Fish Names
- Tahoe
Origin:
Native AmericanMeaning:
"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.
- Fancy
Origin:
Diminutive of FrancesMeaning:
"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.
- Hancock
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"shellfish-gatherer"Description:
Surname of Declaration signer sure to present playground complications.
- Ruffin
Origin:
Surname nameDescription:
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.
- Pavati
Origin:
Native American, HopiMeaning:
"clear water"Description:
A sweet and clear Hopi name with a lovely natural meaning to match.
- Ayumi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"walking beauty; sweetfish"
- Bingo
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
A name best for pets.
- Sherman
Origin:
English occupational nameMeaning:
"shearer of woolen cloth"Description:
Not quite as over-the-hill as Herman, but not far behind either.
- Bobo
Origin:
Diminutive of RobertDescription:
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.
- Rialta
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"deep brook"Description:
Unique choice, with a pleasant antique feel.
- Finette
- Firth
Origin:
Scottish nature nameMeaning:
"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:
GermanMeaning:
"fisherman"Description:
If you're German and you love to fish -- then maybe.
- Salmon
Origin:
Animal nameMeaning:
"salmon, a fish"Description:
nature namesare in, and even fish names like Pike and Salmon are open for consideration.
- Betta
Origin:
Diminutive of ElizabethMeaning:
"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 nameMeaning:
"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:
SanskritMeaning:
"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:
CelticMeaning:
"long-winged swimming birds"Description:
Suggests the salty, windswept air of the seashore.
- Ayuka
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"sweetfish"
- Hooker
Origin:
English occupational nameMeaning:
"shepherd's hook"Description:
fuhgeddaboutit.