Anime Dog Names
- Cilan
Origin:
Invented nameMeaning:
"cilantro"Description:
Though it appears as if it could be Irish, Cilan is an invented name from the Pokemon universe, derived directly from the word "cilantro."
- Masuyo
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"increase + generation; increase + gift"Description:
Masuyo has always been a rarity in Japan, but it was more common in the 19th century than at any other time.
- Ayumu
Origin:
JapaneseDescription:
Best known as the name of a chimpanzee living in the Primate Research Institute at Kyoto University.
- Hidan
Origin:
Japanese, meaning unknownDescription:
An antagonist in the Naruto series with a nevertheless attractive-sounding name.
- Misa
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"beautiful happiness; sea and sand"Description:
Common choice for anime characters.
- Eijiro
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"reflective second son"Description:
Also written as Eijirō or Eijirou, this name was traditionally borne by second-born sons.
- Kakashi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"scarecrow"Description:
Japanese word for "scarecrow" that is used as a name in Howl's Moving Castle and Naruto.
- Asahi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"sunlight; morning"Description:
Commonly associated with the Japanese beverage company Asahi, which produces a beer by the same name.
- Deidara
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"mud"Description:
Naruto character with an appropriate name meaning — Deidara was known for his clay sculptures, and his name means "mud."
- Ikuko
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"educated child"Description:
Common in Japan among older generations of women, rather than baby girls.
- Noburu
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"extend, expand"Description:
Rare Japanese name featured in several anime series.
- Maiko
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"dance child"Description:
Commonly borne by Gen X women in Japan.
- Namida
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"tear"Description:
Notably used on the character Namida Suzumeno in the Naruto universe. True to her name's meaning, Namida's special power involves crying.
- Midora
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"green or my gift"Description:
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."
- Konan
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"small south"Description:
As a feminine name, Konan has Japanese origins. It is the name of a villainous character in the Naruto franchise.
- Iwabee
Origin:
Japanese, meaning unknownDescription:
Iwabee Yuino is a character in the Naruto series. His name meaning may relate to rocks.
- Yasu
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"peaceful, quiet"Description:
Calming Japanese choice.
- Kakuzu
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"bishop"Description:
Villain name from Naruto, inspired by the bishop piece in shōgi, a chess-like game.
- Aimi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"beautiful love"Description:
Despite being etymologically unrelated, Aimi has a similar meaning to the name Amy, "beloved."
- Zabuza
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"never cut twice"Description:
Dynamic name of Naruto villain Zabuza Momochi, also known as Demon of the Hidden Mist.