Names from the Arts and Pop Culture
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Japanese, meaning unknown
Iwabee Yuino is a character in the Naruto series. His name meaning may relate to rocks.
Japanese
"long exit"
Famously the name of Izuku Midoriya, the protagonist of the popular anime series My Hero Academia . It is not a common name among Japanese boys.
"dimension"
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."
"whale-shark"
Jinbe, also called Jinbei or Jimbei is a whale-like character in the anime series One Piece . His name comes from the word jinbei-zame , "whale-shark."
Calm and quiet character in Naruto . Jirobo may have a meaning related to monks.
"helmet, armor"
Kabuto is a type of ancient Japanese warrior helmet. It is not a traditional Japanese baby name, rather, Kabuto has been used as a name in anime series including Naruto and Pokemon .
"shining"
Kaguya-hime no Monogatari , "The Tale of Princess Kaguya," is a Japanese folk story, also called "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter." In the story, a bamboo cutter finds a baby girl from the moon nestled…
"bishop"
Villain name from Naruto , inspired by the bishop piece in shōgi, a chess-like game.
"fireball"
Kakyuu was adapted to a name for the character Princess Kakyuu of the Sailor Moon franchise. Kakyuu translates to "fireball," and is not a given name in Japan.
An archaic Japanese name rarely heard today, except in the Naruto universe.
"victory"
As well as meaning victory, the name Katsu is strongly associated with heroism and masculinity.
Japanese, various meanings
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."
"fang"
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…
"gold; pleasure; close; average"
Kin was a popular girl name in Japan during the 18th and 19th centuries, after which it fell out of use.
"mushroom"
Kinoko Komori is a character in the anime series My Hero Academia . Appropriately, one of her primary interests is mushrooms.
"demon shark"
Naruto character named for his shark-like appearance and powers. Probably a better name for your pet fish than baby.
"small south"
As a feminine name, Konan has Japanese origins. It is the name of a villainous character in the Naruto franchise.
Variation of Koki, Japanese
"bright light; hopeful fortune"
Kouki is an uncommon choice in Japan today, but it's been used for several anime characters.
"forever beautiful child"
Common Japanese name among Gen X women.
"crimson"
This Japanese color name is not bestowed upon baby girls, but it's been used for many fictional characters.
