Fish

A distinctive pick — fewer than 24 pets share this name.

Unisexwater-lovingcool
#3382

Meaning & Story

Fish is an English word name for aquatic vertebrates, used as a pet name with deliberate irony or humor — particularly amusing when given to a dog or cat rather than the obvious candidate.

Fish is irony at its finest. When applied to a dog, it suggests either a profound love of the water, an owner with a very specific sense of humor, or both. There's a deadpan quality to Fish that is completely intentional — it's a name that makes people laugh and then think, and then laugh again. For a dog who swims with suspicious skill, or one who begs with the unblinking intensity of a fish at glass, Fish is the most honest name you could possibly choose.

At a Glance

#3382
Overall Rank
24
Registered
Unisex
Popular With

Popular Breeds Named Fish

Breeds that commonly use the name Fish
BreedPets Named
Domestic Shorthair2
Domestic Medium Hair1

Fish's Personality

Pets named Fish are most often described as:

  • water-lovingStrong match
  • coolCommon
  • humorousSometimes
  • calmOccasionally

Trait order based on owner reports across pet registries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fish a good pet name?

Fish is a well-known pet name with 24 registered pets. Pets named Fish are often described as water-loving, cool, humorous.

Is Fish a boy or girl pet name?

Fish is a unisex pet name, equally popular for male and female pets.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: NYC & Seattle pet licensing records · Methodology