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Goldfish Names

Goldfish names can be as creative as the names for any other pet. And why shouldn't your goldfish have an awesome name? People love to have fun with their pet fish names, the most common being Nemo and Goldie.

Along with Nemo and Goldie, other popular goldfish names include Ariel, Captain, Minnie, Moby, Coral, and Blue. Highly unusual names you may consider for your fish include Leviathan, Nixie, Wanda, and Orville.

We looked for names for your fish that mean gold or yellow and also focused on names with water- and fish-related meanings as well as names of famous fish — hi, Dory! Here, some inspired names for pet goldfish.

Goldfish Names

Zehava

Meaning: gold, golden

Origin:Hebrew
3171
Roe

Meaning: roe [deer]; wise protector; son of Ruadh; red; clearing; ability

Origin:English, Scottish, Irish, Norwegian, or Korean surname
9492
Mango Conventionally, Mango is derived from Portug...
Origin:Portuguese
6396
Banana The meaning of Banana is 'little or sweet on...
Origin:Nature name
3761
Fanta

Meaning: captivating, a woman who abstains

Origin:Mande from Arabic
2805
Marlin Marlin is a name of multiple origins, with d...
Origin:American
4428
Scarlett

Meaning: scarlet, red

Origin:English
68
Charlie

Meaning: free man

Origin:English, diminutive of Charles
179
Clementine

Meaning: mild, merciful

Origin:French feminine version of Clement, Latin
27
Oscar

Meaning: God spear, or deer-lover or champion warrior

Origin:English or Irish
12
Otto

Meaning: wealthy

Origin:German
15
Jack

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:English, diminutive of John
93
Ayumi

Meaning: walking beauty; sweetfish

Origin:Japanese
9050
Captain The name Captain is primarily used as a boy'...
Origin:English
5049
Nessie The name Nessie is derived from Greek origin...
Origin:Greek
5547