400+ Japanese Dog Names

Common botanical choice in Japan.

A sweet and simple nickname for Marie that could serve to freshen up the outdated full form.

Georgian feminine form of Ninos, which may come from the name of the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh. Saint Nino introduced Christianity to Georgia in the 4th century.

Best known in the US as the name of Chris Brown's son (they pronounce it like "echo"), but Aeko is a traditional Japanese name for baby girls.

Common name in Japan, particularly among Gen X and Millennial women. In English, it sounds very close to the word "mommy."

Short but substantial.

Closely tied to the widow of John Lennon.

A summertime baby name in Japan.

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

Sachi, often short for Sachiko, was given to 25 girls in the US in a recent year. While it is technically Japanese, this short form has an unidentifiably international feel and might be a relative of the stylish Sacha.

Aniko has the feel and rhythm of a Japanese name but in fact it's an Eastern European spin on Anna.

Class representative in the popular anime series My Hero Academia.

Traditional Japanese name for the fifth-born son makes for a unique baby name in the West.