Anime Dog Names

Unisex Japanese name with broad appeal.

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

Common Japanese name with a bright floral meaning.

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.

Seen as a name for this first time in the anime Sailor Moon.

Calming Japanese choice.

Northeastern Japanese surname, also spelled Okazaki.

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

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

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.

With words like Rowdy and Breaker transforming into baby names, it's only a matter of time before Brawly makes the list as well.

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.

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

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

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

Rare Japanese name featured in several anime series.

Unisex Japanese name more common for girls.

Typically a male name in Japan, however, Toru was used for the female character Toru Hagakure in the anime series My Hero Academia.

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