37 Names for Your New Goldfish

Choosing the perfect name for your new goldfish can be a daunting task. After all, this little guy is going to be your companion for years to come (or at least until he decides to take a permanent nap at the bottom of the tank). But fear not, intrepid fish owner! We’ve compiled a list of 37 names that are sure to make your goldfish the talk of the town (or at least the talk of your living room).

Swimmy McSwimface

Let’s start off with a classic. Swimmy McSwimface is the perfect name for a goldfish who loves nothing more than to spend his days exploring every nook and cranny of his tank. Plus, it’s a great conversation starter when you have guests over. “Oh, that’s just Swimmy McSwimface,” you can say casually, as if naming your fish after an internet meme is perfectly normal.

Bubbles

Bubbles is a tried and true name for any aquatic pet, and for good reason. It’s cute, it’s simple, and it perfectly describes what your goldfish does all day long. Plus, it’s a great excuse to start singing “I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles” every time you feed him.

Nemo

If you’re a fan of Pixar movies (and who isn’t?), then naming your goldfish Nemo is a no-brainer. Just be prepared for everyone who comes over to your house to make the same joke about finding him. Over and over again.

Moby Dick

For the more literary-minded goldfish owner, Moby Dick is a great choice. It’s a nod to one of the greatest novels ever written, and it’s sure to impress your bookish friends. Just don’t be surprised if your goldfish starts developing a taste for human flesh.

Jaws

If you want to give your guests a bit of a scare, why not name your goldfish Jaws? It’s a great way to keep people on their toes, and it’s sure to make your fish feel like the king of the tank. Just be careful not to get too close to the water, or you might lose a finger.

Sushi

Naming your goldfish Sushi is a great way to show off your dark sense of humor. It’s also a great conversation starter, especially if you have guests over for dinner. “Hey, want to see my pet Sushi?” you can ask innocently, before leading them over to your fish tank.

Godzilla

For the goldfish with a bit of an attitude problem, Godzilla is the perfect name. It’s a nod to the classic Japanese monster movie, and it’s sure to strike fear into the hearts of any other fish who dare to share the tank with him. Just be prepared for your goldfish to start breathing fire and destroying tiny cities made out of aquarium decorations.

Poseidon

Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, is a great name for a goldfish who thinks he’s the ruler of the tank. It’s also a great way to show off your knowledge of classical mythology, if you’re into that sort of thing.

Captain Hook

For the goldfish with a bit of a rebellious streak, Captain Hook is the perfect name. It’s a nod to the classic Peter Pan villain, and it’s sure to make your fish feel like the bad boy of the aquarium. Just be careful not to let him near any ticking crocodiles.

Goldie Hawn

Goldie Hawn is a classic name for a goldfish, and for good reason. It’s a play on the word “goldfish,” and it’s also a nod to the classic Hollywood actress. Plus, it’s a great excuse to start quoting lines from “Overboard” every time you feed your fish.

Splashy Pants

Splashy Pants is a name that’s sure to make you giggle every time you say it. It’s also a great way to describe what your goldfish does all day long, which is basically just splash around in his tank and look cute.

Fishy Fawcett

For the goldfish with a bit of a retro vibe, Fishy Fawcett is the perfect name. It’s a play on the name of the iconic ’70s actress Farrah Fawcett, and it’s sure to make your fish feel like a star.

Sir Swims-a-Lot

Sir Swims-a-Lot is a name that’s fit for a king (or at least a very regal goldfish). It’s also a great way to describe what your fish does all day long, which is basically just swim around in circles and look important.

The Codfather

For the goldfish who fancies himself a bit of a mobster, The Codfather is the perfect name. It’s a play on the classic movie “The Godfather,” and it’s sure to make your fish feel like the don of the aquarium.

Swim Shady

If your goldfish has a bit of a rap vibe, then Swim Shady is the perfect name. It’s a play on the name of the iconic rapper Eminem, and it’s sure to make your fish feel like the coolest kid in school.

Gilligan

Gilligan is a classic name for any aquatic pet, and it’s a great way to pay homage to the iconic ’60s TV show “Gilligan’s Island.” Just be careful not to let your fish get stranded on any tiny desert islands made out of aquarium decorations.

Dory

If you loved “Finding Nemo,” then naming your goldfish Dory is a no-brainer. It’s a nod to the lovable (but forgetful) blue tang fish from the movie, and it’s sure to make your fish feel like a star. Just be prepared for your goldfish to start speaking whale and forgetting where she put her car keys.

Aquaman

For the goldfish who thinks he’s a superhero, Aquaman is the perfect name. It’s a nod to the classic DC Comics character, and it’s sure to make your fish feel like he can swim faster than a speeding bullet and leap tall aquariums in a single bound.

Bubba Gump

If you’re a fan of the classic movie “Forrest Gump,” then naming your goldfish Bubba Gump is a great way to pay homage to the film. It’s also a great conversation starter, especially if you have guests over for a shrimp dinner.

Fin Diesel

For the goldfish with a bit of an action hero vibe, Fin Diesel is the perfect name. It’s a play on the name of the iconic actor Vin Diesel, and it’s sure to make your fish feel like he’s ready to star in his own blockbuster movie.

Swimmy Sosa

If your goldfish has a bit of a baseball vibe, then Swimmy Sosa is the perfect name. It’s a play on the name of the legendary Chicago Cubs player Sammy Sosa, and it’s sure to make your fish feel like he’s ready to hit a home run.

Jabber Jaws

Jabber Jaws is a great name for a goldfish who just won’t stop talking (or at least making little bubbles in the water). It’s also a nod to the classic cartoon shark from the ’70s, which is sure to make your fish feel like a bit of a retro icon.

Swimmy Hendrix

For the goldfish with a bit of a rock ‘n’ roll vibe, Swimmy Hendrix is the perfect name. It’s a play on the name of the iconic guitarist Jimi Hendrix, and it’s sure to make your fish feel like he’s ready to shred some serious aquarium decorations.

Coral Reef

Coral Reef is a great name for a goldfish who loves to explore every nook and cranny of his tank. It’s also a nod to the beautiful underwater ecosystems that goldfish are native to, which is sure to make your fish feel right at home.

The Fish Whisperer

If you fancy yourself a bit of a goldfish expert, then The Fish Whisperer is the perfect name for your new pet. It’s a play on the classic movie “The Horse Whisperer,” and it’s sure to make you feel like you have a special bond with your little fishy friend.

Swim Jung-il

For the goldfish with a bit of a dictatorial streak, Swim Jung-il is the perfect name. It’s a play on the name of the infamous North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, and it’s sure to make your fish feel like he’s the supreme ruler of the tank.

Golden Graham

Golden Graham is a great name for a goldfish who loves to snack on fish flakes. It’s also a nod to the classic breakfast cereal, which is sure to make your fish feel like he’s part of a complete breakfast.

The Little Mermaid

For the goldfish who dreams of being part of our world, The Little Mermaid is the perfect name. It’s a nod to the classic Disney movie, and it’s sure to make your fish feel like she’s ready to explore the great wide ocean (or at least the great wide fish tank).

Swimmy Davis Jr.

For the goldfish with a bit of a Rat Pack vibe, Swimmy Davis Jr. is the perfect name. It’s a play on the name of the iconic entertainer Sammy Davis Jr., and it’s sure to make your fish feel like he’s ready to take the aquarium by storm.

Swimmy Neutron

If your goldfish has a bit of a scientific vibe, then Swimmy Neutron is the perfect name. It’s a play on the name of the classic cartoon character Jimmy Neutron, and it’s sure to make your fish feel like he’s ready to solve all the mysteries of the universe (or at least the mysteries of the fish tank).

Swim Possible

For the goldfish who believes that anything is possible, Swim Possible is the perfect name. It’s a play on the classic TV show “Kim Possible,” and it’s sure to make your fish feel like she’s ready to take on any challenge that comes her way.

Fish Stick

Fish Stick is a great name for a goldfish who loves to play hide-and-seek in his tank. It’s also a nod to the classic frozen food, which is sure to make your fish feel like he’s part of a delicious meal (but please don’t actually eat your goldfish).

The Great Gatsby

For the goldfish who loves to live the high life, The Great Gatsby is the perfect name. It’s a nod to the classic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and it’s sure to make your fish feel like he’s ready to throw the most lavish parties in the aquarium.

Swimmy Buffett

If your goldfish has a bit of a laid-back, tropical vibe, then Swimmy Buffett is the perfect name. It’s a play on the name of the iconic musician Jimmy Buffett, and it’s sure to make your fish feel like he’s ready to waste away in Margaritaville (or at least in his fish tank).

Swim & Proper

Swim & Proper is a great name for a goldfish who loves to play by the rules. It’s also a play on the classic British phrase “prim and proper,” which is sure to make your fish feel like he’s ready to take on the world with perfect manners and a stiff upper lip.

Swim Kardashian

For the goldfish who loves to be the center of attention, Swim Kardashian is the perfect name. It’s a play on the name of the famous reality TV family, and it’s sure to make your fish feel like she’s ready to break the internet with her stunning good looks and charming personality.

Fish-ionista

Fish-ionista is a great name for a goldfish who loves to stay on top of the latest aquarium fashion trends. It’s also a play on the word “fashionista,” which is sure to make your fish feel like she’s ready to strut her stuff on the catwalk (or at least on the gravel at the bottom of the tank).

Swimmy Fallon

If your goldfish has a bit of a late-night talk show host vibe, then Swimmy Fallon is the perfect name. It’s a play on the name of the iconic comedian Jimmy Fallon, and it’s sure to make your fish feel like he’s ready to crack jokes and interview celebrity guests all night long.

So there you have it, folks! 37 names for your new goldfish that are sure to make you (and your fish) smile. Whether you go with a classic like Bubbles or a more unconventional choice like The Codfather, the most important thing is that you choose a name that feels right for your new finned friend. After all, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet (and a goldfish by any other name would still swim in circles all day long). Happy naming!