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Finding the perfect name for your perfect cat is no easy feat. Some cat owners may name their pets based on their appearances, while others will choose names that describe their personalities.
Many people will also draw inspiration from their favorite movies, shows, and fictional characters. If you’re an anime fan, there’s a treasure trove of names worthy of bestowing onto your cat.
Famous Anime Cats
Cats are no strangers to the anime world. Here are some notable cats featured in animes. Keep in mind that anime series that have several cat characters in them are listed further below in a different category.
- Anpu (The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: Reawakened)
- Arthur (Code Geass)
- Bananya (Bananya)
- Bester (Katekyo Hitman Reborn)
- Blair (Soul Eater)
- Bub (Sankarea)
- Cait Sith (Final Fantasy VII)
- Cerberus (Cardcaptor Sakura)
- Chachamaru (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Amino)
- Cheshire (Pandora Hearts)
- Chi (Chi’s Sweet Home)
- Chimera (Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions)
- Chito (Flying Witch)
- Chomusuke (Konosuba)
- Hikari (The Pet Girl of Sakurasou)
- Iori (School Rumble)
- Jibanyan (Yo-Kai Watch)
- Kamineko (Azumanga Daioh)
- Karupin (Prince of Tennis)
- Kaya (Ghost Stories)
- Kirara (InuYasha)
- Kuro (Blue Exorcist)
- Kuroneko (Trigun)
- Kyou (Fruits Basket)
- Sorata (Sekai-Ichi Hatsukoi)
- Spinel Sun (Cardcaptor Sakura)
- Madara (Natsume’s Book of Friends)
- Matatabi (Naruto)
- Maya (Azumanga Daioh)
- Meowth (Pokemon)
- Mimi (Children Who Chase Lost Voices)
- Molly (The Ancient Magus’ Bride)
- Morgana (Persona 5)
- Nanashi (Clannad)
- Natsu (Katekyo Hitman Reborn)
- Neko Sensei (Princess TuTu)
- Nekobasu (My Neighbor Totoro)
- Neko-Gami-Sama (Pani Poni Dash)
- Nekotalia (Hentalia)
- Niya (The Secret World of Arrietty)
- Nyamsus (Nyan Koi!)
- Piro (Kanon)
- Pokoteng (Aria the Animation)
- Poyo (Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki)
- Puck (Re: Zero)
- Raku (Bleach)
- Sakamoto (Nichijou)
- Shamisen (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya)
- Shingo (6 Lovers)
- Sphynx (A Certain Magical Index)
- Tailmon (Digimon Adventure)
- Takkun (Fooly Cooly)
Female Anime Cat Names
There are many notable female anime characters with various characteristics. Some are fierce and independent female leads, while others have a quiet, yet strong presence. Try and see if your cat matches the personalities or appearances of these amazing female anime characters.
- Akame (Akame ga Kill!)
- Asuna (Sword Art Online)
- Charmy (Black Clover)
- Diane (The Seven Deadly Sins)
- Hibara (Detective Conan)
- Maka (Soul Eater)
- Makise (Steins; Gate)
- Mashiro (The Pet Girl of Sakurasou)
- Megumin (KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!)
- Nezuko (Demon Slayer)
- Nobara (Jujutsu Kaisen)
- Noelle (Black Clover)
- Kaguya (Kaguya-sama: Love is War)
- Princess Vivi (One Piece)
- Raphtalia (The Rising of The Shield Hero)
- Revy (Black Lagoon)
- Rias (High School DxD)
- Rukia (Bleach)
- Ryuko (Kill la Kill)
- Saber (Fate/Stay Night)
- Saeko (Highschool of the Dead)
- Shinoa (Seraph of the End)
- Shiro (No Game No Life)
- Shoko (A Silent Voice)
- Tatsumaki (One-Punch Man)
- Tohru (Fruits Basket)
- Violet (Violet Ever Garden)
- Yoruichi (Bleach)
- Yumeko (Kakegurui)
- Yuno (Gasai)
Male Anime Cat Names
Anime series have a diverse selection of strong leading and supporting male characters. Here are some names of some notably popular male characters that also have inspiring character development.
- Amuro (Mobile Suit Gundam)
- Ayato (Diabolik Lovers)
- Ban (The Seven Deadly Sins)
- Gintoki (Gintama)
- Hak (Yona of the Dawn)
- Haku (Spirited Away)
- Howl Jenkins Pendragon (Howl’s Moving Castle)
- Ichigo (Bleach)
- Jin (The God of High School)
- Karma (Assassination Classroom)
- Kaworu (Neon Genesis Evangelion)
- Kenshin (Rurouni Kenshin)
- Kirito (Sword Art Online)
- Lelouch (Code Geass)
- Rokudo (Reborn)
- Roronoa (One Piece)
- Sakamoto (Sakamoto Desu ga)
- Sanji (One Piece)
- Satoru (Jujutsu Kaisen)
- Sebastian (Black Butler)
- Shinya (Psycho-Pass)
- Spike (Cowboy Bebop)
- Takumi (Kaichou wa Maid Sama)
- Tamaki (Ouran High School Host Club)
- Tanjiro (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba)
- Tatsuya (The Irregular in Magic High School)
- Totoro (My Neighbor Totoro)
- Victor (Yuri!!! On Ice)
- Yugi (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
- Zero (Vampire Knight)
Names from Popular Animes
We’ve also grouped names from popular animes. These sets can work for bonded pairs or multi-pet homes.
A Whisker Away Cat Names
- Hajime
- Kakinuma
- Kento
- Kenzo
- Kimiko
- Kinako
- Kusugi
- Miki
- Miyo
- Taichi
- Tamaki
- Yoriko
- Yumi
Attack on Titan Cat Names
- Annie
- Armin
- Connie
- Eren
- Erwin
- Hange
- Historia
- Jean
- Levi
- Mikasa
- Reiner
- Sasha
- Ymir
Death Note Cat Names
- Kira
- Light
- L
- Mello
- Minoru
- Misa
- Near
- Ryuk
- Teru
Doraemon Cat Names
- Doraemon
- Dorami
- Gian
- Nobita
- Noramyako
- Shizuka
- Suneo
Dragon Ball Cat Names
- Bardock
- Bulma
- Beerus
- Chi-Chi
- Frieza
- Gohan
- Goku
- Krillin
- Korin
- Master Roshi
- Piccolo
- Puar
- Scratch
- Trunks
- Vegeta
Fairy Tail Cat Names
- Cana
- Carla
- Erza
- Frosch
- Gray
- Happy
- Lecter
- Lucky
- Lucy
- Mari
- Mirajane
- Natsu
- Nichiya
- Panther Lily
- Shagotte
- Touka
- Wendy
Fullmetal Alchemist Cat Names
- Alphonse
- Edward
- Elric
- Izumi
- Lin
- Mei
- Riza Hawkeye
- Roy
- Scar
- Trisha
- Van Hohenheim
- Winry
Hunter X Hunter Cat Names
- Alluka
- Chrollo
- Ging
- Gon
- Hisoka
- Isaac
- Killua
- Komugi
- Kura
- Leorio
- Pakunoda
- Pitou
Kiki’s Delivery Service Cat Names
- Barsa
- Fukuo
- Jiji
- Ket
- Kiki
- Madame
- Miss Dora
- Lily
- Osono
- Tombo
- Ursula
My Hero Academia Cat Names
- Denki
- Enji
- Eijiro
- Fumikage
- Himiko
- Izuku
- Katsuki
- Keigo
- Kyoka
- Mina
- Minoru
- Mirio
- Momo
- Nejire
- Ochako
- Rumi
- Shoto
- Tamaki
- Tenya
- Tsuyu
- Uraraka
- Yuga
My Roommate is a Cat Cat Names
- Atsushi
- Hachi
- Haru
- Hiroto
- Nana
- Roku
- Saho
- Subaru
- Taro
- Tora-Nee-San
Naruto Cat Names
- Hinata
- Itachi
- Ino
- Kakashi
- Kushina
- Namikaze
- Naruto
- Sakura
- Sasuke
- Temari
- Tora
- Tsunade
Sailor Moon Cat Names
- Ami
- Artemis
- Chibiusa
- Diana
- Luna
- Haruka
- Hotaru
- Makoto
- Minako
- Rei
- Setsuna
- Tuxedo Mask
- Usagi
The Cat Returns Cat Names
- Baron
- Cat King
- Prince Lune
- Moon
- Muta
- Natori
- Natoru
- Yuki
Tokyo Ghoul Cat Names
- Amon
- Ayato
- Eto
- Hideyoshi
- Hinami
- Juuzou
- Ken
- Kichimura
- Kirishima
- Kishou
- Maris Stella
- Nico
- Nishiki
- Renji
- Shu
- Uta
- Yoshimura
How to Name Your Cat
It can easily start to feel overwhelming when coming up with a name for your new cat. That’s why it’s important to keep things simple. More than coming up with a perfect name, draw inspiration from your cat to help you find a name that best suits them.
You can think of your cat and try to match their appearance or personality to anime characters with similar qualities. This can whittle down your options and help you decide on a name that’s most befitting for your cat.
Wrapping Up
So, this is our list of 300+ anime cat names. Animes have inspiring characters, and it’s worth naming your cats after them. We hope they bear their names proudly and live up to the wonderful personalities and traits of these iconic characters.
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