Anime Dog Names

Chibi is Japanese slang for someone or something small (and typically cute). It is not used as a given name in the real world, however, a number of anime characters are named Chibi.

A unisex name in Japan, more common for girls.

Featured in several anime series.

Rare Japanese name featured in several anime series.

Common Japanese name among Gen X women.

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

Typically a male name in Japan, however, Toru was used for the female character Toru Hagakure in the anime series My Hero Academia.

Depending on the kanji used, this sweet name can have links to the number three, making it perfect for a third child.

Associated with a villainous character in the Naruto franchise.

Tenten is not a given Japanese name, but it was used for a character in the Naruto franchise.

Popular choice for female anime characters.

Chibiusa was created as a name for the Sailor Moon franchise. It's the nickname of Purinsesu Usagi Sumōru Redi Sereniti (Princess Usagi Small Lady Serenity). Usagi, which is also her mother's name, means "rabbit of the moon."

The name Kyubey was created for the primary villain of the anime series Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica. It was derived from the word "incubator," which relates to the character's lack of a personal soul and desire to gain energy from girls. Kyubey is sonically resonant to kyuubi, mythical nine-tailed Japanese foxes.

Common Japanese name with a pleasant meaning, no matter how you write it.

A popular choice right now in Japan, where it recently ranked in the Top 10.

Noriko is most common among Gen X Japanese women, making it a dated choice in Japan.

Upbeat name with an auspicious meaning.

Common Japanese choice with a covetable meaning.

Relatively unusual as a given name in Japan.

Fragrant floral Japanese name.