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If you’re hunting for some great anime cat names, we’ve got you covered!
Cats are some of the most adorable creatures on the planet, especially kittens, so when you get one, you want to make sure they have the perfect name.
If you happen to be a lover of anime, then you might realize there are some iconic cat characters that can inspire your name choice.
While your cat may not be pink or dance around and talk, they still deserve to have a unique name that suits their personality.
Check out the incredibly cute anime cat names below!
Most Popular Anime cat Names
- Chi – All Chi wants is someone to play with and to be petted, which is probably similar to how your cat acts.
- Jiji – In the Japanese version of the anime, he is a helpful companion to Kiki, while in the US version he can be a little cheeky. Then again, aren’t all cats at times?
- Luna – Without a doubt, Luna is a famous anime cat that most people will have heard of, especially if they love Sailor Moon. With her midnight black coat and crescent moon on her forehead, she is one of the cutest anime cats around. She was always by the Sailor Scouts sides in the anime, making her the perfect sidekick.
- Artemis – As the white guardian cat, he will often grant the Sailor Scouts magical items to help their quests, along with the help of Luna. If you are planning on having both a white and a black cat, why not name them Luna and Artemis?
- Mao – Fans of the show will know that Mao lost his human body and spent years in the body of a black cat instead. The name also translates into ‘cat’ in Chinese, which makes it the perfect choice for your feline.
- Meowth – While Meowth may have been a bit naughty in the show, it makes for a great cat name!
- Sakamoto – Sakamoto is from the anime Nichijoum and is well known for wearing a red kerchief, who just so happens to be able to speak. He can be a little bossy in the anime, but is cute, nonetheless. If you think Sakamoto is a bit of a mouthful, you can always shorten it down to Saka as a nickname.
- Kuro – Kuro is unique in that it has a split tail, but the name is one of the most unique and easy to pronounce ones on this list. After all, you don’t want to get tongue twisted if they are doing something naughty.
- Kamineko – What I love most about it is that you can have two nicknames, either Kami or Neko, both of which I think are great names for a cat.
- Carla – In the anime, the two aren’t exactly anime cats, as they are magical beings, but it is close enough in this case. This is definitely one of the more ‘human’ names on this list. And there you have it, the cutest cat anime names that you can use for your new kitty!
26 Japanese Cat Names For Females
Whether you’re Japanese, love Japanese culture, are an anime fanatic, or just want a unique name for your furry friend: These great cat names will be purrfect!
These beautiful names are a mixture of sweet and fierce, I’m sure you’ll get something right for your girl cat.
- Nyan
- Yoshi (meaning Good Luck)
- Haruki
- Kenzo
- Momo
- Yuki
- Fuwafuwa
- Tadeo
- Yuuma
- Adzuki
- Taro
- Sota
- Fuku
- Akari – light
- Mio – beautiful
- Sora – sky
- Taki – waterfall
- Kuuki – Air
- Hotaru – Firefly
- Eji – Cheerful
- Yuri – Lily
- Deiji – Daisy
- Ayame – Iris
- Hana – Flower
- Hoshi – star
- Kaito – ocean
13 Japanese Cat Names For Males
If you’re looking for names that describe your cat’s personality, check out the below:
- Taeko – brave
- Nakano – Warrior
- Kumi – noble
- Hitoshi – even tempered
- Hiroshi – generous
- Rola
- Takahi
- Toma
- Tatsuki – honor
- Taeko – brave
- Akio – Hero
- Chiyo – world
- Maneki Neko – beckoning cat
26 Japanese Cat Names For White Cats
I’m sure your snowball – yukidama will love one of these names!
- Yuki – Snowy
- Awai – Pale
- Fuyu – Winter
- Fuyuko – Winter child
- Gin – Silvery
- Hakahu – White crane
- Iguru – Igloo
- Kaiko – Silkworm
- Kiri – Fog
- Kitsune – White fox
- Kumo – Cloud
- Kori – Ice
- Mashiro – Pure White
- Mashumaro – Marshmallow
- Misuto – Mist
- Miyuki – Beautiful snow
- Shimo – Fros
- Shinju – Pearl
- Shirasagi – White
- Egret Shiroi or Shiroi neko – White or white cat
- Sunoboru – Snowball
- Tenshi – Angel
- Tsurana – Icicle
- Yukigafuru – Snowy or full snow
- Yukiko – Snow
- Yurei – Ghost or Spirit
24 Japanese Cat Names For Black Cats
Black cats are considered bad luck in many parts of the world but not in Japan. In Japan, black cats are considered good luck.
- Kuro Neko – black cat
- Akumi Yoru – Night
- Sumi
- Amaya
- Anri
- Hai
- Hatsuki
- Kage
- Kaguya
- Kuroguro
- Makkuro
- Mayonaka
- Mika
- Mokutan
- Sumi
- Sekitan
- Susu
- Tsuki
- Tsukiko
- Yamiyo
- Yoru
- Kuroi
- Burakku
- Chieko – Wisdom
14 Japanese Cat Names For Ginger Cats
Not to worry your ginger cat hasn’t been left out. Check out these cute names.
- Tabby – brown cats
- Shoga – ginger cats
- Aka – Red
- Akane – Brilliant red
- Aki – Autumn
- Anko – Red bean paste
- Azuki – Sweet red beans
- Do – Copper
- Kaede – Maple
- Kasai – Fire
- Kohaku – Amber
- Kōkai – Red Sea
- Sabita – Rusty
- Kyou – Apricot
31 Japanese Anime Cat Names
Some of the most famous cat names have been inspired by Japanese anime.
From Hello kitty to Dragon Ball Z, there are a plethora of cute names for your new feline friend.
- Poyo – Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki
- Tama
- Madara
- Ponta – Natsume’s Book
- AKA Nyangoro
- Nyankichi
- Nyanko-sensei
- Jibanyan – YouKai Watch
- Kuro – Blue Exorcist
- Homura
- Akemi
- Renji
- Abarai
- Sōsuke
- Aizen
- Alucard
- Aznable
- Sergio
- Batista
- Piccolo (Dragon Ball)
- Pluto (Astro Boy)
- Saitō
- Hajime (Rurouni Kenshin)
- Koichi
- Zenigata
- Kirara – InuYasha
- Sakura (cherry blossom) – Naruto
- Arthur – Code Geass
- Aria – ‘Aria The Animation
- Tama from Sazae-San
- Amane- Death Note
Wrap-Up
Being the birthplace of cat cafes and the lucky cat ornament, it’s not a shock that Japanese names are an inspiration to all cat parents.
Hope these names will inspire you!
Do you have any favorite anime cat names? Tell us below!
