Anime Cat Names

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

A more unusual romaji spelling of Choko.

This name was created for the character Inojin Yamanaka from Naruto. It is close in sound to the English girl names Imogen and Innogen.

Unisex Japanese name used primarily for girls.

Featured in several anime series.

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

Common Japanese name associated with contemporary artist Takashi Murakami.

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

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

This name can have many different meanings depending the kanji used to write it. The Naruto character Asuma Sarutobi writes his name with kanji meaning "tomorrow truth."

Metaria was created for Queen Metaria of the Sailor Moon franchise. Her name is derived from the word "metal" — all Sailor Moon villains have metal or mineral names.

Commonly associated with the Japanese beverage company Asahi, which produces a beer by the same name.

Popular choice for female anime characters.

With words like Rowdy and Breaker transforming into baby names, it's only a matter of time before Brawly makes the list as well.

Ochako Uraraka — also written as Ochaco — is a character in the anime series My Hero Academia.

Ayako is a very common feminine name in Japan, where it is the name of Princess Ayako of Takamado (now Ayako Moriya), formerly of the Imperial House of Japan.

Kakyuu was adapted to a name for the character Princess Kakyuu of the Sailor Moon franchise. Kakyuu translates to "fireball," and is not a given name in Japan.

Temari is the name of an ancient Japanese toy — embroidered balls that were used to play games and eventually became a symbol of loyal friendship. Temari is not a given name in Japan, but it was used in the Naruto series for a female character.

Noriko is most common among Gen X Japanese women, making it a dated choice in Japan.

Koji, also written as Kōji, is a common name among men in Japan. It is also featured as a character name in many anime series.