Anime Cat Names

Rock definitely has a macho image, if a somewhat caricatured one, ala The Rock. But with the rise of word names and also of tough guy names, Rock feels more plausible than it did a generation ago.

Calm and quiet character in Naruto. Jirobo may have a meaning related to monks.

Unisex Japanese name used primarily for girls.

Popular name in Japan in its own right, but also as a nickname for Miyako or Makiko.

A very popular Japanese boys' name whose characters refer to the constellation Ursa Major. Short form Hiro might work better in the West, as may another popular Japanese boys' name, Ren.

Electrifying Japanese name.

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

Dynamic name of Naruto villain Zabuza Momochi, also known as Demon of the Hidden Mist.

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

A vintage choice in Japan that is not currently fashionable for babies.

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

Naruto character named for his shark-like appearance and powers. Probably a better name for your pet fish than baby.

Despite being etymologically unrelated, Aimi has a similar meaning to the name Amy, "beloved."

Sparkling unisex name that skews masculine in its native Japan.

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

Accessible and attractive name from the Naruto series. The meaning "screw" refers to a metal screw.

Rare name from the Naruto series. Shikadai shares a name prefix with his father, Shikamaru.

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."

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."

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