Japanese Girl Names

An appealing, usable Japanese choice, since there are so many familiar ori/ory-ending Western names.

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

Japanese name with a special crossover/creative touch via its association with the colorful paintings of acclaimed Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo.

Commonly used in Japanese families.

Simple, Zen-like name of a mythological forest elf.

Tetsu is a female name with an unusually strong and powerful meaning. It sounds spunky and cute too.

Pronunciation would not be obvious to Americans.

One of the most familiar Japanese names thanks to the first commoner to become empress of Japan and to New York Times book empress Michiko Kakutani.

If you're planning to have a younger one.

Popular name in Japan, wouldn't work too well outside that culture.

What parent wouldn't love this meaning?

The Japanese Rikku is familiar in the west as the name of one of the lead characters of the "Final Fantasy" video game series. Voted "hottest character," the fictional Rikku is a thief with a good sense of humor.

Tazu has a certain snazzy appeal.

Closely tied to the widow of John Lennon.

Could work for a blended Japanese-Irish family.

Not as familiar as some other Asian imports; has a strong unisex feel.