Betta Fish Names

Bringing a magnificent Betta fish into your home is an exciting moment. These vibrant Siamese Fighting Fish are famous for their stunning, flowing fins, brilliant colors, and bold, often sassy personalities, making them one of the most charismatic pets in the aquatic world. Choosing the perfect name for your new companion is the first truly personal way you bond with them.

A great name can capture the beauty of their flowing tail, the intensity of their color, or their fearless attitude. Whether you want something regal and majestic to honor their warrior spirit or a quirky, cute name that reflects their individual quirks, finding the right moniker is a fun and meaningful part of welcoming your Betta into the family.

Badass Betta Names

Betta fish are often called Siamese Fighting Fish for a reason. They are known for their territorial nature, impressive flares, and a fiercely independent attitude. These names are inspired by warriors, mythical beasts, and powerful figures from history and legend, perfect for a Betta with a commanding presence and an undeniable aura of strength.

Ace
Ajax
Alpha
Anarchy
Apex
Apollo
Ares
Argon
Armor
Arrow
Assassin
Atlas
Axiom
Azureus
Bacchus
Bane
Bandit
Baron
Basilisk
Blade
Blaze
Blitz
Bolt
Boss
Brutus
Caesar
Carnage
Cerberus
Chaos
Charger
Chief
Chronos
Clash
Cobalt
Colossus
Comet
Commander
Conqueror
Cyclone
Dagger
Daemon
Danger
Daredevil
Darkheart
Dash
Deimos
Demon
Diablo
Diesel
Dragon
Drax
Duke
Echo
Enigma
Falcon
Fang
Fate
Ferox
Fiero
Firebrand
Flash
Fury
Ghost
Gladiator
Goblin
Goliath
Havoc
Hazard
Hawk
Helios
Hercules
Hero
Hunter
Hurricane
Hydra
Iceman
Inferno
Iron
Jaguar
Jaws
Jinx
Joker
Juggernaut
Knight
Kraken
Kronos
Legend
Lightning
Lobo
Loki
Lord
Mach
Maverick
Max
Menace
Mercury
Meteor
Midnight
Mondo
Morpheus
Mythos
Nemesis
Nitro
Nomad
Onyx
Oracle
Orion
Outlaw
Phantom
Phenom
Phoenix
Plague
Power
Predator
Prince
Pyro
Quake
Quantum
Raptor
Rave
Rebel
Redclaw
Renegade
Ripper
Rival
Rogue
Ronin
Riptide
Saber
Savage
Scar
Shadow
Shark
Siren
Skull
Skyfire
Slash
Smaug
Smoke
Spectre
Spike
Spirit
Storm
Stryker
Sultan
Swift
Talon
Tank
Tempest
Terror
Thor
Titan
Torrent
Tornado
Trigger
Triton
Trouble
Tsunami
Turbo
Typhoon
Tyrant
Ultima
Undine
Venom
Vex
Victor
Viper
Vortex
Vulcan
Vulture
Warlord
Warrior
Wave
Weapon
Whirlwind
Wildfire
Wraith
Wrecker
Xena
Xerxes
Yacht
Yeti
Zephyr
Zeus
Zigzag
Zodiac
Zombie
Zoom
Zorro
Zulu
Zenith
Zircon
Zealot
Zapper
Zillion
Ziggy
Zale
Xylo
Xenon
Wizard
Vortex
Voltron
Viper
Viking
Vandal
Utopia
Unit
Unity
Ulysses
Twister
Trooper
Tracker
Trapper
Topaz
Toledo
Timber
Thrasher
Thug
Tempus
Tazer
Tamer
Sylar
Surge
Summit
Shadowfax
Serpent
Sentinel
Scorch
Samurai
Rust
Rubicon
Rocko
Rhino
Requiem
Ragnar
Radar
Psycho
Pulse
Puma
Piston
Pistol
Pharaoh
Pasha
Panzer
Omen
Oceanus
Odin
Nebula
Mystic
Mustang
Monster
Monarch
Mojo
Maverick
Mage
Lunar
Lynx
Lotus
Link
Lionheart
Laser
Kobra
King
Kindle
Killer
Knightfall
Jupiter
Jinx
Joker
Ion
Indigo
Impulse
Immortal
Impact
Hummer
Hulk
Hondo
Hunter
Hurricane
Hyperion
Haze
Griever
Gryphon
Greyjoy
Glacier
Fury
Frostbite
Frenzy
Force
Flint
Finnegan
Finn
Fierce
Ferret
Fang
Fallout
Exile
Excalibur
Eraser
Epic
Enforcer
Ekon
Dyno
Drift
Destroyer
Depredator
Delta
Dante
Dangerzone
Crusher
Crimson
Crisis
Coyote
Comet
Colt
Cobra
Claw
Cyclone
Crystal
Crash
Cinder
Cerulean
Centurion
Buzz
Bullet
Bruiser
Bronze
Bravo
Blaze
Blackout
Bandit
Balrog
Axle
Astro
Atlas
Aspen
Atom
Ares
Angel
Ammo
Amethyst
Admiral
Abyss
Abyssus
Absolute

Aesthetic Betta Names

These names are inspired by the sheer, undeniable beauty of Betta fish, drawing from colors, gemstones, natural phenomena, and artistic concepts. If your fish has shimmering scales, an incredible color blend, or simply a graceful way of moving, a name in this section will capture their visual splendor and ethereal charm. Choose a name that is as lovely to say as your fish is to look at.

Abyss
Aeon
Aero
Agate
Alabaster
Amaranth
Amethyst
Aqua
Aquaria
Arctic
Azure
Basil
Beau
Beryl
Bleu
Bliss
Bloom
Blossom
Bluebell
Bokeh
Breeze
Brocade
Bronze
Canvas
Capri
Celeste
Cerulean
Charcoal
Charm
Chroma
Cinder
Clarity
Clay
Cloud
Cobalt
Coral
Cosmo
Crimson
Crystal
Cyan
Dapple
Dawn
Delta
Denim
Dewdrop
Diamond
Dream
Dune
Dusk
Ebon
Eclipse
Elixir
Emerald
Envy
Ethereal
Fable
Fade
Fawn
Feather
Fjord
Flash
Flora
Fluorite
Fog
Forest
Frost
Fuchsia
Galaxy
Gem
Glimmer
Gold
Gracia
Granite
Grove
Harmony
Haze
Honey
Horizon
Iceberg
Indigo
Iris
Ivory
Jade
Jasper
Jewel
Karma
Kai
Lagoon
Lapis
Lavender
Lilac
Linen
Luster
Lyra
Marble
Marine
Mauve
Meridian
Mist
Moonstone
Moss
Mystic
Nebula
Nectar
Neon
Nimbus
Ocean
Olive
Opal
Oro
Palm
Pasha
Pastel
Pearl
Pebble
Peony
Peridot
Periwinkle
Petal
Phantom
Pigment
Pixie
Plume
Porcelain
Poseidon
Potion
Prism
Quartz
Rain
Raven
Reef
Reflection
River
Rose
Rouge
Royal
Ruby
Sable
Sage
Sapphire
Satin
Scarlet
Seafoam
Selene
Shade
Shimmer
Silk
Silver
Sky
Slate
Smudge
Solstice
Sparkle
Spire
Star
Stella
Stone
Stream
Sunset
Swirl
Taffeta
Teal
Tempest
Tide
Tiffany
Timber
Topaz
Twila
Twilight
Umbra
Unity
Velvet
Verdant
Veridian
Vesper
Vibe
Viola
Violet
Vista
Wave
Whisper
Willow
Wisp
Xenon
Zephyr
Zest
Zinc
Zinnia
Zircon
Zen
Zara
Yuri
Yin
Yama
Xanthe
Whisper
Wisteria
Vista
Virgo
Vein
Valor
Umbriel
Tropic
Trellis
Trefoil
Tourmaline
Topaz
Tinsel
Tealight
Taurus
Sybil
Synapse
Sunglow
Subtil
Stardust
Spectra
Spiral
Spangle
Somber
Solstice
Sketch
Serene
Serein
Scylla
Sashimi
Saffron
Rhapsody
Rime
Riffle
Resonance
Regalia
Raiden
Quiver
Quasar
Plumage
Pine
Phosphor
Pewter
Pastel
Ornate
Opulence
Ode
Nymph
Nova
Noodle
Nimbus
Night
Nickel
Nepture
Murmur
Mosaic
Mica
Meadow
Mallow
Lumiere
Lore
Loop
Lullaby
Lotus
Limpet
Limelight
Lilith
Liana
Lenore
Lemon
Lazuli
Lagoon
Kumquat
Koi
Kismet
Kin
Kelp
Kairo
Indigo
Iliana
Icy
Hues
Helix
Hearth
Hearth
Haze
Halo
Haven
Gypsum
Grotto
Glimpse
Glisten
Glass
Geode
Gale
Fractal
Foresta
Fleur
Flake
Finesse
Finial
Filigree
Fiasco
Fable
Faerie
Exhale
Etoile
Essence
Eos
Elara
Dreamer
Divinity
Domino
Dior
Diadem
Dewy
Detail
Delphin
Cosmos
Cloudburst
Cloak
Chrysa
Chestnut
Chatter
Champagne
Chiffon
Celadon
Cairn
Buttercup
Brume
Bloom
Blush
Bliss
Bismuth
Birch
Bébé
Batik
Aurora
Astral
Artichoke
Argent
Argenta
Arbor
Aperture
Anthem
Angora
Anemone
Amber
Alpine
Alpaca
Allure

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Funny Betta Names

A dose of humor is always a great choice for pet names, and a Betta’s intense, little glare makes a funny name even better. These names are silly, pun-filled, ironic, or inspired by food and pop culture. If your fish seems to take life a little too seriously, a hilarious name will provide a wonderful contrast and bring a smile to your face every time you look at the tank.

Algae-Gator
Aqua Bob
Betta Midler
Betta White
Bettamax
Captain Fin
Captain Hook
Colonel Plop
Cornelius
Crabby Patty
Dory
Fin Diesel
Fishy McFishface
Fluffy
Gill-bert
Gilligan
Goldie Hawn
Grumpy
Hannibal Fin
James Pond
Jaws
Jellybean
King Triton
Lord Voldemouth
Lucky Fin
McSwimmer
Moby Dick
Mr Bubbles
Nemo
Notorious F I S H
Octopuss
One-Fin-K-Nobi
Paddles
Plankton
Professor Snout
Puffer
Rocky
Salmon-ella
Scuba Steve
Sheldon
Sir Swimsuit
Sir Swimsalot
Squishy
Starfish
Sushi
Swim Shady
Swimmy Todd
Tank Sinatra
The Gills
Tuna
Wet Willie
Admiral Aqua
Bubba Gump
Captain Crunch
Cod Father
Fincent Van Gogh
Fish King Louis
Floatie
General Fin
Gill Gates
Harvey Fish
Lord Finsworth
Mr. Krabs
Mrs Puff
Neptune
Queen Fin
Sea-verus Snape
Sir Reginald
Slippery Pete
Squirt
Wiggles
Admiral Ackbar
Algae Bloom
Betta Call Saul
Betta Fett
Chum Bucket
Dipstick
Finnegan’s Wake
Fish Khalifa
Gilly Nelson
Guppy Goldberg
H2O’Connor
Hank The Tank
Hydro Bob
Jabba The Gut
Lake Skywalker
Michael Fin
Moby
Prince Flounder
Professor Plink
S.S. Minnow
Salmon Rushdie
Sea Bass
Sir Pingsalot
SpongeBob
Tuna Turner
Wally Fin
Wee Shark
Willy Nilly
Anchovy
Booger
Buttercup
Chili Pepper
Doofus
Dweeb
Flipperella
Forklift
Gulp
Hamster
Hot Dog
Meatball
Nugget
Peanut
Pickles
Pipsqueak
Plops
Pretzel
Pudding
Skittles
Smoosh
Sprout
Squiggle
Tadpole
Teeny
Tofu
Twinkletoes
Wasabi
Zippy
Zigzag
Zucchini
Zorp
Zoomba
Yoda
Worm
Wilbur
Wanda
Vine
Vernon
Vector
Turbo
Trifle
Trapper
Toast
Timmy
Tater Tot
Tank
Taco
Sweepy
Squat
Spoon
Speedy
Snappy
Snoot
Skipper
Skeeter
Sir Lancelot
Shrimp
Shorty
Shiver
Scooby
Sassy
Sash
Sando
Rusty
Ruffles
Rowdy
Ringo
Rickle
Reese
Raider
Quincy
Pongo
Poopsie
Poodle
Popcorn
Pixy
Pip
Phantom
Patty
Patch
Parsnip
Parade
Pal
Ozzy
Oscar
Oopsie
Noodles
Nimrod
Nibbles
Neon
Nacho
Murky
Moo
Mochi
Midge
Mick
Mesh
Melvin
Mayo
Marvin
Marmalade
Mario
Macaroni
Louie
Loco
Lilo
Larry
Laika
Kitten
Kitkat
Kevin
Kermit
Karl
Jules
Jumpy
Jiffy
Jerry
Jem
Jelly
Jasper
Janus
Ivan
Indy
Iggy
Hubba
Hocus
Hobo
Herbert
Harold
Gus
Gummy
Gumdrop
Goofy
Gonzo
Gigi
Gizmo
Ginny
Giggles
George
Garry
Freddy
Freckles
Fuzzy
Frank
Folly
Floppy
Flinn
Flapjack
Fanny
Fall
Falafel
Fabio
Expert
Ernie
Enzo
Elmo
Elf
Einstein
Egghead
Duffy
Dudley
Doodles
Donnie
Dexter
Derp
Dennis
Dink
Dill
Cuddlefish
Crumb
Croak
Cookie
Corky
Coral
Cozy
Cosmo
Clown
Clementine
Chip
Chester
Chewie
Cherry
Chance
Caboose
Buddy
Brucie
Bro
Britches
Boomer
Bingo
Bill
Bijou
Barney
Banjo
Baloo
Balloon
Baby
Axel
Augie
Atom
Archie
Apollo
Annie
Angie
Andy
Amy
Amoeba

Creative Betta Names

For the Betta who defies classification, a creative name is the best fit. This list includes unique and imaginative names inspired by fantasy, mythology, science, literature, and concepts that spark the imagination. These names are a bit more unusual and sophisticated, ensuring your Betta stands out with a title as distinctive as their personality.

Aeolus
Albedo
Amorphous
Anechoic
Archon
Astraeus
Binary
Cipher
Cognito
Cosmos
Cryptid
Decibel
Dendrite
Diaspora
Dichotomy
Ecliptic
Eventide
Excalibur
Fable
Fenrir
Flux
Glyph
Halcyon
Helios
Hex
Hyperion
Illyria
Imago
Indigo
Ion
Iridian
Janus
Jester
Juniper
Kafka
Kaleidoscope
Karma
Kraken
Labyrinth
Lapis
Lumen
Lyra
Maelstrom
Meridian
Metaphor
Miasma
Mirage
Mnemonic
Morpheus
Mythos
Nadir
Nebula
Neon
Nexus
Nimbus
Noctis
Nomad
Obscura
Odyssey
Omen
Oracle
Orion
Paradox
Paragon
Peregrine
Phantasm
Phobos
Phoenix
Ping
Pleiades
Polarity
Ponder
Prism
Quanta
Quest
Quixote
Rhapsody
Rime
Rune
Rutilus
Seraph
Serendipity
Shadowfax
Shard
Silhouette
Solstice
Spectre
Spectrum
Stardust
Sterling
Styx
Sumac
Syzygy
Tesseract
Thaum
Theory
Threshold
Thule
Titan
Torsion
Trident
Tundra
Umbra
Undine
Unison
Utopia
Valence
Valiant
Vellum
Velvet
Vertex
Vesper
Vex
Viridian
Visage
Vortex
Wander
Wisp
Xylos
Zenith
Zephyr
Zodiac
Zither
Zephyrine
Zeno
Yarrow
Xanadu
Whisperwind
Whimsy
Waveform
Voluta
Violetta
Virtue
Vesperia
Vector
Uranus
Twilight
Truffle
Tress
Trellis
Topiary
Tome
Tessera
Terra
Tempest
Tectonic
Sylph
Synchron
Suri
Sundial
Sublim
Stylus
Stanza
Sphere
Soliloquy
Siren
Singularity
Silken
Sequence
Sentinel
Scrimshaw
Scintilla
Satori
Sapphire
Sandman
Rune
Reverie
Retort
Requiem
Resonance
Relic
Quasar
Purr
Pumice
Pulse
Proxy
Proton
Protégé
Proverb
Prisma
Piquant
Piccolo
Photon
Petrichor
Perplex
Pennyworth
Pavilion
Patronus
Particle
Paradigm
Panache
Overture
Obsidian
Oasis
Nostos
Notion
Novella
Nacre
Muse
Murmur
Mirth
Minx
Millenium
Mica
Memory
Medley
Maverick
Masque
Malachite
Lynx
Lucent
Lore
Loam
Liminal
Lilith
Leviathan
Lattice
Keystone
Kitsch
Kinetic
Kindle
Katana
Karat
Kali
Jinx
Jewelbox
Jadis
Iris
Incarnate
Illusion
Icon
Hypnos
Hyperspace
Hush
Hourglass
Hologram
Halo
Helix
Hearth
Harlequin
Harmony
Graffito
Gradient
Glitch
Glimmer
Ginkgo
Genesis
Fuse
Fuji
Frolic
Form
Forefront
Folly
Flicker
Finesse
Finagle
Figment
Fiction
Fidelity
Fete
Fern
Fellini
Felicity
Faerie
Facet
Epiphany
Eon
Ember
Elara
Echo
Dynamo
Duality
Drift
Dove
Domino
Diviner
Diode
Dialect
Delta
Demeanor
Cyan
Current
Crook
Chrome
Chi
Chassis
Chance
Celestial
Celadon
Cauldron
Catalyst
Cascade
Canopy
Canvas
Cadence
Burble
Brocade
Bright
Bramble
Bounty
Border
Blossom
Blueshift
Bloom
Blitz
Blight
Blanc
Bifrost
Bijou
Beta
Batik
Bard
Balance
Aura
Augury
Aster
Aspect
Artifex
Argon
Argent
Apex
Anomaly
Alluvium
Aloha
Alchemy
Akimbo
Agate
Aegis
Afflux

Gender-Neutral Betta Names

Sometimes, you want a name that works for any fish, regardless of gender, or perhaps you just aren’t sure if your Betta is male or female. These gender-neutral names are inspired by elements of nature, colors, objects, and abstract concepts, giving your fish a cool, versatile title. They are modern, stylish, and perfect for the Betta with a fluid and captivating identity.

Acorn
Alchemy
Anchor
Ash
Aspen
Atom
Aura
Bamboo
Basil
Bayou
Beam
Birdie
Blaze
Bleu
Bluewater
Bolt
Brick
Brook
Bubble
Calico
Canyon
Cedar
Chance
Charcoal
Chase
Chili
Cider
Clay
Clover
Comet
Copper
Coral
Cosmo
Cricket
Crimson
Cross
Cub
Dandelion
Dart
Denim
Dew
Domino
Drift
Echo
Ember
Emerald
Finch
Flare
Flint
Forest
Frost
Galaxy
Gem
Ghost
Ginger
Glow
Graphite
Grey
Haze
Honey
Indigo
Ink
Ivory
Jade
Jasper
Jet
Karma
Kiwi
Koi
Lace
Lagoon
Leaf
Lapis
Lemon
Lynx
Marble
Mars
Mercury
Midnight
Mint
Mist
Moon
Moss
Navy
Neon
Nimbus
Noodle
North
Olive
Opal
Ore
Onyx
Oz
Patch
Pebble
Pepper
Phantom
Pixel
Plum
Polar
Poppy
Quartz
Rain
Raven
Reed
Reef
River
Robin
Rock
Rouge
Rune
Sage
Salt
Sand
Shadow
Shell
Shimmer
Silk
Silver
Sky
Slate
Smoke
Snow
Solstice
Spark
Spirit
Star
Steel
Storm
Stream
Sun
Swirl
Talon
Teal
Tempest
Tide
Timber
Topaz
Torque
Truffle
Tsunami
Twig
Umber
Velvet
Vortex
Wave
Wren
Xylo
Yellow
Zinc
Zinnia
Zip
Zen
Zenith
Yarrow
Wind
Willow
Whisper
West
Wax
Vibe
Vail
Unity
Turf
Tulip
Trace
Thyme
Thread
Thorn
Thrill
Thorn
Terra
Tarot
Tapas
Tank
Tailwind
Suede
Sugar
Stone
Stitch
Splinter
Splash
Sprite
Sprout
Speckle
Spectrum
Soda
Smoke
Slinky
Sleet
Skate
Skiff
Siren
Shard
Shade
Shanty
Shadow
Scar
Scale
Saturn
Sapphire
Rust
Ripple
Ring
Retro
Remix
Relay
Ray
Rattan
Quartz
Quasar
Quake
Pulse
Plum
Pint
Pilot
Pickle
Penny
Peat
Peacock
Peak
Paisley
Paddy
Ozone
Orca
Orbit
Ogle
Nectar
Muse
Mystic
Murk
Mousse
Monarch
Mojo
Mocha
Minnow
Mimic
Mica
Meadow
Mallow
Magma
Lucky
Lotus
Link
Lilac
Ledge
Lemonade
Kite
Kettle
Key
Kernel
Kelp
Karma
Jinx
Jive
Jolt
Jewel
Iron
Iris
Ion
Ice
Hutch
Humus
Hull
Hue
Hope
Holly
Hiss
Helix
Heath
Haven
Halo
Groove
Grin
Grotto
Ghost
Gin
Gill
Gear
Fuzzy
Funk
Foam
Fizz
Flash
Fern
Fawn
Fate
Fan
Falcon
Envy
Equinox
Edge
Dusk
Dream
Dune
Droplet
Dot
Dune
Dash
Cypress
Crop
Cove
Course
Comet
Coil
Coast
Cloud
Clock
Chip
Cheer
Chalk
Cairn
Cable
Byte
Burl
Buck
Broker
Bronze
Bloom
Bit
Birch
Beryl
Bell
Bash
Bark
Bandit
Aura
Arrow
Argon
Apple
Anvil
Aqua
Alibi
Ale

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Conclusion

Choosing a name for your beautiful Betta fish is a truly personal step in your pet-keeping journey. Don’t worry about finding the absolute perfect name immediately. Watch how they interact with their tank, how their colors change, and how they flare. The right name might be inspired by their playful dance, their majestic fins, or just a funny little quirk you notice while feeding them.

Whatever you choose, make sure it’s a name you love saying and that you feel captures the essence of your unique aquatic friend. We would love to hear which name you chose and why, so please feel free to share your Betta’s new name in the comments below!

FAQs

Betta fish typically live for about 3 to 5 years in captivity when they are provided with a properly maintained, heated, and filtered tank. It’s important to remember that many Bettas sold in pet stores are already a few months old, so their age at purchase should be factored into their lifespan.

Excellent water quality, a high-quality diet, and a spacious environment are the best ways to ensure your Betta lives a long and vibrant life.

Both color and personality are wonderful sources of inspiration for a Betta name, and there is no single “better” way to choose. A color-based name like Cobalt or Ruby is a great choice for a fish with a striking, solid hue that you want to highlight. However, if your fish displays a distinct personality—maybe.

they are a fierce swimmer or a shy hider—a personality-based name like Boss or Shadow might be more fitting. Ultimately, the best name is one that resonates with you and makes you smile every time you say it.

While Betta fish don’t understand human language in the way a dog might, they are highly intelligent and can certainly recognize and associate specific sounds with positive things like food or attention. If you consistently use their name when you approach the tank or feed them, they will learn to associate.

that sound with your presence and the reward of a meal. They may not know they are “Zeus,” but they will know that the sound “Zeus” means something good is happening.