Anime Girl Names
- Kakyuu
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"fireball"Description:
Kakyuu was adapted to a name for the character Princess Kakyuu of the Sailor Moon franchise. Kakyuu translates to "fireball," and is not a given name in Japan.
- Nehelenia
Origin:
Invented name, CelticMeaning:
"she who is near the sea"Description:
Queen Nehelenia is a villain in the Sailor Moon anime franchise. Her name is likely a reference to both the mineral nepheline — as many Sailor Moon characters are named after minerals — and Nehalennia, a German or Celtic goddess.
- Chibiusa
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"little rabbit"Description:
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."
- Nanako
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"rainbow"Description:
Cute-sounding name that refers to the seven colors of the rainbow, making it especially good for a rainbow baby.
- Claudina
Origin:
Spanish variation of Claudia, LatinMeaning:
"lame"Description:
Claudina — a traditional Spanish diminutive of Claudia — was a Top 500 name in Spain for the first half of the 20th century. It never caught on as a given name in the US. At its peak, Claudina was given to 17 American baby girls in 1969.
- Rini
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"little bunny"Description:
Cute Japanese name with a nickname to match. Rini was used in the Sailor Moon series.
- Chiyoko
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"child of one thousand generations"Description:
Considered an old-fashioned choice in Japan.
- 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.
- Manami
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"ocean"Description:
Like many Japanese names, Manami has several possible meanings. This sea-themed one is very appealing.
- Mami
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"true beauty"Description:
Common name in Japan, particularly among Gen X and Millennial women. In English, it sounds very close to the word "mommy."
- Momoe
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"one hundred blessings"Description:
Upbeat name with an auspicious meaning.
- Lusamine
Origin:
Invented nameMeaning:
"balsam plant"Description:
Lusamine was created for a character in Pokemon Sun and Moon. Her name was based on the word balsamine, which refers to the balsam plant.
- Saki
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"hope blossom"Description:
Common botanical choice in Japan.
- Moegi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"budding sprout"Description:
Moegi Kazamatsuri is a character in the Naruto franchise.
- Tayuya
Origin:
Japanese, meaning unknownDescription:
Associated with a villainous character in the Naruto franchise.
- Maiko
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"dance child"Description:
Commonly borne by Gen X women in Japan.
- Tsubaki
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"camellia flower"Description:
Fragrant floral Japanese name.
- Usagi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"rabbit"Description:
Seen as a name for this first time in the anime Sailor Moon.
- Shizuka
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"quiet summer fragrance"Description:
Common Japanese name with a bright floral meaning.
- Kyubey
Origin:
Invented nameMeaning:
"incubator"Description:
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.