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Spanish fish names: ideas for bettas, funny and cute fish

Spanish names for betta fish, goldfish and community tanks: boys, girls, by color, funny names and themed names for several fish.

A blue betta fish with long fins swims among green plants in a lit aquarium

How to choose the name

  • Fish don't recognize their name, so you can be as creative as you like.
  • Bettas have bold colors and fins: their colors are a great source of ideas.
  • With several fish, a theme helps: characters from a movie, fruits or planets.
  • Kids love choosing the name: let them help.

Spanish names for betta fish

Boy bettas

  • Neptuno (Neptune)
  • Tritón (Triton)
  • Dragón (dragon)
  • Zafiro (sapphire)
  • Rubí (ruby)
  • Samurái (samurai)
  • Fénix (phoenix)
  • Rey (king)
  • Titán (titan)
  • Fuego (fire)

Girl bettas

  • Marina (of the sea)
  • Coral
  • Perla (pearl)
  • Sirena (mermaid)
  • Ondina (water nymph)
  • Esmeralda (emerald)
  • Brisa (breeze)
  • Gota (drop)
  • Lluvia (rain)
  • Estrella (star)

By color

  • Rojo Fuego (fire red)
  • Azulito (little blue)
  • Violeta (violet)
  • Turquesa (turquoise)
  • Cobalto (cobalt)
  • Granate (garnet)
  • Cereza (cherry)
  • Lavanda (lavender)
  • Celeste (sky blue)
  • Ámbar (amber)

Funny and cute Spanish names for fish

Funny

  • Burbujas (bubbles)
  • Aletas (fins)
  • Pez Gordo (big fish)
  • Mojado (wet)
  • Pescadito (little fish)
  • Ceviche
  • Taco de Pescado (fish taco)
  • Filete (fillet)
  • Charco (puddle)
  • Capitán (captain)

Cute

  • Gotita (little drop)
  • Perlita (little pearl)
  • Coralito (little coral)
  • Chispa (spark)
  • Brillo (shine)
  • Pompita (little bubble)
  • Algita (little seaweed)
  • Bolita (little ball)
  • Cielo (sky)
  • Luna (moon)

Themed names for a whole tank

Pairs and groups

  • Sal y Pimienta (salt and pepper)
  • Agua y Sal (water and salt)
  • Frida y Diego
  • Churro y Concha
  • Rojo y Azul (red and blue)
  • Mercurio y Venus (Mercury and Venus)
  • Tierra y Marte (Earth and Mars)
  • Pin y Pon
  • Mario y Luigi
  • Nemo y Dory

Frequently asked questions

What is a good Spanish name for a betta fish?
Bettas are showy and bold: Neptuno, Dragón (dragon), Zafiro (sapphire) or Fuego (fire) for boys, and Sirena (mermaid), Coral or Perla (pearl) for girls.
Do fish know their name?
No. Some fish come to the glass when they see you because they link you with food, not with a name. That leaves you totally free to choose.
What are good names for several fish?
Ones that follow a theme: planets, fruits or famous pairs like Frida y Diego.

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