Nautical Names - Le Fruits de Mer
- Mullet
- Mulloway
- Muskellunge
- Narwhale
- Octopus
- Opah
- Oyster
- Pike
Origin:
American animal nameMeaning:
"pike, a fish"Description:
The field of nature names is constantly expanding to include all species of flowers and trees and animals and birds and even fish. In addition to its appeal for anglers, Pike recalls Zebulon Pike, the explorer who discovered and gave his name to Pike's Peak.
- Pollock
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"pit"Description:
If used at all these days, it would be to honor artist Jackson, whose first name would be far preferable.
- Pangasius
- Perch
- Pickerel
- Piranha
- Plaice
- Salmon
Origin:
Animal nameMeaning:
"salmon, a fish"Description:
nature namesare in, and even fish names like Pike and Salmon are open for consideration.
- Shad
Origin:
Fish name; variation of ChadMeaning:
"battle warrior"Description:
Swam into style and quickly out again, on Chad's fish- er, coat-tails.
- Sardine
- Scallop
- Seabass
- Shark