210 Adorable Fish Nicknames For Your Pet Fish

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Feb 16, 2024 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Mar 22, 2023
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Fishes are one of the most amazing species, and they upgrade human life with their presence. 

Pet fishes are low maintenance. It is a very hassle-free pet that can be ideal for busy and working people or a family. 

It has been known that keeping a fish as a pet can help in stimulating our stress. This also helps in the development of a child's personality.

You can stare at the fish for hours, and it will soothe you. One of the biggest perks of naming a pet fish can be to enhance your likes, and people will have a better idea about your personality.

Whenever you see your pet fish after a busy day at work, it is going to lift your mood and put a smile on your face. You can also name your fish as per your favorite pop culture reference which will be quirky and one of a kind.

You will adore what the following names are and you will be confused about what name will be perfect for your little friend at the end!

Cute Fish Nicknames

Keeping a pet fish is really fun. They are cute and really cool to look at. A goldfish is considered to be a good pet. It is one of the most popular fish as a pet.

You can keep them in a tank or aquarium wherever they are comfortable swimming. But beware of your pet cat! Keep it far from its reach to avoid any accidents.

1. Annie: A nickname if you love the play, 'Annie'. 

2. Ace: A card from solitaire

3. Ajax: A popular name from pop culture (preferably the name of the villain from 'Deadpool') 

4. Alfonzo: A name inspired by Spanish culture. 

5. Algae: name of a fungus. 

6. Aphrodite: Name of an ancient Greek Goddess 

7. Aqua: A name inspired by the term Aquarium. 

8. Ariel: A name of a Disney princess who had fins as her legs. 

9. Astro: The name is really looking up with keen pop culture references. 

10. Bahari: Ocean in the Swahili language 

11. Batman: A popular hero according to DC Comics. 

12. Beau: An name to call someone you love. 

13. Beluga: An appropriate name for a white fish. 

14. Beetle: A famous musical band from the '70s. 

15. Billie: Named after famous pop singer Billie Eilish. 

16. Bingo: A famous game. 

17. Binky: An name associated with blankets. 

18. Blush: Appropriate name for a pink fish. 

19. Bonbon: An name for a chocolate-colored fish. 

20. Bongo: A musical instrument. 

21. Boo-boo: A nickname for a small fish. 

22. Brownie: An absolutely beloved edible among the people. 

23. Bruce: Name of the shark from the famous movie 'Finding Nemo'.

24. Bubbles: A nickname associated with water. 

25. Buffy: Name of a beloved TV show character. 

26. Butterscotch: A beloved ice cream flavor. 

27. Candy: Nice name for a red or pink fish. A lovely edible. 

28. Cerulean: Appropriate name for a blue fish. 

29. Captain: A nice fish nickname. 

30. Casper: Named after a beloved cartoon character. 

31. Cayman: Named after a famous place in America. 

32. Cheesecake: Cute name for a yellow fish. 

33. Chimichanga: A famous fast food item. 

34. Choo Choo: Named after the sound of the train. 

35. Cleo: A nice nickname for a fish. 

36. Clint: Named after a famous Marvel character. 

37. Clowney: Appropriate for a clownfish. 

38. Cookie: A beloved edible. 

39. Corona: Inspired by the tangled island kingdom. 

40. Cotton: A beloved name for a cute fish. 

41. Crackers: A beloved edible. 

42. Crimson: Appropriate for red fishes. 

43.  Crossbones: Named after a famous rock band. 

44. Cutecumber: A name for a cool fish. 

45. Cuddles: A cute nickname for a cute fish. 

46. Curacao: A blue drink. Especially appropriate for a blue fish. 

47. Custard: A famous dessert. 

48. DaKoi: Appropriate name for a Koi fish. 

49. Dandelion: Appropriate name for a yellow fish. 

50. Dizzy: A nice name for a small fish. 

51. Dora: Beloved character in children's cartoon. 

52. Dory: Inspired by the name 'Finding Dory'. 

53. Drake: Famous pop culture character.

Creative Fish Nicknames

Finding fish nicknames can be very tedious sometimes because the fish names you have to come up with have to be funny, and cute, at the same time. These ideas will quirk up your creativity and it is funny and cool at the same time.

54. Adele: A name of a pop culture personality. 

55. Alpha: Funny name if you love maths. 

56. Apollo: A name for a Greek God. Appropriate for male fish specifically. 

57. Anakin: A famous 'Star Wars' character. 

58. Aries: Named after the famous zodiac sign. 

59. Aurora: A famous Disney character. 

60. Bandit: Appropriate for a goldfish. 

61. Barnacle: A name related to seas. 

62. Baxter: A name for a clownfish. 

63. Blue: A name for a blue fish. 

64. Captain Jack Sparrow: Named after a famous personality. 

65. Charlie: An appropriate name for a nice fish. 

66. Cheeto: A name appropriate for Orange fish. 

67. Coco: A name from Disney. 

68. Coral: An appropriate name for a redfish. 

69. Daffy: A funny name for a duck from Disney. 

70. Dobby: A name inspired by a 'Harry Potter' character. 

71.  Donald: An appropriate name inspired by a Disney character. 

72. Dorothy: Name of a fish from 'Elmo's World'. 

73. Eddy: Named after water currents. 

74. Elektra: A name for a flashy fish. 

75. Fanta: A name for an orange fish named after a famous soda. 

76. Flounder: A beloved name after a fish. 

77. Freckles: A name for a spotted fish. 

78. Harley Finn: Appropriate funny name for a clownfish. 

79. Hinkle: A funny name for a small fish. 

80. Houdini: A funny name for a fish after a magician. 

81. Hydra: A name related to a famous Marvel cult. It can also mean water in other languages. 

82. Kai: Hawaiian name for the ocean. 

83. Kaiyo: A Japanese name for the ocean. 

84. Luke Skywalker: A famous 'Star Wars' character. 

85. Lulu: A name for a small fish. 

86. Marco: A name inspired by the sport Marco Polo. 

87. Mrs. Puff: Appropriate name for a puff fish. 

88. Moondance: A fish name for a white fish. 

89. Moony: An appropriate name for a betta white fish. 

90. Nala: A famous fish name inspired by a Disney character. 

91. Nemo: Appropriate and creative name for a clownfish. 

92. Peaches: A name for a peach fish. 

93. Plankton: A fish name from 'Spongebob Squarepants'.

94. Popcorn: A nickname for a white fish. 

95. Rosie: An appropriate name for a pink fish. 

96. Sashimi: A fish name named after a fish delicacy. 

97. Silver: An appropriate name for a silverfish. 

98. Simba: A beloved name after a famous Disney character. 

99. Snowy: A fish name for a white fish. 

100. Spot: A fish name for a spotted fish. 

101. Sunny: A name for a yellow fish. 

102. Sushi: Named after a fish delicacy. 

103. Swedish: Appropriate name for a Swedish fish. 

104. Tiger: A name for a tiger fish. 

105. Toby: A name for an orange fish. 

Male Fish Nicknames

Sometimes you need to provide distinctive fish nicknames for your beloved male fish based on personality. Here are some amazing and funny male fish nicknames ideas for your beloved pet fish. Keep reading for some famous fish names which will also cheer up your little buddy.

106. Aegir: (Old Norse origin) for the God of the sea.  

107. Ann Chovy: A wordplay on the word anchovies. 

108. Aquaman: The king of Atlantis. Famous DC character. 

109. Atlantis: A cute name for a fish. Named after a mythical city. 

110. Barney: Named after a famous cartoon for children. 

111. Bubba Gump: Inspired by the name Forrest Gump. 

112. Charlie the Tuna: An appropriate name for a tuna fish. 

113. Dobby: A nice fish name inspired by 'Harry Potter'. 

114. Doc Ock: Cute name for a fish from a beloved marvel villain. 

115. Draco: Named after a beloved 'Harry Potter' character. 

116. Elvis: Name of a famous singer. 

117. Fang: A name for a fish with sharp teeth and fangs. 

118. Ferb: Named after a famous cartoon character. 

119. Finley: A famous nickname for a fish with beautiful fins. 

120. Han Solo: A famous 'Star Wars' character. 

121. Gandalf: Famous character from the 'Lord Of The Rings'. 

122. Ghost: A famous name from a beloved character in 'Game Of Thrones'. 

123. Gill Clinton: Named after the famous American president. 

124. Goober: A cute name for a cute fish. 

125. Harry: Named after a famous character called 'Harry Potter'. 

126. Hedwig: The name is inspired by a famous character in 'Harry Potter'. 

127. Hercules: A famous name for a Greek God. 

128. Homer: Named after a famous writer in English literature. 

129. James Pond: An inspirational name for a famous fictional character. 

130. Jaws: A fish name for a fish with fangs. 

131. Jay Z: Named after a pop culture artist. 

131. Joffrey: A character from 'Game of Thrones'. 

132. Joker: Appropriate name for a clown fish. 

133. Kermit: A famous pop-culture name that is loved by all. 

134. Larry: A nickname inspired by 'SpongeBob SquarePants'.

135. LeBron Waves: A name for a goldfish. 

136. Lincoln: A famous name for a fish in homage to the American president. 

137. Magikarp: A famous classic 'Pokémon' nickname for a dragon fish. 

138. Moby : A famous nickname for a popular fictional character. 

139. Neptune: Named after a sea god. 

140. Nova: A famous fish name for a neon fish. 

141. Pebbles: A name for a fish beloved by people. Ideal for a fish with spots. 

142. Pongo: A nickname for a big fish. 

143. Popeye: A famous cartoon character beloved by kids. 

144. Poseidon: Named after a Greek Sea God. 

145. Puff Daddy: A nickname for a puff fish. 

146. Puggy: A nickname for a goldfish. 

147. Remy: A fish name for a neon fish. 

148. Ron: A cute fish name for a goldfish. 

149. Sharky: Name of a fish with sharp fangs. 

150. Sheldon: A famous name from a popular pop culture reference. 

151. Spikes: A cute nickname for a fish with spikes. 

152. Sugar: A nice fish name for a white fish. 

153. Taco: A famous fish name named after a Mexican delicacy. 

154. Trevor: A cute name for a goldfish. 

155. Tropicana: A cute nickname for a goldfish. 

156. Yoda: A famous Star Wars character. 

Female Fish Cute Nicknames

Female fish also deserve equal love to male fish as well. Here are some cute fish nicknames which will really make you fall in love with your pet fish.

157. Amber: A cute name for a small fish orange in color. 

158. Arya: A popular name after a famous character in 'Game Of Thrones'. 

159. Blue Ivy: A cute name for a blue fish. 

160. Brizo: A Greek Goddess name for sailors. 

161. Button: A cute fish name for a small fish. 

162. CeCe: An adorable Wordplay on the word, 'sea-sea'. 

163. Crystal: A white fish name. 

164. Cutecumber: A cute name for a cute fish. Preferably for a green fish. 

165. Cutie B: A cute name for a neon fish. 

166. Cybil: A cute name for a clownfish. 

167. Daisy: Named after a white fish. 

168. Diamond: A cute fish name for a neon fish.

169. Diana: Named after the Roman moon Goddess. 

170. Diva: A cute name for a fish related to a small fish pink in color. 

171. Elsa: Named after a famous fish based on a beloved Disney character. 

172. Felicity: Cute fish name for a cute fish. 

173. Floaty: A cute name for an angelfish. 

174. Goldie: Classic nickname for a goldfish. 

175. Grace: A cute fish name for a small guppy fish. 

176. Jigglypuff: Named after a cute pink Pokémon. Appropriate for a pink fish. 

177. Lady: A cute fish name for a white fish. 

178. Lucy: A cute name for a small fish. 

179. Luna: Named after a famous Harry Potter character. 

180. Kathy: A famous character from 'Finding Nemo'. 

181. Madeline: A fancy name for a small fish. 

182. Magnolia: Named after a cute flower. 

183. Miso: Named after a Japanese delicacy. 

184. Moana: A cute fish named after a Disney character. 

185. Mrs. Puff: A cute fish name for a puff fish. 

186. Mulan: A famous Disney character. 

187. Nessie: A cute fish name for a large species of fish. 

188. Otto: A famous name of a fish from a book by Helen Palmer. 

189. Penny: A cute name for a small fish. 

190. Poppy: Named after a small neon fish. 

191. Pudge: A famous name from the movie 'Lilo & Stitch'. 

192. Pygmy: A cute name for a yellow fish.

193. Queenie: A cute name for a puff fish. 

194. Robin: Cute fish name for a small neon fish. 

195. Rose: A cute name for a pink fish. 

196. Sandy: A cute name for a yellow fish. 

197. Selkie: A cute fish name after an Irish legend of the ocean. 

198. Sierra: A cute name for a cute angelfish. 

199. Smalls: A cute name for a baby fish. 

200. Snubfin: Named after a fish that looks like a dolphin. 

201. Speckles: A cute fish name for a black and white molly fish. 

202. Starlight: A nice name for a betta white fish. 

203. Sundance: A cute fish nickname for a yellow fish. 

204. Sydney: Named after a famous Australian city. 

205. Tallulah: A cute name for a blue fish. 

206. Tangerine: A cute fish name an orange fish. 

207. Tetra: An appropriate name for a blue fish. 

208. Topaz: A cute nickname for a blue fish. 

209. Ursula: Named after a famous Disney villain. 

210. Xena: Name of a small fish after a Greek Goddess. 

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Written by Rajnandini Roychoudhury

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

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Rajnandini RoychoudhuryBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

With a Master of Arts in English, Rajnandini has pursued her passion for the arts and has become an experienced content writer. She has worked with companies such as Writer's Zone and has had her writing skills recognized by publications such as The Telegraph. Rajnandini is also trilingual and enjoys various hobbies such as music, movies, travel, philanthropy, writing her blog, and reading classic British literature. 

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