Anime Cat Names

Toge is a character afflicted with curse speech in the Jujustu Kaisen anime series.

Noland exists as a surname among the Irish and the French. In Ireland, it's a variation of the much more common Nolan. As a French surname, Noland is derived from Germanic components not, "need" and land.

A highly unusual Dora name that may be a spin on the Japanese name Midori, meaning "green," or a combination of Mia "my" plus Dora "gift."

Chibiusa was created as a name for the Sailor Moon franchise. It's the nickname of Purinsesu Usagi Sumōru Redi Sereniti (Princess Usagi Small Lady Serenity). Usagi, which is also her mother's name, means "rabbit of the moon."

Akatsuki has never been particularly common for boys in Japan, but it was used in Naruto as the name of a criminal organization.

An archaic Japanese name rarely heard today, except in the Naruto universe.

Himawari is the Japanese word for sunflower and modern word name. The most famous bearer is Himawari Akaho, a silver-medal-winning basketball player from Japan. Himawari is more frequently used as a character name, as in Himawari Uzumaki from Naruto and the anime series Himawari!

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

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.

Light, bright unisex name. Hikari is more popular for girls in Japan these days.

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.

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

Common Japanese name associated with contemporary artist Takashi Murakami.

Villain name from Naruto, inspired by the bishop piece in shōgi, a chess-like game.

Unisex Japanese name more often given to boys.

An auspicious choice connected to dragons. English speakers will have difficulty pronouncing this name in Japanese — it's all one syllable, with barely any emphasis on the R sound.

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

The Naruto character writes his name with kanji that give it the meaning "dimension." Others are possible, including "interval," "manifestation of a celestial being," and "merciful eye."

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

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