Anime Cat Names

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."

Iwabee Yuino is a character in the Naruto series. His name meaning may relate to rocks.

The name Kyubey was created for the primary villain of the anime series Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica. It was derived from the word "incubator," which relates to the character's lack of a personal soul and desire to gain energy from girls. Kyubey is sonically resonant to kyuubi, mythical nine-tailed Japanese foxes.

Common Japanese male name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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."

Appropriately used for anime antagonists, not human babies.

Depending on the kanji used, this sweet name can have links to the number three, making it perfect for a third child.

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

An auspicious name for a first-born son with Japanese heritage. Some may be familiar with the name Yuichi from the anime series Kanon.

Historically common Japanese name associated with animator Osamu Tezuka, considered "The Godfather of Manga."

Zankoku has two ties to anime: as a character in Naruto and in the song Zankoku na tenshi no tēze (A Cruel Angel's Thesis), which was used as the theme song for the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Electrifying Japanese name.

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

Masuyo has always been a rarity in Japan, but it was more common in the 19th century than at any other time.

Common Japanese male name notably borne by Masashi Kishimoto, the manga artist behind Naruto.

Regal Japanese name borne by the imperial Prince Toneri. In modern times, seen on moon-child Toneri Ōtsutsuki in the Naruto series.

Common Japanese name with a bright floral meaning.

Typically seen as a Japanese surname, but used for a female antagonist in the anime series My Hero Academia.

Common Japanese choice with a covetable meaning.

Kin was a popular girl name in Japan during the 18th and 19th centuries, after which it fell out of use.