We all want to have some sort of home aquarium or small pond or water body that can help us unwind after a day of work.
Fishes are the third most common pets in the United States with families. Naming your fish can be cute and also help you have a connection with them.
We got you cool fish names which are for male and female fishes as well as gender-neutral ones. Here you can enjoy cool pet fish names as well as cool names for fish in your favorite aquarium. When you start looking for cool names for a fish, you will realize that there are specific names that are meant for males or females, and then there are some cool names that are gender-neutral. It is relaxing to look at fishes going about doing their own thing and calling out their cool fish names to add some spice and personality to your connection to them.
Kai(Hawaiian Origin)is the best name for your exotic fish from Hawaiian, which also means ‘ocean’.
Rowdyis the perfect name for the dashing boys, as they are known to be a bit more aggressive in some marine species.
Bombay Duckis also known as Bombil, no one knows how it was named a duck, but sure sounds different.
Ezume(Japanese Origin) means pure water or pond in Japanese, Ezume could be the name of a pure species of fish.
Arthit-This unique Thai origin name means 'a man of the Sun' in Thai, an appropriate name for a strong, wise betta.
Selkie(Irish Origin) is a different-sounding name for your fish.
Buppha(Thai Origin) means a flower blossom and suits any colored betta pet fish.
Nessie(Scottish Origin)is a cool name for a large fish species in your aquarium.
Sponge Bobis a cartoon character and an ideal name for your yellow-colored fish who may look like a ‘bob’.
Speedcould be a cool name for your fish as they wander at top speed.
Slimeheadis a sarcastic and whacky name for your fish.
Brizo(Greek Origin) means' ‘Greek goddess of sailors’ and is a cute name for your pet.
Tidal Waveas the name says is all for a special fish in your collection.
Elsa-The Scandinavian origin name is a popular character from the ‘Frozen’ series, a good name for a blue, white purple-colored fish.
Nearidei(Thai Origin) means white-colored flower and is a sweet name for a white or purple betta.
Sushi(Japanese Origin) means a colorful delicacy and is a great name for your fish.
Bahi(Arabic Origin) means all the colors which make a fish splendid, and a cute name for her too.
Electrais a great name for flashy fish.
Zawadi(Swahili Origin), meaning ‘gift’ is the perfect name when you get her as a gift.
Buttercould be a name for your fish for their soft, buttery slippery skin.
Stewis a perfect name for a fish that you do not want to eat on a Friday.
Ciciis pronounced SeaSea, it names the ocean twice!
Romeo(Italian Origin) is from the famous Shakespearean Classical Love Story ‘Romeo And Juliet’.
Princessis a daughter of a queen or a king and the perfect name for a little fish.
Poseidon(Greek Origin) is Ariel's father the King in the movie ‘The Little Mermaid’.
Lara Croft is another female fighter and treasure expert, the perfect name for your fish.
Kalani, Meaning: the heavens Origin: Hawaiian ~ View Detail
Terra(Latin Origin) is a name for a female fish that means Earth in Latin.
Xena(Greek Origin) is an ideal name for fierce-looking fish like the warrior princess.
Slickmeans, ‘a smart, handsome young man’ and is a good name for your slick pet.
Strong is a great reminder for you and your pet to always stay strong.
Cleo(Greek Origin) is Geppetto's goldfish in the Disney movie ‘Pinocchio’ and a short and sweet name for your fish.
Bahari(Swahili Origin) sounds like a fish from an exotic part of the African coast.
Wanda(Polish Origin) is the luckless fish from the movie ’A Fish Called Wanda’ and is also a cool name.
Deltais fertile land where a river meets the ocean and could be a nice name for your pet.
Jawsis the terrifying shark from the movie ‘Jaws’, which could also be a funny pet fish name.
Pandora(Greek Origin), meaning ‘all-gifted’, is the legendary box of mysteries and a name that suits the colorful betta fish.
Risette(French Origin) meaning ‘pleasant little laugh’, could be the perfect name for a tiny fish.
Flipperis everyone's favorite dolphin, which is technically a mammal.
Artemis(Greek Origin) is the Goddess of Hunt, Wild Animals, and the Moon. Perfect name for a warrior female betta.
Dumb Gulper is a variety of sharks found in the waters around Australia and New Zealand, which are rare and endangered.
Goldieis a classic name for your pet goldfish.
Lumpsis the name of your fish that looks like a lump of fat, then maybe it could be called that too!
Arya(Sanskrit origin) from GOT says, What do we say to the God of Death? Not today! So long as you keep up with your water changes, that is!
Corfu(Greek Origin) is a beautiful island in the Aegean sea and can be an apt name for a sky-blue betta.
Luna(Italian Spanish Origin)is another name for the moon, perfect for a white-silver-colored fish.
Clowncould be the best way to describe and name a colorful fish.
Zeus(Greek Origin) is the perfect name for a confident ruler of the aquarium.
Zaida(Swahili Origin), meaning ‘the better one’, could be the name of your fish.
Magikarpis the name of a classic Pokémon that later evolves into a dragon, and maybe naming your fish the same could make it into a dragon too.
Oystercould be a way to name your fish after other animals, why not your pet’s name too?
Aquamanis the King of Atlantis and, by extension, of the seas and the ideal name for the leader of your aquarium.
Slipperyis a name for all slippery fishes, which sounds true and funny.
Palakat(Thai Origin) means ‘biting fish’ and is the most appropriate name for a pet betta fish.
Pike, Meaning: pike, a fish Origin: American animal name ~ View Detail
Princess Leia from The Star Wars reference has to come, right?
Bloater is the name for a salmon species of fish that bloats in appearance when brought to the surface.
Pazima(Zulu Origin), meaning ‘lightning and thunder’ is an exotic fish name.
Taco(Mexican Origin)could be a total power move or the Mexican dish you decide what you are naming your pet for.
Azureis the blue color of the sky and sea and is a cool-sounding name for your pet fish.
Long John Silver is a pirate in the classic story ‘Treasure Island’ and a cool name too.
Tank-This name is a great pun, as the name for a betta is in a tank and is built like one too.
Rainbow Fish is the fish who gives away all her rainbow scales in the children's book ‘The Rainbow Fish’.
Mr. Limpetis a man-turned-fish, played by Don Knotts in ‘The Incredible Mr. Limpet’.
Pearly Eyecould be the name of your fish for the pearl kind of eyes they have.
Tukimeans a ‘Traveller in Wolof’ could be a great name for an exotic fish.
Atlantis(Greek Origin)is a mythical city swallowed by the sea and an ideal name for the largest fish in your collection.
Nemo(Greek Origin) is a little clownfish from the movie ‘Finding Nemo’ and probably the most popular name too.
Fringeheadis just a name to symbolize the fact that they may have some fringe growing on their head.
Nuggetis a great name for a goldfish and an obvious one too.
Ace(Latin Origin)could be Like the card from a deck and your number one pet of yours too.
Triggerfishis also known as Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa (Rhinecanthus rectangulus), and is known for its pig-like snout.
Salmon, Meaning: salmon, a fish Origin: Animal name
Yuan(Chinese Origin) is the Chinese currency and could be an ideal name for this fish variety as they are expensive.
Otto(German Origin) is a goldfish that grows to tremendous size in Dr. Seuss book 'A Fish Out Of Water’.
Butterflycould be for their vibrant colors and pattern, an apt name for your fish too.
Qawaya(Arabic Origin), meaning ‘strong one’, is a cool fish name.
Chandi(Indian Origin) means ‘Silver in Hindi’ and is an excellent choice for a fish name.
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, or Blue Fish is from the Dr. Seuss book of the same name, and you can name all your pets in the fish tank the same way.
Serena(Latin or Greek Origin) seems like the most amazing name for your fish, especially if you are a tennis fan.
Cookiecutteris an actual name of a small shark species that attack larger animals, gouges a plug of flesh out of its side, and flee. The wound looks like a cookie-cutter punch.
Tananiis a fish named after the Tanana River in Alaska, and could be a great addition to your home pond.
Wunderpusis the name of an Octopus discovered in the '80s and fully described in 2006, it can change its appearance to mimic other species and could be a funny name too.
Angel(Greek or Latin Origin) is an ideal name for an angelfish in any color.
Nineveh, Meaning: house of fish Origin: Biblical place name from Akkadian or Babylonian
Sicily(Italian Origin) is a famous island that could be a cool name for your fish too.
Tashina(American Origin), meaning ‘birthday’ is a great name for a fish that may be gifted to you on your birthday!
Don Linois the not-so-friendly shark from the movie ‘Shark Tales’.
Fuschiais a perfect name for a pink-colored sassy female fish.
Penelope(Spanish Origin) is the name of your favorite fish after the pretty Spanish actress.
Cindymeans ‘Light’ and also the famous supermodel after whom you live to name your stylish fish pet.
Zelda-This Yiddish origin name means blessed and sounds like a cool fish name too.
Veiltailis one of the most common types of fishtails and has a different-sounding name.
Baitis a funny fish name and an ironic one too.
Bodan(Mandarin Origin) is an exotic-looking and sounding fish, which means ‘Wise learned one’.
Dragoncould be the name of your fish, as we have species of dragonfish, and naming your pet after a mythical creature could be the coolest ever.
Spotcheckis the obvious choice for a funny pet fish name.
Salmon, Meaning: salmon, a fish Origin: Animal name
Hulkis a good play on your sweet tiny size but big-personality fish pet.
Pirateis for a fish who is a ‘cool customer’ and explorer.
Mrs. Puff was Sponge Bob's hapless driving teacher and sounds like a weird cute name for a fish.
Neptune(Roman Origin)is the Roman god of the sea and an uber-cool name for your fish.
Swimmyis the protagonist in the children's book of the same name and a witty name for your pet.
Bubblesis a cute name for a cute fish.
Stargazeris the perfect name for fishes with their eyes on the top of their head.
Bruce(Scottish or English Origin) is a friendly shark character from the movie ‘Finding Nemo’.
Don-Don (Japanese Origin) is a simple and cute name for your betta fish in a tank.
Chong(Chinese Origin) is a popular name for children or pets.
Sebastian(Greek or Latin Origin) is a crab, from the movie 'Little Mermaid'.
Salsais a dance form that is fluid, like the fish swimming in water.
