Finding Nemo Name Generator

Browse 500 Finding Nemo style names. The list opens with character names from Finding Nemo and Finding Dory, such as Marlin, Dory, Gill, Crush, Bruce and Hank, then adds new names made the same way: reef kids like Coraline and Ann Chovy, tank fish like Fizz and Burble, sharks like Bazza and Keel, and turtles like Shred and Grommet.

About Finding Nemo names

The names in Finding Nemo (2003) and Finding Dory (2016) sort into a few families, and each kind of animal has its own. Reef animals wear sea words as first names: Marlin, Coral and Pearl. The fish in the dentist's tank sound like the aquarium itself, with Bloat, Gurgle and Bubbles. Sharks and sea lions are named for boat gear and bait (Anchor, Chum, Fluke, Rudder), the sea turtles sound like surfers (Crush and Squirt), and plenty of characters get plain human names such as Bruce, Nigel, Hank, Gerald, Becky and Bailey. A teacher gets a title, as in Mr. Ray, and a newcomer earns a nickname like Sharkbait.

The first 36 names in this list are character names from the two films, given as names only. Everything after them follows the same rules and is not meant as a film character.

The new names are mixed through the list, so most batches show several kinds: reef kids and species puns (Coraline, Benny Blenny, Claude), tank and dentist words (Fizz, Annette, Molar), Australian names and boat gear for sharks (Bazza, Sheila, Bilge), surf slang for turtles (Shred, Hang Ten, Grommet), seabirds and sea lions (Neville, Halyard), whales and octopuses, titled grown-ups like Mrs. Wrasse, deep sea oddballs, Sharkbait style nicknames and reef clubs.

How to choose Finding Nemo names

• Match the name family to the animal. A clownfish or tang suits a sea word (Coraline, Kelby), a shark suits boat gear (Keel, Winch) and a sea turtle suits surf slang (Carve, Glide).
• For a pet fish, say the name out loud next to the tank. One or two syllables, like Fizz, Blub or Razz, is what the film's tank gang uses, and short names are easier for small children.
• Plain human names are funniest on the largest animal in the story. A whale called Howard or a pelican called Neville follows the same joke as Bruce the shark.
• Need a nickname for a new arrival? Join two words about what they did, the way Sharkbait is built: Netdodger, Pipejumper and Gullsnack all come from that recipe.
• Planning an under-the-sea birthday party? Give each table a club name from the list, such as the Jetty Gang or the Seagrass Scouts, and let the children pick fish names for their name tags.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Finding Nemo character names?

The main characters are Nemo, his father Marlin, and Dory. The tank gang is Gill, Bloat, Peach, Gurgle, Bubbles, Deb and Jacques, the sharks are Bruce, Anchor and Chum, and the sea turtles are Crush and Squirt. Nigel is the pelican, Mr. Ray is the teacher, and Finding Dory adds Hank, Destiny, Bailey, Jenny, Charlie, Fluke, Rudder, Gerald and Becky. Those names open this list, which is a starting point for fans and not a full cast record.

Which names here are from the films and which are new?

The first 36 entries, from Nemo to Becky, are names from Finding Nemo and Finding Dory. Every name after that was written in the same style, such as Perry Winkle, Soda Pop, Seaweed Steve or Uncle Undertow. They are not meant to be film characters, though a common name can match a minor one by chance. This page is a fan resource with no link to Disney or Pixar.

What is a good Finding Nemo name for a pet fish?

The film names are popular picks: Nemo and Marlin for orange fish, Dory for a blue one and Bubbles for a yellow one. For something less common, try a tank gang style name from this list like Fizz, Gloop, Popple or Swish, or a species pun such as Ann Chovy or Neil the Eel.

How do I invent a name that fits the films?

Decide what kind of animal it is, then use that family's rule. Reef fish take a sea word as a first name, tank fish take a bubbling sound, sharks take boat gear or a plain Australian name, and turtles take surf slang. A title in front, as in Mr. Snapper or Coach Barracuda, turns any species into a grown-up.

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