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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

1. Chi – All Chi wants is someone to play with and to be petted, which is probably similar to how your cat acts.
2. 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?
3. 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.
4. 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?
5. 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.
6. Meowth – While Meowth may have been a bit naughty in the show, it makes for a great cat name!
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.

1. Nyan
2. Yoshi (meaning Good Luck)
3. Haruki
4. Kenzo
5. Momo
6. Yuki
7. Fuwafuwa
8. Tadeo
9. Yuuma
10. Adzuki
11. Taro
12. Sota
13. Fuku
14. Akari – light
15. Mio – beautiful
16. Sora – sky
17. Taki – waterfall
18. Kuuki – Air
19. Hotaru – Firefly
20. Eji – Cheerful
21. Yuri – Lily
22. Deiji – Daisy
23. Ayame – Iris
24. Hana – Flower
25. Hoshi – star
26. Kaito – ocean

13 Japanese Cat Names For Males

If you’re looking for names that describe your cat’s personality, check out the below:

1. Taeko – brave
2. Nakano – Warrior
3. Kumi – noble
4. Hitoshi – even tempered
5. Hiroshi – generous
6. Rola
7. Takahi
8. Toma
9. Tatsuki – honor
10. Taeko – brave
11. Akio – Hero
12. Chiyo – world
13. Maneki Neko – beckoning cat

26 Japanese Cat Names For White Cats

I’m sure your snowball – yukidama will love one of these names!

1. Yuki – Snowy
2. Awai – Pale
3. Fuyu – Winter
4. Fuyuko – Winter child
5. Gin – Silvery
6. Hakahu – White crane
7. Iguru – Igloo
8. Kaiko – Silkworm
9. Kiri – Fog
10. Kitsune – White fox
11. Kumo – Cloud
12. Kori – Ice
13. Mashiro – Pure White
14. Mashumaro – Marshmallow
15. Misuto – Mist
16. Miyuki – Beautiful snow
17. Shimo – Fros
18. Shinju – Pearl
19. Shirasagi – White
20. Egret Shiroi or Shiroi neko – White or white cat
21. Sunoboru – Snowball
22. Tenshi – Angel
23. Tsurana – Icicle
24. Yukigafuru – Snowy or full snow
25. Yukiko – Snow
26. 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.

1. Kuro Neko – black cat
2. Akumi Yoru – Night
3. Sumi
4. Amaya
5. Anri
6. Hai
7. Hatsuki
8. Kage
9. Kaguya
10. Kuroguro
11. Makkuro
12. Mayonaka
13. Mika
14. Mokutan
15. Sumi
16. Sekitan
17. Susu
18. Tsuki
19. Tsukiko
20. Yamiyo
21. Yoru
22. Kuroi
23. Burakku
24. 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.

1. Tabby – brown cats
2. Shoga – ginger cats
3. Aka – Red
4. Akane – Brilliant red
5. Aki – Autumn
6. Anko – Red bean paste
7. Azuki – Sweet red beans
8. Do – Copper
9. Kaede – Maple
10. Kasai – Fire
11. Kohaku – Amber
12. Kōkai – Red Sea
13. Sabita – Rusty
14. 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.

1. Poyo – Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki
2. Tama
3. Madara
4. Ponta – Natsume’s Book
5. AKA Nyangoro
6. Nyankichi
7. Nyanko-sensei
8. Jibanyan – YouKai Watch
9. Kuro – Blue Exorcist
10. Homura
11. Akemi
12. Renji
13. Abarai
14. Sōsuke
15. Aizen
16. Alucard
17. Aznable
18. Sergio
19. Batista
20. Piccolo (Dragon Ball)
21. Pluto (Astro Boy)
22. Saitō
23. Hajime (Rurouni Kenshin)
24. Koichi
25. Zenigata
26. Kirara – InuYasha
27. Sakura (cherry blossom) – Naruto
28. Arthur – Code Geass
29. Aria – ‘Aria The Animation
30. Tama from Sazae-San
31. 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!