Order Gadiformes is a taxonomic group of fish that comprises several families, including the cod, haddock, and pollock. Synonyms for Order Gadiformes include the codfish order and the codling order. These synonyms refer to the dominant family within the order, the cod family, which includes many commercially important fish. Other synonyms for the order Gadiformes include the Gadoids, a term used classically to describe the group and Gadiforms, a modern variation. Understanding the many synonyms for this order is essential for taxonomists, fishery managers, and anyone interested in the biology and ecology of these fish.