If you get a pink pet fish that commands attention and affection in equal measure, you should choose a name for him/her that matches its presence, personality, the feelings they trigger, and more. Luckily, there are no shortages of pink fish names.
This ultimate fish naming guide will help you choose the perfect pink fish name. We’ll give you a name or inspiration, whether you are naming a funny fish, a good fish, a cute fish, a betta fish, siamese fighting fish, a cool fish, a girl fish, etc.
Picking a name for your fish appears challenging at first glance for those with many reservations. Our guide is intended to make the process easier.
Let’s dive in.
Best Pink Fish Names
The best pink fish names available have been inspired by color and popularity.
If you wish to discover what other pink fish owners call their fish and the most popular pink-related names, see the list below;
- Ballerina – reference to common pink ballerina outfits
- Blush – a reference to pink makeup blush
- Champagne – reference to beige or pinkish color of champagne
- Dusty – reference to dusty colors like mauve, which is dark-rosy pink
- Fuchsia –a reference to vivid pink
- Jada Pink-ett – wordplay after famous female actor Jada Pinkett.
- Mauve – pale, pinkish color
- Mountbatten – Plymouth pink – naval camouflage color
- Rosewood – light-ish purple/pinkish color
- Rouge – reddish pinkish color
- Thulian – color in the pink spectrum
Female Pink Fish Names
If you prefer to name your pink fish along gender lines, you can be guided first by female-based fish names and/or use wordplay to create a unique name.
The list below is mainly feminine names
- Adele
- Alley
- Amaka
- Amelia
- Amie
- Angel
- Ariel
- Astrid
- Baby
- Barbie
- Bess
- Betty
- Bubbly
- Buffy
- Candy
- Carrie
- Cassie
- Cindy
- Cleo
- Cookie
- Coral
- Crystal
- Cupcake
- Daisy
- Dawn
- Deb
- Delila
- Della
- Diva
- Donna
- Dora
- Dory
- Duchess
- Edith
- Emily
- Faye
- Felicity
- Fern
- Florence
- Flower
- Fran
- Gail
- Gina
- Ginny
- Gisell
- Gwen
- Haidi
- Harmony
- Hazel
- Heidi
- Hope
- Jada pink-ett
- Jenny
- Jewel
- Josie
- Juki
- June
- Karen
- Kat
- Kendra
- Ketki
- Kiko
- Lavender
- Lisa
- Loren
- Lucy
- Luna
- Lycca
- Lyn
- Mila
- Minnie
- Miss
- Misty
- Mona
- Nan
- Nessie
- Nightingale
- Nina
- Nora
- Ophelia
- Pam
- Paris
- Parvati
- Penny
- Pixie
- Polly
- Princess
- Queenie
- Rainbow
- Rikka
- Rikki
- Rose
- Rosy
- Roxy
- Sandy
- Scarlat
- Shelly
- Sissy
- Sookie
- Sophie
- Swan
- Tara
- Thelma
- Tigress
- Tori
- Velcro
- Velma
- Venus
- Veronica
- Violet
- Wavey
- Willa
- Xena
- Yasmin
- Yvette
- Zahra
Male Pink Fish Names
If you want a masculine name for your pink fish, you can try the list below comprised of some popular male names.
Choose any or add your own twist to make a color-representative name. Have a lot of fun!
- Ace
- Apollo
- Archie
- Arlo
- Astro
- Babble
- Bass
- Baxter
- Benjie
- Bennie
- Bevis
- Bingo
- Blade
- Blue
- Bones
- Bosco
- Bruce
- Bruno
- Bubba
- Bubbles
- Bull
- Buster
- Butch
- Captain
- Casper
- Charlie
- Cliff
- Clint
- Crimson
- Daniel
- Dean
- Delta
- Denzel
- Derek
- Dexter
- Drew
- Duke
- Dusty
- Earl
- Ed
- Einstein
- Emerson
- Ethan
- Finley
- Flicker
- Floyd
- Fluffy
- fox
- Franky
- Freddy
- Gavin
- Gerard
- Gill-bert
- Gilligan
- Gordo
- Gravy
- Grout
- Gunther
- Gustavo
- Henry
- Hero
- Hondo
- Houdini
- Hunter
- Jack
- Jacob
- Jimbo
- Jimmy
- Joe
- Johnson
- Jupiter
- Kermit
- Killer
- Kofi
- Lake
- Larry
- Leonardo
- Liam
- Lieutenant
- Lucky
- Mac
- Matt
- Melvin
- Micky
- Mikey
- Moby
- Morie
- Nigel
- Noah
- Obo
- Odie
- Odin
- Oliver
- Ozzy
- Patrick
- Pike
- Plankton
- Prancer
- Ripper
- Rocky
- Roger
- Rolo
- Rudolf
- Ryan
- Sam
- Scrappy
- Shadow
- Skippy
- Skor
- Slappy
- Soda Pop
- Spike
- Spot
- Squirt
- Stewy
- Tabby
- Tau
- Tom
- Tricky
- Trout
- Wiggly
- Zack
Funny Pink Fish Names
Laughter is medicine! If you are those pet owners with a sense of humor so you are keen on funny pet names, we have some suggestions below.
The names listed here will make you smile at the thought of your pet fish;
- Captain Hook – named after the funny fictional character captain hook
- Carrie Fish-er – wordplay incorporating the name of a famous actor
- Caviar – named after caviar
- Harley Finn – funny wordplay incorporating physical attributes of a fish
- Jack Sparrow – named after the famous Pirates of the Caribbean character
- Jada “Pink”ett – funny wordplay inspired by American actor – Jada Pinkett
- James Pond – funny wordplay inspired by James Bond
- Salty Sarah
- Scally – inspired by scales
- Suchimi
- Swim Shady – funny wordplay inspired by hip-hop star – Eminem
Unique Pink Fish Names
Pink is a unique color in itself. A pink fish is more unique, prompting the need for a unique fish name.
If you feel strongly about uniqueness, here are some good names to consider based on pink and representative names in different languages. These ideas are perfect for both male and female fish;
- Akala – named after pink dance in Hawaiian
- Arossa – in Basque
- Bleikur – pink in Icelandic
- Liab – pink in Hmong
- Pembe – pink in Kurdish
- Piniki – pink in Samoan
- Pushti – pink in Uzbek
- Rosado – pink in Spanish
- Roz – pink in Romanian
- Woz – pink in Haitian/Creole
Cool Pink Fish Names
There are many cool names for pink fish to consider. Here are some popular pet fish suggestions based on film, movies, shark tales, culture, etc.
- Babs – named after the pink bunny in Tiny Toons
- Blossom – named after the Power-puff Girls character
- Hamm – named after the pig character in the comedy film Toy Story
- Hello Kitty
- Jaws – after popular shark film
- Kirby – named after the pink character in the Nintendo game series
- Mew – named after the Pokemon character
- Molly Ringwald – named after the Pretty in Pink movie
- Ms. Piggy – named after The Muppets
- Piglet – named after Winnie the Pooh character
- Pink Panther – named after the popular cartoon
- Pinkie Pie – named after My Little Ponies character
- Pinky – named after Pac Man character
- Tickled Pink – named after Rainbow Brite character
Cute Pink Fish Names
If your pink fish is cute, consider any of the names below that represent their cute appearance or character;
- Bubblegum
- Candy
- Cookie
- Cotton Candy
- Cupcake
- Gumdrop
- Lollipop
- Milkshake
- Slushie
- Sorbet
- Sprinkles
- Starburst
- Taffy
Help Choosing The Right Name
Picking names for pink fish should be based on factors like personal preferences, your pet fish’s personality, wordplay, species of fish, and many other considerations.
Most importantly, there’s no bad name for your pink fish name, provided you like the name.
If you want to take the naming process a notch higher, consider the physical attributes of your fish.
Physical Attributes
Besides being pink in color, your fish could be long, skinny, or feature other colors. If you have a blue fish with hints of pink or vice versa, this can be a source of naming inspiration.
Your fish could also have a more vibrant color. Their main physical attribute can be a great place to start when naming.
1. Personality
Even fish have personality. You can have a playful fish, a seemingly angry fish, a bold fish, or even one that has a personality that matches a famous fish like the one in the popular animated film, Finding Nemo.
Your fish could also be lazy, active, or exhibit aggressive characteristics towards other fish. As is the case when naming as per physical attributes, focus on the most notable personality trait and use these traits as name inspirations.
2. Personal Preferences
You may already have a name you like. You can use such names as a source for inspiration or as actual names.
As a pet fish owner, you can exercise your right to pick any fish name you like, even when it isn’t linked to your fish. Have fun!
3. Family Members/Friends
You can ask your closest family member or friends for suggestions. While you aren’t obligated to go with any suggestions, you can be surprised by how creative some family members/friends can be at naming.
4. Use Naming Resources
You can turn to unique naming resources like blogoftom. In most cases, you simply need ideas on how to generate a name or identify what matters most in your naming process.
You shouldn’t be bothered by the whole naming process when there are resources that take the challenges out of the naming process.
In fact, your biggest responsibility as a pink pet fish owner is caring for your pet. You can outsource naming to another party!
5. Patience
Lastly, if you hit a “dead end”, take your time. There’s no timeline to getting the best name for your pink fish. It can take a minute to days or months.
Don’t rush the process if you haven’t found a name you love. There’s nothing wrong with going through a thousand probable fish names and not liking any one of them.
Conclusion
The above pink fish naming guide is meant to make your naming process easier. However, it’s possible that you might get overwhelmed by all the suggestions above. What’s more, you may fail to find the perfect name.
However, this guide is bound to inspire you and direct you to the right path.
When you face challenges, remember that there is no perfect fish name. Anything that makes you happy can double up as a name.
It’s that easy! Have fun with the experience and let your imagination run wild.
Remember, you can combine names to include their pink color, choose a common name and translate it to another language, name the fish after yourself, choose a name from pop culture, and more.
Visit blogoftom for more in-depth fish name ideas. There’s no shortage of awesome naming ideas for fish and other pets.