Fish come in a beautiful array of colors and are often referred to as a simple starter pet. There are so many species of fish that we can choose from when we’re scouring the pet store for our new best friend. From clownfish to bettas, all the way to goldfish and guppies, there is a great selection catering to all types of owners. Once you get your little swimmer home and settled, there’s only one thing left to do: figure out what to call them!
Now, when it comes to naming our fishies, we could choose something simple and to the point, but where’s the fun in that. With so many hilarious and witty names out there, we have decided to dedicate an entire list to the ones that make us giggle. Whether your fishy is serious, silly, or downright rambunctious, we have the perfect funny name for you!
Funny Female Fish Names
Rainbow
Gill-friend
Hydra
Tetra
Bubbles
Clam
Tuna
Goldeen
Guppy
Seal
Sashimi
Nugget
Puss
Ursula
Nessie
Bubbly
Minnow
Ariel
Diver
Fina
Dory
Splash
Swedish
Urchin
Squish
Funny Male Fish Names
Trout
Jack
Wave
Lochness
Shrimp
Einstein
Algae
Barnacle
Chum
Reef
Bait
Atlantic
Kermit
Tartar
Phish
Zag
Stew
Poisson
Magikarp
Sushi
Crabs
Wasabi
Poseidon
Splish
Ceviche
Slimeface
Captain
Squidward
Tsunami
Tin-Fin
Seaweed
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Clever Fish Names
Sometimes we find the funniest of things when we look outside of the box. Here is a collection of punny and clever names for your tank trekker.
Gill-ty
Nemo-Sis
Gill-eton
Carp-E-Diem
Hali-butt
Fin-tastic
Gill-bert
Sole-Mate
Bass-ic
So-fish-ticated
Pun Fish Names
There really isn’t anything better than a great play on words, and naming your fish something clever shouldn’t be any different. We have searched and gathered the absolute best punny fish names there are. Have fun going through these without wanting to choose more than one!
Sharkira
Katniss Everfin
Gill Clinton
Swim Shady
Anchovy Hopfins
Tank Sinatra
Ti-Fin-Ney Haddock
Tuna Turner
Guppy Goldberg
Melissa McCarpy
James Pond
Lebron Waves
Gill Smith
Bepondce
Cod Stewart
Goldie Hawn
Johnny Depth
Salmon & Gillfunkel
Reef Witherspoon
Fish Pratt
Marlin Brando
Fin Diesel
Bruce Gillis
Gillie Eilish
Leo DeCarpio
Aqua-Fin-A
Matthew McCodughhey
Marlin Monroe
Betta Middler
Fishtian Bale
Mackeralmore
Nat King Cod
Betta White
Fish Hemsworth
Halibut Berry
Meryl Stream
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Finding the Right Funny Name for Your Fish
We understand how fun and exciting it is getting a new pet – and a fish is no exception! Selecting a name can be tough, but we know there is no list Betta than ours when it comes to great and hilarious suggestions. Whether you are set on Einstein, Gill-bert, Swim Shady, or something completely different, we hope that we have, at the very least, convinced you that a witty name is the way to go!
However, if your search for the perfect name continues, please check out one of our other fish name lists linked below:
Nicole is the proud mom of 3 rescue fur babies, Baby, a Burmese cat; Rosa, a New Zealand Huntaway; and Mac, a Lab/Mastiff. A Canadian expat, Nicole now lives on a lush forest property with her Kiwi husband and new baby daughter in New Zealand. She has a strong love for all animals of all shapes and sizes (and particularly loves a good interspecies friendship) and wants to share her animal knowledge and other experts' knowledge with pet lovers across the globe....Read more
