Does anyone else think of Dr. Suess’s “one fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish” when they look at their betta? We are sure you would prefer a name other than one, two or red.
Because they are so well-known for their bright colors, fancy fins and independent lifestyles, here is a list of great pet names.
You can call them cool, funny and color-based. We have come up with over 160 names just so you can find the best fit for your new Betta fish.
Male Betta Fish Names
Just like your Betta deserves a proper tank set up; they also deserve a name to match their personality.
Male Betta’s tend to carry the same masculinity that men do: if you put two of these masculine fighters together, they are sure to get super competitive and feisty.
Bruno Leif Nigel Shiloh Marino Ernie Zeus Moses Jedrek Darius Ortun Hungry Albert Tao Morado Anchor Thistle Barnaby Bay Gentian Akira Caspian Spike Gusti Kai Clint.
Female Betta Fish Names
Some female Betta fish have less vibrant coloring and less elaborate features compared to the males.
Nonetheless, even if her fins are not as long or her colors are not as flamboyant, that doesn’t mean she doesn’t deserve a beautiful name.
Celeste Nerissa Uma Aiza Pearl Tabitha Aoi Sela Ambar Coral Donatella Luna Cordelia Indira Violet Doris Sarnai Aurora Isla Ratu Marina Saki
Names for Betta Fish
Veiltail Not only does Veiltail sound ridiculously cool, but it is also one of the most common tail types of Betta fish. It is a name that rhymes and directly embodies your little fish’s key feature.
Crown This name is inspired by the popular Crowntail Betta fish. These Bettas have spikey fins around their crown. This classic and clever name will make your swimming buddy a member of the royal family.
Comb/Comby Perhaps this choice is rather odd at first glance; you might not think about the object you detangle your hair with when naming your little fish. However, do consider it if you have adopted a Combtail Betta – it is fitting, cute, and to the point.
Double Trouble If you have a Doubletail swimming around your fish tank, this could be a great name. Double tails are an unusual Beta fish so it is important to embrace their unique tails.
Spadetail Keeping the word tail at the end makes Spadetail sound even more electric than simply Spade. You can use either name but it is worth considering for your spade-finned fish.
Halfmoon As one of the most desired Betta fish, the Halfmoon deserves its tail type to be its name. The Halfmoon is a stunning fish with a large tail flaring at about 180 degrees.
Delta What is the need in naming your fish Alpha when you have got a beautiful Delta? The Delta’s distinct feature tail widens near the tip of the fin and accentuates their triangular shape.
Half-sun With a tail type that is a hybrid of the Crowntail and Halfmoon, what better way than to name your fish after its type?
Rosetail To make the name more feminine, you could stick to just Rose, but to add a masculine flair, Rosetail is ideal. Its extravagant branching, which overlaps with the fins’ rays, gives it a rose-like appearance.
Feathertail Think of your Feathertail like a Rosetail with mascara – the feathertail has a lot of similarities, except it is much more voluminous with extra ruffling.
Plakat The plakat betta is also known as the shortfin betta. Your betta’s tail may be shorter than others, but that does not make it less powerful.
Dumbo These fish are called Dumbo Ears or Elephant Ears because they have large pectoral fins, mimicking the shape of abnormally sized ears. There is no better way to name your big-eared Betta than to reference one of Disney’s most beloved characters.
Cardinal Like the color red, but better. Name your fish after vibrant colors. It is common to do this because it is one their most distinctive characteristics. We do not think you need to settle for the generic word red, so the name ‘cardinal’ is both quintessential and original.
Azure Like the color blue, but better. Azure will capture your blue Betta’s shade range and its eccentric features. This name is just as vibrant and as magnificent as your new pet’s flowing fins.
Blue Betta Fish Names
We know how tempting a color-coordinated name truly is.
Name your blue fish by translating the word blue into another language.
Bleu Aquamarine Sea Blauw Midnight Ocean Asul Sapphire Iris Modrý Indigo Neptune Polū Turquoise Topaz Periwinkle Sky Blueberry Baby Blue Cloud Zir
Red Betta Fish Names
Can’t relate to the Betta Blue? Maybe you have a Betta with a bit more fire, a bit more feistiness, and a whole lot more red.
We are up for any challenge, whether it’s a Crowntail or Delta, or Veiltail. Here are some of the most popular names for your red Betta fish.
Rouge Auburn Fuego Rood Venetian Cherry Pula Rosewood Chili Rooi Scarlet Velvet Ula(ʻula) Rufous Garnet Crimson Flame Cerise Ruby
Cool Betta Fish Names
So your Betta is not like the rest – we get it, your Betta is just as cool as you! What about choosing a name that matches your fish?
Your Betta The average lifespan of a fish is around three years. Therefore, it’s important to take time in choosing the right name.
A Crowntail can be named after an important royal, if it is possible.
- Queen Elizabeth
- Queen Victoria
- Princess Pingyang
- Alexander the Great
- Genghis Khan
- King Arthur
- Damask
- Eden
- Sunsprite
- Lunar
- Moonlight
If you don’t want to name your Betta after their cool tail shape, how about some generally cool Betta fish names?
- Electric
- Warrior
- Nemo
- Dory
- Crush
- Marlin
- Lola
- Lenny
- Oscar
Funny Betta Fish Names
Betta, betta, betta, rockin’ everywhere! Hopefully, you laughed and sang the song in your head; but if not, that’s okay, we are sure to make you chuckle at some of these unavoidably laughable and witty Betta names.
We are so sure you will find the funniest fish names here, even your Betta will giggle too!
Blueface John Cena Rhythm and Blue Ice Cube Sasha Banks Bowie Swedish Chyna DJ Slime Mr. Miyagi Ronda Rousey Gill-bert Karate Kid Muhammad Ali Gill-ty Sumo Floyd Mayweather Clownfish Swim Shady Mike Tyson Magikarp Moby Dick Laila Ali Salmon and Gill-funkle Hulk Hogan Christy Martin The Undertaker Lucia Rijker
Unique Betta Fish Names
Your fish is really unique and we want to make sure, that its eccentric essence is captured by one of these names:
Ivy: Can mean faithfulness – if you think you have the most trustworthy Betta around, this might be a top choice.
Rosaleen: In Irish, it is known to mean “little rose”. Perhaps your little red Betta is your own little rose.
Keva: Often known to mean gentle, beautiful, and precious.
Jacintha: The Greek meaning of the name is “beautiful”.
Fayre: Also has an origin meaning beautiful.
Belinda: Derived from Italian, meaning beautiful or pretty.
Tazanna: Derived from Native American language, meaning princess.
Orabelle: Meaning beautiful seacoast.
Scout: A lookout; your personal, tiny bodyguard.
Bo: A Chinese name that means “precious”.
Afia: This name just sounded appealing and if your favorite day of the week is Friday then your little finned-friend can remind you of this. Afia means ‘born on Friday’ in Ghanaian.
Ekon: Most commonly means strength.
Bubba: An affectionate term for a sibling (usually a brother).
FAQ:
1. What are some common names for blue fish?
Popular names for blue fish include bluefish, blue runner, blue tang, blue gill, and blue marlin.
2. What are some unique names for blue fish?
Creative names like Azure, Caribbean, Cerulean, Indigo, or Robin’s Egg could work.
3. What are some names based on color for blue fish?
Names related to their hue like Navy, Sapphire, Teal, Aqua, or Sky would suit blue fish.
4. What are some descriptive blue fish names?
Names describing appearance like Stripey, Finley, Scaly, Shimmer, or Glitter could work.
5. What are some names for male vs female blue fish?
For gendered names, males could be Duke or King while females might be Queenie or Princess.
Summary
As a beautifully distinctive pet fish, the Betta really does deserve a name that captures all of its special qualities.
It is not an easy task to name your little fish. While there are many responsibilities that your pet will have, like choosing a tank for them, the most important is the name choice.
Whether your Betta is a male or female, a joke master, blue, red, or unique, we hope we have made this process swimmingly simple, enjoyable, and informative.
Comment below your favorite names from the list or any names that you think would be a good addition that we may have left out…
