Anime Girl Names
- Erina
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"spring or hero"Description:
Variant of Erinna
- Ayame
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"iris"Description:
Sweet and gentle botanical choice.
- Osaka
Origin:
Place-nameDescription:
With so many other places translating to first names, why not this major Japanese city -- especially if it holds some personal significance.
- Tsubasa
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"wing"
- Patchouli
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
This fragrant name was sometimes seen in hippie communes in the days of flower power. There were no babies named Patchouli in the US last year, but there were about 25 baby girls named Indica and Sativa.
- Trish
Origin:
Diminutive of PatriciaMeaning:
"noble, patrician"Description:
Trish was a cool -- in every sense of the word -- nickname back when Patricia was one of the most popular names in the US, primarily in the 1960s and 1970s. Trish is actually kind of a nickname of a nickname, Tricia, best known as Tricia Nixon, the daughter of President Richard who named after her mother, who was called Pat. Trish, along with almost every other name related to Patricia including Pat, Patti, Patsy, and Tricia, is seriously out of fashion today.
- Aoko
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"blue child"
- Hinata
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"sunflower; facing the sun"Description:
Hinata is a unisex Japanese name and surname but is primarily seen as a given name among women. It has many possible meanings, most of which have something to do with the sun.
- Chika
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"one thousand flowers; scattering flowers; beautiful wisdom"
- Haruhi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"spring day; spring queen"Description:
Perfect for a springtime daughter.
- Onna
Description:
Onna is a feminine name with Japanese origins, meaning 'woman' or 'lady.' It has been used as a given name in both Japanese culture and internationally. In Western contexts, Onna may be appreciated for its simplicity and melodic quality. The name remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, giving it a distinctive appeal for parents seeking something unique. While not ranking among popular names in the United States or Europe, Onna has a timeless quality that crosses cultural boundaries. Its brevity and easy pronunciation make it accessible across different languages and cultures.
- 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.
- Ai
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"love; indigo"
- Matsuri
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"festival; jasmine"
- Mima
Origin:
Diminutive of Jemima, HebrewMeaning:
"dove"Description:
Mima was once a common nickname for the biblical Jemima.
- Kanako
Origin:
JapaneseDescription:
Kanako was most common in Japan during the late '70s and early '80s, but it sounds fresh to American ears.
- Nana
Origin:
Diminutive of Anna and Nancy; also HawaiianMeaning:
"spring"Description:
To most English speakers, Nana is the dog in Peter Pan, the daughter played by Emma Stone in Crazy Stupid Love, and another name for Grandma.
