Anime Names

Relatively unusual as a given name in Japan.

Unisex Japanese name seen on a character in the Haikyū!! manga and anime series.

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.

Naruto villain with a name to match. Not suitable for babies.

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

Featured as a character name in several anime series.

Sparkling unisex name that skews masculine in its native Japan.

Take your pick of pleasant meanings, depending on the character used.

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.

Villain name from Naruto, inspired by the bishop piece in shōgi, a chess-like game.

Considered an old-fashioned choice in Japan.

Regal Japanese name borne by the imperial Prince Toneri. In modern times, seen on moon-child Toneri Ōtsutsuki in the Naruto series.

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

Hayate is most common among Zillennial men in Japan, where it's also the name of a train service.

With Bear and Fox becoming hot baby names, why not Panda? Why not indeed. Both the name and its animal namesake are adorable. And Pan is a nickname right in line with the mythological name trend. The word panda comes from the Nepali word ponya, meaning "bamboo eater" for the panda's favorite food.

Naruto character with an appropriate name meaning — Deidara was known for his clay sculptures, and his name means "mud."