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Names That Mean Fish

Updated November 2026

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Meenakshi
Tamil, Sanskrit
"fish eyed"
Also written as Minakshi, this is the name of a fish-eyed goddess, associated with the city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu. A form of the principal Hindu goddess Parvati, Meenakshi is portrayed as holding…
Fishel
Yiddish
"little fish"
Animal names are very hot right now, but we don't think Fishel is likely to make a comeback.
Yemaya
Spanish variant of Yemọja, Yoruba
"mother of fish"
A Spanish form of the Yoruba goddess name, Yemọja, this variation is used by the Afro-American community in South America and in the Caribbean. In Yoruba tradition, Yemọja (meaning "mother of fish")…
Kalani
Hawaiian
"the heavens"
This name is one of the hot new spiritual names for both sexes. In Hawaiian it means "chieftain of the sky" or "spirit of the sky,"and is extremely popular for boys.
Pike
American animal name
"pike, a fish"
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,…
Nineveh
Biblical place name from Akkadian or Babylonian
"house of fish"
An ancient city in Assyria, where Jonah was sent to spread the word of God.
Yemoja
Yoruba
"mother of fish"
The name of a major Yoruban deity who presides over the waters, the moon, and women, especially in terms of fertility and childbirth. She is an orisha and the mother of all other orishas . Her name…
Salmon
Animal name
"salmon, a fish"
Possibility for fish enthusiasts, but works better for a boy.
Salmon
Animal name
"salmon, a fish"
nature names are in, and even fish names like Pike and Salmon are open for consideration.
Nuna
Ewe, Inuit, Greenlandic, Jewish, Akkadian
"gift; earth, land, country; fish"
With its sweet, familiar sound, Nuna is a multicultural name with a variety of different origins and meanings, making it a versatile yet rare choice. As an African name, it likely derives from the…
Trout
Word name
"freshwater fish"
Trout is probably best left to the fish, but if it is a family surname, it might work better in the middle. You could always try Mina (Hindi form of Pisces), Trafford (a fishy surname), or Minnow…
Pesce
Italian
"fish"
Derived from the Latin piscis , Pesce is an Italian word name, surname, and nickname meaning "fish". Actor Nico Tortorella and influencer Bethany C. Meyers chose this name for their baby in 2024,…
Janaina
Form of Yemoja, Yoruba
"mother of fish"
Janaina is a name used by Brazilians and Caribbean people to refer to a Yoruba goddess of pregnancy and motherhood but also the Virgin Mary.
Minakshi
Hindi, Sanskrit
"fish eyed"
Also spelled as Meenakshi, this is the name of a fish-eyed goddess, an incarnation of the principal Hindi goddess Parvati. Portrayed as holding a green parakeet, she is notably worshipped in the…
Minnow
English
"small fish"
Iemanja
Portuguese from Yoruba
"mother of fish children"
In Brazil, Iemanjá is the Portuguese variation of the Yoruba (Nigerian) water goddess Yemọja. She is the mother of humanity and is depicted as a mermaid. There is also a species of fish named…
Atsadi
Cherokee
"fish"
Traditional Cherokee choice that would make a one-of-a-kind baby name today.
Nineve
Babylonian or Assyrian
"house of fish"
An ancient city in Assyria, where Jonah was sent to spread the word of God. Also spelt Nineveh.
Minnow
English
"small fish"
This adorable fish name debuted on the baby name charts in 2020, inspired by a young girl character in the Netflix movie Love and Monsters . Minnow resembles well-established girl names Minnie,…

Names That Mean Fish

The names

Meenakshi

Fishel

Yemaya

Kalani

Pike

Nineveh

Yemoja

Salmon

Salmon

Nuna

Trout

Pesce

Janaina

Minakshi

Minnow

Iemanja

Atsadi

Nineve

Minnow