like Bonnie and Clyde, Romeo and Juliet, or Peek and Boo are some excellent choices. If this is your child’s very first pet, or you are looking for a name for a specific type of fish, we have names for that too. Browse through the list of names and select the one your pet would be proud to call their own.

  • SwedishMcFishPuff DaddyFloaterWaveChipsBobFlotsamMisoCodFinleyFinneusLarrySalmonSea BeastOttoSardinePirateCaptain Jack SparrowLong John SilverBubba Gump

Famous Fish Names

  • Moby DickOrcaOscarLennyDon LinoSykesKatie CurrentFlipperDoryArielFlounderMr. RaySheldonBruceCharlie the TunaJames PondMr. FishPoseidonNeptuneCaptain Ahab

Names for Fish Pairs

  • Bonnie and ClydeRomeo and JulietPeek and BooTic and TacSplish and SplashJane and DoeOne Fish and Two FishZig and ZagMickey and MinnieThelma and LouiseHall and OatesGilligan and Skipper

Kid-Friendly Fish Names

  • TacoSlimefaceCheetoFishfaceBoBoSpotBubblesSparkySlipperyStinkyBig JoeSwim ShadyBigmouth Billy BassSlimy StevePuckerface JonesSquirtleStanleyGoober

Names for Betta Fish

  • RockyMuhammad AliCuddlesCliffordPapa SmurfBlueboyNinjaBetta Midler

Names for Goldfish

  • TropicanaPumpkinGoldilocksDorothyGoldie Hawn

Names for Molly Fish

  • EclipsePhantomSpecklesMolly RingwaldPongoPerdita

Names for Oscar Fish

  • GodfatherPeeWeePoseidonCujoOscar De La HoyaOscar Mayer

Names for Angelfish

  • DivaWingsSunshineBlondieAngelica

Names for Clownfish

  • GarfieldOrange SliceBozoKrusty

Names for Damselfish

  • CoralSunnyMoroseIn DistressGidgetDebMrs. PuffMarina