Anime Dog Names

  1. Hayate
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  2. Ayumu
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Description:

      Best known as the name of a chimpanzee living in the Primate Research Institute at Kyoto University.
  3. Deidara
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "mud"
    • Description:

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

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "true beauty"
    • Description:

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

      Japanese, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      Calm and quiet character in Naruto. Jirobo may have a meaning related to monks.
  6. Momoe
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "one hundred blessings"
    • Description:

      Upbeat name with an auspicious meaning.
  7. Toshiro
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "bright and sagacious; agile son"
    • Description:

      White-haired hero of the manga and anime series Bleach.
  8. Lusamine
    • Origin:

      Invented name
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  9. Masashi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "governmental; graceful purpose"
    • Description:

      Common Japanese male name notably borne by Masashi Kishimoto, the manga artist behind Naruto.
  10. Inojin
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  11. Franky
    • Origin:

      Variation of Frankie
    • Meaning:

      "from France; free man"
    • Description:

      As a given name, Franky peaked for boys in 2007 when it was used 94 times.
  12. Saki
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "hope blossom"
    • Description:

      Common botanical choice in Japan.
  13. Moegi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "budding sprout"
    • Description:

      Moegi Kazamatsuri is a character in the Naruto franchise.
  14. Osamu
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "discipline; logic; reign"
    • Description:

      Historically common Japanese name associated with animator Osamu Tezuka, considered "The Godfather of Manga."
  15. Tayuya
    • Origin:

      Japanese, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      Associated with a villainous character in the Naruto franchise.
  16. Tenya
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "sky and heavens"
    • Description:

      Class representative in the popular anime series My Hero Academia.
  17. Maiko
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "dance child"
    • Description:

      Commonly borne by Gen X women in Japan.
  18. Tsubaki
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "camellia flower"
    • Description:

      Fragrant floral Japanese name.
  19. Kouki
    • Origin:

      Variation of Koki, Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "bright light; hopeful fortune"
    • Description:

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

      Japanese, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      An antagonist in the Naruto series with a nevertheless attractive-sounding name.