Fish Names

  1. Tahoe
    • Origin:

      Native American
    • Meaning:

      "edge of the lake"
    • Description:

      A unique natural-wonder option, conjuring up the beauty of the lake between California and Nevada that has become a popular tourist destination.
  2. Fancy
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Frances
    • Meaning:

      "free man"
    • Description:

      Old fashioned nickname that some girls just might be able to pull off. You'd just have to be sure your little Fancy was one of them.
  3. Hancock
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "shellfish-gatherer"
    • Description:

      Surname of Declaration signer sure to present playground complications.
  4. Ruffin
    • Origin:

      Surname name
    • Description:

      Soul fans may wish to use this unusual name as a reference to singer Jimmy Ruffin and his younger brother David, one of the lead members of The Temptations.
  5. Pavati
    • Origin:

      Native American, Hopi
    • Meaning:

      "clear water"
    • Description:

      A sweet and clear Hopi name with a lovely natural meaning to match.
  6. Ayumi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "walking beauty; sweetfish"
  7. Bingo
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      A name best for pets.
  8. Sherman
    • Origin:

      English occupational name
    • Meaning:

      "shearer of woolen cloth"
    • Description:

      Not quite as over-the-hill as Herman, but not far behind either.
  9. Bobo
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Robert
    • Description:

      Bobo was the name of one of the most famous clowns in American circus history, who performed from the 1920s until the 1970s. But that's not the only reason this makes a less-than-optimal nickname.
  10. Rialta
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "deep brook"
    • Description:

      Unique choice, with a pleasant antique feel.
  11. Finette
    • Firth
      • Origin:

        Scottish nature name
      • Meaning:

        "estuary or arm of the sea"
      • Description:

        Highly unusual water name -- and actor Colin surname -- with a Scottish burr. Firth derives from the Old Norse word fjord.
    • Vischer
      • Origin:

        German
      • Meaning:

        "fisherman"
      • Description:

        If you're German and you love to fish -- then maybe.
    • Salmon
      • Origin:

        Animal name
      • Meaning:

        "salmon, a fish"
      • Description:

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

        Diminutive of Elizabeth
      • Meaning:

        "pledged to God"
      • Description:

        A modern version of the dated Betty. You might want to consider varying Elizabeth, too, to the Italian Elisabetta.
    • Sparkle
      • Origin:

        English word name
      • Meaning:

        "shine brightly"
      • Description:

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

        Sanskrit
      • Meaning:

        "possessing water"
      • Description:

        Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, learning, music, and the arts. She is also a river goddess, associated with the mythical Saraswati river, which played an important part in the Vedic texts.
    • Gull
      • Origin:

        Celtic
      • Meaning:

        "long-winged swimming birds"
      • Description:

        Suggests the salty, windswept air of the seashore.
    • Ayuka
      • Origin:

        Japanese
      • Meaning:

        "sweetfish"
    • Hooker
      • Origin:

        English occupational name
      • Meaning:

        "shepherd's hook"
      • Description:

        fuhgeddaboutit.