Pet Names · Dog Names
400+ Japanese Dog Names
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Orino
Japanese
"worker's field"
Not as familiar as some other Asian imports; has a strong unisex feel.
Osa
Osa is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Finnish, it means 'part' or 'portion,' while in Japanese it can mean 'chief' or 'ruler.' The name also has roots in certain African languages…
Osaka
Place-name
With so many other places translating to first names, why not this major Japanese city -- especially if it holds some personal significance.
Oto
Oto is a concise, cross-cultural masculine name with various origins and meanings. In Japanese culture, it means 'sound' or 'melody,' reflecting harmony and artistic qualities. In Slavic languages,…
Rai
Japanese
"next child"
Distinctive and intriguing relative of Rae.
Raicho
Japanese
"Thunderbird"
Japanese feminist Raicho Hiratsuka chose the name Raicho for herself - no doubt because of its fabulously meaning. As a journalist and publisher, Raicho fought for the rights of working class women…
Raiden
Japanese
"thunder and lightning"
Raiden is a powerful choice for a baby girl. The Japanese god of thunder’s name is traditionally pronounced RYE-den, but most children named Raiden in the US pronounce it to rhyme with familiar…
Rana
Arabic
"queenly"
A favorite in Near Eastern cultures, with a charming meaning.
Rea
Variation of Rhea
Short but substantial.
Rei
Japanese
"bell or beautiful"
A sweet and simple Japanese name with several possible meanings, depending on the kanji characters used.
Reia
Reia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, giving it rich cross-cultural significance. In Japanese, Reia (麗愛) can mean 'lovely love' or 'beautiful affection,' depending on the kanji…
Reika
Japanese
"beautiful flower"
Lovely Japanese choice that would translate well cross-culturally.
Reito
Japanese
"beautiful or dark moon"
This handsome Japanese name has dozens of possible meanings, depending on the kanji characters used.
Ren
Japanese, Latin
"water lily, lotus, romantic love, move forward; reborn"
A very popular unisex name in Japan, Ren is a concise and versatile choice that could work across multiple languages. A rising star in England and Wales where it ranks in the Top 1000, it is also on…
Renji
Japanese
"second love"
Now that Kenji is rising up the ranks, it's only a matter of time before parents discover Renji. Renji Abarai is a character in the anime series Bleach , in which the kanji used for his name mean…
Ria
Spanish
"small river"
Short and feminine, Ria has a rhythmic flow.
Rian
Irish
"little king"
As Ryan quickly becomes a plausible option for a girl, some parents may be interested in the spelling Rian — the more authentic and original form of the name.
Rian
Irish
"little king"
More authentic and original form of Ryan, but far less common of the two spellings in the US. There were about 170 baby boys named Rian in the US last year, versus over 4000 named Ryan. In its native…
Rido
Japanese, meaning unknown
A rare, but certainly usable, Japanese name from the manga series Vampire Knight .
Rika
Japanese, or diminutive of names that end in -rika
"beautiful village; peaceful ruler; estate ruler"
Rika is most common as a Japanese name, when it means "beautiful village" in one kanji combination. It is also seen as a nickname and given name in Scandinavia, Lithuania, and the Netherlands, where…