It’s not hard to find a name for your Betta fish, but finding something special or unique can take your imagination to the test. It’s an art to come up with a truly epic fish name that hints at your color or personality, and also represents your sense of humor or other interests. Check out our tips along with our long list of funny Betta names!
What should I call my Betta fish?
It may not be the most important part of keeping a Betta fish (designing the ideal aquarium would take precedence), but naming your fish is still a pivotal moment for most aquarists. When you name, feed, and care for your Betta, you also build the bond between you and your new pet.
How do you choose a name for a Betta?
There are many ways to choose the best name for your betta fish, and I find it’s easiest to start making a list of possibilities until you find the nickname that really speaks to you. But where should you start looking for names?
Classic meanings and origins of names
There are a few methods that I find helpful in naming my fish. A good place to start is with one of those baby naming books or guides. If you’ve ever wondered what the name «Frank» means or where it came from, this is the place to find the answers.
Simply browsing through the lists of popular names can spark an idea! With an online guide, you can quickly look up names from a specific language and see how a name has evolved over time. You can also find names with interesting meanings or historical origins.
Names based on your fish’s appearance or personality
You can also look for a name that invokes the qualities you see in your fish (or would like to see). Male betta fish are known for their bellicose personalities, so it’s not uncommon for them to earn evil fish names like Brutus or Killer. Or you can go the opposite direction and call him Fluffy.
You can also choose a name that hints at the type of betta you have or alludes to its coloration. If you have a baby turquoise crowtail betta, you can go for a real name (see below) or mix them up to get a title like T-Rex (turquoise king) or something similar.
Names that use pop culture, puns, and humor
My favorite names for Bettas reference popular culture or include a dose of dark humor. I also love names that include puns or other puns. You can name your betta after your favorite movie or video game character or even put a spin on your favorite food, like Filet O’Fis.
Whichever name you choose, it should be one that suits your fish and suits your personal style. Whether you prefer a human name like Frank or a fun pair like Frank & Furter, we hope our list sparks your creativity!
List of Unique and Funny Betta Fish Names
Here is a list of over 1,000 names that are perfect for Betta fish of all kinds! We’ve divided the list into sections so you can scan them based on gender, color, personality, or other characteristics.
Gender Names for Bettas
A popular option is to choose a classic boy’s or girl’s name for your fish. There is something inherently fun about owning a Betta named Bruno or Gladys. Here is a list of names for male and female fish, including stars and celebrities, famous characters from movies, television, books, and video games.
Male Betta Fish Names
If you’re looking for unique male betta names, here’s 100 common and uncommon options that really fit these feisty fellas. Why shouldn’t a red male betta be named after Moses, the guy who parted the Red Sea?
| Frank | Luke | Bruno | Moby |
| Wreath | Lupine | Shiloh | bubba |
| Gary | Wrong | Zeus | Jet |
| Giles | Mars | Darius | abe |
| Gonzalez | Mate | archie | Adam |
| They have | Max | Anchor | Akira |
| Harry | minos | Jayson | albus |
| hiro | Moe | Caspian | Andy |
| Homer | Wayne | Kevin | Will |
| Jay | wilfred | leomord | Bernard |
| James | William | Marine | Astor |
| Jorge | Wolf | Moses | Bald |
| Jem | Xander | Ortún | Barnabas |
| Joey | zappa | Rosendo | Anthony |
| Joseph | Cop | Galahad | Sword |
| Johnson | Zane | Gentian | braves |
| kylo | Valley | Peak | Bruce |
| Larry | Dylan | Atticus | Albert |
| Leland | Dave | Nigel | Bart |
| Lion | depack | Hungry | Brian |
| leonard | Medical | Purple | error |
| Loki | Doug | Gusti | Jonathan |
| Luis | drake | Kumar | Elroe |
| Lucian | fox | Captain | Graham |
| Lucius | Quintin | Shade | clint |
Female Betta Fish Names
While boys tend to get most of the attention, female bettas can also have strong names that show off their mean girl side. But there are also more feminine options, if you prefer a softer or more feminine name for your lady.
| Jupiter | Boss | yzabella | Carly |
| Nerissa | Butterfly | Queane | elsa |
| Pearl | Cardi B. | Xyris | chanell |
| Sela | Flip flops | Andrea | Cho |
| Donatella | Gamora | Abigail | Colby |
| indira | Jelly Bean | adrianna | Rowena |
| Sarnai | jigglypuff | Angel | cupcake |
| Rat | latte | Ally | Would give |
| Saki | marie condo | Amelia | Devine |
| Amber | bad girl | Buffy | Diana |
| Jen | Siren | Angela | Diva |
| Violet | misty | anthena | donna |
| dawn | Mrs. Marbles | Cassie | drusilla |
| Light blue | Mrs Piggy | Ariel | Edith |
| Aiza | Pepper | athena | Elizabeth |
| Aoi | Popcorn | Carla | Eleanor |
| Coral | princess | Avey | Emily |
| Cordelia | Queen B | Belle | Esther |
| Doris | Starbucks | Bess | eve |
| Island | Taylor Swift | white | Evine |
| small port | Tomatoes | Bonnie | Happiness |
| Nicole | Yuffie | Britt | Fine |
| Aerith | Zelda | Little bunny | flower |
| Amy Schumer | Rebecca | Callista | Flower |
| Bikini | Zenaida | Stretcher | Francine |
Famous Male Betta Fish Names
Mixing a little humor into your pet’s name, you can take a celebrity or famous person and play around with the words a bit to create a fun nickname like this for your male betta:
| Miguel Angel | jester | Stephen Curry |
| Elvis Fishley | Han Solo | lebron waves |
| Ferb | Sky Walker | Johnny Depth |
| Johnny Dash | Woody | bat Man |
| Gandalf | Yoda | Ross |
| Jack Sparrow | Brad Pitt | Seinfeld |
| Willy Wonka | channing tatum | Sheldon |
Famous Female Betta Fish Names
Female betta fish are not shy or demure, so consider naming your girl after a powerful woman!
| Wonder Woman | arya | JLo |
| Wanda | sansa solo | lebron waves |
| hermione | Daenerys | Angeline |
| Princess Leia | Beautiful | Reese |
| Katniss | Raquel | Scarlet |
| King | Beyonce | meryl stream |
| Lara Croft | kim | Virgin |
| Dorothy | taylor | Katy Perry |
Betta Fish Names by Color
There are many ways to incorporate your Betta’s color into their name. You can translate the color into another language or match your name to an object with a similar hue.
Red Betta Fish Names
What do you think of when you see a red betta fish? It might bring to mind a radish or a bowl of something spicy. Here are some interesting and fun names for red bettas of both genders:
| Blush | crimson | String | Rosso (red in Italian) |
| Reddish | Currant | Ketchup | Rouge (red in French) |
| apple | Curry | kimchi | Homeless |
| Ruby | Elmo | ladybug | Rowan |
| Chestnut | Ellie | Lobster | Vermilion |
| Fall | Ember | Lucy | Rowena |
| Beetroot | Eric | Mahogany | Rusty |
| Berry | Fiona | Fire | Saffron |
| Radiance | Blaziken | Merida | Sandy |
| aka | flanne | merlot | Bleeding |
| Burning | Flemish | Thought | Punane (red in Estonian) |
| brandy | cunning | Peppers | Sienna |
| Brick | Crimp | Penny | Bordeaux |
| Burgundy | Oven | Mint | Only |
| Candy cane | Garnet | Pepperoni | spark – spark |
| Cardinal | Gilroy | Pedro | strawberry |
| Carrot | Ginger | Phoenix | Sumac |
| peppers | Radiance | Poppy | Sunset |
| Bell pepper | harkin | Phineas | Suri |
| cherry | Fever | Radish | Punainen (red in Finnish) |
| Chestnut | Hazelnut color | Raspberry | Tiger |
| Cheyenne | Hong (red in Chinese) | Rhubarb | wow |
| Clifford | Hydrant | Rogan | Sebastian (The Little Mermaid) |
| Chili | Jam | Rojo (red in Spanish) | |
| Cinnamon | Jelly Bean | Pink | |
| Copper | Blueberry | Rose |
Blue Betta Fish Names
It is very common for blue betta fish to be given nautical or floral names, or to be named after various shades of blue. You can also choose your favorite blue gemstones or fabrics, like sapphire or denim.
| Blue | Midnight | Blue | Merryweather (Blue Fairy from Sleeping Beauty) |
| Water | Real | Ashlyn | Genius |
| Blue Fish | river | Betty | Stain |
| Cobalt | Pole | Megaman | magikoopas |
| Ice | tentacool | Mande Rae | Thrawn |
| Darling | Stitch | blue boy | Neytiri |
| Baby blue | Stain | blue mackerel | lagoon |
| Neptune | Topaz | Modry | Estuary |
| Cornflower | Turquoise | Light Blue | Buryu (blue in Japanese) |
| Sea | Ocean | DaBaDee | Sonic |
| Aquamarine | Zir | Electric | samus aran |
| Azure | Eeyore | Eulb | Richter Belmont |
| Beryl | Dark blue | bluish green | Below zero |
| blue | Lagoona | Monday | megamind |
| blue Moon | Rooster | Blue Dragon | dr manhattan |
| blue betty | Iris | Aragonite | tarn |
| Gatorade | Navy | Tardis | Billabong |
| Blue-Be-Do | Cracker | plavalaguna | Blue Star |
| Blueberry | cyan | Pit | Urdin (blue in Basque) |
| Cloud | denim | Tanzanite | Frosty |
| blue face | Grumpy | Modrá (blue in Czech) | To freeze |
| Smurf | Indigo | Pisces | candle tail |
| Bell | Cowboy | Poseidon | |
| Sapphire | Periwinkle | AstroBoy | |
| Rose | blue | Marine |
Orange Betta Fish Names
Orange bettas often have fiery names based on the sun, which also fit their personalities, but there are other options as well. You could choose a food name, like Cheeto, or even name them after your favorite liquor.
| Yellow | jaffa cake | raggedy ann | Keegan |
| Amber | Charmander | Citrus | kyo |
| Apricot | cheddar cheese | Colby | Peanut butter |
| Honey | leopard | fancy nanny | wilma flinstone |
| Basketball | cheetah | Mistletoe | Leaf (or Leif) |
| Sonoran | Jam | Creamsicle | Flanigan |
| Dallol | Maxie | Nola | Flynn |
| Kebili | Meg | Raven | forsythias |
| Timbuktu | Kite | Oprah | Frazier |
| Quasimodo | Muffin | Curtis | Furgus |
| Daphne | Nacho | dana scully | Gala |
| Clementine | Noodles | Dandelion | garfield |
| Ollie | Nubit | Departure | Brown |
| Aslan | Nutmeg | Spike | Gina |
| fantasy | Bronze | Tulip | Ocher |
| Effervescence | Sandstone | Dempsey | Opi |
| Bittersweet | Pumpkin | Dorito | Opie |
| Mario | Peach | dundee | Opus |
| Brass | Titian | ferries | orange |
| Butter bean | Chianti | Nemo | Oscar |
| Gold button | Mandarin | Marlon | Pumpkin |
| Butterscotch | chester | Heathcliff | peaches |
| Cantaloupe | Chili | goldy | Maizy Mango |
| Carmello | Chip | Heinz | Mango |
| carrots | Chrysanthemum | julius | Maple |
Black Betta Fish Names
Black betta fish names can often have a slightly sinister appeal, but heavenly and food-based names are also popular.
| Blackie | Dante | Jamaica | Coincidences |
| Blake | Dorothea | Jett | Dissident |
| Twenty one | Drakkar Noir | Jaguar | Metal |
| Cave | Dugan | Johnny Cash | Raven |
| Dodge | Duncan | Kieran Maël | Rasputin |
| Black Panther | Ebony | kodiak | Morticia |
| Put up with | Edelgard | Kole | Musqua |
| Bernadetta | velvet hat | kuro | Ninja |
| atlantis | Tub | Night | Night |
| Chilling | Deep sea | Board | Obsidian |
| Bogie | Elvira | Space | Petroleum |
| Gaspar | Espresso | Of Moon | Onyx |
| satchmo | Eclipse | Velvet | Panther |
| Cesare | Ferdinand | Voodoo | Shading |
| Coal | Flint | Damian | sharpies |
| Tar | forest | Cabbage | Pepsi |
| Chocolate chips | Gabe | Beetle | Petra |
| Cinderella | Guinness | Ash | Shovel |
| Coal | hell | Donnie Darko | Singularity |
| Coffee | Hubert | Twenty-one | Angus |
| wade | ink | Grimm | Cynical |
| Raven | inky | Lelia | Dark |
| Darth Vader | Photon | Licorice | playing field |
| Continue | Ivory | Linhardt | Sooty |
| Daegan Kai | Jacket | type of venomous snake | Ghost |
Yellow Betta Fish Names
For yellow Bettas, consider spice names like turmeric and mustard, or name your fish after your favorite yellow food or drink. My first Betta was a yellow guy I named Squirt, after the soda.
| Butter | Hilda | Pikachu | smileys |
| ball of butter | Ignatz | Pineapple | scream limiters |
| Banana | Winer | Raphael | Adobe |
| Cracker | leonie | Shine | Chablis |
| Corn | Lorenz | sun | Chardonnay |
| Brilliantine | Cheesy | Sunflower | Pink grapefruit |
| Cabbie | Turmeric | Sunny | django |
| Whiteboard | spark – spark | Sunshine | Chickpea |
| Cheesecake | Ray | Candy | Lemonade |
| Suede | Flash | Cab | Colonel Mustard |
| Claude | Blond | Tapioca | Barley |
| Crown | butters | Tequila | Blond |
| jelly | cotton candy | Toffi | Eggnog |
| Skimmer | Yellow Submarine | Vanilla | Corn |
| Cookies | Canary | Waffle | Corny |
| Flan | Daffodil | Yeller | Tinker Bell |
| Wheat | Lysithea | Yellow | yellowstones |
| Dandelion | Marianne | Medallion | tofu |
| Dew | Marzipan | Bumblebee | Wafer |
| linen | Mellow | chicklet | tuscan sun |
| Karo | Smoothie | Bubble gum | Star |
| Giallo | Mustard | Came | Jelly |
| Prayed | nilla | big bird | sunlow |
| golden | Noodles | blondes | Peanut |
| Highlighter pen | Tortilla | Chernobyl | Lemon |
Pink Betta Fish Names
When choosing a name for a pink fish, consider softer flower or gem names, or go the other direction and choose a vibrant name like Magenta or Fandango.
| Pink Panther | Razzmatazz | Wrist | Lots’o (Toy Story) |
| Pinko | Contessa | Annabelle | porky pig |
| Pixie | Orchid | Alicia | Bing Bong (Inside Out) |
| Puffin | Hot | Beautiful | Pina Colada |
| Fuchsia | Cherry | Carmen | To flourish |
| rainbow-brite | Carnation | Callie | pink pearl |
| Magenta | fandango | charlotte | NiNi |
| pinkie | Geraldine | Chloé | Natasha |
| Punch | Lipstick | Dahlia | Penelope Pitstop |
| Rosewood | Weak | Pot | Sweet Princess |
| Rouge | Amaranth | Sweet | DeeDee |
| Salmon | Thulian | Eve | Fan |
| Shoe | Azalea | freya | Easter Bunny |
| Bubble gum | Hibiscus | Penelope | fuzzy lumpkins |
| Amethyst | froly | Bido | giggles |
| Ultra | Mauve | Patrick (starfish in Spongebob Squarepants) | kirby |
| Watermelon | Loved | Pinkie Pie | |
| Tickle | Barbie | Cure Flora |
Pale, Silver and White Betta Fish Names
Pale bettas and those with more subtle silver and white colors are often given names that evoke their beauty and purity. There are also many interesting translations of the word «silver,» so consider naming your fish Argent, Gin, or Plata.
| Ansel | Shine | Cotton | Mushroom |
| Argent (silver in French) | Shine | Pen | Shingle |
| Banshees | Spectrum | Oatmeal | Platinum |
| Bijou | Steel | Smoke | Smoked |
| Bullet | Pound sterling | Coconut | Snowflake |
| Gin (silver in Japanese) | Tinsel | Pure | Sugar |
| Flash | Umbria | Coastal | Tooth |
| Dim light | Silver | Porcelain | Swan |
| Quicksilver | Shred | Of course | Light tube |
| Kesef (silver in Hebrew) | Ghost | island | Aspen |
| mint | Diamond | Cream | Snow storm |
| Arctic | beluga | Rice | Pigeon |
| Plata (silver in Spanish) | Egg | gauze | Ghost |
| rip | glacier | Kendall | Nail |
| Shade | Icicle | Whisper | Polar |
| Snowball | Jasmine | Chalky | Magnolia |
| Silber (silver in German) | Mayonnaise | casper | Milk |
| Brightness | Alabaster | Crystal | Moonlight |
| Birch | Moon | Opal | |
| Bones | Starlight | Quartz | |
| Pale | Chrome | Snow | |
| Silk | Dusty | Snowdrop | |
| Cord | earl gray | snowy | |
| Frost | Gunpowder | Starlight |
Other Ways to Name Your Bettas
You are not limited to gender names or those based on the color of your fish. Some of the most interesting names combine personality traits with humor, puns, and pop culture, so consider one of these options for your Betta.
Betta Fish Names Based on Personality
Some of the cutest names for betta fish are ones that look like they are straight out of newspaper comics. If you want a Dweeb, Goober, or Skittles, check out some of the names based on Betta’s bright and goofy personalities.
| Aggie | domino | Striking | Cups |
| Bam Bam | Scribble | jeffie | nibbles |
| Screw | dweeb | Jelly | Airing |
| Boo | Canine | Jet | Patience |
| bug-bug | Floof | Instant | Little pig |
| Buttons | fuzzles | kiki | Pinion |
| lovely man | Genghis | little cat | posey |
| Chomper | Goober | Freedom | Abductor |
| Wrinkle | ground squirrel | Love heart | Turbo |
| Crusher | gracie | Lulu | Bowling game |
| cuddles | Dip | lux | Slot |
| Pinch | Chewing gum | Marshmallow | Soda |
| Devil | Gwennie | Cheerful | Sparkling |
| Bow | Glad | Bow | Spirit |
| Geezer | Arrogant | Mr Chips | Splash |
Funny Betta Fish Names
A name like Scooby or Felix is naturally funny because they are usually names for cats or dogs and not usually fish. Other fun (or funny) names for Bettas include:
| Mr. bean | Otis | skywalker lake | Fido |
| dr jones | Magikarp | bubbly lovely | Michael Phelps |
| goldy | pewdiepie | M. Sea Hammer | OdysSea |
| chappelle | loch ness monster | Muhammad Ali | Finance |
| Pickle | meghan mackerel | a real cod | fishtachio |
| Billie EiFish | mrs puff | Rocky | Fish in Mocean |
| Scarface | Pee Wee | Sushi | Seannamon |
| Rambo | frown | Swedish | Symfiny |
| Luigi | end-law | tuna turner | swimming sum |
| Aquaman | Float | Scooby Doo | Fin-Yang |
| cloudstrife | Spongy | Felix | James Pond |
| Sephiroth | Georgia O’Reef | Sunshin minnow | Spongy |
| Pied Piper of Hamelin | Gill-bert | fineness | Fish and chips |
| Tough | Gilly Nelson | Kingfin | angler price |
| Nintendo | Hammer | Fishtyque | Gyrados |
| Popeye | harley finn | Alpha Betta | Guppies Goldberg |
| Haystack | Leviathan | Aqua Fin-a | Genghis Karp |
| Morty | jaws | Pattsea | anne chovvy |
| Bojangles | Mackerelmore | betta max | Agent Cody Tanks |
| Darth Bait-er | McFish | betta midler | The rolling rock fish |
| water boy | Mr. Bubble | white betta | the great sea of gat |
| Weird | mr fish | Captain Hook | unique companion |
| Han Solo | Sharkira | Carrie Fisher | Sea-line Dion |
| dilbert | sponge Bob | cujo | Prince Whale-iam |
| harry water | swim in the shade | Spongy | fintastic four |
Regal Betta Fish Names
If you want to name your Betta after a famous king or leader, consider these majestic fish names. Many of these names derive from translations of the word «king» or are synonymous with it, such as Rex and Sovereign. Other options include famous historical figures, such as Napoleon and Charlemagne.
| August | Richard III | tenno | Cease |
| Caligula | Solomon | Worth | The prince |
| Charlemagne | Tiberius | Valuable | Rex |
| Cyrus | Titles | Paladin | Sovereign |
| Frederick | Vespasian | Patrick | Higher |
| Godzilla | Vlad | Noble | Real |
| Henry VIII | Kingfisher | parenting | President |
| Kingsley | Xerxes | magnus | Admiral |
| Kingdra | Raja | sausage | Top |
| Kingler | regis | Emperor | Emperor |
| Real | ryan | Khan | Potentate |
| King Tut | Ramasses | Gentleman | Mister |
| Kublai Khan | Rauri | Malik | Majesty |
| Leonidas | cha | Landowner | Maharajah |
| Leopold | Semper Fi | meek | Dictator |
| Marcus | Sheikh | Mozra | Commander |
Aggressive Betta Fish Names
Bettas are known as the Siamese fighting fish for a reason; they can have a little attitude. It’s fun to name them after badass fish or give them a name based on a famous hero, villain, or cartoon character. Some entertainment options include:
| Tongue | Pug | Vader | Snake |
| Brinks | Cheerful | Warrior | Yosemite Sam |
| Bully | Fight | War | Fox |
| Right handed | kreig | Tyson | Zurge |
| Dynamo | roundy | Ninja | Goodfella |
| Powerful | Relentless | wasabi | mr grumpy |
| Strength | Bully | Kratos | Hydra |
| Hannibal | Scrappy | Ammunition | King Kong |
| Hostile | slash | Armageddon | Mallet |
| Hawk | Break | Bandit | Wolverine (X-Men) |
| Hurricane | Sarcastic | Bam Bam | Stormageddon |
| Hyde | Tailor | wow! | The Rock (professional wrestler) |
| Jekyll | Insolent | electra | sea Wolf |
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