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400+ Japanese Dog Names

  1. Umi

    • Origin:

      Japanese, Malay, Indonesian

    • Meaning:

      "sea; mother"

    • Description:

      Stylish and simple, Umi is an ocean inspired Japanese name that may appeal to those who enjoy Lumi, Rumi, and Una. It appears in the popular anime series, Love Live
  2. Hachi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "bee; eight"
  3. Meron

    • Origin:

      Amharic, Ethiopian

    • Meaning:

      "gift from God; holy oil"

    • Description:

      While Meron looks like a variation of Maren or Marion, her origins are in Ethiopia: Meron is the name of the holy oil used for christenings in the Ethiopian Orthodox church.
  4. Rori

    • Description:

      Rori is a gender-flexible name that appears here as masculine, though it's also used for girls. With Gaelic origins, it's often considered a variation of Rory, derived from the Irish "Ruairí" or Scottish "Ruairidh" meaning "red king" or "famous ruler." The spelling with an 'i' ending gives it a softer quality than the traditional Rory. While historically more common for boys in Celtic traditions, contemporary usage has seen it grow as a feminine option as well. The name carries a playful, youthful energy while maintaining its connection to ancient Celtic heritage. Though not among the most popular names, its brevity, friendly sound, and cross-gender adaptability have attracted parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible with historical roots.
  5. Akiko

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "bright child"

    • Description:

      This popular Japanese name has many various meanings (bright, clear, autumn), depending on the combination of kanji used to spell it. The final element is the character ko, meaning "child", which features in many Japanese feminine names. Akiko is one of the best unique names for autumn babies.
  6. Toni

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Antonia, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "from Antium"

    • Description:

      In the 1940s, Toni began to surpass its progenitor, Antonia, but it peaked in 1960 and has since dropped back below the US Top 1000.
  7. Mango

    • Origin:

      Fruit name

    • Description:

      Mango might be cute as a short form of a related name like Manuel, or for a pet name. But we're not feeling it as a full baby name for a child of any gender.
  8. Rora

    • Description:

      Rora is a concise, feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a shortened form of Aurora, the Roman goddess of dawn, or derive from the Scottish Gaelic word for "seashore." In some contexts, it could be related to the Latin "ros" meaning "dew." Rora has remained quite rare throughout recorded naming history, never reaching widespread popularity in English-speaking countries. The name's brevity gives it a modern, minimalist appeal, while its soft sounds create a gentle impression. The dual-syllable structure with repeating 'r' sounds gives Rora a rhythmic, almost musical quality. Its uncommonness makes it attractive to parents seeking a distinctive name that's straightforward to spell and pronounce.

  9. Keiko

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "happy child"

    • Description:

      Japanese classic with optimistic meaning.
  10. Akari

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "light; vermilion"

    • Description:

      Akari is a gender-neutral Japanese name used fairly evenly between the sexes in the US.
  11. Goku

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "aware of emptiness"

    • Description:

      Goku is the name of the protagonist of the popular "Dragon Ball" manga series, which was turned into a live action film. The character of Goku is reportedly based on Sun Wukong, the hero of the Chinese legend Journey to the West.
  12. Ena

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of several names

    • Description:

      Baby names that started off as diminutives -- Ena, Ita, Etta -- seem too insubstantial for a modern female.
  13. Sumi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "elegant, refined"

    • Description:

      Simple and, yes, elegant -- until you think of the wrestlers.
  14. Taya

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "young"

    • Description:

      Taya has recently jumped into the mainstream name pool, perhaps because of kinship with Maya and Kaya. After five years outside the US Top 1000, it reentered in 2015.
  15. Sakura

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "cherry blossom"

    • Description:

      Lovely Japanese name that would certainly be appreciated in Europe and the U.S. It was rarely used in Japan until the 1990s, and draws its current popularity from the fact that it is deeply connected to Japanese traditional culture without sounding frumpy and old-fashioned.
  16. Kenichi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "wise one"

    • Description:

      Common Japanese name from the '60s-'80s. In Japan it's now associated with the Manga series Kenichi: the Mightiest Disciple.
  17. Tora

    • Description:

      Tora as a masculine name has multiple potential origins. In Japanese, Tora means 'tiger,' symbolizing strength and courage. In Norse traditions, it could be a masculine variant of 'Thor,' the god of thunder, or related to the name Tore. In Hebrew contexts, Tora might reference the Torah, though this usage is less common for boys. The name's brevity gives it a strong, distinctive quality across cultures. While predominantly used as a feminine name in some regions, as a masculine choice it remains uncommon in Western countries. Its cross-cultural meanings and simple pronunciation make it appealing to parents seeking a concise, meaningful name with international resonance and natural strength.

  18. Ichiro

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "firstborn son"

    • Description:

      Ichiro is a good classic choice for the first boy in a Japanese family.
  19. Mie

    • Origin:

      Danish, Norwegian diminutive of Marie, Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "bitter; beauty; three"

    • Description:

      A sweet and simple nickname for Marie that could serve to freshen up the outdated full form.
  20. Sachiko

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "child of joy"

    • Description:

      Sachiko was one of the first Japanese names familiar to Americans when it was used in the 1950s by actress Shirley Maclaine for her daughter, called the adorable short form Sachi. While Sachiko does not rank on the US Social Security baby names list, Sachi was given to 25 girls in the most recent year counted.