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The baby name Fish is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /fɪʃ/.

Fish is English in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /fɪʃ/

What is the meaning of the name Fish ?

The baby name Fish is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /fɪʃ/.

Fish is English in Origin.

Fish is an English word name derived from Old English fisc, tracing to Proto-Germanic *fiskaz, with cognates German Fisch, Dutch vis, Swedish fisk. It denotes the aquatic animal and carries layered symbolism: adaptability and flow, sustenance and abundance, baptismal waters, and the early Christian ichthys sign. Astrological and folkloric associations (Pisces, good fortune, fertility) further color the name’s imagery across cultures.

As a given name, Fish is exceedingly rare yet not without precedent in the Anglophone world, where surnames and nature nouns sometimes migrate to first-name status. It has appeared as a nickname, stage moniker, and occasionally as a middle name honoring the English surname Fish. Related variants include Fisher (more common as a first name), Fisk and Fiske; all share the same Germanic root. Unisex in use, it lends itself to informal pet forms like Fishy or, by sound alone, Finn (etymologically unrelated).

Fish has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Fish

Fish Actor · Born 1958 · United Kingdom Fish is best known as a singer, especially as the former lead vocalist of the neo-progressive rock band Marillion. He was the voice behind albums like Misplaced Childhood and songs such as Kayleigh, and later built a solo career of his own. Fish Leong Actor · Born 1978 · Malaysia Fish Leong is a Malaysian singer best known for her heartfelt ballads. She gained popularity with songs like 'Courage' and 'Unfortunately I'm an Aquarius'. Her music often explores themes of love and relationships, resonating with fans across Asia.

Fish – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
ET Boys 0 #27 1 678
BN 0 #31 2 2,297
MV Girls 0 #33 3 2,021
MO 0 #43 10 2,706
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
CN 0 #82 5 3,857
TW 0 #84 17 4,523
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
BN Boys 0 #134 6 6,332
BW Boys 0 #137 13 4,685
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
MO Girls 0 #156 98 7,056
MO Boys 0 #167 57 5,842
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
TW Girls 0 #184 96 8,139
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
TW Boys 0 #208 34 7,111
NA Boys 0 #224 12 6,830
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
AO Boys 0 #246 4 5,568
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
JP Girls 0 #249 3 6,592
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
HK 0 #270 80 8,483
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
SG 0 #275 8 11,010
MY 0 #290 41 12,352
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
CN Boys 0 #297 23 9,639
HK Boys 0 #298 285 12,905
CN Girls 0 #299 51 8,829
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
HK Girls 0 #323 356 16,104
KZ Girls 0 #329 4 5,862
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
PL Boys 0 #335 6 6,459
GH Boys 0 #357 5 8,138
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
SD Boys 0 #394 52 10,523
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
GT Boys 0 #462 13 7,625
ZA 0 #466 9 14,421
PS Boys 0 #471 78 10,655
RU Boys 0 #486 20 12,621
RU Girls 0 #488 11 11,913
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
CR Boys 0 #505 6 10,188
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
SG Girls 0 #532 55 18,916
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
IL Boys 0 #567 41 10,983
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #593 5 20,968
BD Boys 0 #598 8 10,045
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
SG Boys 0 #636 62 17,960
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
LB 0 #686 5 13,263
QA Boys 0 #696 12 18,093
CL Boys 0 #697 4 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
MY Girls 0 #706 296 24,821
KW Boys 0 #757 13 18,755
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
ZA Boys 0 #820 385 25,619
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
EG Boys 0 #846 41 15,035
TN 0 #859 7 13,765
CO Boys 0 #910 11 15,656
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
OM Boys 0 #914 5 17,948
NG Boys 0 #920 32 16,906
NL Boys 0 #920 32 5,873
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
EG Girls 0 #931 29 14,742
Germany Boys 0 #943 10 5,697
MX Boys 0 #945 38 16,355
MY Boys 0 #951 161 25,439
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
SA Girls 0 #1,006 9 25,931
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,034 6 16,750
MA 0 #1,113 16 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,123 19 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,136 8 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
DZ 0 #1,166 11 20,130
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,264 4 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,436 36 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,563 52 28,008

Fish is popular in 64 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
AL
AO
BD
BH

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People also ask about Fish

Fish is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Fish is a one syllable name, pronounced /fɪʃ/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Fisher, Fisch, Fisk, Fishel and Fischel.
Across languages, Fish has these equivalents: Piscis (Latin), Ichthys (Greek), Pez (Spanish), Poisson (French), Peixe (Portuguese), and 1 more.
Yes — 2 notable people named Fish are in our database, including Fish (Actor), Fish Leong (Actor).