
If you just got a new goldfish, it obviously needs a name. Choosing a name can be difficult, but there certainly are plenty of them out there.
Let’s take a look at over 150 awesome goldfish names for you to consider.
How Do I Come Up With A Good Name For My Goldfish?
You might be wondering how you can come up with names for your goldfish. In all reality, this is all left down to your own imagination.
There are a few ways you can go about choosing a name for your goldfish.
- Choose the name by color.
- Choose the name by personality.
- Choose popular goldfish names.
- Go for some funny, cute, or cool names.
Most Popular Goldfish Names
If you want to give your goldfish a classic and popular name, a time tested favorite, here are some good ideas;
- Bubbles
- Flash
- Fish
- Comet
- Goldie
- Jaws
- Nemo
- Splash
- Sushi
- Swimmy
- Finn
Goldfish Names by Color
First off, seeing as most goldfish are, well, gold, or actually more orange in color, let’s take a look at some of the best goldfish names by color.
Keep in mind that some goldfish can be more towards the red spectrum and some more yellowish, while some sit neatly at a good orange color in between.
This is why here we have chosen some names that work well for yellow, orange, and red fish.
- Amber
- Cheeto
- Clementine
- Copper
- Goldie
- Cutie
- Dorthy
- Ember
- Goldie
- Peaches
- Penny
- Pumpkin
- Sherbert
- Rusty
- Sunset
- Tangerine
- Apple
- Autumn
- Cinnamon
- Cherry
- Crimson
- Flame
- Poppy
- Rose
- Ruby
- Russet
- Salmon
- Scarlet
- Sparky
- Valentine
- Brandy
- Buttercup
- Citrus
- Dandelion
- Flax
- Ginger
- Honey
- Lemon
- Lightning
- Nugget
- Pyrite
- Sandy
- Summer
- Sunny
- Sunflower
Rare Goldfish Colors
Yes, goldfish can also be black, and they can have patterns too, so let’s take a look at some color based goldfish names for these.
- Blotch
- Camo
- Dotty
- Freckles
- Patch
- Spot
- Spotty
- Sprinkles
- Stripy
- Zebra
- Ash
- Blackjack
- Blacky
- Char
- Coal
- Ebony
- Guinness
- Inky
- Licorice
- Nightshade
- Noir
- Pepper
- Raven
- Shadow
- Sooty
Famous Redheads
Just for a kick, let’s take a look at a few famous redheads you could name your goldfish after.
- Prince Harry
- Redbeard
- Rupert Grint – Ron from Harry Potter
- Spice Girl
- Ginger Spice
- Florence
- Lucy – I LOVE LUCY!
Goldfish Names Based on Personality
Depending on whether or not your goldfish has a standout personality, you could also name your goldfish based on its personality. Here are some good ideas.
- Chubby
- Dash
- Einstein
- Gobbler
- Greedy
- Happy
- Joker
- Naughty
- Nippy
- Silly
- Sleepy
- Speedy
- Spirit
- Zippy
- Snapper
- Shimmy
- Turbo
- Hydro
- Rocket
- Pudge
- Marshmallow
- Zany
- Viper
- Sweetie
- Sunshine
- Sugar
- Smoochie
- Spaz
- Scholar
- Princess
- Precious
- Mischief
- Lovie
- Kisses
- Goofy
- Fang
- Brute
- Bliss
- Bingo
Cute Goldfish Names
If you want to name your goldfish something cute or comical that will bring a smile to your face, we’ve got some good ideas on that front too.
- Tropicana.
- Wasabi
- Pumpkin
- Goldilocks
- Cleo
- Goldie Hawn
- Slimeface
- Cheeto
- Taco
- Fishface
- Spot
- Dave
- Bobo
- Sparky
- Magicarp
- Big Joe
- Slippery
- Swim Shady
- Whatshisfish
- Squirtle
- Puckerface
- Goober
- Swedish
- Aqua Bob Square Pants
- Bait
- Ying Yang
- McFish
- Fish Sticks
- Wave
- Floater
- Puff Daddy
- Flotsam
- Bob
- Larry
Funny Goldfish Names
Here we have some more funny goldfish names for you to check out.
- Finneus
- Finlay
- Sardine
- Pirate
- Sea Beast
- Bubba Gump
- Jack Sparrow
- Long John Silver
- Fanny
- Nacho
Still Can’t Decide? Try This
If you are really struggling to find a name then here are a few ways to help decide;
Names In A Hat or Cup
If you have say 5 different names you like and stuck between choosing, write each down on piece of paper and fold it up.
Put the 5 folded pieces of paper in a hat or cup, give it a shake and pick a name out at random.
Ask Your Family Or Friends
Get a second opinion on your possible names from a family member of friend, you could even name your goldfish after them!.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are plenty of great goldfish names to choose from. It’s all down to what you like the most!
Let us know what you decided to go with and if you have any additional suggestions for us to add to the list!