# Goldfish Names URL: https://buzzle.com/animals-pets/goldfish-names Category: Animals & Pets Published: 2010-06-28T09:55:00 Updated: 2026-08-19T07:43:49 Image: https://buzzle.com/_astro/goldfish-names.DQaR34_Q_1m1jBn.webp Many people have christened their goldfish with unique names, as names add character and identity. The names also personify our pets and help us connect with them emotionally. This article shares some insights about names you can use for goldfish. None of us get a chance to choose the name we like for ourselves. However, we do get a chance to name the younger ones in our family, and our beloved pets are none less than a family member. Everyone wants to have a unique name for their pets, but coming up with some catchy names is not as easy as it sounds. People put in a lot of thought before naming their pets, be it a dog, cat, or a fish. The goldfish is a popular and common pet in many household fish tanks and aquariums, and some people call their goldfish with unusual names. ### Good Names There are many types of goldfish that vary in their color and come in various sizes and shapes. Most people give them names according to their external appearance and color. Common goldfish come in various colors such as red, orange, yellow, black, and white. Some people name their goldfish Goldie, Blackie, or White beauty for obvious reasons. Here is a list of some more popular names that can suit any goldfish type. Fire Citrus Flash Garfield Sunshine Shiny Sunny Google Bubbles Googlies Bubo Bubbly Barbie Bubo Sparkle Spark Lovely Skipper Comet Goldilocks Chocolate Nancy Floss Lolly Bob Happy Joy Sugar Abe Finny Fin Bonito Abelard Hottie Crispy Angel Achilles Taco Tabasco Tango Zac Zara Xander Kali Fancy Fara Aquarious Splash Fizz Sprite Demi Doodle Swayer Velvet Fondue Cairo Some people who really want distinguished goldfish names can go for foreign names such as _Naranja_, which means orange in Spanish. You can also try giving names of your favorite persons, be it actors, pop stars, or authors. There are people who have named their goldfish MJ, Elvis, Miley, Hannah, Agatha, Dan, etc. Such names would provide you with a sense of belonging and would keep you emotionally connected to your pets. ### Funny Names There are many people who give their pets funny names inspired by some TV programs, cartoons, books, or movies. The other fun way to name your goldfish is to name it the opposite of its features or give the name of some food item. If you want your fish to look intelligent, then use some science and math related terms. Nemo Wanda Dorothy Willy Dory Ariel Calculus Moby Shark Octopus Seal Jaws Moo Xin chu Sushi Tuna Creamy Toffee Maggy Brownie Pumpkin Cocktail Yahoo Ouch Alpha Beta Gama Delta Angle Fahrenheit Degree Calorie Theorem Celsius Ampere Frequency Satellite Rocket Cheeky Zorro Santa Loyola Mischief Bacardi Jelly Wiggle Yoshi Bingo Niko Toshi Puffy Ruby London Jet Cookie Panda One of the other sure way to get a funny name for your goldfish is to consider human names such as Jimmy, Tedd, John, Joana, Robert, Denis, David, Kylie, Jennifer, Robin, Chris, etc. If you have two fish, then you can name them Abra and Dabra, Tinny and Winny, Dimple and Simple, Lilly and Silly, Wilson and Nelson, etc. If you have three fish, then you can name them Tom, Dick, and Harry, or Ed, Edd, and Eddy etc. And lastly, if you are really feeling lazy to think about other new names, then you can simply call your goldfish fishy, fishtail, or fisher. It is always a great fun to find some good or funny names for your goldfish and other aquarium fish. You can use and explore all your creativity and come up with unique names, and anyway, the fish is not going to come out and bite you even if you name it something funny. So go ahead and have fun.