Anime Names

Kabuto is a type of ancient Japanese warrior helmet. It is not a traditional Japanese baby name, rather, Kabuto has been used as a name in anime series including Naruto and Pokemon.

Best known as the name of a chimpanzee living in the Primate Research Institute at Kyoto University.

This Japanese name is more often seen on girls in Japan, yet you may be familiar with it as a male name thanks to the anime series Naruto.

Common botanical choice in Japan.

The only bearers of this name are fictional, such as the Naruto character Sasori of the Red Sand.

Class representative in the popular anime series My Hero Academia.

This name was created for the character Inojin Yamanaka from Naruto. It is close in sound to the English girl names Imogen and Innogen.

Historically common Japanese name associated with animator Osamu Tezuka, considered "The Godfather of Manga."

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.

Japanese name featured regularly in anime and manga.

Common Japanese male name notably borne by Masashi Kishimoto, the manga artist behind Naruto.

An antagonist in the Naruto series with a nevertheless attractive-sounding name.

White-haired hero of the manga and anime series Bleach.

Kouki is an uncommon choice in Japan today, but it's been used for several anime characters.

As a given name, Franky peaked for boys in 2007 when it was used 94 times.

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

Calm and quiet character in Naruto. Jirobo may have a meaning related to monks.

With words like Rowdy and Breaker transforming into baby names, it's only a matter of time before Brawly makes the list as well.