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Cute Pet Names Inspired By Japan

Check out these super and amazing ideas for Japanese pet names! We have looked for inspiring Japanese names, culture, wildlife, and famous faces. We give you some awesome tips for making a shortlist and picking your perfect pet name from it.

Why Choose a Japanese Name?

Even if your new pet isn’t a Japanese breed, there are so many great reasons to choose a Japanese pet name! For starters, the Japanese really love their pets – so much so that many Japanese adults are even choosing having pets over having kids! Just a few quick tips to help make picking your pet’s new name easy and fun:

Pick a shorter name or a name you can easily shorten to a nickname.
Be sure you will still feel comfortable using the name as your pet grows up.
Pick a name you will feel comfortable saying out loud in public, just in case!
Give yourself plenty of time and try out a few names before picking “the one.”

Best Japanese Pet Names

As much as the Japanese people love their pets, they may love sharing them with the world even more. From films to Facebook, you can find some of the best Japanese pet names by meeting the famous faces of the modern Japanese pet!

Hachiko
Mari
Shiba
S-kun
H-chan
Francis
Maru
Pochi
Keiko
Yoshima (“lucky”)

Female Japanese Pet Names

This list of female Japanese pet names draws inspiration from famous Japanese actresses and warriors.

Ran
Kibou
Tomoe Gozen (Japan’s most famous female samurai)
Aya
Rinko
Yui
Yuriko
Tae
Maki
Nobuko
Meisa
Kaoru
Kyoko
Keiko
Yukie
Kinuoy
Setsuko
Yamaguchi
Machiko
Sachiko
Mei
Riho
Yaruka
Tao
Mirei
Satomi
Haru
Asuna
Kaha
Inoue

Male Japanese Pet Names

These male Japanese pet names are inspired from famous figures both current and historical. They come from military heroes, leaders, popular culture icons, literati and athletes.

Kotaro
Taro
Kusunoko Masashige
Mako
Hirokuki
Akira
Masi
Takashi
Tanaka
Tenshin
Hirohito
Akihito
Yukio
Yuzuru
Hideki
Karoo
Shinsuki
Shinji
Ichiro
Keisuke
Masashi
Kento
Jiroemon
Momofuku
Kota
Morihei
Lil Moco
Jushin Thunder
Jiro Ono
Basho

Cool Japanese Pet Names

There is no doubt that just choosing a Japanese name for your new pet is super-cool. If you can match your pet’s new name with a particular trait or quality – well, that is even cooler. Here’s hoping these cool Japanese pet names give you the perfect inspiration!

Suehirogari (“open like a fan”)
Hachi (lucky number “8”)
Nana (lucky number “7”)
Amaterasu (“goddess of the sun”)
Jizo (“god protector of children”)
Niji (“rainbow”)
Chuusei (“loyalty”)
Mamoiri tai (“constant protector”)
Yuri (“lily”)
Daisuke (“helper”)
Toshio (“hero”)
Susanoo (“god of mischief”)
Uzume (“goddess of mirth”)
Yori (“trust”)
Yasu (“peace”)
Toshi (“wise”)
Kannon (“goddess of mercy”)
Inari (“rice goddess”)
Nio (“protector”)
Omikuji (“fortune”)
Ema (“wish board”)
Akabeko (cow Buddha)
Omamori (“blessing”)
Shisa (lion-dog guardian)
Hisa (“long awaited”)
Ume (“plum”)
Sentaro (“steel boy”)
Shiori (“guide”)
Sato (“sweet”)
Takara (“treasure”)

Cute Japanese Pet Names

The cuteness of our animals is undeniable – big or small, slim or stout, we love them all! These cute Japanese pet names draw from nature, culture, food, colors and qualities to help you find the best name match for your adorable new pal.

Ringo (“apple”)
Mikan (“orange”)
Koro Koro (“cute cute”)
Maron (“chestnut”)
Kurumi (“walnut”)
Momo (“peach”)
Hana (“flower”)
Mochi (“sweet sticky rice”)
WanWan (“dog”)
Ichigo (“strawberry”)
Tenshi (“angel”)
Yume (“dream”)
Okashi (“sweets”)
Chibi (“small cute”)
Sushi
Bento
Anzu (“apricot”)
Kimono
Kirei (“lovely”)
Kimi (“noble”)
Aki (“sparkle”)
Kaida (“little dragon”)
Airi (“affection”)
Hoshi (“star”)
Ami (“friend”)
Kuma (“bear”)
Maiko (“dancing child”)
Nyoko (“treasure”)
Sanyu (“happiness”)
Shinju (“pearl”)

Funny Japanese Pet Names

These funny Japanese pet names pull from popular culture, cartoons and animals to describe different comical pet traits!

Petto (“pet”)
Nomi (“flea”)
Abu (“horsefly”)
Kawasaki (for a very fast pet!)
Woowo
Adzuki (“red bean”)
Origami
Sunao no (“obedient”)
Usagi (“rabbit”)
Soba
Udon
Sake
Ramen
Maju
Tanuki (“raccoon dog”)
Pokemon (“pocket monster”)
Goku
Black Jack
Koi
Choho (“butterfly”)
Kaeru (“frog”)
Kame (“turtle”)
Totoro
Sazae-san
Kumaemon
Crayon Shin-chan
Hana Kappa
Doraemon
Pikachu
Anpanman

Unique Japanese Pet Names

From sweet to sassy, old soul to young spirit, petite to powerful, these unique Japanese pet names can give you food for thought. Find the perfect name for your new furry, feathered, or scaled love here.

Runa (“luna”)
Sora (“sky”)
Sakura (“flowering cherry tree”)
Crea (“create”)
Yuki (“snow”)
Shiro (“white”; means blessings, sacred)
Ame (“rain”)
Ocha (Japanese traditional tea)
Mizu (“water”)
Midori (“green”; means growth, energy, youth)
Ao (“blue”; means calmness, stability, femininity)
Akemi (“bright and beautiful”)
Mana (“love”)
Hotaru (“firefly”)
Rina (“jasmine”)
Shika (“deer”)
Ayame (“iris”)
Suzu (“bell”)
Satoko (“wise child”)
Suzume (“sparrow”)
Tatsu (“dragon”)
Komainu (“lion-dog guard”)
Rilakkuma (“bear in a relaxed mood”)
Byakko (Japanese white tiger)
Hinode (“sunrise”)
Kodama (“spirit that lives in a tree”)
Yosei (“fairy”)
Yuki-Onna (“snow woman”)
Hachiman (“god of warriors”)
Benten (“goddess of good luck”)

Tough Japanese Pet Names

These tough Japanese pet names evoke the many different qualities of toughness in Japanese culture – bravery and courage, warrior skill and valor, strength and athleticism, fierceness and protectiveness.