Pisces Names

  1. Pike
    • Origin:

      American animal name
    • Meaning:

      "pike, a fish"
    • Description:

      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, the explorer who discovered and gave his name to Pike's Peak.
  2. Teal
    • Origin:

      Bird and color name
    • Description:

      This name of both a grayish-greenish-blue color and a kind of wild duck can be used for both boys and girls.
  3. Varan
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "water god"
    • Description:

      Unusual and simple: a winning combination. But it was the name of a fifteen-thousand-ton monster in a midcentury "Godzilla" movie.
  4. Nen
    • Origin:

      Egyptian
    • Meaning:

      "ancient waters"
    • Description:

      Couldn't be simpler...or more worldly — though it could lead to some head-scratching.
  5. Jada
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "jade"
    • Description:

      Long used in Spanish-speaking countries, this strong but feminine name was jump-started here by the rise of actress Jada Pinkett Smith. The Italian Giada is a popular variation. In the Bible, the name Jada was borne by a man and has a different root and meaning: It's Hebrew and means "he knows".
  6. Anissa
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "friendly"
    • Description:

      A pretty and delicate cousin of Anna is often heard in Scotland and is also currently popular in France. In the US it was brought to public attention by child actress Anissa Jones, who played Buffy on the popular TV show Family Affair, which debuted in 1966, bringing her name onto the charts the following year. Born Mary Anissa, her middle/stage name reflected her Lebanese heritage.
  7. Fisk
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "fisherman"
    • Description:

      Unusual alternative to Fisher with a brisker surname appeal.
  8. Turquoise
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "Turkish stone"
    • Description:

      Turquoise is similar in hue to Aqua, which is one of the cool new color names on the palette. Other blue-hued options: Cerulean, Cyan, Indigo, or Blue itself.
  9. Winika
    • Origin:

      Maori
    • Meaning:

      "Christmas orchid"
    • Description:

      With the rise of all those other popular feminine W names, like Winnie, Willa and Winona, why not consider the lovely Winika? Win and Winnie are likely nicknames and it is associated with a dainty Pacific orchid that blossoms at Christmas time. If you're looking for international names for Christmas babies, this is one for the short list.
  10. Nineveh
    • Origin:

      Biblical place name from Akkadian or Babylonian
    • Meaning:

      "house of fish"
    • Description:

      An ancient city in Assyria, where Jonah was sent to spread the word of God.
  11. Lazuli
    • Origin:

      Persian place name
    • Description:

      Now deeply associated with the gemstone Lapis Lazuli, Lazuli is derived from one of the places where the stone was first mined. The word Lazuli is the root for words like azure. Lapis Lazuli is a deep and rich blue color and was used for pigments and jewellery. Lazuli can be used for a boy or a girl.
  12. Minnow
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "small fish"
    • Description:

      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, Willow, and Marlowe.
  13. 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".
  14. Sigal
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "violet"
    • Description:

      In modern Hebrew, sigal is the word for the violet flower.
  15. Sea
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      With River and Ocean becoming mainstream, why not consider Sea?
  16. February
    • Origin:

      Word name or Latin
    • Meaning:

      "purification feast"
    • Description:

      If January, April and August are useable and fashionable, why not February? February as a word derives from the Latin februa, which was the name of a purification feast coming at the end of winter, to prepare for the coming spring.
  17. Fin
    • Description:

      Fin is a concise, impactful masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Irish tradition, it's a shortened form of Fionn or Finn, meaning 'fair' or 'white,' connected to the legendary Irish hero Finn MacCool. In Scandinavian countries, Fin derives from Old Norse, possibly meaning 'wanderer' or relating to the Finnish people. The name's brevity makes it appealing to modern parents seeking minimalist names with historical depth. While traditionally a nickname, Fin has gained popularity as a standalone name in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. Its cross-cultural appeal, straightforward pronunciation, and connection to folklore contribute to its growing usage as parents embrace shorter, distinctive names with strong sounds.
  18. Darshan
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "perceptive one"
    • Description:

      This name is widely used in India.
  19. Kerouac
    • Origin:

      Breton literary name
    • Description:

      Kerouac could make for a meaningful possible modern literary inspiration, via On the Road author Jack. The writer's baptism certificate read Jean Louis Kirouac, though he later claimed his full name was Jean-Louis Lebris de Kerouac.
  20. Marquez
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "nobleman"
    • Description:

      This Spanish spelling of Marquis is popular in its own right.