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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
- Ariel
- Bubbles
- Bubbly
- Clam
- Diver
- Dory
- Fina
- Gill-friend
- Goldeen
- Guppy
- Hydra
- Minnow
- Nessie
- Nugget
- Puss
- Rainbow
- Sashimi
- Seal
- Splash
- Squish
- Swedish
- Tetra
- Tuna
- Urchin
- Ursula
Funny Male Fish Names
- Algae
- Atlantic
- Bait
- Barnacle
- Captain
- Ceviche
- Chum
- Crabs
- Einstein
- Jack
- Kermit
- Loch Ness
- Magikarp
- Phish
- Poisson
- Poseidon
- Reef
- Seaweed
- Shrimp
- Slimeface
- Splish
- Squidward
- Stew
- Sushi
- Tartar
- Tin-Fin
- Trout
- Tsunami
- Wasabi
- Wave
- Zag
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.
- Bass-ic
- Carp-E-Diem
- Fin-tastic
- Gill-bert
- Gill-eton
- Gill-ty
- Hali-butt
- Nemo-Sis
- So-fish-ticated
- Sole-Mate
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!
- Anchovy Hopfins
- Aqua-Fin-A
- Bepondce
- Betta Middler
- Betta White
- Bruce Gillis
- Cod Stewart
- Fin Diesel
- Fish Hemsworth
- Fish Pratt
- Fishtian Bale
- Gill Clinton
- Gill Smith
- Gillie Eilish
- Goldie Hawn
- Guppy Goldberg
- Halibut Berry
- James Pond
- Johnny Depth
- Katniss Everfin
- Lebron Waves
- Leo DeCarpio
- Mackeralmore
- Marlin Brando
- Marlin Monroe
- Matthew McCodughhey
- Melissa McCarpy
- Meryl Stream
- Nat King Cod
- Reef Witherspoon
- Salmon & Gillfunkel
- Sharkira
- Swim Shady
- Tank Sinatra
- Ti-Fin-Ney Haddock
- Tuna Turner
Finding the Right Funny Name for Your Fish
We understand how fun and exciting it is to get 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:
- 100+ Fish Names: Ideas for Colorful & Luminescent Fish
- 100+ Betta Fish Names: Ideas for Unique & Cool Fish
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