Anime Cat Names

Kiba means "fang" in Japanese, and while not a common name for boys in Japan, it's popped up multiple times for fictional characters. Kiba Inuzuka is a Naruto character with a strong attachment to his dog.

Hinata is a unisex Japanese name and surname but is primarily seen as a given name among women. It has many possible meanings, most of which have something to do with the sun.

Tobi is typically used as an alternate spelling of Toby, a common nickname for Tobias. In the anime series Naruto, the name Tobi is written in kanji giving it the meaning "ten tails."

Ethereal Japanese boy name.

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

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

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

Borne by various anime villains thanks to its dark meaning.

Seen as a name for this first time in the anime Sailor Moon.

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

Electrifying Japanese name.

Common Japanese choice with a covetable meaning.

Zetsu is a monstrous character name from the Naruto anime and manga series. It's not used as a baby name in Japan, where it literally means "tongue." We like its zippy sound but admit that you're unlikely to find many baby Zetsus in the US either.

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

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

As well as meaning victory, the name Katsu is strongly associated with heroism and masculinity.

Considered an old-fashioned choice in Japan.

Lovely Japanese choice that would translate well cross-culturally.

Common botanical choice in Japan.

A more unusual romaji spelling of Choko.