Anime Girl Names
- Kurumi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"walnut"
- Asuka
Origin:
JapaneseDescription:
Americans might recognize Asuka as the stage name of WWE wrestler Kanako Urai.
- Yoshiko
Description:
Yoshiko is a traditional Japanese feminine name combining elements that typically mean 'good' (yoshi) and 'child' (ko), though the meaning can vary depending on the specific kanji characters used to write it. Popular throughout the 20th century in Japan, Yoshiko was particularly common among women born in the early to mid-1900s. The name reflects traditional Japanese naming patterns where 'ko' (child) was frequently used as a suffix for girls' names. While maintaining strong cultural connections to Japan, Yoshiko has gained some international recognition through Japanese diaspora communities. The name carries a gentle rhythm and authentic cultural significance, appealing to parents seeking a name with clear Japanese heritage and a graceful sound.
- Aoko
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"blue child"
- Chiyo
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"thousand generations"Description:
The childhood name of the heroine of Memoirs of a Geisha is pretty and accessible. Chiyiko is a pet form.
- Kanako
Origin:
JapaneseDescription:
Kanako was most common in Japan during the late '70s and early '80s, but it sounds fresh to American ears.
- Tsubasa
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"wing"
- Eirin
Description:
Eirin is a feminine name with Norse and Celtic connections. In Norse mythology, Eir was the goddess of healing and medicine, and Eirin may be related to this divine figure. In Irish Gaelic, 'Éirinn' is a poetic name for Ireland itself (from 'Éire'). The name has particular popularity in Norway, where it's a modern feminine form of 'Eir' or a variant of 'Erin.' Eirin has a delicate, melodious sound while still conveying strength. In Japan, Eirin (written with different characters) can also be a given name with meanings dependent on the specific kanji used. Outside Scandinavia and Ireland, Eirin remains relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality for international use. The name's concise two-syllable structure makes it accessible across cultures while maintaining its Nordic-Celtic heritage, appealing to parents drawn to names with mythological connections and subtle nature associations.
- Madoka
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"tranquil"
- Marine
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"from the sea"Description:
Marine was trending for a long time in France, but the far right politician Marine (born Marion) LePen has dampened the mood.
- Ange
Description:
Ange is a feminine name of French origin meaning 'angel,' though it can occasionally be used for boys in France as well. Simple yet evocative, this name directly references celestial beings and carries strong spiritual associations across many cultures. The name's brevity gives it a distinctive quality compared to longer forms like Angela or Angelica. Ange has maintained consistent usage in French-speaking regions but remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, where it offers a subtle, sophisticated alternative to more common angelic names. The name conveys qualities of purity, goodness, and spiritual beauty within its compact, elegant form.
- Izumi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"spring fountain"Description:
Seen as both a given name and a surname in Japan. There was a Princess Izumi in eighth-century Japan, forbidden from marriage as her older sisters had already been paired off with the Emperor's sons.
- Haruhi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"spring day; spring queen"Description:
Perfect for a springtime daughter.
- Ayame
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"iris"Description:
Sweet and gentle botanical choice.
- Riko
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"white jasmine or reason, logic"Description:
Riko is a hugely popular name for baby girls in contemporary Japan, and one that easily translates to the West.
- Sheryl
Origin:
Variation of Cheryl, English invented name from Cherie, FrenchMeaning:
"dear"Description:
Somehow, the S versions are even more passe than the C's.
- Motoko
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"resourceful child"Description:
Motoko Kusanagi, perhaps the best known association to the name, is a character from the sci-fi anime and manga series The Ghost in the Shell. She's a strong, wise, and independent cyborg who appears as a young woman.
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