Picking a name is one of the most fun things about getting a new pet, though it can be the most challenging.
Many owners name their new fish based on gender, color, body shape, or personality. Some prefer to choose nature-themed names, while others like food-inspired names.
Some prefer to name their pets after their favorite characters from books, movies, or TV shows. Other popular options include mythological or historical figures, cultural, funny, or gemstone-inspired names.
We’ve included over 1500 names in this comprehensive list. It’s great for anyone struggling to come up with a name.
How To Choose A Name For Your Betta Fish
The best name for a betta fish is one that the owner loves and suits the fish well. A simple name like “Blue” works as well as a less common name, like “Tarmac.”
Before naming a fish, consider watching them for a few days. Give them time to settle into their new home and show their true personality.
New bettas may be dull and inactive since they are timid in their new environment. As they become more comfortable, they should show their full colors and personalities.
Then, hobbyists can consider their favorite things. Do they have a favorite movie, TV show, or book they’d like to name their fish after? What about a favorite flower or gemstone?
Another option would be to give them a traditional Thai name since bettas come from Thailand.
Running low on inspiration? We’ve included hundreds of great names below that work well for betta fish and many other pets.
Hobbyists can even look at our suggestions for ideas and come up with their own. The options are endless.
By Gender
The first thing to consider when naming a fish is its gender. It’s easy to tell males and females apart, making this an excellent first step.
Males (except plakats) have long, flowy fins, large beards, and more aggressive personalities. Females have shorter fins and small beards and are typically more passive.
Hobbyists can ask themselves, “Do I want a traditionally male or female name? Or do I want a gender-neutral name?” Knowing the answer to those questions can help aquarists decide on a name.
Another unique route would be to give a male a traditionally feminine name or vice versa. Since this doesn’t happen that often, it helps the fish stand out from other pets.
By Color
Choosing a color is another common way to name pets. Many children — and adults — name their fish basic names related to their scale color, like “Bluey.”
By Tail Type
Bettas have many different tail types. Giving them a name based on their tail shape draws attention to their most beautiful feature.
For example, rosetail bettas have ruffled tails that look like rose petals. An obvious, though pretty name would be “Rose.” Another option would be to name the betta after any other flowers with ruffled feathers.
Another example is halfmoon betta fish. Hobbyists could name them after anything in the sky: the moon, stars, sun, milky way, etc.
By Personality
Personality is one of the best characteristics to consider when choosing a name.
A gentle betta that gets along with all its tank mates could have a delicate name, like “Sweetpea.” A fierce betta who needs its own space could have a fighter’s name, like “Monster.”
Sources Of Inspiration For Names
There are many other sources of inspiration besides the basics above.
The extensive list of betta fish names will help aquarists pick a name for their fish. Hobbyists can consider color, their favorite book character, or mythology — everyone has options.
Color
Color remains one of the most popular sources of inspiration for naming pets. Choosing a color-based name is perfect for betta fish since there is a lot of variety.
Red
Red is one of the most common colors in betta fish, and the fish come in many shades. There are lots of great names that can suit any red betta fish.
| Blaze | Ardent | Alani | Bandi | Carmine | Fennec | Scarlet |
| Fever | Rufous | Scully | Bordeaux | Ember | Fuschia | Rojo |
| Magenta | Rosie | Shiraz | Brand | Cerise | Garnet | Molly |
| Rouge | Sienna | Auburn | Penny | Rowan | Burgundy | Gloss |
| Ruddy | Big Red | Mars | Miss Frizzle | Firecracker | Sol | Vulcan |
| Ruby | Flame | Crimson | Merlot | Wine-O | Sangria | Port |
Blue
Blue is the second most common color of betta fish, and they come in many shades. Whether a betta is a light or deep blue, many names work well.
| Admiral | Aegean | Indigo | Periwinkle | Stone | Blauw | Aquamarine |
| Midnight | Zir | Asul | Cloud | Modry | Azure | Cobalt |
| Navy | Baby Blue | Neptune | Blue | Denim | Turquoise | Frost |
| Bubbles | Blue Ivy | Curaca | Lagoon | Bay | Brook | Delta |
| Cerulean | Denim | Electric | Indigo | Royal | Teal | Blau |
| Periwinkle | Ulysses | Ice | Tardis | Baby Blue | Blue Fish | Aqua |
Black
Black is a highly sought-after color — these fish simply look stunning. Whether a fish is dark gray or pitch black, many names will suit it well.
| Ash | Orion | Shady | Velvet | Black Pearl | Dust | Midnight |
| Pearl | Tarmac | Void | Dusty | Mirage | Slate | Thunder |
| Vulcan | Salem | Smokey | Twilight | Eclipse | Smoke | timber |
| Witch | Goth | Noir | Sea | Somber | Tynan | Graphite |
| Nyx | Sepia | Vega | Cole | Onyx | Shadow | Space |
| Veil | Amaya | Angus | Black Beauty | Jet | Kuro | Mystique |
Yellow
Yellow is a less common color amongst bettas, though it’s beautiful. Many food, flower, and silly names work well for yellow betta fish.
| Amber | Goldie | Stun | Tang | Sunfire | Twinkle | Spark |
| Blondie | mellow | Sunny | Sunshine | Star | Glitter | Gleam |
| Sunstar | Sunrise | Banana | Wheat | Yellowstone | Ray | Highlighter |
| Taxi | Daffodil | Butter | Waffle | Eggnog | Custard | Flash |
| Potato | Dandelion | Cracker | Cream | Butterscotch | Yellow Submarine | Chalk |
| Biscuit | Cheesecake | Cookie | Popcorn | Big Bird | Treasure | Bumblebee |
Orange
Shades of orange look stunning on betta fish, especially alongside darker colors. Whether the fish is light or rich in color, there are many suitable names. Consider naming an orange betta after a food, flower, or even another kind of fish.
| Garfield | Autumn | Salmon | Punch | Marmalade | Sunkist | Fanta |
| Sweet Potato | Mimosa | Cheeto | Creamsicle | Tang | Nacho | Cinnamon |
| Pepper | Tabasco | Cayenne | Poppy | Pansy | Gingersnap | Clownfish |
| Pumpkin Pie | Goldfish | Blossom | Firecracker | Sparks | Flame | Ember |
| Copper | Inferno | Pheonix | Penny | Scorch | Blaze | Reba |
| Flannery | Rory | Tornado | October | Lucifer | Poe | Clementine |
White
White bettas are one of the least common, though one of the most sought-after. These delicate beauties fit several different names. Those with gentle personalities may need names like “Angel” or “Silk.” Fiestier white bettas may do better with names like “Avalanche” or “Bones.”
| Angel | Casper | Pearl | Mayo | Avalanche | Silk | Igloo |
| Everest | Marshmallow | Bianca | Alba | Wisp | Q-Tip | Misty |
| Milky | Polar | Flour | Crystal | Ivory | Swam | Ghost |
| Cream | Wolf | Sugar | Egg | Cream Puff | Luna | Snow Cone |
| Snow King | Starlight | Astral | Celeste | Halo | Alabaster | Daisy |
| Blizzard | Brie | Wraith | Powder | Bones | Salt | Ice Cube |
Multi-Colored
Bettas with many colors are common, though it can be harder to pick a name. Consider something ordinary, like “Spot” or “Patches.” More unique names, like “Freckles” or “Firecracker,” can also be fun.
| Iridescence | Panda | Rorschach | Spot | Aurora | Dotty | Patches |
| Sprinkles | Twinkles | Sheen | Firecracker | Blot | Freckles | Magic |
| Skittles | Twinkly | Garden | Prism | Splash | Grace | Painting |
| Rainbow | Splodge | Zigzag | Chaos | Highlighter | Donut | Balaclava |
| Domino | Checkers | Dice | Puzzle | Bling | Eclectic | Jumble |
| Party | Pied | Tie Dye | Yin-Yang | Dazzle | Galaxy | Ripple |
Favorite Characters From Pop Culture
Many pet owners enjoy naming their animals after their favorite characters. While all movies, books, and TV shows are fair game, bettas seem most suited to fantasy and sci-fi genres. Their beautiful scales and fierce personalities often seem “out of this world.”
Below are some of the most popular fantasy and sci-fi movies, TV shows, and books right now. Hobbyists may consider choosing one of the names from their favorite universe.
Superheros & Villains
Whether an aquarist is a fan of Marvel or DC, there are many suitable names for their betta.
Bettas that like to attack their tank mates may need a villain’s name. Those more peaceful toward their tank mates may do well with a hero’s name.
| Loki | Ultron | Glactus | Bucky | Thanos | Thor | Robin |
| Captain America | Falcon | Groot | Rocket | Stark | Hulk | Black Panther |
| Black Widow | Doctor Strange | Scarlet Witch | Spider-Man | Gamora | Peggy | Vision |
| Bruce Wayne | Batman | Superman | Wonder Woman | Green Arrow | Aquaman | Shazam |
| Darkseid | Cat Woman | Joker | Harley Finn | Starfire | Superboy | Animal Man |
| Blue Devil | Captain Cold | Cyborg | Deathstroke | Doomsday | Elasti-Girl | Flash |
Disney
Disney has a lot of colorful characters. They work well with bettas’ unique colors and personalities.
Finding Nemo, The Little Mermaid, and Moana are popular choices since they are fish and water. Other movies and animals work well, too.
| Nemo | Dory | Ariel | Sebastian | Flounder | Marlin | Gill |
| Crush | Squirt | Ursula | Scuttle | King Triton | Moana | Hei Hei |
| Aurora | Elsa | Jane | Jasmine | Aladin | Andy | Bambi |
| Bolt | Boomer | Meeko | Pluto | Sully | Dutchess | Lady |
| Mowgli | Perdita | Simba | Jafar | Nala | Piglet | Sleepy |
| Tramp | Stitch | Maui | Minnie | Mickey | Mushu | Baloo |
Game Of Thrones/House Of Dragons
Dragon-scale bettas might do well with one of these names. Choose any fierce characters from Game of Thrones or the House of Dragons.
| Daenerys | Jamie | Tywin | Arya | Tyrion | Baratheon | Cersei |
| Catelyn | Jon Snow | Sansa | Robb | Bran | Theon | Gendry |
| Bronn | Varys | Shae | Khal Drogo | Hodor | Brienne | Gilly |
| Ygritte | Grey Worm | Missandei | Tormund | Ramsay | Olenna | Oberyn |
| Targaryen | Rhaenyra | Daemon | Viserys | Alicent | The Sea Snake | Rhaenys |
| Mysaria | Breakbones | Lannister | Vaemond | Laena | Aemond | Aegon |
Harry Potter
Harry Potter’s popularity doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. Many fans love to name their pets after the series. Many of the animals’ names are cute options, though the main characters are a classic choice.
| Hedwig | Dobby | Harry | Hermione | Ron | Fred | George |
| Draco | Malfoy | Hagrid | Luna | Neville | Pigwidgeon | Crookshanks |
| Buckbeak | Sirius | Fang | Arogog | Albus | Cho | Crabbe |
| Goyle | Cedric | Dudley | Petunia | Vernon | Greyback | Remus |
| Godric | Belltrix | Nagini | Weasley | Gilderoy | Scamander | Lupin |
| Narcissa | Ginny | Moody | Voldemort | James | Lily | Snape |
The Witcher
The Witcher is one of the most popular shows of 2023, and the fantasy characters have unique names. No matter the bettas’ personality, there are many great choices.
| Geralt | Yennefer | Jaskier | Triss | Fringilla | Ciri | Tissaia |
| Cahir | Vesemir | Istredd | Calanthe | Fringilla | Emhyr var | Visenna |
| Adda the White | Artorius | Atlan Kerk | Marilka | Meve | Mousesack | Beau |
| Boholt | Chireadan | Civril | Codringher | Nenneke | Nimir | Nivellen |
| Nohorn | Ostrit | Pavetta | Philippa | Crach an Craite | Dagread | Roach |
| Rience | Renfri Vellga | Sabrina | Eithne | Stregobor | Sven | Lambert |
The Fourth Wing
Like Game of Thrones, The Fourth Wing has many great fantasy and dragon-inspired names. Those with aggressive or dragon-scale bettas may wish to pick from this list.
| Violet | Sorrengail | Xaden | Riorson | Tairn | Andarna | Sgaeyl |
| Deigh | Liam | Rhiannon | Ridoc | Sawyer | Dain | Mira |
| Bodhi | Garrick | Imogen | Jack | Tynan | Oren | Luca |
| Pryor | Aurelie | Trina | Nadine | Dylan | Melgren | Aetos |
| Panchek | Tauri | Kaori | Emetterio | Carr | Markham | Devera |
| Amber | Quinn | Emery | Heaton | Cianna | Teine | Feirge |
A Court Of Thorns & Roses
Another popular fantasy book series, A Court of Thorns and Roses, has many fanciful names.
| Feyre | Tamlin | Lucien | Rhysand | Amarantha | Nesta | Elain |
| Andras | Suriel | Attor | Bogge | Naga | Puca | Issac |
| Cassian | Morrigan | Azriel | Amren | Jesminda | Jurian | Keir |
| Alis | Lorelei | Meallan | Balthazar | Bellius | Bone Carver | Brannagh |
| Briallyn | Naphelle | Neve | Nolan | Nostus | Nuala | Bryaxis |
| Helion | Ianthe | Cresseida | Polina | Cerridwen | Dagdan | Tarquin |
How To Train Your Dragon
How To Train Your Dragon names are also great for dragon-scale bettas. These silly names are better suited for bettas with goofy personalities.
| Hiccup | Astrid | Stoick | Ruffnut | Fishlegs | Gobber | Tuffnut |
| Spitelout | Night Fury | Hoark | Phlegma | Toothless | Stormfly | Barf |
| Belch | Grump | Hookfang | Light Fury | Meatlug | Gloudjumper | Skullcrusher |
| Armorwing | Eruptodon | Night Terror | Seashcoker | Skrill | Snaptrapper | Terrible Terror |
| Thunderdrum | Timberjack | Whisphering Death | Gronckle | Nadder | Nightmare | Zippleback |
| Drago’s Bewilderbeast | Valka’s Bewilderbeast | Death Song | Dramillion | Snotlout | Valka | Ryker |
Lord Of The Rings/The Hobbit
The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit have been favorites for decades. There are many characters with distinctive names that suit betta fish well.
| Aragorn | Frodo | Pippin | Gollum | Legolas | Gandalf | Gimli |
| Boromir | Bilbo | Galadriel | Sauron | Saruman | Elrond | Samwise |
| Haldir | Merry | Isildur | Lurtz | Celeborn | Elendil | Thorin |
| Aeluin | Smaug | Bombur | Balin | Bard | Fili | Dwalin |
| Bifur | Oin | Kili | Bofur | Ori | Nori | Radagast |
| Gloin | Beorn | Dain | Belladonna | Thranduil | Dori | Thror |
Pokemon
Pokemon has many animal-inspired characters adored by adults and children alike. Aquarists can easily pick a character that fits their bettas’ personalities and colors.
| Pikachu | Charizard | Eevee | Lucario | Dragonite | Bulbasaur | Snorlax |
| Umbreon | Gardevoir | Sylveon | Blastoise | Arcanine | Lapras | Squirtle |
| Jigglypuff | Garchomp | Mudkip | Scizor | Luxray | Torterra | Infernape |
| Tyranitar | Ninetales | Flygon | Ampharos | Typhlosion | Absol | Umbreon |
| Blaziken | Gengar | Sylveon | Gengar | Mimikyu | Toxtricity | Tyranitar |
| Lugia | Dragapult | Mewtwo | Metagross | Giratina | Greninja | Alakazam |
Star Wars
For a name that is more sci-fi inspired, consider one of the many clever Star Wars names.
| Anakin | Darth Vader | Han Solo | Boba Fett | Chewbacca | Jabba | Princess Leia |
| Skywalker | Yoda | Bo-Katan | Padme | Kylo Ren | Luke | Sheev |
| Darth Maul | Obi-Wan | Jar Jar Binks | Rey | R2-D2 | Grand Admiral | Bib |
| C-3PO | Count Dooku | Mace | Qui-Gon | BB-8 | Trooper | Snoke |
| Lando | Cad Bane | Mara | Zeb | Admiral Piett | Hamerhead | Sebulba |
| Zorii | Cornelius | Ponda | Galen | Nien Nunb | Emperor Palpatine | Finn |
Super Mario
The Mario franchise is filled with many memorable human, animal, and plant-inspired characters. These characters are great options for any video game lover.
| Mario | Bowser | Princess Peach | Toad | Waluigi | Wario | Bowser Jr. |
| Princess Daisy | Donkey Kong | Rosalina | Toadsworth | Dimentio | Fryguy | King Boo |
| Cackletta | Fawful | E. Gadd | Cappy | Hammer Bro. | Axem | Bouldergeist |
| Nabbit | Bogmire | Honey Queen | King Bob-omb | Baby Daisy | Dorrie | Geno |
| Baby Bowser | Admiral Bobbery | Goomba | Koopa | Luigi | Yoshi | Toadette |
| Captain Toad | Birdo | Pauline | Diddy Kong | Cranky Kong | Kamek | Petey Piranha |
Shrek
Shrek remains widely popular, even two decades after its release. For a goofy, fairy-tale-inspired name, choose one of these characters.
| Shrek | Fiona | Donkey | Lord Farquaad | Puss in Boots | King Harold | Rumpelstiltskin |
| Ugly Stepsister | Wolf W. Wolf | Prince Charming | Captain Hook | Magic Mirror | Arthur Pendragon | Pinocchio |
| Themonious | Fairy Godmother | Gretched | Mongo | Snow White | Brogan | Kitty Softpaws |
| Jerome | Humpty Dumpty | Cookie | Lancelot | Dragon | The Gingerbread Man | Big Bad Wolf |
| Eclair | Bananas | Peanut | Parfait | Coco | Debbie | Farkle |
| Fergus | Felicia | Queen Lillian | Doris | Cinderella | Sleeping Beauty | Merlin |
Spongebob Squarepants
Spongebob has been a staple in many homes for decades and is a particular favorite among kids. These aquatic-inspired characters are perfect for naming any fish.
| Gary | Patrick | Squidward | Mr. Krabs | Spongebob | Plankton | Sandy |
| Pearl | Mrs. Puff | Larry | Karen | King Neptune | Lady Fish | Squilliam Fancyson |
| Potty the Parrot | Man Ray | The Flying Dutchman | Patchy The Pirate | Mermaid Man | Barnacle Boy | Harold |
| Margaret | Perch | Bubble Bass | Fred | Don the Whale | Harold | Nat |
| Officer Nancy | Old Man Jenkins | Old Man Walker | Dr. Gill Gilliam | Scooter | Suzy | Tom |
| Angry Jack | Beatrice | Bob Barnacle | Craig Mammalton | Cuddle E. Hugs | Dirty Bubble | Doodlebob |
Nature
Nature lovers may want to name their betta after a flower, weather event, star, or animal. These names are great for bettas with specific personalities and colors.
| Fox | Daisy | Lavender | Orchid | Savannah | Star | Sunny |
| Autumn | Rose | Lava | Bloom | Rosebud | Sundance | Cardinal |
| Hibiscus | Storm | Iris | Peacock | Arctic | Thunder | Sky |
| Ocean | Spruce | Raven | Galaxy | Buttercup | Sunflower | Barley |
| Panda | Kingfisher | Zebra | Meadow | Rainbow | Twilight | Tsunami |
| Beluga | Glacier | Birch | Cloud | Snow | Icicle | Dove |
Food Or Drink
Giving pets food or drink-inspired names has always been a popular option. Since bettas come in many colors, there is an endless supply of foods to choose from.
| Sushi | Sangria | Raspberry | Heinz | Chili | Beets | Apple |
| Carrot | Cayenne | Brandy | Cherry | Pumpkin | Blueberry | Berry |
| Liquorice | Pepper | Chocolate | Cocoa | Mocha | Molasses | Coffee |
| Cola | Hershey | Peaches | Butternut | Apricot | Tangerine | Corn |
| Honey | Saffron | Custard | Mango | Butterball | Melon | Rhubarb |
| Wasabi | Coconut | Rice | Grits | Kabab | Spam | Pancake |
By Origin: Thailand
Betta fish originate from Thailand — it makes sense for them to have a Thai name. Consider any of the names below.
| Anong | Apinya | Arinya | Bettah | Chakrii | Chanlina | Chhay |
| Darika | Jorani | Kaliyanei | Kosal | Kraisee | Lang-Tai | Malee |
| Meaker | Mekong | Muay Thai | Naga | Naresuan | Nearidei | Nuk Soo |
| Olan | Oudom | Phra Mae Thorani | Arthit | Rama | Ransei | Samnang |
| siam | ThaiThai | Nearidei | Buppha | Plakat | Kasem | Asnee |
| Lamai | Kiet | Madee | Somchai | Somsak | Arthit | Kittisak |
Other Asian Names
Maybe the Thai names don’t speak to you; consider Asian names from other regions. Bettas have been popular pets across Asia for centuries.
Consider any of the names below:
| Miyamoto | Aoi | Ratu | Saki | Saraswati | Sarita | Haruki |
| Akira | Hinata | Sarnai | Hana | Ren | Jin | Mitsu |
| Agung | Aizen | Bambang | Haddi | Kappa | Mandarin | Nami |
| Piao | Sumo | Bong-Cha | Choon-hee | Haji | Kasih | Manu |
| Narak | Raj | Akamaru | Holi | Kiba | Masala | Nasi |
| Rin | Taromaru | Akio | Datu | Jaya | Kidlat | Matsya |
| Oki | Rojak | Tetsuya | Ein | Jihan | Lamba | mee |
| Pakkun | Roti | Tiger | Alon | Gaja | Kaida | Lancer |
| Mikasa | Paneer | Perlis | Samurai | Totora | Apo | Goreng |
| Arisu | Machu | Sari | Yasuo | Chong | Don-Don | Yuan |
| Mizuki | Kamiku | Kozo | Taji | Yasu | Tomoya | Yuna |
Greek Mythology
Greek mythology is highly popular. Fascination surrounds the original and reimagined stories of the ancient gods and goddesses. Bettas have fierce personalities — the names of Greek gods and goddesses fit them well.
Consider any of the names and their meanings below:
Minos — The son of Zeus and Europa. In life, he was the king of Crete. In death, he became a judge of the dead in the Underworld.
Athena — The goddess of war, wisdom, and handicraft. She is the daughter of Zeus and Metis and is one of the 12 chief Olympians.
Gaia — The goddess of earth and the mother of all.
Pandora — She was the first human woman, created by the god Hephaestus on the instructions of Zeus. She received many gifts from the gods.
Artemis — The goddess of the hunt, wild animals, vegetation, and childbirth. She was the daughter of Zeus and Leto and was the twin sister of the god Apollo. She was particularly popular among the rural populations.
Other popular names from Greek mythology:
| Achilles | Adonis | Artemis | Faustus | Olympia | Adelpha | Persephone |
| Hephaestus | Mars | Poebe | Calliope | Hermes | Minos | Poseidon |
| Apollo | Muse | Titan | Zeus | Hera | Aphrodite | Ares |
| Demeter | Dionysus | Hades | Hestia | Odysseus | Opheus | Heracles |
| Achelous | Adrestia | Aglaea | Calypso | Castalia | Daphne | Hesperus |
| Lethe | Limos | Nephele | Psyche | Scamander | Thalia | Zagreus |
Historic Names
History buffs might want to name their fish after their favorite historical figures. Many of the figures below are great fighters or warriors, a perfect choice for feisty bettas. Other historical figures work well, too.
Attila — Attila the Hun was the king of the Huns from 434 to 453. We know him as one of the most destructive rulers the Roman Empire has ever faced.
Bowie — David Bowie was a famous English singer-songwriter.
Flamma —A famous Syrian gladiator who fought for the Roman empire for two decades. He won his freedom four times, though he kept turning it down.
Hangaku Gozen — A onna-musha warrior from Ancient Japan. She is one of the few known female Japanese warriors. She fought in the Kennin Rebellion in 1201.
Jacques — Jacques Cousteau was a French naval officer. He created some of the first underwater documentaries with the help of the Aqua Lung. The Aqua Lung was the first open-circuit SCUBA, which he co-invented.
Leonidas — A Greek war leader of Sparta. He was thought to be a descendant of the mythological demi-god Hercules. He became king in 489 BC.
Lü Bu — A Chinese general of the late Eastern Han dynasty of Imperial China. He is famous for his exceptional fighting skills and unstable behavior.
Ragnar — A Swedish and Danish king. He is well known as one of the most legendary Viking warriors.
Saladin — He was the first Sultan of Egypt and Syria. He was the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty.
Sikirit — The Queen Mother of Thailand who ruled from 1950 to 2016.
Spartacus — A Thracian gladiator during the Third Servile War. He was one of the leaders of the escaped slaves who formed an uprising against the Roman Republic.
Sun Tzu — A Chinese military general. He was the Author of “The Art of War,” a book about military strategy.
Other historical figures:
| Da Vinci | Einstein | Newton | Bonaparte | Jefferson | Shakespeare | Washington |
| King | Martin Luther | Martin Luther King Jr. | Churchill | Van Gogh | Alexander the Great | Galileo |
| Twain | Rosa | Armstrong | Curie | Napoleon | Lincoln | Aristotle |
| Darwin | Elizabeth | Caesar | Queen Victoria | Roosevelt | Mozart | Plato |
| Beethoven | Augustus | Dickens | Franklin | Edison | Freud | Hamilton |
| Gandhi | Bach | Galileo | Edgar Allen Poe | Socrates | Elvis | Michelangelo |
Gemstones
Gemstones are beautiful and come in all different colors. Choose one of these gems to give a betta a fancy name.
| Topaz | Sapphire | Diamond | Ruby | Sapphire | Aragonite | Celestine |
| Lapis Lazuli | Smalt | Tanzanite | Zircon | Lapis | Crystal | Coral |
| Emerald | Opal | Agate | Jade | Quartz | Malachite | Beryl |
| Peridot | Jasper | Onyx | Ametrine | Aquamarine | Citrine | Jewel |
| Zoisite | Garnet | Morganite | Gem | Pearl | Spinel | Alexandrite |
| Moonstone | Ammolite | Amethyste | Rubellite | Pyrope | Moldavite | Tourmaline |
Funny
Giving a pet a name that causes chuckles can be fun and different. Chances are that few pets have the names below:
| Bait | Bubble Fett | Fishgirl | Algaemaker | Barbie | Butch | Fishy |
| And Chips | Featherweight | Floater | Ann Chovy | Betta Max | Ceviche | Fido |
| Flounder | Aqualad | Betta White | Chum | Finley | Fried | Betta Male |
| Cujo | Fish | Bettaman | Fish Stick | Genghis Karp | Atlantis | Bones |
| DJ Betta | Fishboy | Gill Clinton | Goldy | H2O | Harley Finn | Jabberjaw |
| Jaws | Marlin | Michael Phelps | Oscar | Sardine | Sharkira | Shrimp |
| Skipper | Spike | Swim Shady | Tartar Sauce | Tiny | Tuna | Tuna Turner |
| Jumbo | Kermit | Moby Dick | Gilbert | Cranky | Chickpea | Grumpy |
Personality
Bettas have big personalities like other pets. It’s always great to name pets based on their character to ensure their name suits them well.
Grumpy Or Tired
Bettas that flare often may seem grumpy or hot-headed. Many of the names below suit their personalities:
| Fret | Sloth | Eeyore | Dopey | Bluto | Slimeface | Yawner |
| Mugs | Groggy | Sloth | Naughty | Krusty | Killjoy | Lonelyman |
| Grump | Grandpa | Grumpy Cat | Scrooge | Snape | Darcy | Garfield |
| Haymitch | Humbug | Surly | Cross | Griper | Diva | Crabbypants |
| Prissy | Sourpuss | Apnea | Crash | Napper | Pokey | Chilll |
| Dozer | Stretch | Droopy | Sleepy | Mellow | Haze | Loll |
Happy/Active
Many bettas always seem happy, zooming around their tank and exploring their decorations.
| Dora | Spirit | Festive | Rocket | Bolt | Dash | Happy |
| Zoom | Slippery | Turbo | Sparky | Jazzy | Sting | Dart |
| Jumper | Bubbles | Merry | Slick | Happy | Jiffy | Jet |
| Cheery | Cheerio | Speedy | Rowdy | Jubilant | Hap | Bliss |
| Chipper | Jolly | Joy | Hope | Delight | Glee | Smile |
| Lucky | Asher | Yukio | Felix | Hilarion | Ilari | Macario |
Charming
Lovely fish that love to show off their fins may seem “charming.”
| Lovely | Pretty | Prince | Glory | Romeo | Lily | Love |
| Charmer | Charming | Heart | Angel | Princess | Cuddles | Tuto |
| Beautiful | Beauty | Belle | Blazing Star | Champion | Cloverleaf | Coco |
| Cutie | Destiny | Dewdrop | Dreamy | Fairy | Firefly | Honey |
| Lucky | Magic | Maple | Melody | Moondancer | Paradise | Peach |
| Rose | Starlight | Sugar | Stella | Symphony | Wonderful | Windrose |
Calm
Some betta fish are less active than others and enjoy resting on leaves. Such behavior is okay as long as they aren’t sick or dying. Check out the names below — they work well for peaceful fish.
| Angel | Hope | Sweetpea | Cuddles | Focus | Patience | Peace |
| Serenity | Mellow | Sweety | Vanilla | Serene | Amani | Anna |
| Delilah | Freddy | Galen | Grace | Kona | Dream | Poppy |
| Tranquil | Harmony | Dove | Bliss | Blue | Breeze | Brook |
| Chamomile | Dawn | Feather | Hust | Lullaby | Olive | Prudence |
| Sage | Sky | Snuggles | Unity | Wave | Willow | Temperance |
Goofy
Some animals have naturally goofy personalities that always make their owners laugh. Betta fish caretakers are always sharing silly stories about their fish.
One liked to dig holes in the substrate and rest inside them. Another enjoyed sleeping face down inside his plants. Others will jump when they see their owner coming for treats.
These silly bettas deserve names that reflect their fun personalities. Consider any of the names below:
| Awesome | Buddy | Flake | Nibbles | Tizzy | Goober | Bubba |
| Barney | Bambam | Phoebe | Mario | Scooby | Shaggy | Smiley |
| Cheesy | Corny | Dizzy | Nibbles | Goofy | Jelly | Monkey |
| Fizz | Stinky | Puckerface | Bozo | Mac Daddy | Butter Face | Willy Wonka |
| Black and Decker | Chunk | White Noise | Mrs. Doubtfire | Urkel | Marshmallow | Screech |
| Fido | Moby Dick | Pee Wee | Sweet Lips | Cocoa Puff | White Elephant | Tootie |
Fierce
Not all bettas that flare their fins are grumpy — sometimes, they’re fierce.
These bettas aren’t afraid to show their tank mates whose boss. They seem to “strut” around the tank with their fins flared outward. Maybe they bully the snails or devour shrimp.
Either way, the below names may be suitable for them:
| Captain | Fury | Horror | Maverick | Bandit | Challenger | Einstein |
| Gaga | Khan | Monster | Ranger | Banshee | Chief | Killer |
| Mugsy | Boss | Liberty | Sentinel | Vicious | Freedom | Rowdy |
| Sassy | Slick | Strong | Bowser | Rocky | Viper | Outlaw |
| Crusher | Raptor | Hannibal | Fang | Chomper | Fiery | Sinister |
| Scarface | Fireblood | Huntress | Phantom | hellrazor | Psycho | Fierce Fins |
Gender
One of the easiest ways to name a fish is to pick a classically male or female name. Whether hobbyists prefer “old-timey” or modern names, there are many to choose from.
Male
These are some of the most popular male names throughout history and today:
| Abbott | Chester | Bill | Bodhi | Bruce | Finn | Christian |
| Earl | Frank | Indie | Jeremiah | Jonah | Jordan | Leo |
| Max | Morga | Mulder | Noah | Paul | Peppy | Pike |
| Theodore | Zulu | Barnes | Butch | Clyde | Cohen | Doug |
| Benjamin | Daniel | Jack | Oliver | Louis | Luke | Matt |
| Liam | Asher | Sam | Mason | Saul | Shark | Spike |
Female
These are some of the most popular female names throughout history and today:
| Aiza | Anna | Brea | Gwen | Kira | Iris | Lala |
| Rosa | Cassie | Celeste | Shana | Diva | Parisia | Isla |
| Lorelei | Liza | Marina | Candy | Hope | Doris | Felicity |
| Roxy | Donatella | Nerissa | Olga | Cordelia | Sam | Sasha |
| Uma | Jess | Sela | Emma | Fifi | Ava | Fina |
| Sophia | Amelia | Emily | Jezebel | Queen | Katrina | Ella |
