Fish Names
- Doogie
Description:
Doogie is a diminutive masculine name that gained recognition primarily through the 1989-1993 television series 'Doogie Howser, M.D.' featuring a teenage medical prodigy. Originally a Scottish nickname for Douglas (derived from the Gaelic 'dubhglas' meaning 'dark water'), Doogie has a distinctly informal, boyish quality. The name evokes a sense of youthfulness, intelligence, and precocious ability due to its TV association. While rarely used as a formal given name, it sometimes appears as a nickname or pet name. The name has a friendly, approachable sound that contrasts with its relative rarity in official use. For those familiar with the television reference, Doogie suggests exceptional intelligence and accomplishment at a young age.
- Dory
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
A Dorothy nickname name with a measure of nostalgic charm. Kids will associate it with the funny fish character voiced by Ellen DeGeneres in the Pixar animated instant classic Finding Nemo.
- Dweezil
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
One of the oft-mocked Zappa kid names; it supposedly was a nickname his father had for his wife's pinkie toe.
- Electra
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"amber, shining, bright"Description:
Though the plays by Sophocles and Eugene O'Neill and via the "Electra Complex" proposed by psychoanalyst Carl Jung, this name has, unfortunately, become associated with incest and murder.
- 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.
- Fanta
Origin:
Mande from ArabicMeaning:
"captivating, a woman who abstains"Description:
A West African version of the Arabic name Fatima, also used by diaspora communities, e.g. in France.
- Fifi
Origin:
French diminutive of Josephine, HebrewMeaning:
"Jehovah increases"Description:
Fifi is a perfect name -- for a French poodle. But Fifi may seem more child-friendly as names like Coco and Lulu rise. Fifi in its fluffiness also balances the seriousness of such full names as Josephine or Federica.
- Finan
Origin:
Irish, variation of FionnanDescription:
With Finn, Finley, Finnegan, and Flynn in the charts, Finan offers another way to get to that popular sound. A spelling variant of Fionnan, Finan is an Irish name that means "little, white and blessed".
- Finbar
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"fair-haired"Description:
This is an ancient saints' name well used in Ireland but a rarity here and unlikely to ever reach the popularity of other Finn-ish names. St. Finbarr (the more common spelling) is the patron saint of Cork and in Irish folklore, Finbarr was king of the fairies.
- Finesse
Origin:
English from French, word nameDescription:
"Saturday Night Live" cast member Finesse Mitchell often mocks his own and similar names when portraying the character Starkeisha on the show.
- Finetta
Description:
Finetta is a feminine name with Italian and French influences, functioning as a diminutive form of names like Serafina or Josephine. The suffix '-etta' adds a meaning of 'little' or 'small,' giving the name a delicate, endearing quality. Though uncommon in English-speaking countries, Finetta has occasional usage in parts of Southern Europe. The name carries a vintage charm and melodic quality that makes it appealing for parents looking for something distinctive yet feminine. Historically, diminutive forms like Finetta were sometimes used as affectionate nicknames before becoming standalone names. Its rarity gives a child named Finetta a unique identity, while still maintaining connections to more traditional naming conventions.
- Finette
Description:
Finette is a delicate feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive of Josephine or Delphine. The '-ette' suffix traditionally indicates 'little' or 'small' in French, giving the name a dainty, graceful quality. Historically, Finette appears in French fairy tales, including 'Finette Cendron,' a Cinderella-like character, adding a touch of literary enchantment to the name. While never widespread, the name carries an air of refinement and continental sophistication that appeals to parents drawn to French-inspired names. Finette's rarity makes it distinctive while remaining intuitive in pronunciation. The name evokes images of femininity and elegance with its soft sounds and cultural connections to French heritage. It offers an uncommon yet accessible option for parents seeking something with European flair.
- Fingal
Origin:
GaelicMeaning:
"fair stranger"Description:
Originally a nickname for Viking invaders, it gained fresh impetus in the 18th century when James Macpherson made Fingal the central character in his Ossianic poems. An offbeat addition to the Fin- family of names.
- Finja
Origin:
German, short form of JosephineDescription:
Finja Is a Josephine nickname that ranks among the Top 100 girl names in Germany.
- Finlo
Origin:
ManxMeaning:
"fair Lugh"Description:
Finlo is a name from the Isle of Man, deriving from that island's pagan sun god, Lugh. Given the popularity of all Finn names right now, Finlo could be a great alternative for people who love the "Fin" sound but want a more unusual name.
- Finnian
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"fair"Description:
Finnian is a fair jig of a name, energetic and easy on the ear. Finnian (and brother Finian) is also familiar in its alternate spelling through the classic 1968 Broadway musical Finian's Rainbow, later made into a film starring Fred Astaire as Finian McLonergan.
- Finola
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"white shoulders"Description:
Finola, the readily accessible version of some of the more problematic Gaelic versions of the name, would make a welcome addition to the stockpot of Irish girls' names.
- 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.
- Fishel
Origin:
YiddishMeaning:
"little fish"Description:
Animal names are very hot right now, but we don't think Fishel is likely to make a comeback.
- Fisk
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"fisherman"Description:
Unusual alternative to Fisher with a brisker surname appeal.
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