400+ Japanese Dog Names

Tenten is not a given Japanese name, but it was used for a character in the Naruto franchise.

A much prettier and feminine version of the boys name Ryan which is starting to be used for girls, while still retaining the Irish feel and the regal meaning.

A Croatian form of George, and also a lively Japanese name traditionally given to the tenth son.

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

Mako is a name used for both genders in Japan, most notably for the granddaughter of the emperor who chose to leave the Royal Family to marry a commoner. It's a simple name that translates easily to English-speaking cultures, though many will try to pronounce the first syllable with a long a. Mako also means "shark" in Maori, and is the name of two shark species.

A sweet and punchy Japanese name with a celestial meaning.

Japanese mountaineer Junko Tabei was the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, and the first to reach the summits of the tallest peaks on all seven continents.

Unisex Sanskrit name with appeal for a winter baby.

Young Japanese stars Shione Sawada and Shione Kaminaga have brought some attention to this uncommon Japanese name.

In Greek mythology, Sao was one of the 50 Nereids, daughters of the sea god Nereus. A moon of Neptune is named in her honor.

An attractive and easily translatable Finnish name.

Variation of Gorou.

This colorful Sanskrit name belongs to the Hindu god Aruna, the charioteer who drives the sun god Surya across the sky. Aruna can also be masculinized to Arun.

An energetic Japanese name that would make for an on-trend choice in the English-speaking world. Especially appropriate for a first-born son.

Kohei is one Japanese name that could easily be used by English speakers.The fact that it's the name of world champion gymnast Kohei Uchimura doesn't hurt its popularity.