400+ Japanese Dog Names

  1. Shino
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "bamboo"
    • Description:

      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.
  2. Rikku
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "land, continent"
    • Description:

      The Japanese Rikku is familiar in the west as the name of one of the lead characters of the "Final Fantasy" video game series. Voted "hottest character," the fictional Rikku is a thief with a good sense of humor.
  3. Nena
    • Momoko
      • Origin:

        Japanese
      • Meaning:

        "peach child"
      • Description:

        Momoko is a Japanese name meaning "peach child." It's also the name of a character in the popular Sailor Moon manga series.
    • Manzo
      • Origin:

        Japanese
      • Meaning:

        "third son"
      • Description:

        Strong and vital Asian birth order name.
    • Sakae
      • Origin:

        Japanese
      • Meaning:

        "prosperity"
      • Description:

        Unisex Japanese name used by the singer Thalia as her daughter Sabrina's middle.
    • Imari
      • Origin:

        Modern invented name
      • Description:

        Name with an Asian feel, thanks to a Japanese city and Imari porcelain.
    • Manami
      • Origin:

        Japanese
      • Meaning:

        "ocean"
      • Description:

        Like many Japanese names, Manami has several possible meanings. This sea-themed one is very appealing.
    • Miko
      • Haru
        • Origin:

          Japanese
        • Meaning:

          "born in the spring; clear weather"
        • Description:

          A short and straightforward name for a springtime child.
      • Rini
        • Origin:

          Japanese
        • Meaning:

          "little bunny"
        • Description:

          Cute Japanese name with a nickname to match. Rini was used in the Sailor Moon series.
      • Oto
        • Souko
          • Origin:

            Japanese
          • Meaning:

            "frost child"
          • Description:

            One of many Japanese options for a winter baby.
        • Iku
          • Origin:

            Japanese
          • Meaning:

            "nourishing"
          • Description:

            Iku is an easily assimilated Japanese name.
        • Yuzu
          • Kabuto
            • Origin:

              Japanese
            • Meaning:

              "helmet, armor"
            • Description:

              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.
          • Tamari
            • Origin:

              Georgian variation of Tamar, Hebrew
            • Meaning:

              "date palm tree"
            • Description:

              Tamar is a feminine Hebrew name, but this variation is used on girls and boys in the US. Tamari is also the name of a Japanese condiment similar to soy sauce.
          • Bara
            • Origin:

              Hebrew, Japanese
            • Meaning:

              "to select; rose"
            • Description:

              Gently appealing, a floral choice in Japanese.
          • Eiji
            • Origin:

              Japanese
            • Meaning:

              "prosperity, peace"
            • Description:

              While several meanings are possible depending on the characters used, prosperity and peace are certainly lovely meanings for a name to have.
          • Teru
            • Origin:

              Japanese
            • Meaning:

              "shine"
            • Description:

              Sparkling unisex name that skews masculine in its native Japan.