Cat Names · Pet Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Japanese, meaning unknown
Common Japanese male name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Japanese
"dragon child"
Strong Japanese unisex choice. Dragons are a symbol of power in Japan.
"dragon"
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.
"child of joy"
Sachiko was one of the first Japanese names familiar to Americans when it was used in the 1950s by actress Shirley Maclaine for her daughter, called the adorable short form Sachi. While Sachiko does…
"hope blossom"
Common botanical choice in Japan.
"salad"
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,…
