Anime Cat Names
- Toneri
Origin:
Japanese, meaning unknownDescription:
Regal Japanese name borne by the imperial Prince Toneri. In modern times, seen on moon-child Toneri Ōtsutsuki in the Naruto series.
- Hayate
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"smooth; sound of the wind; hurricane"Description:
Hayate is most common among Zillennial men in Japan, where it's also the name of a train service.
- Ayumu
Origin:
JapaneseDescription:
Best known as the name of a chimpanzee living in the Primate Research Institute at Kyoto University.
- Deidara
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"mud"Description:
Naruto character with an appropriate name meaning — Deidara was known for his clay sculptures, and his name means "mud."
- Mami
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"true beauty"Description:
Common name in Japan, particularly among Gen X and Millennial women. In English, it sounds very close to the word "mommy."
- Jirobo
Origin:
Japanese, meaning unknownDescription:
Calm and quiet character in Naruto. Jirobo may have a meaning related to monks.
- Momoe
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"one hundred blessings"Description:
Upbeat name with an auspicious meaning.
- Toshiro
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"bright and sagacious; agile son"Description:
White-haired hero of the manga and anime series Bleach.
- Lusamine
Origin:
Invented nameMeaning:
"balsam plant"Description:
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.
- Masashi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"governmental; graceful purpose"Description:
Common Japanese male name notably borne by Masashi Kishimoto, the manga artist behind Naruto.
- Inojin
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"boar person"Description:
This name was created for the character Inojin Yamanaka from Naruto. It is close in sound to the English girl names Imogen and Innogen.
- Franky
Origin:
Variation of FrankieMeaning:
"from France; free man"Description:
As a given name, Franky peaked for boys in 2007 when it was used 94 times.
- Saki
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"hope blossom"Description:
Common botanical choice in Japan.
- Moegi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"budding sprout"Description:
Moegi Kazamatsuri is a character in the Naruto franchise.
- Osamu
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"discipline; logic; reign"Description:
Historically common Japanese name associated with animator Osamu Tezuka, considered "The Godfather of Manga."
- Tayuya
Origin:
Japanese, meaning unknownDescription:
Associated with a villainous character in the Naruto franchise.
- Tenya
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"sky and heavens"Description:
Class representative in the popular anime series My Hero Academia.
- Maiko
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"dance child"Description:
Commonly borne by Gen X women in Japan.
- Tsubaki
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"camellia flower"Description:
Fragrant floral Japanese name.
- Kouki
Origin:
Variation of Koki, JapaneseMeaning:
"bright light; hopeful fortune"Description:
Kouki is an uncommon choice in Japan today, but it's been used for several anime characters.