Girl Names Lists · Names from the Arts and Pop Culture
Anime Girl Names
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Megumi
Japanese
"blessing"
An Asian name not widely known in the West.
Mei
Chinese; Hawaiian
"beautiful; plum"
Homophonous with Mae and May, the beautiful (literally) Mei is poised to climb the charts. The hero of the 2022 Disney/Pixar film Turning Red is a Chinese-Canadian teen named Meilin "Mei" Lee, which…
Metaria
Invented name
"metal"
Metaria was created for Queen Metaria of the Sailor Moon franchise. Her name is derived from the word "metal" — all Sailor Moon villains have metal or mineral names.
Michiru
Japanese
"fulfill; complete; mature"
Unisex Japanese name used primarily for girls.
Midora
English
"green or my gift"
A highly unusual Dora name that may be a spin on the Japanese name Midori, meaning "green," or a combination of Mia "my" plus Dora "gift."
Mikasa
Japanese
"three bamboo hats"
Mikasa references Mount Mikasa, a mountain in Japan with three peaks, thought to look like bamboo hats. The Mikasa battleship was named after the mountain. Mikasa Ackerman, named for the battleship,…
Mimiko
Japanese
"beautiful child"
Depending on the kanji used, this sweet name can have links to the number three, making it perfect for a third child.
Minako
Japanese
"beautiful child"
Common Japanese choice with a covetable meaning.
Misa
Japanese
"beautiful happiness; sea and sand"
Common choice for anime characters.
Misty
English
"mist"
The Play Misty for Me jokes will get old really fast.
Moegi
Japanese
"budding sprout"
Moegi Kazamatsuri is a character in the Naruto franchise.
Momo
Japanese
"peach"
Sweet Japanese choice.
Momoe
Japanese
"one hundred blessings"
Upbeat name with an auspicious meaning.
Nami
Japanese
"ocean wave"
An aquatic Japanese choice that would work well cross-culturally. American parents are starting to pick up on this short and sweet international choice, with over 100 baby girls in the US receiving…
Namida
Japanese
"tear"
Notably used on the character Namida Suzumeno in the Naruto universe. True to her name's meaning, Namida's special power involves crying.
Nanako
Japanese
"rainbow"
A cute yet plucky choice that refers to the seven colors of the rainbow, Nanako would make a special choice for a rainbow baby. It was one of the most popular names in Japan in during the late 1990s…
Naru
Japanese
"to become"
Featured in several anime series.
Nehelenia
Invented name, Celtic
"she who is near the sea"
Queen Nehelenia is a villain in the Sailor Moon anime franchise. Her name is likely a reference to both the mineral nepheline — as many Sailor Moon characters are named after minerals — and…
Nico
Italian, diminutive of Nicola
"people of victory"
A much more dynamic nickname than Nicky for any of the Nic-names. Part of a growing trend of boyish nicknames for girls - alongside Stevie and Lou - Nico has cheerful, snappy sounds, and a fresh,…
Noriko
Japanese
"rule child; benevolent child"
Noriko is most common among Gen X Japanese women, making it a dated choice in Japan.