Boy Names Lists · Names from the Arts and Pop Culture
Anime Boy Names
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Madara
Japanese
"impure"
As a masculine name, Madara has roots in Japanese. It's not used as a given name, rather it was chosen for the character Madara Uchiha in the Naruto series.
Makoto
Japanese
"sincerity, truth"
Unisex Japanese name more often given to boys.
Mamoru
Japanese
"defend, protect"
Common among adult men in Japan, not so much among babies.
Masashi
Japanese
"governmental; graceful purpose"
Common Japanese male name notably borne by Masashi Kishimoto, the manga artist behind Naruto .
Metal
English word name
"metal"
Gem names are having their moment — metal names could feasibly be next.
Michi
Japanese, German
"path, road; who is like God?"
Michi can be a playful yet charming Japanese name or a friendly German diminutive of Michael (or Michaela), pronounced similarly to Mickey. Either way, it is a unisex option with broad appeal.
Michiaki
Japanese
"bright path, autumn path"
Featured as a character name in several anime series.
Mitsuki
Japanese
"full moon; beautiful moon; moonlight; snake vessel"
Traditionally, this name is written with kanji that give it lovely meanings of "full moon," "moonlight," or similar. The character Mitsuki in Naruto uses kanji that denote the meaning "snake vessel,"…
Motoki
Japanese
"submerged rock"
Japanese surname and given name, with multiple meanings dependent on kanji used. The Sailor Moon anime series features a character named Motoki Furuhata. Famous real-life bearers include actor Motoki…
Nagato
Japanese
"long-lasting gate"
Although he goes by the alias Pain in Naruto , Nagato's name actually means "long-lasting gate." It is speculated that his name comes from famed 16th-century ninja Fujibayashi Nagato.
Naruto
Japanese
"maelstrom; roaring gate"
Best known as the name of Naruto Uzumaki, the main character in the Naruto anime series. It's also a common place name in Japan—the Naruto whirlpools are said to have inspired the name of the manga…
Natsu
Japanese
"born in the summer"
Used for summer-born babies in Japan.
Neji
Japanese
"screw"
Accessible and attractive name from the Naruto series. The meaning "screw" refers to a metal screw.
Nikushimi
Japanese
"hate"
Naruto villain with a name to match. Not suitable for babies.
Noburu
Japanese
"extend, expand"
Rare Japanese name featured in several anime series.
Noland
Irish or French surname
"champion; not land"
Noland exists as a surname among the Irish and the French. In Ireland, it's a variation of the much more common Nolan. As a French surname, Noland is derived from Germanic components not , "need" and…
Oak
English tree name
"tree from the genus Quercus"
Oak, a symbol of solidity, strength, and longevity, is joining Cedar and Pine as a viable name, one that would work especially well in the middle. If you'd prefer to take the longer route to the…
Okasaki
Japanese surname
"hill cape"
Northeastern Japanese surname, also spelled Okazaki.
Osamu
Japanese
"discipline; logic; reign"
Historically common Japanese name associated with animator Osamu Tezuka, considered "The Godfather of Manga."
Panda
Animal name
"bamboo eater"
With Bear and Fox becoming hot baby names, why not Panda? Why not indeed. Both the name and its animal namesake are adorable. And Pan is a nickname right in line with the mythological name trend. The…