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If you are considering a starfish as a pet, you’ll need some starfish names to choose from. However, before making the big leap, it helps to establish the needs of a starfish as a pet. First and foremost, you can keep a starfish with ease in an aquarium or shallow waters. However, the size of the aquarium will vary based on the species.
Their food requirements are relatively the same as other marine creatures. They basically feed on things like worms, snails, coral, oysters, and clams. What’s more, starfish will cohabit well with other marine creatures like sea urchins. Provided you meet the food and habitat requirements of your starfish perfectly, you shouldn’t expect any problems.
We’ve done all the naming research for you. If you establish you want a starfish as a pet and are capable of meeting the food and habitat guidelines, it’s time to pick a name.
Best Starfish Names
If you want undisputed names for your starfish, here are the best ever names based on popular opinion, other starfish owners, famous starfish monikers, and more;
- Aero
- Archie
- Aria
- Ash
- Attila
- Ava
- Axel
- Beau
- Belle
- Berry
- Blossom
- Blue
- Boba
- Bobo
- Brea
- Bubbles
- Bubbly
- Buddy Boo
- Caesar
- Cage
- Captain
- Caspian
- Cece
- Champo
- Cheeni
- Citrus
- Clara
- Clementine
- Colossus
- Coral
- Cupcake
- Dakota
- Dana
- Dean
- Dell
- Diamond
- Diesel
- Diva
- Dona
- Duke
- Eclipse
- Eddie
- Eeny Meeny
- Electra
- Elise
- Emma
- Ezra
- Faye
- Flappo
- Floaty
- Ginger
- Glitter
- Gunner
- Gwen
- Harley
- Hewlett
- Hulk
- Hunter
- Ian
- Jamie
- Jenny
- Jet
- Jude
- Kiera
- Kitchi
- Lake
- Leo
- Lildude
- Lil Dude
- Liz
- Lucky
- Maggie
- Malcom
- Mango
- Marina
- Marshmallow
- Maud
- Maya
- Medusa
- Meli
- Meliodas
- Mia
- Mickey
- Miny Mo
- Mr. Star
- Mulan
- Murphy
- Necklace
- Neo
- Nessie
- Noah
- Ocean
- Oceania
- Ohana
- Onyx
- Orange
- Oscar
- Otis
- Ozzie
- Paco
- Patrick
- Peanut
- Pearl
- Penny
- Perry
- Pineapple
- Pistachio
- Pistol
- Pock
- Polaris
- Porkchop
- Poseidon
- Pumpkin
- Punk
- Rainbow
- Renza
- Roxanne
- Sandy
- Scuba
- Seabed
- Seashell
- Sea Weed
- Shadow
- Shaggy
- Sheldon
- Shelly
- Shimmy
- Sirius
- Slug
- Smudge
- Snape
- Sparky
- Sponge
- Spy
- Spystar
- Star
- Starburst
- Stardust
- Starley
- Starlight
- Starlos
- Starry
- Starry Night
- Stella
- Summer
- Sunny
- Sunset
- Tally
- Tamara
- Tang
- Tank
- Thor
- Tiki
- Tim
- Timmy
- Tropical
- Tropy
- Tucker
- Tylah
- Tyler
- Waldo
- Wilma
- Winston
- Ying Yang
- Yummy
- Zahara
- Zelda
- Zeta
- Zeus
- Zoey
- Zola
- Zuri
- Zuzu
Names For Female Starfish
While you can name by traits, it’s hard to distinguish male from female starfishes based on their appearance alone, apart from the size difference – females are larger!
If you want a feminine name for your starfish, we have some female names and names representing femininity below.
- Adella
- Angela
- Ariel
- Beach
- Coral
- Crystal
- Diva
- Dory
- Ella
- Fiona
- Genevieve
- Goldie
- Gracie
- Jackie
- Jasmine
- Jewel
- Juliet
- Luna
- Maggie
- Marina
- Minnies
- Misty
- Moana
- Mystery
- Neptune
- Nessie
- Pearl
- Penny
- Pink
- Siren
- Stella
- Ursula
Names For Male Starfish
You can name your pet after famous male figures, symbols, masculinity, or related things.
We have a collection of male names for your starfish below for your consideration.
- Alex
- Alx
- Blue
- Bruce
- Bubba
- Buddy
- Captain
- Casper
- Chuckles
- Chum
- Dawdle
- Dusty
- Finley
- Ginger
- Goldie
- Gracie
- Hydra
- Jack
- Jackson
- Jack Sparrow
- Jasper
- Jerry
- Jewel
- Johnson
- Jupiter
- Kai
- Luna
- Moby
- Morgan
- Nemo
- Orion
- Patrick
- Plankton
- Poseidon
- Pumpkin
- Romeo
- sam
- Seaweed
- Sebastian
- Shadow
- Slug
- Splash
Unisex Names for Starfish
If you prefer gender-neutral names, we have a few suggestions below.
- Bait
- Bubba
- Chip
- Clash
- Luna
- Mojo
- Moon
- Pepper
- Rainbow
- Red
- Star
- Summer
- Tiger
- Zigzag
Cute Starfish Names
Starfish are cute pets to have. Holding a pet starfish in your hand can bring forth unmatched joy.
If you pet the cutest starfish, you can name them after the cutest or most adorable things ranging from food to favorite activities and cute human names.
- Akira
- Angel
- Aqua Astro
- Aqua King
- Aquatica
- Aquerina
- Aria
- Ariel
- Aries
- Arya
- Ash
- Aspen
- Autumn Rustle
- Bellina
- Benny
- Berry
- Blenny
- Blossom
- Blu
- BlueStar
- Bobby
- Boss
- Brea
- Bree
- Bruce
- Bubbles
- Bunny Boo
- Buttercup
- Capsca
- Cece
- Charlie
- Climax
- Cora
- Coral
- Crusty
- Currents Surfer
- Dandy Star
- Danny K
- Deb
- Diamond
- Dimple
- Dona
- Don Lino
- Dory
- Eve
- Fairly
- Faye
- Finley
- Fishcake
- Flash
- Flipper
- Flounder
- Gia
- Gidget
- Gill
- Gilligan
- Glitter
- Grouper
- Handy Dandy
- Han solo
- Houdini
- Hydra
- Irena
- Isaac
- James Pond
- Jane Doe
- Jasper
- Johnson
- Joker
- Kaori
- Katie
- Lenny
- Leo
- Lexie
- Little Dude
- Louise
- Mackey
- Marc
- Marina
- Marlin
- Marshmallow
- Marshy
- Melina
- Michael Phelps
- Mickey
- Midget
- Mimi
- Minny
- Misty
- Moby
- Moby Dick
- Monika
- Morose
- Mr. Bubbles
- Mr.Ray
- Mud
- Mushrooms
- Neepa
- Neppie
- Neptune
- Nkanyezi
- Nova
- Oceania
- Oceanstar
- Ohana
- Onyx
- Oscar
- Passion Fruit
- Peach
- Peanut
- Penelope
- Pinky
- Poppita
- Prickle
- Radix
- Rainbow
- Rebel
- Reign
- Rocket
- Rocky
- Rumer
- Saint
- Salty
- Shimmer
- Shimmy
- Shiny
- Shoof
- Shuffshroom
- Skipper
- Sky
- Snapper
- Snoopy
- Sparkly
- Sparky
- Splish
- Spoopy
- Stardust
- Star Fire
- Starina
- Starlight
- Starro
- Staryu
- Sterling
- Stunner
- Summer
- Sunflower
- Sunset
- Sunshine
- Suri
- Sweetie
- Thelma
- Theo
- Tic Tac
- Tidalwave
- Tilly
- Tiny
- Tiny Einstein
- Toenail
- Tunani
- Tupac
- Turbo
- Twinkle
- Ursula
- Willow
- Willow Wisp
- Xael
- Xena
- Zeus
- Ziggy
- Zigzag
- Zippy
- Zola
Good Names for Starfish
A good name for a starfish can be inspired by personality or physical traits. You can also name your starfish after a human name.
Other sources of good names could be from popular culture.
We’ve compiled a long list of considerably good names that any starfish pet owner could be happy to use.
- Ace
- Alex
- Alice
- Amazon
- Amber
- Angel
- Annabelle
- Aphrodite
- Archie
- Atlas
- Attila
- Axel
- Babe
- Babel
- Bailey
- Beaches
- Beau
- Bellatrix
- Ben
- Bianca
- Biggy
- Big Joe
- Bitsie
- Blenny
- Bloom
- Bloosom
- Blue
- Boba
- Booger
- Boss
- Brayden
- Brizo
- Bruce
- Bubba
- Bubbly
- Bucky
- Buffy
- Caesar
- Cage
- Candy
- Captain Jack
- Cherry
- Chesnut
- Chum
- Clifford
- Coal
- Cole
- Cookie
- Cora
- Coraline
- Coral reef
- Crystal
- Darcy
- Deb
- Diamond
- Diesel
- Diggy
- Diva
- Dobby
- Donna
- Dory
- Drake
- Dylan
- Eclipse
- Einstein
- Ella
- Emma
- Emmett
- Fairy
- Fanta
- Fergi
- Finley
- Finneus
- Fishcake
- Fishy
- Flash
- Flipper
- Floater
- Flounder
- Frankie
- Freckles
- Fred
- Gidget
- Gill
- Ginger
- Glimmer
- Goofy
- Grayson
- Greatwhite
- Guillermo
- Gunner
- Hammerhead
- Harley
- Helena
- Jackie
- Jackson
- Jack Sparrow
- Jacques
- Jasmine
- Jaws
- Jayden
- Jellybean
- Johnson
- Joker
- Jose
- Kal
- Kendra
- Kora
- Kyle
- Kylie
- Lemon
- Leo
- Lil dude
- Lily
- Limpet
- Little dude
- Lizzie
- Lottie
- Madison
- Magnolia
- Maisie
- Majesty
- Malcom
- Margaret
- Marina
- Mateo
- Mclovin
- Medusa
- Mia
- Midget
- Milo
- Minnies
- Miso
- Misty
- Moana
- Moby Dick
- Moorea
- Moss
- Mr Bubble
- Mystery
- Nakita
- Neptune
- Ninja
- Noelle
- Ocean
- Octavia
- Ohana
- Olive
- Onyx
- Oscar
- Otis
- Ozzie
- Paco
- Paris
- Passion fruit
- Patch
- Peanut
- Pearl
- Perry
- Persephone
- Pickles
- Pinky
- Pirate
- Pistol
- Plankton
- Ponyo
- Popeye
- Prickle
- Princess
- Queen
- Ray
- Rider
- Ripley
- Robby
- Rock
- Rocket
- Romeo
- Rowan
- Roxieatlas
- Rumer
- Rumi
- Saint
- Salmon
- Sam
- Sandy
- Santi
- Scuba
- Seashell
- Sea Stars
- Seaweed
- Sebastian
- Selkie
- Shelly
- Sherbert
- Sherman
- Shimmer
- Slippery
- Slug
- Sponge
- Spongebob
- Spy
- Spystar
- Stardust
- Starlight
- Stella
- Summer
- Sunburst
- Sunflower
- Sunny
- Sunset
- Suri
- Swim Shady
- Syrena
- Tangerine
- Tank
- Teddy
- Theo
- Thor
- Tidalwave
- Tropical
- Truffles
- Tsunami
- Tucker
- Wade
- Wesley
- West Coast
- Whale
- Whatever
- Willow
- Xavier
- Xena
- Xenomorph
- Ying Yang
- Zahara
- Zelda
- Zeus
- Ziggy
- Zippy
- Zuri
Funny Starfish Names
Pets should be fun to keep. Choosing a funny name can uplift your mood every time you interact with your starfish or hear others call him/her.
We have some funny names for you to select below. These names have been derived from comedy, funny human names, wordplay, and more.
- Adella
- Aiden
- Alvin
- Anastasia
- Anchor
- Aquanos
- Ariel
- Arya
- Aspen
- Atlas
- Axel
- Baby Bumz
- Bailey
- Banshee
- Barbie
- Batty
- Beachie
- Bellatrix
- Bertie
- Bianca
- Biggy
- Big Joe
- Bikini Bottom
- Bingo
- Blue Sea Star
- Bluestar
- Bob
- Bobby
- Boo
- Brainy
- Bruce
- Bubba
- Butch
- Caesar
- Cage
- Captain Crusty
- Cassie
- Centaurio
- Chanel
- Chocolate Chip
- Clara
- Coralia
- Coraline
- Cordelia
- Crayon
- Dally
- Daria
- Dawdle
- Deb
- Debbie
- Dennis
- Dilly
- Dona
- Dongle
- Don Lino
- Dorina
- Dory
- Dr Salmon
- Dr Swinswim
- Dumpling
- Dusty
- Ed
- Einstein
- Electra
- Ella
- Emily
- Evelyn
- Everett
- Fabian
- Fanta
- Faye
- Ferb
- Firth
- Fishy
- Flipper
- Floppah
- Flounder
- Flower
- Garth
- Gia
- Giant
- Gidget
- Gigi
- Gilligan
- Ginger
- Goliath
- Gooey
- Gracie
- Gubbles
- Han solo
- Harley
- Hutt
- Hydra
- Ink
- Irena
- Isabella
- Jabba
- Jack Sparrow
- Jacob
- Jame Pond
- James Pond
- Jane Doe
- Jasmina
- Jericho
- Jordan
- Joseph
- Kai
- Khaleesi
- Kirsty
- Kora
- Leather Star
- Lenny
- Lil’ Yachty
- Limpy
- Little Dude
- Logan
- Mallow Mind
- Mango
- Manny
- Marbles
- Marina
- Marlin
- Marshmallow
- Mason
- Matthew
- Meridiana
- Mickey
- Mimosa
- Minnies
- Minny
- Moby
- Momo
- Morose
- Mossy
- Mr.Ray
- Mystery
- Najima
- Nathan
- Nemo
- Neon
- Neptunia
- Nerissa
- Noah
- Nora
- Oceania
- Ocean Star
- Onesie
- Orion
- Oscar
- Owen
- Paco
- Palm
- Passion Fruit
- Patrick
- Patrick Star
- Peache
- Peachina
- Pearl
- Pearlina
- Perry
- Phelps
- Phineas
- Pink
- Pinky
- Pippah
- Plankton
- Plum
- Polaris
- Ponyo
- Poppy
- Preston
- Proxima
- Pudge
- Pudica
- Rainbow
- Regulus
- Rocket
- Ruby
- Rusty
- Salty
- Sandy
- Schlong
- Scuba
- Seashell
- Sheldon
- Shimmy
- Shiny
- Simone
- Siren
- Siriamus
- Skipper
- Slammin
- Smarty
- Smarty Pants
- Smurf
- Snapper
- Splash
- Splish
- Squirt
- Stanley
- Starbucks
- Stardust
- Star Dust
- Starmie
- Starmika
- Stella
- Stormie
- Sunburst
- Suppah
- Sushi
- Tamara
- Thelma and Louise
- Theodore
- Thor
- Tic Tac
- Tilly
- Tim
- Tiny
- Tom
- Tomlin
- Tommy
- Tsunami
- Turbo
- Twinkle
- Wade
- William
- Yummy
- Zale
- Zelda
- Zeta
- Ziggurat
- Zigzag
- Zingat
- Zippy
- Zoey
- Zuri
Cool Names for Starfish
An unusual pet like a starfish is cool and therefore deserving of cool names ranging from cool personalities to cool things.
Here’s our top list of cool starfish names;
- Bishop
- Blue Ivy
- Bubba
- Clifford
- Cole
- Coral Reef
- Ethan
- Fanta
- Fiona
- Floater
- Greatwhite
- Hammerhead
- Hugo
- Hunter
- Isabella
- Isabelle
- Jet
- Jewel
- Kora
- Kylie
- Madiba
- Miles
- Milo
- Napoleon
- Nolan
- Oceano
- Oreo
- Paris
- Rain
- Rumi
- Sandy
- Santi
- Seaweed
- Sir
- Stella
- Summer
- Sunburst
- Tangerine
- Tropical
- Xavier
- Xena
- Xenomorph
- Ying Yang
Unique Starfish Names
- Adrian
- Aero
- Alexander
- Alvin
- Amelia
- Amy
- Angel
- Aries
- Arya
- Aspen
- Ava
- Bahari
- Belle
- Bender
- Bentley
- Betta Midler
- Biggy
- Bikini Bottom
- Bloom
- Blossom
- Blue Ivy
- Blue Star
- BoBo
- Bonnie
- Boomer
- Boppy
- Brea
- Brew
- Brian
- Brody
- Brownie
- Bubba
- Bubbles
- Bubbly
- Buckaroo
- Bullet
- Captain
- Captain Crusty
- Caroline
- Cece
- Cheeto
- Chomp
- Chuckles
- Citrus
- Clifford
- Coco
- Cola
- Connor
- Cooper
- Coralia
- Coral Reef
- Cordelia
- Crayola
- Crayon
- Crimson
- Crusty
- Cutie
- Dallas
- Dave
- Davoth
- Diego
- Diesel
- Diggen
- Dinky
- Dobby
- Donda
- Dr Salmon
- Ed
- Eddie
- Elise
- Elizabeth
- Ethan
- Eunice
- Ezekiel
- Ezra
- Fairly
- Faith
- Finneus
- Fiona
- Fishface
- Floaty
- Fred
- Freida
- Frodo
- Fudge
- Funzo
- Gemini
- Genevieve
- George
- Gia
- Gilligan
- Ginger
- Goldie
- Goliath
- Goober
- Goofball
- Greta
- Grouper
- GubChub
- Guppy
- Gurgle
- Han Solo
- Houdini
- Huckleberry
- Ice Pice
- Jabberjaw
- Jack
- Jade
- James
- Jane Doe
- Jasmine
- Jasper
- Jewel
- Jose
- Juliet
- Juno
- Kane
- Kate
- Kevin
- King
- Kirsty
- Korra
- Kyle
- Larson
- Latte
- Lildude
- Lips
- Lisa
- Lizzie
- Lucy
- Magikarp
- Mango
- Marble
- Marc
- Marina
- Marlin
- Maya
- Megumi
- Mia
- Microna
- Miguel
- Miles
- Millie
- Missy
- Moana
- Morgan
- Mud
- Mulan
- Nanny
- Nelly
- Neptune
- Nicola
- Nina
- Ninja
- Nkanyezi
- Nolan
- Nutella
- Ocean Blue
- Oceanus
- Ohana
- Olivia
- Omega
- Onesie
- Onisan
- Orange Juice
- Orca
- Oreo
- Page
- Palm
- Patrick
- Peach
- Peache
- Pearl
- Pebbles
- Penelope
- Petals
- Pickled Goo
- Pickles
- Pikotaro
- Pincushion Starfish
- Pink Sea Star
- Pistol
- Pixie
- Popeye
- Porkchop
- Poseidon
- Prickle
- Puma
- Pumpkin
- Radix
- Rain
- Raven
- Rebel
- Reese
- Reign
- Rick
- River
- Robby
- Rocky
- Ron
- Rory
- Royal Starfish
- Sadie
- Salmon
- Salty Shrub
- Sandy
- Sawie
- Sea Blues
- Seashell
- Sea Star
- Selfish
- Shaggy
- Sharky
- Shelly
- Sherbert
- Shrimp
- Sir
- Skipper
- Slimeface
- Slimy Steve
- Slinky
- Slippery
- Snickers
- Sonic
- Sparky
- Spike
- Splash
- Sporky
- Spot
- Stanley
- Starbucks
- Stardust
- Star Dust
- Starley
- Starlight
- Staryu
- Stewie
- Stinky
- Stormie
- Sunflower
- Sunny
- Sunset
- Sushi
- Sweetie
- Swim Shady
- Tabitha
- Taco
- Tallulah
- Tamara
- Tangerine
- Tank
- Thelma And Louise
- Theodore
- Theoma
- Tillot
- Tim
- Tom And Jerry
- Tommy
- Top Hat
- Tropical
- Tweety
- Ulster
- Ursula
- Viking
- Wallace
- Wanda
- Waterie
- Whale
- Whatever
- Winston
- Xaela
- Zimmy
- Zola
Names Of Famous Starfish
If you wish to name your starfish after famous starfish or cartoon starfish, we have a list of names for your consideration below.
We’ve included famous characters in entertainment alongside actual starfish characters in cartoons, popular culture, and more.
- Alvin
- Anchor
- Bailey
- Blenny
- Bloat
- Bloom
- Bruce
- Bubbles
- Chuckles
- Chum
- Coral
- Deb
- Dory
- Ed
- Eddie
- Elizabeth
- Frankie
- Fred
- Gill
- Goofy
- Gurgle
- Homer
- Jerry
- Jose
- Kyle
- Lisa
- Marlin
- Mr. Johanson
- Mr. Ray
- Nemo
- Patrick Star
- Peach
- Popeye
- Robby
- Ron
- Shaggy
- Sheldon
- Starmie
- Tom
Name Inspiration: Help Choosing the Perfect Name
Are you still searching for a starfish name? If so, you can consider the unique traits or type of starfish and use that as inspiration.
It could be anything from their color to their favorite meal. Pet naming inspiration can also come from other people’s suggestions. You don’t have to be the one naming your pet. Ask friends or family members.
You could also rely on Google for more inspiration. However, a naming resource like blogoftom will offer a narrower search for pet owners looking for fresh new names with meanings, FAQs, and other important information.
Conclusion
The above information represents one of the most comprehensive starfish naming guides available today.
While we’ve listed hundreds of names, you may not find that perfect name for your pet. If that’s the case, consider our name inspiration tips or use one of the best naming resources on the web today – blogoftom.
FAQs
What Is The Starfish Name In Finding Nemo?
The starfish name in Finding Nemo is Peach.
What Is The Starfish Name In Spongebob?
The starfish name in SpongeBob SquarePants is Patrick Star. Bill Fagerbakke voices him.