+350 japanese dog names (by category)

Japan is a beautiful country with a very rich culture. Whether it is for its nature, its food or its anime, it is clear that this country is very attractive. Personally, I love the way their words sound.

I have prepared a list of over 350 Japanese names for dogs inspired by the Japanese language and culture. Hajimemasho! (Let's begin!)

Japanese dog female names for the best girl

Name	Meaning
Ahmya	Black rain
Aika	Love song
Akane	Brilliant red
Akari	Brightness
Akiko	Clear and bright
Aya	Colorful
Azumi	Safe space
Botan	Long life
Chika	Wise
Chiyo	Thousand generations or worlds
Cho	Butterfly
Eri	Blessing, reason
Etsu	Delight
Fuyuko	Winter child
Gen	Spring
Gina	Silvery
Hachi	Eight
Hanae	Blossom
Hanami	Flowery
Harue	Sunshine
Haruka	Far off
Haruki	Spring, Tree, Clear
Hatsu	Firstborn
Hide	Excellent
Hina	Light or sun
Hiriko	Generous
Isamu	Vigorous
Iwa	Rock
Izumi	Fountain
Japana	Ambitious
Jun	Pure
Kagami	Mirror
Kairy	Sea
Kanon	Blossom
Kasumi	Mist
Katsuki	Moon
Keomi	Pure
Kimmi	Righteous
Kin	Golden
Kita	North
Koemi	Smiling
Kokoro	Soul
Kosuke	Rising sun
Kukiko	Snow
Kuma	Bear
Maki	True, precious
Mamiko	Real, geniune
Masuyo	Profit
Midori	Green
Miho	Beautiful
Mirai	Future
Mitsu	Light
Miyah	Temple
Momo	Peach
Moriko	Forest
Nanami	Seven seas
Noa	Love, affection
Nyoko	Treasure
Orino	Field
Ran	Orchid
Rikona	Intelligence
Sadashi	Ambitious
Saki	Hope
Sango	Coral
Shaiwase	Happiness
Shinju	Pearl
Shizuka	Silent, quiet
Sora	Sky
Sugi	Cedar
Takara	Treasure
Taki	Falling waterfall
Tamashini	Very soulful
Taru	Vast and huge sea
Tomo	Friend, wisdom
Tsukiko	Moon
Umi	Ocean
Yoru	Night
Yume	Dream, vision

Japanese dog male names for the best boy

Name	Meaning
Aito	Sea
Aoki	Green tree
Asahi	Morning sun
Benjiro	Enjoys peace
Chiko	Pledge
Daichi	From the earth
Daido	Echo
Hachi	Eight
Haku	White
Haru	Born in the spring
Haruko	Spring child
Haruto	Spring
Hekima	Knowledgeable
Hideaki	Bright
Hikaru	Light, radiance
Hinata	Sunflower
Hiroshi	Generous
Hiroyuki	Good fortune
Hisoki	Secretive, reserved
Hoshi	Star
Jiro	The second son
Kaito	Ocean
Katsumi	To overcome
Kazu	The first one
Kentaro	Big boy
Kin	Gold
Kohaku	Amber
Kosuke	Rising sun
Kouki	Light
Kuma	Bear
Kyosuke	Respectful
Makoto	Sincerity
Mareo	Rare
Masaru	Victory
Matsu	Pine tree
Miki	Tree
Minato	Harbour
Raiden	Thunder
Ren	Lotus
Renzo	Third son
Ryo	One who survives
Sasuke	A helper
Shinobu	The one that endures
Shusuke	Learning to meditate
Suguru	Excellent
Suzu	Long-lived
Taichi	Thick, big one
Taji	Silver, yellow
Takeo	Warrior
Takuma	Open truth
Tetsuya	Wise man, philosopher
Youta	Sunlight

Cool japanese dog names

Name	Meaning
Darui	Lazy
Ikigai	The reason for being
Jazu	Jazz
Kanbina	This word is used to describe another word that's pleasant to hear
Karafuru	Colorful
Kiseki	Miracle
Natsukashii	The nostalgia of a moment
Oshakawa	Cool, stylish
Shinrinyoku	Describes the moment when you enter a forest and take a “forest bath”
Tsundoku	Someone who loves books and collects a lot of them
Ukiyo	“Floating world”, it defines the sensation of being fully present and aware of the current moment.
Umai	Wonderful, nice
Yabai	Slang term meaning awesome, amazing, awful or crappy according to the context

Nature-inspired japanese dog names

Name	Meaning
Ame	Rain
Doukutsu	Cave
Gake	Cliff
Ha	Leaf
Hana	Flower
Hatake	Field
Hayashi	Wood
Hoshi	Star
I/Ido	Water well
Ike	Pond
Ishi	Stone
Izumi	Fountain
Jishin	Earthquake
Kaminari	Thunder
Kawa	River
Kazan	Volcano
Kaze	Wind
Ki	Tree
Kumo	Cloud
Kusa	Grass
Kuuki	Air
Mizu	Water
Mizuumi	Lake
Mori	Forest
Nami	Wave
Ohisama	Sun
Oka	Hill
Onsen	Hot spring
Shima	Island
Shizen	Nature
Sora	Sky
Suna	Sand
Taki	Waterfall
Tani	Valley
Tsuchi	Earth
Tsuki	Moon
Tsunami	Tidal wave
Uchuu	Space, cosmos
Umi	Sea
Yama	Mountain
Yuki	Snow

Food-inspired japanese dog names

Name	Description
Edamame	Green soy beans usually eaten as an appetizer
Gyoza	Japanese dumplings filled with meat, vegetables and other things
Kashipan	A Japanese bread
Maki	A type of sushi, the one that is rolled up in seaweed
Matcha	A green tea powder
Miso	Japanese food made with soy beans
Mochi	A Japanese rice sweet
Natto	Fermented soy beans
Oden	Japanese hot pot dish with vegetables and proteins
Okonomiyaki	A Japanese pancake
Onigiri	A rice sandwich
Purin	A Japanese custard pudding
Ramen	One of the most famous japanese noodle soup dishes
Sashimi	Raw fish cut in slices
Shabu Shabu	Another Japanese hot pot dish
Soba	A type of Japanese noodle
Sukiyaki	Japanese hot pot dish
Sushi	The classic dish made with rice and raw fish, vegetables or even japanese omelette
Takoyaki	Octopus dumplings
Tamagoyaki	A Japanese omelette
Tempura	Fried pieces of fish, meat or vegetables
Tofu	A coagulated soy milk used in many dishes
Tonkatsu	Pork with breadcrumps
Udon	A type of Japanese noodle
Wagashi	Japanese sweets
Yakisoba	Very popular japanese fried noodle dish
Yakitori	Skewers of chicken

Cute japanese dog names

Name	Meaning
Akachan	Baby
Aoi	Blue
Chibi	Small child or animal
Chiisai	Small
Hana	Flower
Kawaii	Cute
Kirei	Pretty
Ko	Newborn baby
Kyandī	Candy
Pinku	Pink

Color names in japanese

Color	Translation
Aka	Red
Ao	Blue
Chairo	Brown
Haiiro	Grey
Kiiro	Yellow
Kuro	Black
Midori	Green
Murasaki	Purple
Orenji	Orange
Pinku	Pink
Shiro	White

Animal names in Japanese

Name	Translation
Ahiru	Duck
Ari	Ant
Buta	Pig
Choo	Butterfly
Dōbutsu	Animal
Ebi	Shrimp
Hato	Pigeon
Hebi	Snake
Hikigaeru	Toad
Hitode	Starfish
Hitsuji	Sheep
Ika	Squid
Inu	Dog
Iruka	Dolphin
Iwashi	Sardine
Ka	Mosquito
Kabutomushi	Beetle
Kaki	Oyster
Kame	Tortoise
Kamo	Duck
Kani	Crab
Karasu	Crow
Kingyo	Goldfish
Kitsune	Fox
Koara	Koala
Koi	Carp
Koneko	Kitten
Korogi	Cricket
Kujira	Whale
Kuma	Bear
Kumanomi	Clown fish
Kumo	Spider
Kurage	Jellyfish
Maguro	Tuna
Mimizu	Worm
Neko	Cat
Nomi	Flea
Ookami	Wolf
Raion	Lion
Sai	Rhino
Sakana	Fish
Same	Shark
Saru	Monkey
Sasori	Scorpion
Shimauma	Zebra
Sika	Deer
Sokana	Fish
Tako	Octopus
Tanuki	Raccoon
Tora	Tiger
Tori	Bird or chicken
Uma	Horse
Usagi	Rabbit
Ushi	Cow or bull
Wani	Alligator
Washi	Eagle
Wolf
Zou	Elephant

Anime-inspired names for your dog!

Name	Anime	Dog/Female/Male
Akamaru	Naruto	Dog
Black Hayate	Fullmetal Alchemist	Dog
Eevee	Pokemon	Dog
Ein	Cowboy Bebop	Dog
Growlithe	Pokemon	Dog
Holy	One Piece	Dog
Koromaru	Megami Tensei	Dog
Pakkun	Naruto	Dog
Shiro	Hoozuki no Reitetsu	Dog
Taromaru	Gakkou Gurashi!	Dog
Asuna	Sword Art Online	Female
Charmy	Black Clover	Female
Chi-Chi	Dragon Ball	Female
Chihiro	Spirited Away	Female
Diva	Blood+	Female
Eri	My Hero Academia	Female
Hinata	Naruto	Female
Historia	Attack on Titan	Female
Konan	Naruto	Female
Mikasa	Attack on Titan	Female
Misa	Death Note	Female
Misty	Pokemon	Female
Nami	One Piece	Female
Pakunoda	Hunter x Hunter	Female
Pitou	Hunter x Hunter	Female
Princess Vivi	One Piece	Female
Sakura	Naruto	Female
Yubaba	Spirited Away	Female
Aizen	Bleach	Male
Alucard	Hellsing	Male
Bulma	Dragon Ball	Male
Chuck	Pokemon	Male
Elric	Fullmetal Alchemist	Male
Eugeo	Sword Art Online	Male
Goku	Dragon Ball	Male
Haku	Spirited Away	Male
Hisoka	Hunter x Hunter	Male
Kai	Yu Yu Hakusho	Male
Kirito	Sword Art Online	Male
Levi	Attack on Titan	Male
Michio	Yu-Gi-Oh!	Male
Naruto	Naruto	Male
Piccolo	Dragon Ball	Male
Totoro	My Neighbor Totoro	Male
Yusuke	YuYu Hakusho	Male
Zepile	Hunter x Hunter	Male

Japanese cities that make a perfect dog name

Kawasaki	A large city south of Tokyo
Kobe	Japan seventh's largest city located west of Osaka
Kyoto	One of Japan's oldest cities and the cultural capital of the country
Osaka	Thrid most populous city of the country. “Osaka” means “large hill”.
Sapporo	The largest city north of Tokyo located in the Hokkaido island
Tokyo	The huge capital city with almost 14 million inhabitants

Beautiful places in Japan

Fuji	As Mount Fuji, the very popular mountain that's a symbol of the country
Hokkaido	An island in the North of the country known for its abundant snow and beautiful landscapes
Nikko	A temple town in the mountains that's a UNESCO world heritage site
Tohoku	A region in northern Japan known for its beautiful landscapes and for being less touristic than other regions
Yaeyama	As the Yaeyama Islands, the most remote archipelago of the country known for its beautiful beaches

Japanese drinks (with and without alcohol)

Amazake	Japanese drink with sweet fermented rice
Atsukan	Japanese rice wine
Awamori	A type of Japanese alcohol from Okinawa
Genmaicha	A popular Japanese drink made with green tea and roasted brown rice
Mugicha	Drink made from infused water
Ryokucha	A type of Japanese green tea
Sake	Japanese alcoholic beverage made with fermented rice
Umeshu	A type of Japanese alcohol
Yuzushu	A Japanese alcoholic beverage similar to limoncello