Fish

Fish is an unusual masculine name derived directly from the common noun for aquatic creatures. As a given name, it belongs to the category of nature-inspired or word names that have occasionally been used throughout history. While extremely rare as a first name, Fish has a longer history as a surname, originally denoting someone who was a fisherman or fish seller. As a given name, it projects qualities of simplicity, distinctiveness, and connection to nature. Fish might be chosen by parents seeking an extremely unconventional name with straightforward pronunciation or those with a meaningful connection to fishing, marine life, or water. Its brevity and familiar word status make it memorable despite its rarity as a personal name.

Pronounced FISH.