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Anime Cat Names

  1. Mayu

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "genuine excellence; cocoon"

    • Description:

      Common Japanese name with a pleasant meaning, no matter how you write it.
  2. Nehelenia

    • Origin:

      Invented name, Celtic

    • Meaning:

      "she who is near the sea"

    • Description:

      Queen Nehelenia is a villain in the Sailor Moon anime franchise. Her name is likely a reference to both the mineral nepheline — as many Sailor Moon characters are named after minerals — and Nehalennia, a German or Celtic goddess.
  3. Tenten

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "heaven; little by little; dot"

    • Description:

      Tenten is not a given Japanese name, but it was used for a character in the Naruto franchise.
  4. Nanako

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "rainbow"

    • Description:

      A cute yet plucky choice that refers to the seven colors of the rainbow, Nanako would make a special choice for a rainbow baby. It was one of the most popular names in Japan in during the late 1990s and is notably borne by actress and model Nanako Matsushima and singer Nanako Takushi, along with the character Nanako Dojima, from the video game Persona 4.
  5. Haku

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "white; chief; soul"

    • Description:

      Notably used for characters in Spirited Away and Naruto.
  6. Light

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      A shimmering day name, with a bit of hippie residue.
  7. Kabuto

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "helmet, armor"

    • Description:

      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.
  8. Shikamaru

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "as a deer"

    • Description:

      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.
  9. Hideaki

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "excellent brightness"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful child"

    • Description:

      Common Japanese choice with a covetable meaning.
  11. Kumiko

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "forever beautiful child"

    • Description:

      Common Japanese name among Gen X women.
  12. Kurenai

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "crimson"

    • Description:

      This Japanese color name is not bestowed upon baby girls, but it's been used for many fictional characters.
  13. Chouko

    • Origin:

      Variation of Choko, Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "butterfly child"

    • Description:

      A more unusual romaji spelling of Choko.
  14. Michiaki

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "bright path, autumn path"

    • Description:

      Featured as a character name in several anime series.
  15. Naru

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "to become"

    • Description:

      Featured in several anime series.
  16. Satsujin

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "murder"

    • Description:

      Borne by various anime villains thanks to its dark meaning.
  17. Chibi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "little, small"

    • Description:

      Chibi is Japanese slang for someone or something small (and typically cute). It is not used as a given name in the real world, however, a number of anime characters are named Chibi.
  18. Manami

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "ocean"

    • Description:

      Like many Japanese names, Manami has several possible meanings. This sea-themed one is very appealing.
  19. Natsu

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "born in the summer"

    • Description:

      Used for summer-born babies in Japan.
  20. Mami

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "true beauty"

    • Description:

      Common name in Japan, particularly among Gen X and Millennial women. In English, it sounds very close to the word "mommy."