Dynamic name of Naruto villain Zabuza Momochi, also known as Demon of the Hidden Mist.

Zetsu is a monstrous character name from the Naruto anime and manga series. It's not used as a baby name in Japan, where it literally means "tongue." We like its zippy sound but admit that you're unlikely to find many baby Zetsus in the US either.

Common Japanese male name notably borne by Masashi Kishimoto, the manga artist behind Naruto.

Akatsuki has never been particularly common for boys in Japan, but it was used in Naruto as the name of a criminal organization.

A redhead supporting hero in Naruto, whose name refers to the greater good he contributes to even after his death.

Common Japanese male name notably borne by Hideaki Anno, an animator, actor, and director.

The Naruto character writes his name with kanji that give it the meaning "dimension." Others are possible, including "interval," "manifestation of a celestial being," and "merciful eye."

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 word panda comes from the Nepali word ponya, meaning "bamboo eater" for the panda's favorite food.

Japanese word for "scarecrow" that is used as a name in Howl's Moving Castle and Naruto.

Kiba means "fang" in Japanese, and while not a common name for boys in Japan, it's popped up multiple times for fictional characters. Kiba Inuzuka is a Naruto character with a strong attachment to his dog.

Common Japanese male name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Electrifying Japanese name.

Shikamaru Nara is one of the most popular characters from Naruto, although this has not translated to any American or many Japanese babies being given the name.

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.

Gem names are having their moment — metal names could feasibly be next.

Masculine Japanese name and surname. The anime series My Hero Academia features a character named Katsuki Bakugo, whose given name is written in kanji that mean "to win" and "self."

An antagonist in the Naruto series with a nevertheless attractive-sounding name.

As a given name, Franky peaked for boys in 2007 when it was used 94 times.

Featured as a character name in several anime series.

Yuta Okkotsu is a major character in the anime series Jujutsu Kaisen. The kanji used in the Japanese manga give his name the meaning "grief," in reference to the loss of his dear childhood friend, Rika. In practice, men who bear this name use the kanji meaning "gentle."