1000+ Clever and Funny Betta Fish Names – Male or Female

It’s not hard to come up with a name for your Betta fish, but finding something special or unique can test your imagination. There’s an art to creating a truly epic fish name that hints at their color or personality, and also represents your sense of humor or other interests. Check out our tips along with our long list of fun Betta names!

What Should I Name My Betta Fish?

It may not be the most important part of owning a Betta (designing the ideal aquarium would take priority), but naming your fish is still a seminal 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’s many ways of picking out the coolest name for your betta, and I find it’s easier to start making a list of possibilities until you hit upon the moniker that really speaks to you. But where should you start looking for names?

Classic Meanings And The Origins Of Names

There’s a few methods that I find helpful when naming my fish. A good place to start is with one of those books or guides for naming babies. If you ever wondered what the name “Frank” means or where it comes from, this is the place to find the answers.

Just browsing through the lists of popular names might spark an idea! Using an online guide, you can quickly search for 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 search for a name that invokes the qualities you see in your fish (or would like to see). Male Betta fish are known for their pugnacious personalities, so it’s not uncommon for them to earn mean fish names like Brutus or Killer. Or you could go the opposite direction and name him Fluffy.

You could also choose a name that hints at the type of Betta you have, or alludes to their coloration. If you have a turquoise baby crowntail Betta, you could opt for a royal name (see below) or mix them together to get a title like T-Rex (turquoise king) or something similar.

Names Using Pop Culture, Puns And Humor

My favorite names for Bettas make references to popular culture or include a dose of dark humor. I also love names that include puns or other plays on words. You could name your Betta after your favorite movie or video game character or even a twist on your favorite food, like Filet O’Fis

Whatever name you choose, it should be one that fits your fish and suits your personal style. Whether you’d prefer a human name like Frank or a funny pair like Frank & Furter, our list will hopefully spark your creativity!

Here’s a list of over 1,000 names that are perfect for Betta fish of all types! We’ve broken the list into sections, so you can scan them based on gender, color, personality or other characteristics.

Gendered Names For Bettas

A popular option is to choose a classic boy or girl’s name for your fish. There’s something inherently funny about having a Betta named Bruno or Gladys. Here’s a list of names for male and female fish, including stars and celebrities, famous characters from movies, TV, 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?

Female Betta Fish Names

While the boys tend to get most of the attention, female bettas can also have strong names that show off their Mean Girl sides. But there’s more feminine options as well, if you prefer a softer or girly-girl name for your lady.

Famous Male Betta Fish Names

Mixing a bit of humor into your pet’s name, you could take a famous celebrity or character and play with the words a bit to create an amusing moniker like these for your male betta:

Famous Female Betta Fish Names

Female betta fish are not shy and demure, so consider naming your girl after a powerful woman!

Betta Fish Names By Color

There’s a lot of ways to incorporate your Betta’s color into their name. You could translate the color into another language or match their 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 could bring a radish to mind, or a bowl of something spicy. Here are some interesting and fun names for red bettas of either gender:

Blue Betta Fish Names

It’s very common for blue betta fish to be given nautical or flower names, or to be named after various shades of blue. You could also choose your favorite blue gemstones or fabric, like Sapphire or Denim.

Orange Betta Fish Names

Orange bettas often have fiery, sun-based names, which also fit their personalities, but there’s other options as well. You could go with a food name, like Cheeto, or even name them after your favorite liquor.

Black Betta Fish Names

Black Betta fish names can often have a bit of a sinister appeal, but celestial and food-based names are also popular.

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 fellow I named Squirt, after the soft drink.

Pink Betta Fish Names

When choosing a name for a pink-colored fish, consider softer flower or gem names, or go the other direction and pick a vibrant name like Magenta or Fandango.

Pale, Silver And White Betta Fish Names

Pale bettas and those with the subtler 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.

Other Ways To Name Your Bettas

You’re not limited to gendered names or those based on your fish’s color. Some of the most interesting names blend personality traits with humor, puns, and pop culture, so consider one of these options for your Betta.

Personality-Based Betta Fish Names

Some of the cutest names for betta fish are those that sound like they’ve come straight out of the newspaper comics. If you’d like a Dweeb, Goober or Skittles, check out some of the names based on Betta’s bright and silly personalities.

Funny Betta Fish Names

A name like Scooby or Felix is naturally funny because they’re typically names for cats or dogs and not usually fish. Other funny (or punny) names for Bettas includes:

Regal Betta Fish Names

If you’d like to name your Betta after a famous King or leader, then consider these majestic fish names. Many of these names derive from translations of the word “king” or are synonyms for it, like Rex and Sovereign. Other options include famous historical figures, like Napoleon and Charlemagne.

Aggressive Betta Fish Names

Bettas are known as the Siamese Fighting Fish for a reason; they can have a bit of an attitude. It’s fun to give them badass fish names or give them a handle based on a famous hero, villain or cartoon character. Some entertaining options include:

Betta Fish Pair Names

If you decide on getting two Betta fish, it’s almost impossible to avoid the temptation to give them a pair name, like Peanut Butter & Jelly. Here are some great duo’s for a pair of Bettas!

Conclusion

These are just a few ideas for naming Bettas, and we hope you’ve found some inspiration from our list. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic! What name did you choose for your Betta and where did it come from? Drop a comment below or post to our social media pages.