Fish Names

  1. Beach
    • Origin:

      Nature name, English word name
    • Meaning:

      "a shore of a body of water"
    • Description:

      With the tide coming in on a new wave of word names, this one just might catch on, especially for parents who relish sun, sand, and surf. Forest lovers can spell it Beech, like the tree.
  2. Chief
    • Description:

      Chief is a masculine English word name derived from the Old French 'chef', ultimately from Latin 'caput' meaning 'head'. As a name, Chief directly evokes leadership, authority, and responsibility. Unlike traditional given names, Chief falls into the category of title names that have occasionally been used as personal names. It remains very rare as a first name in most countries but may be found as a nickname for someone in a leadership position. The name carries strong connotations of respect and command. When used as a given name, it places expectations of leadership on the bearer. Chief saw minimal usage in the United States during the 20th century, primarily appearing in Native American contexts or as a nickname rather than an official given name.

  3. Varuna
    • Origin:

      Hindu God of water and the ocean
    • Description:

      This Indian name would make the perfect choice for those looking for a strong water-based name. A variation which may seem more immediately masculine to the English-speaking ear is Varun. The feminine version is Varuni, who was Varuna's consort.
  4. 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.
  5. Ayumi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "walking beauty; sweetfish"
  6. Foxy
    • Origin:

      Word and animal name
    • Description:

      Your teenager will either love you or hate you for choosing this name. Better: Fox.
  7. Gilligan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "lad"
    • Description:

      With the jaunty rhythm of other Irish surnames like Finnegan and Sullivan, plus the possibility for cool nickname Gil, this seems like a good candidate for the first name slot. It was the name of the main character in the TV show Gilligan's Island.
  8. Captain
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "person in charge"
    • Description:

      A commanding word name that feels occupational like Miller, Palmer, and Shepherd, while also fitting in with ambitious choices like Legend, King, Major, Maverick, and Saint. Referring to someone who takes the lead and holds influence and responsibility, Captain has links to team sports, the military, seafaring, superheroes, and the police.
  9. Pirate
    • Origin:

      English from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "to attempt, attack"
    • Description:

      Pirate is best known as one of the middle names of pop sensation Billie Eilish, who was born Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell. In a 2017 BBC interview, she revealed, "Pirate was going to be my [only] middle name but then my uncle had a problem with it because pirates are bad." Now Pirate attracting more interest, along with the rest of Billie Eilish's names.
  10. Atsadi
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "fish"
    • Description:

      Traditional Cherokee choice that would make a one-of-a-kind baby name today.
  11. Marjani
    • Origin:

      Swahili from Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "coral; cleansing, purification"
    • Description:

      A name with the kind of pan-cultural feel that's in vogue now... and forever, it is both a Swahili name meaning "coral", ultimately from the Arabic marjan, and a Hindi name, meaning "purification".
  12. 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.

  13. Eddy
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Edward
    • Meaning:

      "wealthy guardian"
    • Description:

      Eddy, recently used by Celine Dion for one of her twin boys, was chosen to honor Eddy Marnay, who produced her first five records. Though less common a nickname for Edward than Eddie, Eddy is used more often on its own.
  14. Chaz
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Charles
    • Description:

      The jazziest nickname for Charles.
  15. Ahyuini
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "swimmer"
    • Description:

      One-of-a-kind water-related choice.
  16. Finan
    • Origin:

      Irish, variation of Fionnan
    • Description:

      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".
  17. Sunglow
    • Origin:

      Color name
    • Description:

      A warm and sunny shade of yellow.
  18. Banjo
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Meaning:

      "string instrument"
    • Description:

      When Australian actress Rachel Griffiths chose this highly unusual name for her son, many assumed it was a bizarre invention, but noted Australian poet and writer of Waltzing Matilda, Banjo Patterson, is known by this name. Sprightly and musical, it could blend in with Bruno, Benjamin and Joey.
  19. Mango
    • Origin:

      Fruit name
    • Description:

      Mango might be cute as a short form of a related name like Manuel, or for a pet name. But we're not feeling it as a full baby name for a child of any gender.
  20. Turbo
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "spinning; incorporating a turbine"
    • Description:

      Turbo debuted on the charts in 2020, when it was given to six baby boys.

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