400+ Japanese Dog Names

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.

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.

A short and straightforward name for a springtime child.

Cute Japanese name with a nickname to match. Rini was used in the Sailor Moon series.

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.

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

Iku is an easily assimilated Japanese name.

Sparkling unisex name that skews masculine in its native Japan.

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

Name with an Asian feel, thanks to a Japanese city and Imari porcelain.

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.

Like many Japanese names, Manami has several possible meanings. This sea-themed one is very appealing.

Strong and vital Asian birth order name.

Gently appealing, a floral choice in Japanese.