650 Betta Fish Names for All Different Types and Colors

Now that you’ve got your new Betta fish, the first thing you must do is set up their tank and plan to properly care for them. After this, however, you’ve got to choose a fitting Betta fish name—but how?

You can choose a name for your Betta fish in several ways: drawing inspiration from your life, your interests, what particular type of Betta fish you have, the appearance of your fish, or simply picking something you think sounds cool.

While classic fish names, such as bubbles, have their place, many modern aquarists prefer to be more creative when choosing a name for their fish.

Even if the fish will never know their name, you’ll be telling it to curious friends and family members for years to come, so it’s best to pick something you won’t be embarrassed by.

How to Choose a Name for Your Betta Fish

Here are some ideas of how to choose suitable Betta names:

• Pop culture names—Select a name inspired by one of your favorite movies, TV shows, books, comics, or celebrities.
• Friend and family names—Why not name them after a loved one?
• Appearance-based names—Choose a name based on the color or general appearance of your new Betta fish.
• Personality-based names—Observe your new Betta and pick a name based on the kind of personality they have; for instance, if they’re confident, shy, or funny.
• Food names—If you’d like a cute name for your new Betta, try naming them after one of your favorite foods.
• Mythological names — Name your Betta fish after your favorite characters from Greek, Roman, or Norse mythology.
• Animal names—Why not be confusing and name your fish after a different animal?

If you still need some help after reading through these suggestions on how to pick a name for your Betta fish, we’ve come up with an extensive list of names to choose from.

Male Betta Fish Names

Owners of male Bettas might choose to call them traditionally masculine names, though there’s no harm in subverting gender stereotypes and opting for a more feminine or unisex name. After all, your new Betta has no real concept of gender.

That said, to start, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of male Betta fish names you might choose to give your new fish. Some are taken from popular TV shows, movies, etc., where they might suit Bettas of a particular personality or merely have a nice ring to them. Here are some of the best names for male Betta fish:

Abe	Frank	Mulder
Adam	Garland	Nardole
Admiral	Gary	Nemo
Albert	Giles	Noam
Albus	Gonzalez	Odin
Anakin	Han	Parker
Andy	Harry	Paul
Apollo	Hiro	Peter
Ares	Homer	Pike
Atticus	Indie	Presley
Balder	James	Reiichi
Bart	Jamie	Ron
Bear	Jem	Rory
Bobby	Joey	Ross
Bowie	Jose	Ryan
Brian	Jupiter	Sarjan
Bruce	Kylo	Severus
Butch	Larry	Sirius
Captain	Leland	Spike
Chandler	Leo	Steve
Charger	Leonard	Thor
Christian	Loki	Timmy
Clyde	Louis	Tom
Cohen	Lucian	Vader
Colin	Lucius	Walter
Dale	Luke	Wayne
Darth	Lupin	Wilfred
Dave	Mal	William
Depak	Mars	Wolf
Doctor	Matt	Xander
Doug	Max	Zappa
Draco	Minos	Zeus
Fox	Moe	Ziggy

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Female Betta Fish Names

Females are more drab and less showy than their male counterparts, but that doesn’t mean they don’t deserve awesome names!

You could name a female after a friend or relative, look to pop culture, or simply choose a name you like. Some people like feminine or flowery names for female Bettas, whereas others prefer strong names.

Unlike males, which must be kept without another Betta in their tank, females can live in groups, so you might want to choose names that go with one another.

Here’s a list of our favorite female Betta fish names:

Abigail	Effie	Norma
Amanda	Elizabeth	Olivia
Amelia	Elsie	Ophelia
Angela	Emma	Orchid
Anya	Esther	Padma
Astrid	Euphemia	Paris
Athena	Evelyn	Parvati
Audrey	Fleur	Patience
Ava	Freya	Patricia
Bella	Geraldine	Persephone
Belle	Ginny	Phoebe
Berry	Grace	Pixie
Bess	Hannah	Princess
Betty	Hannah	Priscilla
Blanche	Harmony	Queenie
Buffy	Hermione	Rachel
Bunny	Hope	Rey
Camilla	Josie	Rose
Carly	Kat	Ruby
Cher	Laura	Sarah
Cho	Lauren	Shelly
Coco	Leia	Skyler
Cora	Lily	Sophia
Cordelia	Lola	Sybil
Cupcake	Louise	Tara
Daisy	Lucy	Tatum
Diana	Luna	Thelma
Dianne	Lyla	Veronica
Donna	Marnie	Viola
Doris	Mary	Violet
Drusilla	Miyoko	Wendy
Duchess	Molly	Willow
Edith	Monica	Yasmin

Unisex Names for Betta Fish

Unisex names are suitable for both males and females. Males and female Bettas look different from one another (males are larger with more vivid colors and long, flowing fins), so you’re unlikely to have a Betta fish you don’t know the gender of, but you can still choose a unisex name.

You may always prefer unisex names to specifically male or female names, or you might just like a particular unisex name or think that it suits your new fish.

Below, you’ll find a wide selection of unisex names for fish, some of which are cute, others of which are more serious. Either way, you’re likely to find something that catches your eye. And, if not, we’ve still got many more fish name ideas to come.

Aki	Drew	Pretzel
Akira	Edamame	Puff
Alex	Eleven	Punk
Alfalfa	Ellis	R2D2
Alto	Falcore	Rain
Alva	Fender	Ren
Angel	Frankie	Riley
Ashley	Harper	River
Aubrey	Hayden	Salsa
Avery	Hollis	Scout
Bailey	Hunter	Shay
Bongo	Jamie	Snap
Brid	Java	Sparky
Brook	Jessie	Splash
C3P0	Jo	Stevie
Cameron	Jordan	Stinky
Carob	Karma	Storm
Casey	Kelsey	Tanner
Chaos	Kennedy	Tiki
Charlie	Laser	Tory
Checkers	Leslie	Tsunami
Chewie	Lucky	Val
Chipper	Macaroni	Waverider
Chips	Magic	Waves
Chutney	Micah	Winter
Clem	Noodle	Wotsit
Crackle	October	Wren
Crash	Pal	Wyn
Cricket	Palmer	Yang
Daikon	Parker	Yin
Dale	Payton	Yoda
Devon	Pepper	Zag
Dresden	Popsicle	Zig

Funny Betta Fish Names

Humor is important in life, and if you can’t have fun when you’re naming your fish, when can you? So we’ve come up with a range of funny Betta fish names.

Some are puns, some are referring to the fact Betta fish are also known as Siamese fighting fish, and others are humorous because they’re not the sort you’d normally find in a list of fish names.

So, if you’re always cracking jokes or you’re known as the class clown, choosing a funny name just makes sense. We can’t guarantee that each and every one will put a smile on your face, but we’re sure at least a few will make you chuckle.

We certainly had fun coming up with these funny names for Betta fish!

Alpha Betta	Fin-ley	Lake Skywalker
Aqua Fin-a	Floater	Lovely Bubbly
Aquaman	Fluffy	M. Sea Hammer
Betta Max	Georgia O’Reef	Muhammad Ali
Betta Midler	Gill-bert	One True Cod
Betta White	Gilly Nelson	Rocky
Captain Hook	Hammerhead	Sushi
Carrie Fisher	Harley Finn	Swedish
Cujo	James Pond	Swim Shady
Fido	Jaws	Tuna Turner

Cute Names for Betta Fish

Betta fish aren’t exactly as cute and cuddly as a fluffy puppy or a baby pony, but we can’t see why you shouldn’t give yours an adorable name, anyway. These cute Betta fish names will have you squealing with joy!

Food names are generally a good bet when coming up with cute name ideas, but any name that screams “adorbs” has made it onto this list.

These sickly-sweet names might not be for everybody, but if you’re a fan of the cute and kawaii, pay close attention!

Aggie	Fifi	Pinko
Albie	Floof	Pixie
Ally	Freckles	Pops
Apple	Fuzzles	Posey
Archie	Gizmo	Puffin
Baby	Glitter	Rainbow Brite
Bambam	Gopher	Rascal
Bambi	Gracie	Roo
Berry	Gravy	Roomba
Binky	Gumdrop	Rudy
Biscuit	Gwennie	Sausage
Bliss	Happy	Scrappy
Bonsai	Jazzy	Scrinkle
Boo	Jeffie	Shortcake
Bug-Bug	Jelly	Skittles
Butters	Kiki	Socks
Buttons	Kitty	Soda Pop
Cookie	Love Heart	Sparkles
Crinkle	Lulu	Sparky
Crumpet	Marshmallow	Spoops
Cuddles	Merry	Squish
Dinky	Monkey	Suki
Dipsie	Mr. Chips	Sweetie
Dixie	Muffin	Taco
Dodo	Nibbles	Tiggy
Dolly	Nipper	Tinkles
Domino	Oreo	Tiny
Donut	Pee Wee	Tofu
Doodle	Penny	Twinkle Toes
Dory	Pickles	Wasabi
Dweeb	Piglet	Wiggle
Ellie	Pinball	Winkle Picker
Fairy	Pine Nut	Winnie

Betta Fish Names by Color

What’s the first thing most people will notice about your Betta fish? We bet it’s their color, so why not give your new friend a name based on their hue?

We’ve collected several lists of names, sorted by color, so you can easily find the relevant color and search for a name.

Whether your new Betta is orange, red, yellow, black, white, blue, or multi-colored, we’ve got a name for you. Some are obvious, whereas others are more creative, but either way, you’ll find some cracking names here.

Names for Orange Betta Fish

The following names are best suited to orange Betta fish. We’ve got names inspired by famous orange characters, orange items, orange foodstuffs, and basically anything related to the color orange.

Amber	Clementine	Nacho Cheese
Apricot	Copper	Nectarine
Arancione	Crookshanks	Orangeade
Auburn	Dorito	Peaches
Autumn	Ember	Persimmon
Butternut	Fanta	Pumpkin
Butterscotch	Garfield	Rusty
Candy Corn	Ginger	Satsuma
Carrot	Gingersnap	Sunset
Cheddar	Goldie	Tang
Cheese Puff	Mandarin	Tangerine
Cheeto	Marmalade	Tigger

Red Betta Fish Names

Does your Betta fish have a beautiful red hue? Well, why not try one of these excellent red Betta fish names?

Apple	Poinsettia	Russet
Blaze	Poppy	Scarlet
Cherry	Red	Strawberry
Coral	Rosella	Strawberry Shortcake
Crimson	Rosie	Valentine
Fever	Rosso	Vermilion
Flame	Ruby

Names for Yellow Betta Fish

Yellow appears a lot in nature, so we’ve got a selection of nature-inspired names for yellow Betta fish, as well as some cute and funny options.

Check out these Betta fish names for our yellow friends:

Barley	Honey	Star
Blondie	Mellow	Sunflower
Butterball	Mustard	Sunglow
Buttercup	Pikachu	Sunny
Custard	Saffron	Sunshine

Names for Black Betta Fish

You can find plenty of excellent black betta fish names. Some come from black objects or foods, whereas the darker side of life inspires others.

Anise	Ebony	Panther
Ash	Eclipse	Pepsi
Beetle	Ember	Raven
Blackfish	Grimm	Reaper
Blackjack	Guinness	Shadow
Char	Ink	Smokey
Cinder	Licorice	Smudge
Coal/Cole	Midnight	Soot
Coffee	Nero	Tar
Crow	Olive	Velvet
Damien	Omen	Voodoo
Donnie Darko	Onyx

Names for White Betta Fish

If you’re searching out names for your white Betta, you can turn to all things white and wintery for inspiration. Or, if that’s too obvious for you, there are subtler choices, too.

Arctic	Ivory	Quartz
Aspen	Jasmine	Snowball
Beluga	Magnolia	Snowdrop
Blizzard	Mayo	Snowflake
Diamond	Misty	Snowy
Dove	Moonshine	Sugar
Ghost	Opal	Swan
Glacier	Polar	Vanilla
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Blue Betta Fish Names

Your striking blue Betta deserves an awesome name to go with their vivid color. Our favorite blue fish names are listed below.

Aqua	Cobalt	River
Aquamarine	Cookie Monster	Sapphire
Blue	Cornflower	Sea
Blue Moon	Cyan	Sky
Bluebell	Marine
Blueberry	Neptune

Names for Multi-Colored Betta Fish

Many Betta aren’t just one solid color. Instead, they have multiple hues adorning their bodies. Here are some great names for Betta fish with multiple colors.

Aurora	Patches	Skittles
Dotty	Peacock	Splodge
Freckles	Picasso	Spot
Kingfisher	Prism	Sprinkles
Panda	Rainbow	Zigzag

Cool Betta Fish Names Based on Personality

Sometimes, the best fish names are based on your fish’s personality. Think about your fish and what they’re like. Are they shy or confident? Aggressive or passive? Clever or a little bit slow? Any of these personality traits (and more) could be the inspiration for a fitting name.

You can be quite obvious with personality-based names, or you can choose a subtler approach. Either way, you may come up with a name that suits your fish to a tee.

Check out these cool Betta fish names based on personality and see if any of them suit your fish.

Bandit	Fang	Prince
Banshee	Fizz	Raptor
Bolt	Flake	Rocket
Brains	GaGa	Rowdy
Champ	Genghis	Sabre
Charmer	Goober	Sassy
Chief	Hannibal	Scruffy
Chomper	Happy	Serenity
Clogs	Haughty	Slick
Cowboy	Hulk	Sloth
Crusher	Jet	Speedy
Cuddles	Jiffy	Spirit
Dart	Khan	Sting
Dash	Killer	Sweetie
Dean	Liberty	Tizzy
Diablo	Lux	Turbo
Dink	Monster	Viper
Dizzy	Mugs	Wolverine
Doofus	Nibbles	Xena
Duke	Outlaw	Yawner
Einstein	Patience	Zoom

Do Betta Fish Know Their Name?

Many owners will claim they do, but to be honest, this is very unlikely! Bettas do respond to human approach, and potentially learn to recognise their owners, as can be observed by them coming to the surface as if to meet their owners when they approach.

There may well be some vibrations caused in water when you call your Betta’s name, but the same vibrations will be caused when you utter almost any word close to your Bettas tank. Betta approaching their owners is more likely due to just any sound being sensed by them that’s recognizable as being from a human, rather than them truly recognizing their name though. However, naming your fish is more for our pleasure rather than for our fish. It’s a bit of good-natured fun!

Conclusion

That’s it for this edition of the Betta fish names game. We’re sure you will have found something suitable in our lists above, though, of course, we also know we’ve only scratched the surface.

However, we have another extensive article on the best names for goldfish you might like to look at for further inspiration. Although another species, many of the names would still be suitable for a Betta. Take a look, there might be something that floats your boat! You can check it out here: Best names for goldfish.

Happy fish keeping!

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