Goldie
Female · Cute · Classic
Fits orange, gold goldfish
Goldfish name guide
Goldfish Names: 200+ Funny, Cute & Unique Ideas
Looking for the perfect name for your pet goldfish? Browse funny, cute and unique names for male and female goldfish, colorful fish and goldfish pairs.
50 handpicked names
Best Goldfish Names
Search by word, then narrow by gender, color and style. Save favorites or copy the names you like.
Gender
Color
Style
Bubbles
Unisex · Cute · Classic
Sunny
Unisex · Cute · Classic
Fits orange, gold goldfish
Mango
Unisex · Cute · Food
Fits orange goldfish
Nugget
Unisex · Cute · Funny
Fits gold goldfish
Finley
Unisex · Classic · Cute
Amber
Female · Classic · Cool
Fits orange, gold goldfish
Mochi
Unisex · Cute · Food
Fits white goldfish
Peaches
Female · Cute · Food
Fits orange goldfish
Coral
Unisex · Unique · Cute
Fits orange goldfish
Splash
Unisex · Classic · Cool
Pumpkin
Unisex · Cute · Food
Fits orange goldfish
Honey
Female · Cute · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Pepper
Unisex · Classic · Food
Fits black goldfish
Comet
Unisex · Classic · Cool
Fits white goldfish
Penny
Female · Classic · Cute
Fits gold goldfish
Charlie
Male · Classic · Cute
Luna
Female · Classic · Cute
Ginger
Female · Classic · Food
Fits orange goldfish
Gizmo
Male · Cute · Funny
Caramel
Unisex · Cute · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Butterscotch
Female · Cute · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Clementine
Female · Cute · Food
Fits orange goldfish
Marigold
Female · Classic · Cute
Fits gold goldfish
Pearl
Female · Classic · Cute
Fits white goldfish
Coco
Female · Classic · Cute
Milo
Male · Classic · Cute
Ollie
Male · Classic · Cute
Ziggy
Male · Cool · Funny
Bella
Female · Classic · Cute
Rosie
Female · Cute · Classic
Fits red goldfish
Ruby
Female · Classic · Cool
Fits red goldfish
Hazel
Female · Unique · Cute
Fits gold goldfish
Fox
Male · Unique · Cool
Fits orange goldfish
Goldie Locks
Female · Funny
Fits gold goldfish
Ritz
Unisex · Funny · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Cannonball
Unisex · Funny · Cool
24 Carrot
Unisex · Funny · Unique
Fits orange goldfish
Calico
Female · Unique · Classic
Fits multicolor goldfish
Patches
Unisex · Cute · Funny
Fits multicolor goldfish
Marble
Unisex · Unique · Classic
Fits multicolor goldfish
Freckles
Unisex · Cute
Fits multicolor goldfish
Smalls
Male · Funny · Cool
Biscuit
Unisex · Cute · Funny
Fits gold goldfish
Toffee
Unisex · Cute · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Daisy
Female · Classic · Cute
Peanut
Unisex · Cute · Funny
Sunny Side
Unisex · Funny · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Sunburst
Unisex · Unique · Cool
Fits orange, gold goldfish
Cleo
Female · Classic · Unique
Fits orange goldfish
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40 names
Funny Goldfish Names
Goldfish are round, orange, endlessly hungry and famously easy to amuse — the perfect comedy canvas. These names lean into snack-color jokes, overly serious human names and the glorious absurdity of a two-inch fish with a big name.
Half the joke is the contrast: call a tiny orange fish Megalodon and it never stops being funny. And unlike most pets, a goldfish will never get embarrassed by its name.
About that famous three-second memory: it is a myth. Goldfish can remember feeding routines for months, learn the tank's light schedule and recognize the hand that feeds them. The joke is still too good to retire — it is half the reason names like Bloop, Wobbles and Mrs. Puff read affectionate rather than silly.
Goldie Locks
Female · Funny
Fits gold goldfish
24 Carrot
Unisex · Funny · Unique
Fits orange goldfish
Ritz
Unisex · Funny · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Cracker
Unisex · Funny · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Pringle
Unisex · Funny · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Cheeseball
Unisex · Funny · Food
Fits orange goldfish
Dorito
Male · Funny · Food
Fits orange goldfish
Tater Tot
Unisex · Funny · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Spaghetti
Unisex · Funny · Food
Fits orange goldfish
Fish Sticks
Unisex · Funny
Fits orange goldfish
Sunny Side
Unisex · Funny · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Julius
Male · Funny · Food
Fits orange goldfish
Whopper
Male · Funny
Fits orange goldfish
Meatball
Unisex · Funny · Food
Fits orange goldfish
Chonk
Unisex · Funny
Chunk
Male · Funny
Puffball
Unisex · Cute · Funny
Wobbles
Unisex · Funny · Cute
Bloop
Unisex · Funny · Cute
Cannonball
Unisex · Funny · Cool
Marco
Male · Funny · Cool
Polo
Male · Funny · Cool
Sharky
Male · Funny · Cool
Megalodon
Male · Funny · Cool
Whale
Male · Funny
Smalls
Male · Funny · Cool
Mrs. Puff
Female · Funny · Cute
Bert
Male · Funny · Classic
Fits orange goldfish
Ernie
Male · Funny · Classic
Fits orange goldfish
Finnigan
Male · Funny · Unique
Harold
Male · Funny
Norman
Male · Funny
Eugene
Male · Funny
Chester
Male · Funny
Gordon
Male · Funny
Stanley
Male · Funny
Winston
Male · Classic · Funny
Mildred
Female · Funny
Gertrude
Female · Funny
Henrietta
Female · Funny
25 names
Cute Goldfish Names
Soft, sweet and playful picks for round little fish that wiggle when they swim. Cute goldfish names borrow from treats, tiny things and bubbly sounds — perfect for the fish that greets you at the glass every morning.
Bubbles
Unisex · Cute · Classic
Mochi
Unisex · Cute · Food
Fits white goldfish
Boba
Unisex · Cute · Food
Fits white goldfish
Dumpling
Unisex · Cute · Food
Nugget
Unisex · Cute · Funny
Fits gold goldfish
Pip
Unisex · Cute
Peanut
Unisex · Cute · Funny
Puddles
Unisex · Cute · Funny
Pebbles
Female · Cute
Jelly
Unisex · Cute
Fits multicolor goldfish
Puffball
Unisex · Cute · Funny
Buttons
Female · Cute
Fluffy
Unisex · Funny · Cute
Coco
Female · Classic · Cute
Daisy
Female · Classic · Cute
Lulu
Female · Cute · Funny
Millie
Female · Classic · Cute
Zoe
Female · Classic · Cute
Izzy
Female · Cute · Funny
Sweet Pea
Female · Cute
Sprout
Unisex · Cute · Funny
Angel
Female · Cute
Fits white goldfish
Buddy
Male · Classic · Cute
Sunny
Unisex · Cute · Classic
Fits orange, gold goldfish
Wobbles
Unisex · Funny · Cute
25 names
Unique Goldfish Names
You will not find Goldie, Bubbles or Nemo on this list. These are the less obvious picks — sun gods, rare gems, pigments and fruits — for fish keepers who want a name nobody else at the pet store is using.
The trick to a unique goldfish name is picking something rare that still passes the feeding-time test: if you can say it easily out loud, it works.
Helios
Male · Unique · Cool
Fits gold goldfish
Sol
Unisex · Unique · Cool
Fits gold goldfish
Solara
Female · Unique
Fits gold goldfish
Citrine
Female · Unique
Fits gold goldfish
Sunstone
Unisex · Unique
Fits orange goldfish
Zinnia
Female · Unique
Fits orange goldfish
Kumquat
Unisex · Unique · Funny
Fits orange goldfish
Quince
Unisex · Unique · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Nectarine
Female · Unique · Food
Fits orange goldfish
Saffron
Female · Unique · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Terracotta
Female · Unique
Fits orange goldfish
Ochre
Unisex · Unique
Fits orange goldfish
Russet
Male · Unique
Fits orange goldfish
Auburn
Female · Unique
Fits orange goldfish
Coral
Unisex · Unique · Cute
Fits orange goldfish
Azalea
Female · Unique
Fits orange goldfish
Dahlia
Female · Unique
Fits red, orange goldfish
Echo
Unisex · Unique
Rowan
Unisex · Unique
Fits orange goldfish
Hazel
Female · Unique · Cute
Fits gold goldfish
Acorn
Unisex · Unique · Cute
Fits gold goldfish
Fox
Male · Unique · Cool
Fits orange goldfish
Robin
Unisex · Unique · Classic
Fits orange goldfish
Topaz
Unisex · Unique · Cool
Fits gold goldfish
Aurelia
Female · Unique · Classic
Fits gold goldfish
25 names
Male Goldfish Names
Looking for names for a male goldfish? These boy picks run from classic pet names to confident one-syllable options. One honest note: goldfish are nearly impossible to sex outside of breeding season, so any name on this page works for any fish — these simply read masculine at first glance.
Charlie
Male · Classic · Cute
Max
Male · Classic · Cool
Leo
Male · Classic · Cool
Milo
Male · Classic · Cute
Finn
Male · Classic · Cool
Finley
Unisex · Classic · Cute
Ollie
Male · Classic · Cute
Gizmo
Male · Cute · Funny
Ziggy
Male · Cool · Funny
Buddy
Male · Classic · Cute
Jack
Male · Classic · Cool
Gus
Male · Classic · Funny
Hank
Male · Classic · Funny
Louie
Male · Classic · Cute
Rocky
Male · Classic · Cool
Duke
Male · Classic · Cool
Ace
Male · Classic · Cool
Bruno
Male · Classic · Cool
Buster
Male · Classic · Funny
Felix
Male · Classic · Cute
George
Male · Classic · Funny
Henry
Male · Classic
Teddy
Male · Classic · Cute
Winston
Male · Classic · Funny
Fox
Male · Unique · Cool
Fits orange goldfish
25 names
Female Goldfish Names
Looking for names for a female goldfish? These girl picks are drawn from flowers, jewels and classic pet names. Female goldfish tend to be a little rounder and a little quicker to the food — and every one of these names suits a lady with an appetite.
Bella
Female · Classic · Cute
Luna
Female · Classic · Cute
Coco
Female · Classic · Cute
Daisy
Female · Classic · Cute
Lily
Female · Cute · Classic
Fits white goldfish
Rosie
Female · Cute · Classic
Fits red goldfish
Ivy
Female · Classic · Cute
Ella
Female · Classic · Cute
Gigi
Female · Cute · Funny
Cleo
Female · Classic · Unique
Fits orange goldfish
Nala
Female · Classic · Cute
Olive
Female · Classic · Cute
Sadie
Female · Classic · Cute
Stella
Female · Classic · Cute
Millie
Female · Classic · Cute
Zoe
Female · Classic · Cute
Izzy
Female · Cute · Funny
Lulu
Female · Cute · Funny
Pearl
Female · Classic · Cute
Fits white goldfish
Penny
Female · Classic · Cute
Fits gold goldfish
Ruby
Female · Classic · Cool
Fits red goldfish
Goldie
Female · Cute · Classic
Fits orange, gold goldfish
Amber
Female · Classic · Cool
Fits orange, gold goldfish
Honey
Female · Cute · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Ginger
Female · Classic · Food
Fits orange goldfish
20 pairs
Goldfish Names for Pairs
Goldfish are social fish, and two fish deserve two names that go together. These pairs are drawn from food duos, famous double acts and matching contrasts — copy a pair with one click.
| Goldfish 1 | Goldfish 2 | Why it works | Copy pair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldie | Finn | The classic goldfish duo — one iconic, one punny. | |
| Marco | Polo | You say one, guests answer with the other. Pool game included. | |
| Salt | Pepper | Perfect for a pale fish and a black moor. | |
| Peaches | Cream | An orange fancy and her pale tankmate. | |
| Peanut | Jelly | Sticky-sweet best friends who are never apart. | |
| Mac | Cheese | One boxy oranda, one very orange companion. | |
| Sunny | Cher | A pop-legend pun for two golden gliders. | |
| Bonnie | Clyde | For the two fish that beg for food together. | |
| Bert | Ernie | Orange-and-yellow roommates with best-friend energy. | |
| Chips | Salsa | A golden pair with party-snack chemistry. | |
| Ketchup | Mustard | Red and gold, inseparable at feeding time. | |
| Yin | Yang | A black moor and a white oranda in perfect balance. | |
| Bubble | Squeak | A British breakfast pairing for one calm and one frantic fish. | |
| Cinnamon | Sugar | Warm orange and pale white, sweet together. | |
| Peach | Mango | Two juicy orange names for a matching pair. | |
| Pumpkin | Spice | Autumn-themed, orange-approved, cozy all year. | |
| Biggie | Smalls | For a tank boss and the little fish that follows it around. | |
| Coffee | Donut | A black moor and a round orange sidekick. | |
| Ritz | Cracker | One fancy, one plain — both golden. | |
| Comet | Cupid | Two of Santa's reindeer, now patrolling your tank. |
63 names
Goldfish Names by Color
Color is the single best naming hook for a goldfish — it is the first thing you see and the first thing guests comment on. Find your fish's shade below; every list mixes male, female and unisex options.
Orange & Gold Goldfish Names
15 namesThe classic goldfish look — common goldfish, comets and fantails all wear it. Warm fruit, snack and sunshine names fit orange and gold fish best.
GoldieAmberSunnyMangoTangerineCheddarNacho24 CarrotSunburstGoldie LocksTater TotPennyPumpkinFoxAriel
Black Goldfish Names
12 namesBlack moors and black telescopes look great in dark, punchy one-syllable names.
OnyxMidnightEight BallInkSootyCoffeeLicoriceYinShadowEclipseSmokeyPanda
White Goldfish Names
12 namesPearl-scale and white oranda goldfish suit soft, snowy and kitchen-cabinet names.
PearlSnowCrystalMarshmallowVanillaCasperCloudCreamSaltSugarBiancaComet
Red Goldfish Names
12 namesRed-cap and cherry-colored goldfish carry jewel and condiment names with pride.
RubyCherryRosieScarletCardinalSalsaSrirachaKetchupFireballCupidPoppyLadybug
Multicolor Goldfish Names
12 namesCalico and shubunkin patterns are one-of-a-kind — pattern names lean into it.
CalicoPatchesConfettiMosaicFrecklesPicassoSkittlesJellybeanRainbowSherbetDottyBubblegum
20 names
Food-Inspired Goldfish Names
Goldfish colors beg for food names: mango orange, honey gold, cheddar, caramel brown. Food names also age brilliantly — the joke stays gentle, and it still works when you explain it to guests a year later.
Mango
Unisex · Cute · Food
Fits orange goldfish
Peaches
Female · Cute · Food
Fits orange goldfish
Honey
Female · Cute · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Nacho
Male · Funny · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Cheddar
Male · Funny · Food
Fits orange goldfish
Waffle
Unisex · Funny · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Donut
Unisex · Cute · Funny
Fits orange goldfish
Queso
Unisex · Funny · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Toffee
Unisex · Cute · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Butterscotch
Female · Cute · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Caramel
Unisex · Cute · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Papaya
Female · Cute · Food
Fits orange goldfish
Apricot
Female · Cute · Food
Fits orange goldfish
Saffron
Female · Unique · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Spaghetti
Unisex · Funny · Food
Fits orange goldfish
Tater Tot
Unisex · Funny · Food
Fits gold goldfish
Biscuit
Unisex · Cute · Funny
Fits gold goldfish
Cheeseball
Unisex · Funny · Food
Fits orange goldfish
Pumpkin
Unisex · Cute · Food
Fits orange goldfish
Maple
Unisex · Cute · Food
Fits gold goldfish
20 names
Cool & Ocean-Inspired Goldfish Names
Even the roundest fancy deserves a little aquatic swagger. These names borrow from currents, speed and sea legends — ideal for the fish that patrols the whole tank like it is crossing an ocean.
Splash
Unisex · Classic · Cool
Comet
Unisex · Classic · Cool
Fits white goldfish
Tide
Unisex · Cool · Unique
Marlin
Male · Unique · Cool
Scooter
Unisex · Funny · Cool
Turbo
Male · Cool · Funny
Dart
Unisex · Cool
Bolt
Male · Cool
Cannonball
Unisex · Funny · Cool
Sharky
Male · Funny · Cool
Megalodon
Male · Funny · Cool
Smalls
Male · Funny · Cool
Ace
Male · Classic · Cool
Rocky
Male · Classic · Cool
Duke
Male · Classic · Cool
River
Unisex · Classic · Cool
Echo
Unisex · Unique
Fox
Male · Unique · Cool
Fits orange goldfish
Golden
Unisex · Classic · Cool
Fits gold goldfish
Copper
Male · Classic · Cool
Fits orange goldfish
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How to Choose a Goldfish Name
A goldfish name gets said out loud every single day, usually at feeding time. The best ones match what you can actually see — color, shape, appetite — and stay short enough to never feel like a chore.
Name the color first
Color is the first thing everyone notices about a goldfish. Goldie on a classic orange fancy, Onyx on a black moor, or Pearl on a white oranda fits instantly.
Match the round, cheerful energy
Goldfish are the happy-go-lucky pets of the fish world. Names like Bubbles, Nugget, Waffle or Sunny Side fit their wiggly, food-obsessed charm better than fierce names.
Short names win
You will say this name at feeding time every single day. One or two syllables — Goldie, Finn, Penny — survive years of daily use far better than long ones.
For two fish, pick a pair theme
Goldfish are social and often kept in pairs or small groups. Matching names like Salt & Pepper or Peanut & Jelly make an already-adorable tank even better.
Goldfish Names FAQ
What are good names for a goldfish?
Classic goldfish names include Goldie, Bubbles, Sunny, Mango, Nugget, Penny, Comet and Cleo. The best picks usually nod to your fish's orange or gold color, round shape or food-loving personality — and stay short enough to say every day at feeding time.
What are funny goldfish names?
Funny goldfish names play on snack colors and big-fish energy: Goldie Locks, 24 Carrot, Ritz, Megalodon, Fish Sticks, Chonk, Whopper, Cheeseball and Cannonball. A tiny orange fish with a huge name never stops being funny.
What are cute goldfish names?
Cute goldfish names include Mochi, Boba, Nugget, Puddles, Pebbles, Buttons, Sweet Pea, Peanut and Dumpling. Round, soft and treat-inspired names match the wiggly, food-obsessed way goldfish greet you at the glass.
What are good names for a male goldfish?
Popular male goldfish names include Charlie, Max, Milo, Finn, Ollie, Gizmo, Ziggy, Buster and Duke. Goldfish are almost impossible to sex outside breeding season, so any name that feels right for his personality and color is a good pick.
What are good names for a female goldfish?
Lovely female goldfish names include Luna, Bella, Cleo, Rosie, Pearl, Penny, Daisy, Ginger and Stella. Flower and jewel names suit goldfish especially well because they echo those warm orange, red and gold tones.
What are good names for two goldfish?
Pick a matched pair: Salt & Pepper for a pale fish and a black moor, Peanut & Jelly for inseparable buddies, Mac & Cheese or Ketchup & Mustard for orange-and-gold duos, or Marco & Polo for the classic pool-game call and response.
Should I name my goldfish based on its color?
Color is the easiest naming hook a goldfish gives you. Orange fish suit Mango, Nacho or Sunny; black moors suit Onyx, Coffee or Eight Ball; white orandas suit Pearl, Casper or Mochi; calico patterns suit Patches, Confetti or Marble.