101 Betta Fish Names for All Types
Betta fish stand out from other fish because of their striking colour combinations, flowing fins and their unique nature as "fighting fish". If you choose a name for your new Betta, you can find inspiration in many places that match the name of your fish.
Choosing a Betta fish name
Betta fish names can be based on anything you are passionate about, but if you want to pick out certain Betta characteristics for inspiration, there are some important details that you can refine. Obviously they are beautiful and fancy fish with glamorous colors and fins. Also the females are not as flashy as the males, but they are colourful, especially since more are bred for these qualities. Bettas are also notoriously aggressive fish, hence their "Siamese fighting fish" name. This fierce side of their personality can be food for all kinds of names. You can also search for names from their countries of origin, which are primarily Thailand and Cambodia.
Warrior names for Betta Fish
Since Bettas are known for their wild reputation against other fish, it is appropriate to name them after famous fighters and warrior terminology. These go particularly well with red or copper Bettas and Bettas with slimmer bodies like spade tails and posters.
Male warrior names
Leonidas (great warrior king of Sparta)
Hannibal (famous warrior from roman times)
Spartacus (famous gladiator and freedom fighter in Rome)
Attila (as in the famous warrior Attila the Hun)
Flamma (a famous Roman gladiator)
Lu Bu (a famous warrior from ancient China)
Miyamoto (Musashi was a legendary samurai)
Sun Tzu (famous military tactician who wrote The Art of War)
Saladin (first Sultan of Egypt and famous warrior)
Ragnar (historical Viking warrior in Vikings TV show)
Female warrior names
Khutulun (a famous Mongolian warrior and princess)
Zenobia (an old Syrian queen and warrior)
Artemis (a warrior queen in ancient Turkey, also the name of the Greek goddess of hunting)
Boudica (a Celtic warrior queen of the Iceni)
Lozen (an Indian warrior known as "Apache Joan of Arc")
Triu (a Vietnamese rebel known for wearing yellow robes on the battlefield - good name for a yellow Betta!)
Tomoe (Gozen, a famous female samurai, or Onna-bugeisha)
Joan (after Joan of Arc, the French warrior)
Nakano (Takaeko, another famous female samurai)
Njinga (Mbande, a famous African queen and warrior)
Siamese fighting fish
Royal names for Betta Fish
Crown-tail and half-sun-bettas fit well with names derived from the royalty, as their fins and tails form "crown-like" shapes. These names work well for any colour betta, especially gold tones like orange, yellow or pineapple and of course purple, the colour of the royalty.
Baron/Baroness
Tsar/Zarina
Duke/Duchess
Emir/Emira
Emperor/Emperoress
Maharajah/Maharani
Marquis/Marchioness
Rana/Rani
Shah/Shahbanu
Sultan/Sultana
Thai and Cambodian names for Betta Fish
Since Bettas come from Thailand and Cambodia, the use of names from their homeland is an appropriate choice. These can be used for any type of Betta fish or color pattern.
Male names
Apinya ("magic power" in Thai)
Arthit ("Man of the Sun" in Thai)
Chakrii ("King" in Thai)
Chhay ("a handsome man" in Cambodian)
Kosal ("magic" in Cambodian)
Kraisee ("Lion" in Thai)
Meaker ("largest" in Cambodian)
Olan ("great" in Thai)
Oudom ("great" in Cambodian)
Samnang ("happiness" in Cambodian)
Female names
Anong ("a beautiful woman" in Thai)
Arinya ( a beautiful, intelligent woman in Thai )
Buppha ("flower blossom" in Thai)
Chanlina ("Moonlight" in Cambodian)
Darika ("star") in Thai
Jorani ("Jewel" in Cambodian)
Kaliyanei ("beautiful woman" in Cambodian)
Malee ("flower" in Thai)
Nearidei ("a white flower" in Cambodian)
Ransei ("ray of light" in Cambodian)
Pink Betta Fish
Flamboyant names for Betta Fish
With their dramatic fins and personalities, with names based on fashionable, glamorous or colourful characters as on stage, in the opera or other entertainment. If you have a Betta with particularly fabulous fins, such as Half Moon and Over Crescent, Rose Tail, Feather Tail or Super Delta, you can enjoy these names. These also work well for fish with multicoloured patterns like butterfly, marble or the bi- or multicoloured Bettas.
Male names
Buffo (an opera singer who plays comedic roles)
Divo (the most important opera singer)
Harlequin (a traditional male clown)
Impressario (opera director)
Khon (a kind of dance performed in Thailand by men in fancy costumes)
Maestro (the conductor)
Pra Ram or Rama (the main hero in a Thai classical dance)
Soubrette (a light opera singer)
Spinto (an opera singer with a dramatic voice)
Zanni (a male clown)
Betta fish super red
Female names
Apsara (a female figure in a traditional Cambodian dance with an elaborate headdress)
Bantheong (the Thai "lucky dance" of women)
Chhayam (a Cambodian folk dance with beautiful women)
Columbina (the female version of the male harlequin)
Diva (the most important opera singer)
Geisha (Japanese dancers, singers and artists)
Kinnaree (a figure in Thai folk dance, played by women who are half woman/half bird)
Lakhon (a kind of Thai dance performed by women in elaborate costumes)
Maiko (a geisha apprentice)
Prima Donna (the opera singer)
Dragon names for Betta Fish
Like Bettas, mythological dragons are known for colorful scales and aggressive temperaments. Dragon names are perfect for dragon scale Bettas as well as all the more eye-catching Bettas like comb tails, feather tails and super deltas.
Mythological dragon type names
Apalala (A river dragon from Buddhist mythology)
Bakunawa (A dragon of the sea in Filippino mythology)
Con Rit (A river dragon in Vietnamese mythology)
Imoogi (An ocean dragon in Korean mythology)
Ikuchi (a water dragon in Japanese mythology)
Jörmungandr (A sea dragon in the nordic mythology)
A dragon in Hindu myth)
Neak (A dragon in Cambodian mythology)
A dragon in Japanese mythology)
Adragon in Hungarian mythology
Dragons in literature and film names
Balerion (Game of Thrones)
Charizard (Pokémon)
Fafnir (The Nibelungs)
Falkor (The never ending story)
Ghidorah (Godzilla)
Haku (Spirited Away)
Jabberwocky (Alice in Wonderland)
Mushu (Mulan)
Smaug (The Hobbit)
Tiamat (Dungeon and Dragons)
Dragon Betta fish
Video game boss names for Betta Fish
If you want to prove your geek credentials, name your Betta Fish after some really outrageous and fighting characters. Video game bosses are usually quite colourful and memorable, and make a good name for any type of Betta including veiltails, double tails and round tails.
Artories (Dark Souls)
Atheon (Destiny)
Bowser (Super Mario)
Colossus (God of the Second World War)
Ganon or Ganon village (legend of Zelda)
Goro (Mortal Kombat)
Kai Leng (Mass Effect III)
Malus (Shadow of the Colossus)
Riku (Kingdom of Hearts)
Sephiroth (Final Fantasy)
Choosing a name for your Betta fish
Choosing the best name for your new Betta fish can be a lot of fun. With their vivid colours, strong personalities and elaborate fins, there are many aspects to focus on when thinking about a name. Use this list for inspiration and share your Betta name in the comments!
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