Anime Dog Names

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 has always been a rarity in Japan, but it was more common in the 19th century than at any other time.

Best known as the name of a chimpanzee living in the Primate Research Institute at Kyoto University.

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

Common choice for anime characters.

Also written as Eijirō or Eijirou, this name was traditionally borne by second-born sons.

Japanese word for "scarecrow" that is used as a name in Howl's Moving Castle and Naruto.

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

Naruto character with an appropriate name meaning — Deidara was known for his clay sculptures, and his name means "mud."

Common in Japan among older generations of women, rather than baby girls.

Rare Japanese name featured in several anime series.

Commonly borne by Gen X women in Japan.

Notably used on the character Namida Suzumeno in the Naruto universe. True to her name's meaning, Namida's special power involves crying.

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."

As a feminine name, Konan has Japanese origins. It is the name of a villainous character in the Naruto franchise.

Iwabee Yuino is a character in the Naruto series. His name meaning may relate to rocks.

Calming Japanese choice.

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

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

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