Goldfish are some of the most well-known fish around and are, in fact, the most popular aquarium fish in the world! Notorious goldfish features include their pouty lips, bulging eyes, and gleaming yellow scales. You might even remember the age-old tale that the memory of a goldfish only lasts a whopping three seconds. Nowadays, we know this is not true, and it is becoming more apparent that your buddy may actually recognize your face and voice. And, if proper care is taken, your goldfish can live for decades!
When it comes to naming your new little swimmer, we know you’ll want some just as iconic and classic as they are. We have compiled our favorite female and male names, as well as a few cute, funny, and unique for those looking for something a little extra!
Female Goldfish Names
Goldilocks
Pumpkin
Spice
Nibbles
Cocoa
Marble
Sugar
Dotty
Bliss
Ember
Trudy
Lucy
Tropicana
Cherry
Peppy
Clementine
Goldie
Freckles
Sherbert
Ginger
Amber
Sunny
Male Goldfish Names
Eugene
George
Hickory
Bullet
Spot
Junior
Rusty
Swat
Jet
Lewis
Sterling
Goofy
Elanzo
Dirk
Sunset
Harry
Copper
Einstein
Rick
Flamer
Bones
Nemo
Swimmy
Rusty
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Funny Goldfish Names
Why not go with a fun and silly name for your goldfish, a simple play on words, or something ironic? After all, they are a fairly lighthearted and silly breed! With a great sense of humor, you may even be able to teach them a trick or two.
Phelps
Cheddar
Goldie Hawn
Peepers
Sushi
Dorito
Goldeen
Spicy
Salmon
Jaws
Fang
Bulge
Wasabi
Cheeto
Gulp
Lip
Magikarp
Bubbles
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If you're new to the world of goldfish keeping or are experienced but love to learn more, we highly recommend you check out the best-selling book, The Truth About Goldfish, on Amazon.
From diagnosing illnesses and providing correct treatments to proper nutrition, tank maintenance and water quality advice, this book will help you to ensure your goldfish are happy and to be the best goldfish keeper you can be.
Cute Goldfish Names
Goldfish are just so dang adorable because of their goofy features and aloof personality. So naturally, a cute name would be a great choice. Below we have listed a few of our favs:
Sweetie
Dolly
Guppie
Clove
Chip
Lunar
Citrus
Pebbles
Chive
Barnacle
Swift
Patch
Peanut
Nickel
Nugget
Luna
Lemon
Unique Goldfish Names
For those swimmers who are simply individuals and tread water to the beat of their own drum, perhaps you’ll want a special and unique name. Aside from their distinct appearance, goldfish are also vastly different from others because they have no scales on their heads or tastebuds! Check out our list of unique goldfish name below:
Flax
Otto
Zoro
Gus
Tito
Tonto
Mush
Bingo
Brute
Paco
Prints
Enzo
Zazu
Viper
Yallo
Nero
Olep
Kelp
Famous Goldfish Names
There are a few notable mentions that we had to include: some of the top goldfish characters from film and television.
Cleo (Pinocchio)
Dorothy (Elmo’s Fish)
Darwin Watterson (The Amazing World of Gumball)
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Finding the Right Name for Your Goldfish
Sorting through goldfish names may leave you endlessly fishing for the perfect one. We hope that you have found some inspiration in reading our favorite goldfish names. Luckily with cute names like Nugget and Polly, or clever options like Wasabi or Goldie Hawn, we know that we have offered up some great insight. However, we know this list may not have what it is you are searching for; in that case, please check out one of our other fish name lists 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
