Pet Names · Dog Names
400+ Japanese Dog Names
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Koshoo
Koshoo is a rare feminine name with likely multicultural origins. While specific etymology is uncertain, it may have roots in Asian or African naming traditions. The distinctive sound combines the…
Koshoo
Koshoo is an unusual masculine name with possible origins in several cultures. It may derive from Japanese elements, where 'ko' can mean 'child' and 'shu' might relate to 'excellence' or…
Kota
Japanese, Indian, Native American
"happiness; good fortune; fort; allies, friends"
Concise and cool, Kota is a name with multiple origins, making it a versatile choice that travels well. As a Japanese name, Kota, also spelled Kōta and Kouta, is associated with good luck, joy,…
Kouji
Variation of Koji, Japanese
"double happiness; peaceful boss"
Kouki
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.
Kubo
Japanese
"sunken ground"
The lead character of the Oscar-nominated 2016 film "Kubo and the Two Strings" lives in Edo-period Japan, but his name is more often heard as a surname in Japan. Still, fans of the animated movie may…
Kuro
Japanese
"ninth son; black"
Traditionally given to the ninth-born son, which is a rarity nowadays.
Kyoka
Japanese
"mirror; fragrant flower"
Kyōka Izumi was a 19th-century surrealist author. He was a man, but a female character in the anime series Bungo Stray Dogs was named after him in full. Kyōka , meaning "wild" or "mad poetry," is a…
Kyoko
Japanese
"mirror"
One of the most familiar and attractive Japanese names, though rarely heard outside that culture.
Ame
Amé is a delicate feminine name with French origins, featuring an accent that indicates the specific pronunciation (ah-MAY). Without the accent, Ame derives from Latin 'amare' meaning 'to love,'…
Kyoto
Place-name
Kyoto is a Japanese city name not yet on the map for babies, but why not?
Kyoto
Place-name
Japanese city name not yet on the map for babies, but why not?
Mai
Japanese, French, Welsh, Vietnamese, Navajo
"dance; May; cherry blossom; coyote"
Cross-cultural winner.
Maiya
Maiya is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it relates to 'illusion' or 'magic,' while in Hebrew it can mean 'wished-for child.' It's also found in Japanese culture where it…
Maki
Japanese
"true, reality, hope"
Popular name in Japan in its own right, but also as a nickname for Miyako or Makiko. It appears in the visual novel Danganrompa , borne by the character Maki Harukawa. Succinct and simple, it can…
Mako
Japanese
"sincerity"
Mako is a name used for both genders in Japan, most notably for the granddaughter of the emperor who chose to leave the Royal Family to marry a commoner. It's a simple name that translates easily to…
Makoto
Japanese
"sincerity, truth"
Unisex Japanese name more often given to boys.
Mama
English word name
Very confusing choice, even for your cat.
Mami
Japanese
"true beauty"
Common name in Japan, particularly among Gen X and Millennial women. In English, it sounds very close to the word "mommy."
Keiko
Japanese
"happy child"
Japanese classic with optimistic meaning.