Anime Girl Names

Relatively unusual as a given name in Japan.

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."

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.

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.

Common Japanese name among Gen X women.

Cute Japanese name with a nickname to match. Rini was used in the Sailor Moon series.

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.

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.

Considered an old-fashioned choice in Japan.

Like many Japanese names, Manami has several possible meanings. This sea-themed one is very appealing.

Common botanical choice in Japan.

Common name in Japan, particularly among Gen X and Millennial women. In English, it sounds very close to the word "mommy."

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.

Upbeat name with an auspicious meaning.

Seen as a name for this first time in the anime Sailor Moon.

Common Japanese name with a bright floral meaning.

Commonly borne by Gen X women in Japan.

Associated with a villainous character in the Naruto franchise.

Moegi Kazamatsuri is a character in the Naruto franchise.

Fragrant floral Japanese name.