Anime Cat Names

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

Regal Japanese name borne by the imperial Prince Toneri. In modern times, seen on moon-child Toneri Ōtsutsuki in the Naruto series.

Hayate is most common among Zillennial men in Japan, where it's also the name of a train service.

Best known as the name of a chimpanzee living in the Primate Research Institute at Kyoto University.

Naruto character with an appropriate name meaning — Deidara was known for his clay sculptures, and his name means "mud."

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

Calm and quiet character in Naruto. Jirobo may have a meaning related to monks.

Upbeat name with an auspicious meaning.

White-haired hero of the manga and anime series Bleach.

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.

Common Japanese male name notably borne by Masashi Kishimoto, the manga artist behind Naruto.

This name was created for the character Inojin Yamanaka from Naruto. It is close in sound to the English girl names Imogen and Innogen.

As a given name, Franky peaked for boys in 2007 when it was used 94 times.

Common botanical choice in Japan.

Moegi Kazamatsuri is a character in the Naruto franchise.

Historically common Japanese name associated with animator Osamu Tezuka, considered "The Godfather of Manga."

Associated with a villainous character in the Naruto franchise.

Class representative in the popular anime series My Hero Academia.

Commonly borne by Gen X women in Japan.

Fragrant floral Japanese name.