Need a name for your cute koneko (kitty)? Well, you’ve come to the right place. We understand that naming your cat is one of the most fun parts of owning a feline friend, but there are so many options out there.
So, for all you anime fans and animal lovers, we’ve handpicked the best anime cat names to help inspire your name-choosing adventure. From popular series like Dragon Ball Z to niche names from Studio Ghibli, we’ve got a whole host of Japanese anime cat names you can choose for your manga-moggy.
Female anime cat names
Fond of female felines? Look no further. We’ve selected the most amazing anime cat names for your purry princess, inspired by manga classics like Sailor Moon and Trinity Seven.
- Luna (Sailor Moon)
- Kiki (Kiki's Delivery Service)
- Blair (Soul Eater)
- Chi (Chi's Sweet Home)
- Jiji (Kiki's Delivery Service)
- Neko (K)
- Felicia (Darkstalkers)
- Kuroneko (Trinity Seven)
- Tama (Gintama)
- Happy (Fairy Tail)
- Nala (The Lion King, inspired by Nala from Spice and Wolf)
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Male anime cat names
Whether he’s a peaceful prince or a fun-loving furbull, your new family member deserves the anime cat name to match his unique energy. Without ado, say konnichiwa to our anime characters you can name your male moggy.
- Gato (Samurai Champloo)
- Meowth (Pokemon)
- Tama (Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions)
- Kirara (Inuyasha)
- Jibanyan (Yo-Kai Watch)
- Pantherlily (Fairy Tail)
- Baron (The Cat Returns)
- Artemis (Sailor Moon)
- Morgana (Persona 5)
- Chat Noir (Miraculous Ladybug)
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Studio Ghibli cat names
If they’re cute and cuddly, then your feline friend might suit an equally loveable character like Totoro. Mysterious and wise? Then perhaps the wiley Moro would suit best. Whatever your cat’s character, Studio Ghibli has an entire universe of beautiful names.
- Jiji (Kiki's Delivery Service)
- Baron (The Cat Returns)
- Yuki (The Secret World of Arrietty)
- Totoro (My Neighbor Totoro)
- Moro (Princess Mononoke)
- Muta (The Cat Returns)
- Moon (Ocean Waves)
- Toro (Pom Poko)
- Teto (Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind)
- Mimi (Whisper of the Heart)
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Anime names for black cats
Some believe black cats are bad luck, but we think you’re unlucky if you don’t have one at home. Whether it’s for your monochrome moggy or charcoal kitty, these anime names for black cats are simply purr-ferct.
- Akamaru (Naruto)
- Gideon (Black Cat)
- Pluto (Black Butler)
- Salem (Sabrina the Teenage Witch)
- Blair (Soul Eater)
- Kirara (Inuyasha)
- Black Hayate (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)
- Pantherlily (Fairy Tail)
- Yoruichi (Bleach)
- Blackie (Trigun)
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Anime names for white cats
White cats make up just 5% of the feline population, so they deserve a unique name as fabulous as their fur. Thankfully, anime is full of interesting names, cats and characters to suit your white kitty.
- Luna (Sailor Moon)
- Artemis (Sailor Moon)
- Tama (Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions)
- Snowball (Soul Eater)
- Shiro (No Game No Life)
- Diana (My Little Witch Academia)
- Koneko (High School DxD)
- Sojiro (The Eccentric Family)
- Kuu (Haikyuu!!)
- Niji (Toradora!)
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Kawaii anime cat names
Meaning cute and endearing in Japanese, ‘kawaii’ is the purr-fect theme for anime cat names, don’t you think? Check out these adorable name ideas for your new furball…
- Pudding (Tokyo Mew Mew)
- Mimi (Azumanga Daioh)
- Kon (Bleach)
- Nyanko-sensei (Natsume's Book of Friends)
- Kyubey (Puella Magi Madoka Magica)
- Chii (Chobits)
- Poyo (Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki)
- Kero (Cardcaptor Sakura)
- Tama (Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions)
- Mokona (Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle)
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Names of anime cats
If you’re looking for anime cat names, where better to look than a list of actual anime cats? With names short and sweet or lovely and long, these are some of our favorite anime cats…
- Jiji (Kiki's Delivery Service)
- Luna (Sailor Moon)
- Happy (Fairy Tail)
- Morgana (Persona 5)
- Tama (Gintama)
- Kirara (Inuyasha)
- Meowth (Pokemon)
- Nyanko-sensei (Natsume's Book of Friends)
- Chi (Chi's Sweet Home)
- Gato (Samurai Champloo)
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Names inspired by popular anime series
With so many beautiful names to choose from, it might be easier to pick the purr-fect name from your absolute favorite series instead. From Attack on Titan to Dragon Ball Z, we’ve got all the ins-paw-ration you need.
Naruto cat names
Pick a ninja name for your nimble cat with our list of Naruto cat anime names…
- Akamaru
- Koneko
- Kurama
- Tora
- Kuro
One Piece cat names
If we had one piece of advice, it would be to choose one of these amazing anime kitten names…
- Rob Lucci
- Chopper
- Nekozaemon
- Kaya
- Kumashi
Dragon Ball Z cat names
Whether you prefer Dragon Balls or fur balls, we’ve curated a cute list of cat names from one of anime’s most popular series…
- Beerus
- Whis
- Korin
- Yajirobe
- Puar
Attack on Titan cat names
Tiny or titanic, the size of your feline friend can be great inspiration for a new name. Check out some of these totally timeless titles….
- Colossus
- Levi
- Mikasa
- Reiner
- Sasha
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood cat names
Alchemy is simply fascinating. Just like watching kitties patrolling fences all day. So, doesn’t your feline friend deserve a name to match?
- Nina
- Den
- Gluttony
- Pride
Death Note cat names
Rather than using the Death Note book to kill, like in the story, we’ve used it to create a killer list of anime cat names…
- Ryuk
- Misa
- L
- Near
- Mello
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Now that you've read all the best anime cat names, you should have an excellent idea of how to name your brand-new kitty. Once you’ve whittled the names down to a few nominees, make sure you end up with a name that makes your feline friend proud, matching their personality traits. Or just pick a name that’s straight-up cute.
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