Fish Names

Over-the-top glitzy. Sparkle debuted in 1976 and peaked in 1979 when it was given to 124 baby girls.

The Turkish name for the Danube River.

Heard more often as a surname in Italy, its meaning has also been linked to the dolphin--which would make a cool nursery motif.

Traditional Cherokee choice that would make a one-of-a-kind baby name today.

nature namesare in, and even fish names like Pike and Salmon are open for consideration.

Turbo debuted on the charts in 2020, when it was given to six baby boys.

Animal names are very hot right now, but we don't think Fishel is likely to make a comeback.

One-of-a-kind water-related choice.

See WILLIE.

Usain Bolt chose Lightning as the middle name for his daughter — Olympia Lightning Bolt. Mainstream parents have taken a liking to Lightning as a boy name — it debuted on the charts in 2021, and was given to five baby boys in 2022.

Short for Waverly or a fresh twist on Navy, Wavy is a quirky and interesting new word name option.

If used at all these days, it would be to honor artist Jackson, whose first name would be far preferable.

With the jaunty rhythm of other Irish surnames like Finnegan and Sullivan, plus the possibility for cool nickname Gil, this seems like a good candidate for the first name slot. It was the name of the main character in the TV show Gilligan's Island.

The full name of Pi from The Life of Pi.