Anime Cat Names

Take your pick of pleasant meanings, depending on the character used.

A redhead supporting hero in Naruto, whose name refers to the greater good he contributes to even after his death.

Kanon is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese, it relates to the Buddhist goddess of mercy (観音), representing compassion and perception. In Western contexts, it may be a variant of Canon, derived from Greek 'kanon' meaning 'rule' or 'standard,' suggesting someone who exemplifies principles or standards. The name also carries musical associations, as a 'canon' is a compositional technique where melodies imitate each other. This multicultural name has gained modest usage in recent decades, appealing to parents seeking names with cross-cultural significance. Kanon's simplicity, distinctive sound, and rich cultural connections make it an intriguing choice that works well internationally while remaining relatively uncommon.

Though it appears as if it could be Irish, Cilan is an invented name from the Pokemon universe, derived directly from the word "cilantro."

Japanese word for "scarecrow" that is used as a name in Howl's Moving Castle and Naruto.

Gem names are having their moment — metal names could feasibly be next.

Japanese surname and given name, with multiple meanings dependent on kanji used.

The name Drasna was created for a Pokémon character. Her name was derived from the Latin botanical name dracaena, which in turn is from drakōn, the Greek word for "dragon." Fittingly, Drasna used Dragon-type Pokémon in battle.

Cute-sounding name that refers to the seven colors of the rainbow, making it especially good for a rainbow baby.

Common botanical choice in Japan.

Notably used on the character Namida Suzumeno in the Naruto universe. True to her name's meaning, Namida's special power involves crying.

The only bearers of this name are fictional, such as the Naruto character Sasori of the Red Sand.

Sarada is the Japanese word for "salad," and thus, is not a given name in Japan. It was used for the Naruto character Sarada Uchiha. According to Tumblr user @ruineko, "When you say her full name, you get something that sounds like sarada-yu. Sarada-yu means cooking oil, oil is used to light a flame...she is the oil that will start the flame of the Uchiha."

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.

Common name in Japan primarily associated with Hitomi (Furuya), a mononymous Japanese singer.

Naruto character with an appropriate name meaning — Deidara was known for his clay sculptures, and his name means "mud."

Kouki is an uncommon choice in Japan today, but it's been used for several anime characters.

Boruto is not a given name in Japan, but it was used for Naruto's son in the Naruto franchise. The name is based off of the Japanese pronunciation of the English word "bolt."

Makoto is a unisex name in Japan, although many more men bear the name.

An antagonist in the Naruto series with a nevertheless attractive-sounding name.