Whether you’re a seasoned anime fan or just beginning to explore this vibrant world, you may not realize the wealth of captivating cat names waiting to be discovered.
Here’s a list of 100 anime-inspired cat names along with their meanings. The names are arranged alphabetically for easy reference.
The list incorporates a mix of names directly taken from anime characters and common Japanese names or terms that are often heard in anime, providing a wide range of options for naming a cat with an anime-inspired name.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Akamaru | Red circle (from “Naruto”) |
| Akane | Deep red (from “Ranma ½”) |
| Aki | Autumn (common Japanese name) |
| Amaterasu | Shinto sun goddess (from “Naruto”) |
| Asuka | Tomorrow (from “Neon Genesis Evangelion”) |
| Atomu | Atom (from “Astro Boy”) |
| Aya | Colorful (common Japanese name) |
| Ayumu | Walk dream (common Japanese name) |
| Azuki | Sweet red beans (common Japanese name) |
| Ban | Barbarian (from “GetBackers”) |
| Banzai | Hooray (Japanese expression) |
| Bara | Rose (common Japanese term) |
| Bebop | From “Cowboy Bebop” |
| Botan | Peony (from “Yu Yu Hakusho”) |
| Chibi | Small (common Japanese term) |
| Chihiro | Thousand questions (from “Spirited Away”) |
| Chika | Near (common Japanese name) |
| Chopper | From “One Piece” |
| Daisuke | Great help (common Japanese name) |
| Eiji | Eternity order (from “Bakuman”) |
| Faye | From “Cowboy Bebop” |
| Fūma | Wind demon (from “X/1999”) |
| Genki | Energetic (common Japanese term) |
| Ghibli | From “Studio Ghibli” |
| Goku | Aware of emptiness (from “Dragon Ball”) |
| Goma | Sesame (common Japanese term) |
| Haku | White (from “Spirited Away”) |
| Haru | Spring (common Japanese name) |
| Hayate | Swift wind (from “Hayate the Combat Butler”) |
| Hikari | Light (common Japanese name) |
| Hina | Sun vegetables (from “Love Hina”) |
| Ichigo | Strawberry (from “Bleach”) |
| Inari | Shinto rice god (common Japanese term) |
| Inuyasha | Dog demon (from “Inuyasha”) |
| Izumi | Spring, fountain (common Japanese name) |
| Jiji | Elderly man (from “Kiki’s Delivery Service”) |
| Jiro | Second son (common Japanese name) |
| Jubei | From “Ninja Scroll” |
| Kabuki | Traditional Japanese theater |
| Kaede | Maple (common Japanese name) |
| Kagome | Birdcage (from “Inuyasha”) |
| Kaito | Phantom thief (common Japanese term) |
| Kakashi | Scarecrow (from “Naruto”) |
| Katsu | Victory (common Japanese term) |
| Kazuki | Peaceful tree (from “GetBackers”) |
| Keiko | Blessing child (common Japanese name) |
| Ken | Healthy, strong (common Japanese name) |
| Kiki | From “Kiki’s Delivery Service” |
| Kiku | Chrysanthemum (common Japanese name) |
| Kira | Killer (from “Death Note”) |
| Kirara | Sparkling (from “Inuyasha”) |
| Kiyomi | Pure beauty (common Japanese name) |
| Kojiro | Little second son (common Japanese name) |
| Kon | Navy blue (from “Bleach”) |
| Kotetsu | Small iron (from “Tiger & Bunny”) |
| Kurama | From “Yu Yu Hakusho” |
| Kyo | Cooperation (from “Fruits Basket”) |
| Luffy | From “One Piece” |
| Mako | Sincerity (common Japanese name) |
| Maneki | Beckoning cat in Japanese culture |
| Maru | Circle (common Japanese term) |
| Mei | Sprout (from “My Neighbor Totoro”) |
| Miko | Shrine maiden (common Japanese term) |
| Misa | Beautiful sand (from “Death Note”) |
| Misaki | Beautiful blossom (common Japanese name) |
| Mitsuki | Beautiful moon (common Japanese name) |
| Miyu | Beautiful gentle (common Japanese name) |
| Momo | Peach (common Japanese name) |
| Mori | Forest (common Japanese name) |
| Nana | Seven (from “Nana”) |
| Naruto | From “Naruto” |
| Natsu | Summer (common Japanese name) |
| Nobu | Faith (common Japanese name) |
| Nori | Seaweed (common Japanese term) |
| Onyx | Black gemstone (common English term) |
| Orochi | Mythical serpent (from “Naruto”) |
| Osamu | Discipline, study (from “Tezuka”) |
| Rei | Zero (from “Neon Genesis Evangelion”) |
| Riku | Land (from “Kingdom Hearts”) |
| Rin | Dignified (common Japanese name) |
| Ryo | Cool, refreshing (common Japanese name) |
| Ryuk | From “Death Note” |
| Saki | Blossom hope (common Japanese name) |
| Sakura | Cherry blossom (common Japanese term) |
| Sango | Coral (from “Inuyasha”) |
| Sasuke | Ninja (from “Naruto”) |
| Satsuki | May (from “My Neighbor Totoro”) |
| Sen | Hermit (from “Spirited Away”) |
| Shika | Deer (common Japanese name) |
| Shinji | True ruler (from “Neon Genesis Evangelion”) |
| Shiro | White (common Japanese name) |
| Sora | Sky (common Japanese name) |
| Spike | From “Cowboy Bebop” |
| Tama | Ball, sphere (common Japanese name) |
| Taro | Big son (common Japanese name) |
| Tatsu | Dragon (common Japanese term) |
| Tetsuya | Iron night (from “Kuroko’s Basketball”) |
| Totoro | From “My Neighbor Totoro” |
| Usagi | Rabbit (from “Sailor Moon”) |
| Yoko | Ocean child (common Japanese name) |
| Yoru | Night (common Japanese term) |
| Yuki | Snow (common Japanese name) |
| Yukiko | Snow child (common Japanese name) |
| Yuma | Evening calm (common Japanese name) |
| Yuri | Lily (common Japanese name) |
| Yuuki | Gentle hope (from “Sword Art Online”) |
| Zen | Good (from “Mystic Messenger”) |
