150+ cool anime names for boys and girls and their meanings
Anime is a global phenomenon that originated in Japan. It encompasses culture, art, and entertainment. As a result, anime names have rich history and meaning, and more and more modern-day parents are giving them to their children. If you are looking for anime names for your child, look no further as we have a comprehensive list of choices for you to choose from.
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Did you know that not all anime names have a Japanese origin? While the phenomenon has its roots in Japan, anime names are drawn from different cultures.
What are some cool anime names for kids?
There are numerous options to choose from, but the cool ones are those that feel right for your child and are meaningful. Choosing what to call your little boy or girl is a daunting task for many parents because there are millions of options. Therefore, the one you choose must sit right with your gut.
Anime names for boys
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Choosing a suitable, unique, or cool boy anime name is not easy because there are numerous options. Therefore, you should allow yourself adequate time to go through different ones before settling on one.
Conducting a bit of research is encouraged as it helps you learn new things and understand the origin and meaning of each option.
What are some cute anime names for a boy?
A cute name is one that sounds nice to the mind and is smooth to pronounce. The cuteness of each varies from one person to another, so you should choose the one that feels right for you. Additionally, a beautiful and befitting choice has a good meaning. Here are some excellent best male anime names.
- Yuu: The gentle person or one who is distant and leisurely. From Yuu Otosaka, the main protagonist in Charlotte.
- Takashi: Noble and prosperous person. Takashi Komuro is the main protagonist in Highschool of the Dead.
- Shikamaru: Japanese for deer-like. From Shikamaru Nara in Naruto.
- Naruto: Japanese for fish cake. From the series titled Naruto.
- Kaoru: Fragrant or one who smells nice. From Kaoru Tanamachi in Amagami SS and Amagami SS+ Plus.
- Jun: Chinese for king or ruler, or Korean for handsome and talented. From Jun Sazanami in Ensemble Stars.
- Itachi: Japanese for a weasel. From Itachi Uchiha in Naruto.
- Ichigo: Japanese for strawberry. From Ichigo Kurosaki in the Bleach manga series.
- Hiroshi: Tolerant, prosperous, or generous. From Hiroshi in the anime Mika Harima Arc.
- Haruto: Japanese for sunlight. From Haruto Amō in the Shichisei no Subaru novel.
- Haruki: One who shines brightly. From Haruki Nakayama in the Given anime.
- Elric: means king and is derived from Elric Brothers.
- Daisuke: Means the great one. The name is derived from Daisuke Kambe, one of the main characters from Fugou Keiji Balance: Unlimited.
- Chouko. Butterfly child.
- Chiyoko. A thousand generations.
- Arata: Fresh or new, from the series known as Arata: The Legend.
- Akatsuki: Japanese for the red moon. It is a fictional criminal organization in the Naruto series.
What are some cool anime character names for boys?
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In the present-day world, there is a shift towards picking cool and unique names for children. If you are a fan of the anime genre, here are some cool male anime names one can choose from.
- Alex: Greek for defender of man. From Alex Louis Armstrong in Fullmetal Alchemist.
- Alphonse: German for one who is ready for battle. From Alphonse Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist.
- Brock: English for badger-like. From the aspiring Pokémon Doctor known as Brock or Takeshi.
- Daiki: Japanese for shining. Daiki Aomine is a character in Teikō.
- Dante: Latin for enduring. Dante is a character in the video game series titled Devil May Cry.
- Elrick: English for a king. From Edward Elric, a character in Fullmetal Alchemist.
- Hideaki: Japanese for excellent. Toujou Hideaki is a high school student in Ace of Diamond.
- Hideo: An excellent man. Hideo Kuze is a character in Ghost in the Shell.
- Hikaru: A pioneer or the first. Hikaru Shindo is the main character in Hikaru no Go.
- Isamu: The courageous one. Isamu Akamatsu is a recurring character in Hajime no Ippo.
- Kouki: Happiness and joy. This is one of the most common Japanese male anime names. Kouki Amanogawa is from Arifureta Shokugyō de Sekai Saikyō.
- Kouta: The peaceful one. Kouta Oyamada is from the series titled Kanokon.
- Jiraya: Young thunder. Jiraiya is from the Naruto series.
- Levi: Hebrew for joined together. Levi Ackermann or Captain Levi is from the movie, Attack on Titan.
- Masashi: Commander. Masashi Kishimoto is the creator of Naruto.
- Megumi: Love, blessing, or affection. Megumi Fushiguro is a character in Jujutsu Kaisen.
- Noburu: It means to expand. Noboru Shima is from the series titled Kamen Rider Blade.
- Osamu: Discipline. Osamu Dazai is from Bungo Stray Dogs.
- Ryoichi: A good person. Ryoichi Miyakoshi is from Wife Diaries.
- Ryuu: A dragon. Ryuu is a supporting character in Akagami no Shirayukihime.
- Seiji: Lawful. Seiji Aino is a high school student in Renai Bōkun.
- Shinichi: The truthful one. Shinichi Izumi is the main character in the Parasyte series.
- Tanjiro: A high-valued son. Tanjiro Kamado is a character from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
- Tatsuya: An achiever. Shiba Tatsuya is from The Irregular in Magic High School.
- Tenzin: One who holds teachings. In The Legend of Korra, Tenzin is the youngest child of Avatar Aang.
- Tōshirō: Talented or intelligent. Tōshirō Hitsugaya is from the manga and anime series known as Bleach.
Anime boy names derived from nature
Nature will always inspire numerous things people do on Earth, including naming their children. Below are anime boy names that have a deep connection with nature.
- Ash: An English name drawn from the ash tree. Also known as Satoshi in Japan, Ash Ketchum is a character in the Pokémon franchise.
- Astro: Greek for a boy of the stars, from the Japanese TV series Astroboy.
- Bolt: Anglo-Saxon for a small farm. Bolt is a character from Apocalypse Zero.
Anime male character names derived from colours
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The world would be dull and boring without different colours. If you feel your little boy needs a name referring to a particular colour, check out the options below.
- Aoiro: The colour blue. It is drawn from Kubikiri Cycle: Aoiro Savant to Zaregototsukai.
- Kuro: Black. Kuro Sakuragawa is from Kyokou Suiri.
- Roy: Irish for red. Colonel Roy Mustang is from the Fullmetal Alchemist manga series.
- Karatachi: Trifoliate orange. Kagura Karatachi is from the Naruto series.
What are some of the dark male names in anime?
Depending on the circumstances, some children are given names with dark meanings. Some common options with dark connotations are listed below. What are some of the dark male names in anime?
- Akui: Malicious or spiteful. From Akui Genji, a character Plunderer manga series.
- Akuma: The trickster. From the Akuma no Riddle series.
- Inuyasha: Dog demon, from the Inuyasha, a Japanese manga series.
- Nikushimi: The spiteful one. Nikushimi Hyuga is from Naruto.
- Yami: prince of darkness. Yami Sukehiro is a member of the Black Clover universe.
- Youkai: Apparition, spirit, or phantom. The Youkai are a category of supernatural entities and spirits in Japanese folklore.
- Zankoku: The unforgiving one.
Anime girl names
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Selecting a name for your daughter is also a big responsibility. It is a fun yet stressful experience for most parents. You should always look up the meaning of a name before picking it. If you are an anime lover, consider giving your newborn daughter one of these anime nicknames.
Famous anime girl names
While most parents tend to favour unique girl names, others love common ones that can be easily identified with a certain culture. Here is a look at some of the best anime character names for girls.
- Ai: Japanese for indigo. Ai is a protagonist in Digimon Tamers.
- Aya: Beautiful or colourful. Aya Komichi is a character in Kiniro Mosaic.
- Asami: Hemp or future. Asami Sato is one of the main characters in Legend of Korra.
- Sakura: Japanese for cherry blossom. Sakura Haruno is from Naruto.
- Yūko: Gentle child. The name comes from Tsubasa Chronicle. Yūko Ichihara is a free-spirited character who loves to eat, drink and go on thrilling adventures.
- Yui: To tie or bind.
- Yoko: ocean child. This one comes from Gurren Lagann, which tells the story of two teens born and raised in a village below the Earth's surface.
- Yakumo: Eight clouds. The name is from the hugely popular romantic comedy School Rumble.
- Tomoko: Wisdom child. It is derived from WataMote.
- Yuki: Happiness or snow. Yuuki Yuuna is the main character in the series of the same name.
- Yuri: Lilies or abundant ideals in Japanese, or light of God in Hebrew.
- Tooru: Pierce. Tooru Honda is the kind, cheerful, selfless main character in Fruits Basket.
- Taiga: This name was designed to sound like the world tiger. She is one of the two protagonists in Toradora!
- Tamaki: Ring. Kendo prodigy Tamaki Kawazoe is one of the characters in Bamboo Blade.
- Sofiya: A name of Russian origin meaning wisdom. She is one of the main characters on Black Lagoon.
- Shion: Means aster. Shion Uzuki is a research and development engineer in Xenosaga: The Animation.
Cool anime girl names
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If you are searching for a name for your baby girl but are unsure what kind of name will best suit your child, consider the cool options below. They roll right off the tongue and have significant meanings.
- Usagi: Rabbit. Usagi Tsukino is a character in Sailor Moon.
- Tohru: Clear or persistent. Tohru Honda is from the Fruits Basket series.
- Shizuka: Quiet or fragrant. Shizuka Minamoto is from Doraemon.
- Seibā: The truthful one. Seibā or Saber is a character from the visual novel Fate/Stay.
- Rei: Beautiful or lovely. Rei Ayanami is a character in Neon Genesis Evangelion.
- Motoko: Resourceful child. Motoko Kusanagi is the main protagonist in Ghost in the Shell.
- Mikasa: Beautiful blossom flower. From Mikasa Ackerman from Attack on Titan.
- Kyouko: Respectful or influential. Kyoko Sakura is from the anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica.
- Itsuwa: It means peace, calm and serenity or the number five. Itsuwa is a character from A Certain Magical Index.
- Hinata: Sunflower or facing the sun. Hinata Hyuga is from Naruto.
- Hikari: Light or radiance. Hikari Kamijo is the main character in Hikari No Densetsu.
- Hayate: The smooth one. Hayate Nakajima is a witch from Fuso in World Witches.
- Hanako: Flower child. Hanako, a.k.a. Yugi Amane, is the main protagonist in Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun.
- Asuka: Perfume. Asuka Langley Soryu is a character from Neon Genesis Evangelion.
- Aki: Bright or glistening. Aki Adagaki is a main character in Masamune-kun no Revenge.
- Akeno: Japanese for in the morning. Akeno Himejima is a high school student in High School DxD.
- Aimi: Beautiful love.
- Rika: Means pear or flowers. The character Rika Furude is also a protagonist in When They Cry.
- Rena: Born again. Derived from one of four protagonists in When They Cry.
- Nobue: Delight or pleasure. This is one of the oldest central characters in Strawberry Marshmallow.
- Nadia: This is an Arabic name meaning delicate, moist, or tender. She is one of the characters in Fushigi no Umi no Nadia.
- Aiko: Love child. Derived from the anime Renkin 3-kyū Magical.
- Aika: Means time in Finnish and is one of the characters in Aria the Animation.
- Abigail: My father's joy. Abigail is one of the characters in Great Pretender.
What are some nature-inspired anime girls' names?
Rivers, forests, oceans, and soil give us the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink and irrigate our crops. Without nature, human beings would not exist. If you are a lover of nature and anime, consider one of the following names for your little girl.
- Chinatsu: A thousand summers. Chinatsu Yoshikawa is from the YuruYuri series.
- Fubuki: Snowstorm. Fubuki is a character from One Punch Man.
- Kanna: Summer waves. Kanna Kamui is from Dragon Maid.
- Miyako: Beautiful night. From Miyako Hoshino, the main protagonist in Tenshi ga Maiorita!
- Moriko: Forest. From Moriko Morioka in Net-juu no Susume.
- Nagisa: Beach or water's edge. Nagisa Shiota is the main narrator of Assassination Classroom.
- Nanami: Seven seas. Nanami Momozono is the main protagonist in Kamisama Kiss.
- Sora: Sky. From Sora Kasugano from the novel Yosuga no Sora.
- Uiharu: Early spring. Kazari Uiharu is a character in A Certain Magical Index.
Colour-inspired female anime names
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It is a common notion that girls love bright colours, although it may not always be the truth. If you want a girly and colourful name for your daughter, consider the unique anime names below.
- Akane: Japanese for brilliant or deep red. Akane Tsunemori is the main protagonist in Psycho-Pass.
- Ayano: Japanese for colour. From Ayano Minegishi, a character from manga and anime, Lucky Star.
- Kohaku: Amber. Kohaku is a character from Dr STONE.
- Kushina: Beautiful black stone. Uzumaki Kushina is from Naruto.
Anime girls with dark meanings
If you love names with a dark twist, consider these female names with not-so-great or dark meanings. Like those above, these names are derived from some well-known anime films and television series.
- Aku: It means powerful demon. Aku is the protagonist of the series Maou-sama, Retry!
- Chi: Blood. Chi is a fictional character in Chobits.
- Kei: Rapture. Kei Kurono is from the manga series Gantz.
- Shi: It means The strong one. Shi alias Ana Ishikawa, is from Razor Annual #1.
- Akira: Japanese for bright, clear, or intelligent. Akira is the titular character in the Akira universe.
- Aoi: Japanese for the hollyhock flowers or Greek for a wholesome person. From Aoi Tsubaki, the main character in Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi.
- Haruka: Japanese for remote or distant. From Haruka Nanase, the main protagonist in Free!
- Hei: Square jewel or blessing. Hei, alias Black Reaper, is the main protagonist in Darker than Black.
- Makoto: Dark truth or sincerity. From Makoto Itou in School Days, Summer/Shiny Days and Island Days.
- Rin: Dignified demon. From Rin Okumura, the main protagonist in Blue Exorcist.
Aesthetic names from popular anime
- Thurston: Hammer of Thor
- Betzalel: In God's shadow
- Blagdan: From the shadowy valley
- Bashira: A predictor of good news
- Etsuko: A child of happiness
- Fumio: Scholarly child
- Gohan: Cooked meal
- Gilgamesh: Ancestor is a hero
- Goku: Aware of emptiness
- Haru: Born in the spring
- Hiroyuki: Harmony
- Izuku: Hero
- Katsuhiko: Respectable man with wit and virtue
- Jiro: Second son
- Michio: Man on a journey
- Moe: Dark skin, to love, and God’s helmet
- Mikio: Three trees together
- Natsu: Born in the summer
- Kirito: A person who cuts
- Obit: Respectable person
- Renji: To make happy
- Shinjiro: Truthful
- Taichi: Large one
- Itaru: Advance the road
- Takumi: Skillful one
- Yukio: Snow boy or happy boy
- Yuu: Gentle or lithe
- Yo: Honest
- Yoshi: Quiet
- Sho: One who can fly
There are numerous anime names for boys and girls to choose from in the modern-day world. Hopefully, the list above helps you get the perfect one for your little boy or girl.
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