Anime Names

Common Japanese name with a bright floral meaning.

Commonly borne by Gen X women in Japan.

Common Japanese male name notably borne by Hideaki Anno, an animator, actor, and director.

Gem names are having their moment — metal names could feasibly be next.

Northeastern Japanese surname, also spelled Okazaki.

Associated with a villainous character in the Naruto franchise.

Moegi Kazamatsuri is a character in the Naruto franchise.

Fragrant floral Japanese name.

A vintage choice in Japan that is not currently fashionable for babies.

Michi can be a playful yet charming Japanese name or a friendly German diminutive of Michael (or Michaela), pronounced similarly to Mickey. Either way, it is a unisex option with broad appeal.

Common Japanese name with a pleasant meaning, no matter how you write it.

Metaria was created for Queen Metaria of the Sailor Moon franchise. Her name is derived from the word "metal" — all Sailor Moon villains have metal or mineral names.

An archaic Japanese name rarely heard today, except in the Naruto universe.

Rare name from the Naruto series. Shikadai shares a name prefix with his father, Shikamaru.

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.

Calming Japanese choice.

Common in Japan among older generations of women, rather than baby girls.

Common among adult men in Japan, not so much among babies.

Iwabee Yuino is a character in the Naruto series. His name meaning may relate to rocks.

Masuyo has always been a rarity in Japan, but it was more common in the 19th century than at any other time.