Anime Dog Names

Kinoko Komori is a character in the anime series My Hero Academia. Appropriately, one of her primary interests is mushrooms.

Unisex Japanese name used more often for girls these days. Potential successor to Kai.

More common as a dog name than a baby name for now, but that hasn't stopped Milo and Rex rising back up the charts! Lovers of edgy o-ending names like Otto, Arlo and Cosmo might like this starry-eyed possibility.

Featured in several anime series, including Black Clover and To Love-Ru.

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

Yuji is among the most common male names in Japan, in part due to its positive meaning. Americans may recognize it from the anime series Jujustu Kaisen as the name of the humanistic and compassionate protagonist.

A very popular girls' name in Japan with an unfortunate English pronunciation: picture a toddler with a hurt knee saying "owee."

Common Japanese name most notably connected to Shigeo Shingō, Japanese industrial engineer and expert on the Toyota Production System.

Traditionally given to the ninth-born son, which is a rarity nowadays.

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

Unfamiliar Asian choice that can work for a parent in search of something really different.

Popular Japanese name exemplified by the distinguished conductor Seiji Ozawa.

Strong Japanese unisex choice. Dragons are a symbol of power in Japan.

Hayate is most common among Zillennial men in Japan, where it's also the name of a train service. The meaning varies depending on which kanji combination is used, but its association with wind and noise gives it a spirited feel.

This practically unique variation of Clement has appeared on the charts four times: 1917, 1918, 1920, and 1971. Each year, it was only given to five baby boys.

Sai is a name used in India to honor Shirdi Sai Baba, a spiritual master revered by both Hindus and Muslims.

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

Protagonist of the manga and anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The kanji used to spell his name give it the meaning of "coal + calm son," which describe his former profession as a coal worker.

Sparkling unisex name that skews masculine in its native Japan.

The childhood name of the heroine of Memoirs of a Geisha is pretty and accessible. Chiyiko is a pet form.