Japanese Dog Names

Aiko

Beloved child

Airin

A name of Japanese origin meaning 'love' or 'jasmine'

Akando

A unique name without a specific defined meaning in popular contexts

Akkira

Bright and clear

Akko

A common name in Japan, often associated with bright and cheerful things.

Amaya

Night rain

Ando

A variant of the name 'Andrew', meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.

Arcanine

A powerful, mythical canine Pokémon known for its loyalty and speed

Asami

Morning beauty

Auron

Brave or strong

Ayame

Japanese for iris flower

Bento

A single-portion take-out or home-packed meal common in Japanese cuisine

Chiba

A place name in Japan, often associated with the city of Chiba.

Chika

A name derived from various languages meaning 'chick' or 'child'.

Daiki

Great nobility or grandeur

Dako

A name derived from elements meaning 'to take' or 'to hold'

Eevee

A Pokémon that can evolve into multiple forms

Emi

The goddess of beauty and love in Japanese mythology

Ganta

A character from the anime series 'Gowther's Party'

Goku

The person that overcomes adversity

Hana

Blossom or flower

Hanzo

A swift and stealthy person

Haruki

Spring child

Hayo

To be happy or joyful

Hedo

Japanese word meaning 'edge' or 'border'

Hideki

Means 'shining' or 'radiant' in Japanese

Hikaru

Light or radiance

Himari

A Japanese name that means 'sunny place' or 'prosperous village'

Hinako

A girl or child of the sun

Hokky

A playful and affectionate term, often associated with joy and companionship.

Holo

The name of a character from the Japanese light novel series 'Spice and Wolf', known for her wolf deity form and cunning personality.

Hoshi

Star

Hoshiko

Star child

Hotaka

A mountain peak in Japan, often associated with strength and stability

Hotaru

Firefly

Ichigo

Strawberry in Japanese

Iki

Japanese for two

Iko

Means 'one' in Japanese and is often associated with unity and simplicity.

Inari

The name of a Japanese deity associated with rice, fertility, and agriculture.

Jenko

A playful and adventurous spirit.

Juki

A term of endearment or a playful name in various cultures, often associated with joy and playfulness.

Juri

Japanese for 'accurate' or 'to stand'

Kado

Japanese for 'gate'

Kazuki

Peaceful tree

Keeko

A playful or lively character

Kento

Strong and healthy

Kenzo

Japanese for 'a strong and vigorous man'

Keyko

A name meaning 'strong' or 'mighty'

Kichi

Japanese for 'happy' or 'joyful'

Kira

Light; shining

Kiro

A name of Japanese origin meaning 'shine' or 'light'

Kita

Japanese for 'north' or 'the northern direction'

Kitaro

A boy who brings good fortune

Koro

A cute way to refer to a dog in some cultures

Kota

A name meaning 'friend' or 'companion' in various cultures

Koto

Japanese word for 'harp'

Kubo

Japanese word meaning 'corner' or 'angle'

Kumi

A term of endearment in Japanese, often means 'companion' or 'friend'

Kura

A Japanese term meaning 'warehouse' or 'storehouse'

Kuri

Japanese for chestnut

Kurumi

A type of Japanese nut and also means 'walnut' in Japanese

Kyoto

Capital city of Japan

Luffy

The name of a popular character from the anime and manga series 'One Piece'.

Madara

The one who stands out or is prominent

Mako

A type of shark; can also refer to a quick or fast person.

Makoto

Truth or sincerity

Manami

A Japanese name meaning 'beautiful waves' or 'bountiful beauty'.

Manju

Sweet pastry

Masumi

Clear, elegant

Mayu

The name 'Mayu' signifies 'night' in Japanese

Megumi

Blessing or grace

Meiko

Blessing

Meliodas

Leader of the seven deadly sins

Mikumi

A place name from Japan, often associated with nature or scenery

Misa

Japanese for city or to save

Misu

Cute or adorable

Mitsie

A diminutive form of the name 'Mitsuko', which means 'light' or 'radiance' in Japanese.

Mitsuko

Child of light

Mitsy

A diminutive form of the name 'Mitsuko', which means 'child of light' in Japanese.

Miu

A playful sound often made by cats, resembling a meow

Momoe

Japanese for 'peach', symbolizing sweetness and youth

Moto

Japanese for 'origin' or 'base'

Naruto

To leap through the water or a whirlpool.

Ninjia

Referring to a stealthy and skilled warrior from Japan

Norio

Japanese meaning 'field' or 'man of the field'

Onita

Little ghost

Onna

Japanese for woman

Ono

Japanese word for sound

Ookii

Japanese for big or large

Osamu

To be wise or to be thoughtful

Pochi

Little one

Pocky

A popular Japanese snack consisting of biscuit sticks coated with chocolate or other flavors

Raiden

Thunder and lightning

Raika

A name that can mean 'beloved' or 'light', often associated with positive and joyful qualities.

Riko

A variation of the name 'Rika', which means 'child of the ruler' in Japanese.

Rin

Wave, sound, or laughing

Riolu

A Pokémon species with a strong connection to aura and fighting spirit.

Roku

Japanese for six

Ronin

A masterless samurai in feudal Japan

Ryu

Dragon