Ultimate List of Names for Siamese Fighting Fish
Frequently new betta owners can’t think of what to name their new little fishy friend. The choices are practically endless. You could spend countless hours trying to decide what to name your betta by brainstorming, asking friends, Googling, and posting questions on forums. Finally for the first time (that we are aware of anyway), someone (us) has done the painstaking study to determine just what are the most popular names among betta owners. The good news is that there are many. The not so good news is there are still lots, so you will still need to make a decision. However, this handy list should help you with inspiration and make that decision easier.
The suggestions are organized into these categories:
Female Names
Male Names
Color Inspired Names
Water Names
Fishy Names
Funny Cute Names
Asian Names
Famous Names in History
And a few other sources of fun names like cartoons, movies and celebrities.
Female Names
For your lady betta fish a girl name might be just right, but not just any popular female name, it should be a name that is somehow suited to your little betta. Here are the girl names that seem to be most popular among betta keepers.
A Amanda, Andrea, Annie, Amy, Andy
B Brea, Bubbles, Betty, Buffy, Bessie
C Cassie, Cathy, Colbie, Crocus, Carly
D Debbie, Dody, Daisy, Delila, Dallilah
E Emma, Elisa, Emily, Elizabeth, Evina
F Finny, Fenna, Fishy, Folina, Foila
G Gillian, Gazella, Gracie, Grace, Gwen
H Heather, Hazy, Helen, Helga, Hope
I Iris, Irene, Indy, Izzy, Iza
J Jessie, Jamie, Jezebel, Jewel, Jasmine
K Katie, Kelly, Kyra, Kylie, Kellia
L Lioness, Lizz, Lisa, Lorraine, Lucy, Lulu
M Maggie, Marie, Missy, Miranda, Meave
N Nicky, Naina, Nobia, Nilina, Nicole
O Olivia, Olive, Ollie, Olina, Omy
P Paula, Pebbles, Pollu, Parisa, Pearl
Q Quil, Queen, Quera, Quilla, Quala
R Rose, Rebeca, Rachel, Roxy, Romy
S Sabrina, Stella,Star, Straw, Suzie
T Tina, Teby, Tharma, Tamra, Tee
U Umaria, Uma, Ulie
V Veronica, Venessa, Vinnie, Vivian, Volly
W Wendy, Wanda, Windy, Wolla, Wallie
X Xena, Xenia, Xact
Y Yashi, Yellow, Yale, Yardy
Z Zeba, Zinnia
Male Names
Ditto for male names, there are so many to choose from but betta fish hobbyists have some preferences.
A Alex, Archie, Astor, Andy, Astor
B Ben, Boy, Bravo, Bingo, Bennie
C Cliff, Craig, Clutter, Carlton, Carlos
D Dino, Domino, Dave, Dony, Donald
E Ewan, Ed, Eddie, Ervin, Edward
F Fred, Freddie, Fab, Flicker, Frank
G Gems, Georgie, Gallas, Greg, Gollum
H Hippie, Happy, Hagar, Harley, Henry
I Isaac, Ivan, Ishmael, Iggy, Igor
J Jughead, Jake, Jimmyfish, James
K Kyle, Kevin, Kepler, Killer, Kobe
L Luke, Leo, Lyle, Lee, Louie
M Malibu, Max, Melvin, Mack, Mike
N Nate, Nero, Nemo, Nadir, Neser
O Oliver, Odie, Ollie, Obie, Orlando
P Pepper, Peppy, Pappy, Pogo, Pal
Q Quicker, Quake, Quint, Quazimoto, Quero
R Rudy, Ron, Razor, Rex, Reboot
S Sandy, Silver, Storm, Spottie, Stripe
T Taylor, Tim, Tick, T-bone, Ted
U Uttley, Unstable, Ungo, Unger, Undo
V Victor, Van, Viva, Vince, Vanuchi
W Wxy, Willie, William, Wave, Wobble
X X-ray, Xano, Xelo, Xenon, Xeroxy
Y Yogi, Yaz, Yuri, Yassar, You
Z Zero, Zoltan, Z-Boy, Zeus, Zoro
Color Names
Given the variety of colors of bettas color names tend to be often chosen. It is enjoyable to dream up unique color influenced names and here are some favorite ones.
Multi-color Inspired Names Marble, Rainbow, Skittles
White Inspired Names Ghost, Spirit, Wisp
Yellow Inspired Names Sunny, Goldie, Sunshine
Black Inspired Names Stealth
Blue Inspired Names Bluefish, Bluberry, Blue-be-do
Red Inspired Names Ruby, Red, Rosy
Crowntail Inspired Names King, Crowny, Crowntail, Cosmo
Water Names
Because they are fish (duh), water is somewhat important and water names are a little bit fun. Favorites include:
Aqua, Bubbles, Puddles, Tsunami, Wave
Fishy Names
Regardless of the fact that they are littl guys doesn’t mean they aren’t aggressive so some owners go for a handle fitting their personality such as:
Barracuda, Jaws, Shark
Funny/Cute Names
On the other hand they are such cute little guys that a cute name might seem to fit better as in:
Alpha, Bait, Bitsy, Chip, Chips, Chompy, Chompers, Fang, Kibble, Max, Nibbles, Nippy, Pickles, Snappy, Snappers, Speedo, Squirt, Tidbit
Asian Names
Given that they come from Asia an Asian inspired name might be fun. Here are some of the top ones:
Akio (Japanese “bright boy”)
Akira
Kaida (Japanese “little dragon”)
Kamikazee
Mandarin
Nami (Japanese “wave”)
Narak (Thai “cute”)
Oki (Japanese “ocean centered”)
Samarai
Suki (Japanese “beloved”)
Sumo
Sushi
Yai (Thai “big”)
Yak (Thai “giant”)
Yasuo (Japanese “peaceful one”)
Yoshe (Japanese “beauty”)
Famous Names from History
DaVinci, Einstein, Galileo, Leonardo, Monet, Mozart, Newton, Pablo, Picasso
…there is practically not end to this list.
Cartoon and Movie Names
A seemingly unlimited number of names from your favorite movie or cartoon.
Celebrity Names
Yeah, pretty obvious, just choose your favorite.
Rock Band Names
Again, so many to choose from and it all depends on your taste in music.
So there you have the great list of names to inspire you in naming your betta. Choose wisely!
September 11th, 2010 at 4:48 am
my yellow betta is named scrambles
September 11th, 2010 at 5:54 am
As in eggs? That’s cute.
June 3rd, 2011 at 11:15 am
Gilburt is a good name too!!! ^^
September 3rd, 2011 at 6:33 pm
lots of my friends thought that the name ishmael was a rubish name for a fish
September 7th, 2011 at 10:11 am
I called my bloodred male Betta ‘Chi’.
Japanese for ‘blood’
Since it’s RED and a FIGHTING fish….
January 22nd, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Dr. Leonardo Defishy
January 23rd, 2012 at 6:54 am
a Crowntail named Captain
March 28th, 2012 at 7:42 am
squishy
”I shall call him squishy and he shall be my squishy, come on squishy come here”
cutest thing -nemo- <3
April 28th, 2012 at 3:02 am
You should really include Blu ’cause thats the name of my super cute betta
April 28th, 2012 at 3:03 am
I also have a fish named Jewel
May 9th, 2012 at 12:52 am
I named my purple/pink betta fish bubbles and my brother named his blue fish Blue-be-do. And we got it from this website
May 22nd, 2012 at 6:39 pm
I’m Gonna name my fish Fido
May 28th, 2012 at 4:14 am
pebbles betta rosebud trysta trystal juliet
June 4th, 2012 at 3:26 am
I had a male and a female bigfin and smallfin bigfin being the male and small fin being the female
June 22nd, 2012 at 1:20 am
My kids named my male betta fish Ninja LOL
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July 13th, 2012 at 7:16 pm
Bubbles OoOooOOOOoo0ooo0o
July 20th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
I have resaerchd in depth on bettas (i am a little insane ) and really have no idea what 2 name them when i get a new 1. my 1 1 was dooler a plakata male and then amber a red vail tail and kipper another male. my youngest is yuuki a crown taild red silver and black male. see i am not good w names. we r getting 4 girls soon but i need help naming them!!!!!! if u have anything plz post.
July 22nd, 2012 at 1:29 pm
I named my cute little Betta fish – Link! After the video game character.
July 30th, 2012 at 6:47 am
I named my male beta Senshi, it means Warrior in japanese.
August 28th, 2012 at 11:43 am
I also have a cute new little Betta that I named – Peanut!
September 4th, 2012 at 11:50 am
I named my Betta Bubbles cuz when she spits out lil bubbles
September 19th, 2012 at 4:19 am
I have NO idea what to name my little fishie you have so man great names
October 21st, 2012 at 5:36 am
Hi,I named my male Betta shoeshine
December 21st, 2012 at 4:10 am
I just had to give mine a fighting name, so i chose Kapow like they use in comic books
January 9th, 2013 at 12:01 pm
I have two more new cute little fighter fish named Button & Piglet!
January 10th, 2013 at 12:38 am
My red crown tail was called Chucky (after Chuck Norris) he developed dropsy and died today. RIP Chucky.
February 23rd, 2013 at 5:03 pm
my boyfriend called his viper and it suits him
March 10th, 2013 at 2:07 am
i like the name superfin
March 10th, 2013 at 2:09 am
sunburn
moonlight
nightmare moon
luna
nightmare
midnight fury
midnight
March 10th, 2013 at 4:05 pm
I named mine Anime, I was tryin’ to be unique. Is their a way I can post new names?
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:13 am
TODAY my grandma bought me a crowntail betta, He is blueish green then fades into a purplish color and his fins are red! so I’ve decided to name him “Alpha ” because he seems pretty alpha-ish to me! Lol ????
May 12th, 2013 at 5:37 pm
noodles
May 24th, 2013 at 11:57 pm
WOW THANKS
i thought of the name Fluffy. a baby
who thinks cool???
she;s white and little bit red on her tail.
(I think its a girl) we call it a girl cuz its cute!
bigger older one, Harley is black and orange.
THEY R ALL TOO CUTE!!!!!
:p hope its right. :p
aka, liked your names too, Betta Splendens
June 1st, 2013 at 3:52 pm
mines blade
July 10th, 2013 at 9:41 pm
My new red male betta is nosey, has to always know what is going on outside his tank- so I thought maybe Rudolph.
July 16th, 2013 at 4:13 pm
i name my fish alpha bez he is very aggressior and try to be touger and he is a alpha male like my chihuahua mix. they are both gorgeous fish and dog i owned them.;)
July 25th, 2013 at 5:14 am
She is a blue betta fish
And my red one is Red Riot…
July 28th, 2013 at 10:55 pm
I named my blue Veiltail fish Oki. Thanks for the idea!
October 13th, 2013 at 3:30 pm
My bettas in order of when I got them…
Bubbles
Stanton
Lucy
Razzmatazz (“Taz”)
Kaz
Mister EpicFishington (“Epic”)
Cielo
Phantom
Inferno
Dorado
Pistol
Fuego
Ray
I currently own the last nine on this list. The others all died of old age, with the exception of Taz, who died of fin rot with me be his side.
RIP Bubbles, Lucy, Stanton,, and Taz </3
October 16th, 2013 at 6:35 am
i named my betta as barry bones- a character in temple run
November 3rd, 2013 at 7:44 pm
I’m getting two betta fish for my birthday. I want to name my male(if red or blue or both) Spider-man and the female will be Mary Jane. Cuz ya’ know… Spider-man and Mary Jane!
November 3rd, 2013 at 7:45 pm
Or I’ll name the Oliver and Olivia.
November 3rd, 2013 at 7:47 pm
I like Spider-man. And I’m getting 2. A male and a female. So if the male is red or blue(mainly red) He will be Spider-man. For my girl she will be Mary Jane. Spider-man Fandom!!!!!!
November 16th, 2013 at 4:52 am
I named my crowntail betta Kaida he’s small and has a redish whitish tint somewhat sort of like a dragon
November 17th, 2013 at 4:26 am
I havr 2 the malr “Betta Fett” and the girl is Catherine Betta Jones
November 19th, 2013 at 2:36 am
I now named my fish big juicy and my male is Bobby wasabie
November 28th, 2013 at 3:16 am
I had a maroon betta named Harvimar, he died yesterday, so I got a new blue one and named him Xenon
December 28th, 2013 at 3:38 am
thank you i actully picked one of these purfect names i named it zeus thanks for the help!
December 29th, 2013 at 9:20 am
i am calling one of my fish SUSHI and i don’t know about the other one
:p
January 4th, 2014 at 6:15 am
I have a male betta he is blue. I names him nippy pickles I think that that is a funny name
January 9th, 2014 at 2:06 pm
I named as Fabi for female and Fizer for male…. Ha haa…
January 31st, 2014 at 6:24 pm
I named mine name pop
January 31st, 2014 at 6:25 pm
mine is a blue betta
February 9th, 2014 at 9:18 am
I shall name my two fish! Girl-Tammy and Boy-Isaac
February 18th, 2014 at 10:08 am
these are very cute names and i have also a siamese fighting fish and i’m gonna keep his/her names from here!!!!