Hey there! Looking for some amazing anime cat names? You’re in the right spot – I’ve got a huge collection of them right here! You know what I love about mixing anime and cats? It’s like they were made for each other. Every time I see someone name their cat after an anime character, it just brings a smile to my face.
I totally get why you’d want an anime name for your furry friend. Maybe you’re watching Sailor Moon and thinking “Luna would be perfect!” Or maybe your black cat gives you total Jiji vibes from Kiki’s Delivery Service. Whatever your reason, picking out an anime name for your cat can be such a fun way to show off both your love for anime and your kitty’s unique personality.
Trust me, by the time you finish reading this, you’ll have so many great name options that the hardest part will be choosing just one. Ready to dive in? Let’s find that perfect anime name for your new feline friend!
Anime Cat Names
- Luna (Sailor Moon)
- Jiji (Kiki’s Delivery Service)
- Blair (Soul Eater)
- Kirara (InuYasha)
- Happy (Fairy Tail)
- Neko (means “cat”)
- Kuro (means “black”)
- Shiro (means “white”)
- Tama (Tamako Market)
- Sakamoto (Nichijou)
- Arthur (Code Geass)
- Baron (The Cat Returns)
- Muta (The Cat Returns)
- Nyanko (Natsume Yuujinchou)
- Kiki (Kiki’s Delivery Service)
- Artemis (Sailor Moon)
- Diana (Sailor Moon)
- Buyo (InuYasha)
- Puchi (various anime)
- Momo (various anime)
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Anime Names for Cats
- Totoro (My Neighbor Totoro)
- Pikachu (Pokemon)
- Sakura (Naruto)
- Sasuke (Naruto)
- Goku (Dragon Ball)
- Naruto
- Luffy (One Piece)
- Chopper (One Piece)
- Mew (Pokemon)
- Espeon (Pokemon)
- Haku (Spirited Away)
- Yuki (Fruits Basket)
- Kyo (Fruits Basket)
- Ichigo (Bleach)
- Zero (Code Geass)
- Anya (Spy x Family)
- Loid (Spy x Family)
- Nezuko (Demon Slayer)
- Tanjiro (Demon Slayer)
- Eren (Attack on Titan)
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Japanese Anime Cat Names
- Neko (cat)
- Kuro (black)
- Shiro (white)
- Haru (spring)
- Aki (autumn)
- Yuki (snow)
- Mizu (water)
- Tsuki (moon)
- Hoshi (star)
- Tora (tiger)
- Ame (rain)
- Sora (sky)
- Kaze (wind)
- Mori (forest)
- Yume (dream)
- Kin (gold)
- Gin (silver)
- Aoi (blue)
- Aka (red)
- Mido (green)
Anime Inspired Cat Names
- Chibi (meaning “small”)
- Kawaii (meaning “cute”)
- Sensei (meaning “teacher”)
- Ninja
- Samurai
- Bento
- Sushi
- Mochi
- Ramen
- Wasabi
- Tempura
- Senpai
- Manga
- Cosplay
- Otaku
- Kanji
- Katana
- Dojo
- Tenshi (meaning “angel”)
- Yokai (meaning “spirit”)
If you’re into anime culture, you might want to check out our anime usernames for more inspiration!
Anime Kitten Names
- Chibi-chan
- Koneko (meaning “kitten”)
- Usagi (meaning “rabbit”)
- Mimi (meaning “ears”)
- Pochi
- Hime (meaning “princess”)
- Koko
- Mochi
- Piku
- Nori
- Sushi
- Boba
- Manju
- Pocky
- Matcha
- Dango
- Fuwa
- Mofu
- Purin
- Neko-chan
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Anime Black Cat Names
- Kuro
- Shadow
- Midnight
- Eclipse
- Void
- Onyx
- Obsidian
- Salem
- Jiji
- Luna
- Blair
- Yoruichi
- Sebastian
- Noir
- Raven
- Phantom
- Yami (meaning “darkness”)
- Kurayami
- Ankoku
- Kage (meaning “shadow”)
For more dark-themed names, check out our collection of gothic girl names and gothic boy names!
Anime White Cat Names
- Shiro
- Artemis
- Yuki
- Pearl
- Crystal
- Angel
- Snow
- Ghost
- Cloud
- Moonlight
- Shirayuki
- Cotton
- Diamond
- Milk
- Vanilla
- Frost
- Shiroi
- Alba
- Arctic
- Blanc
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Grey Anime Cat Names
- Gin (meaning “silver”)
- Haiiro (meaning “grey”)
- Storm
- Smoke
- Mist
- Ash
- Silver
- Mercury
- Dusty
- Slate
- Shadow
- Steel
- Graphite
- Pewter
- Misty
- Charcoal
- Fog
- Cloudy
- Thunder
- Rain
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Anime Pet Names for Cat
- Pochi-kun
- Tama-chan
- Kiki-chan
- Momo-san
- Neko-sama
- Hana-chan
- Kuro-kun
- Shiro-chan
- Nagi-kun
- Rin-chan
- Saki-san
- Yuki-kun
- Mei-chan
- Kai-kun
- Aki-chan
- Jun-kun
- Mari-chan
- Ryo-kun
- Nina-chan
- Hiro-kun
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Anime Names for Cats Male
- Sasuke (Naruto)
- Levi (Attack on Titan)
- Light (Death Note)
- Kakashi (Naruto)
- Edward (Fullmetal Alchemist)
- Roy (Fullmetal Alchemist)
- Spike (Cowboy Bebop)
- L (Death Note)
- Aizen (Bleach)
- Zoro (One Piece)
- Vegeta (Dragon Ball)
- All Might (My Hero Academia)
- Kaneki (Tokyo Ghoul)
- Eren (Attack on Titan)
- Natsu (Fairy Tail)
- Gray (Fairy Tail)
- Yato (Noragami)
- Killua (Hunter x Hunter)
- Gon (Hunter x Hunter)
- Sebastian (Black Butler)
Anime Names for Cats Female
- Mikasa (Attack on Titan)
- Hinata (Naruto)
- Sakura (Naruto)
- Rukia (Bleach)
- Misa (Death Note)
- Winry (Fullmetal Alchemist)
- Asuka (Evangelion)
- Rei (Evangelion)
- Mai (Avatar)
- Haruhi (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya)
- Tohru (Fruits Basket)
- Lucy (Fairy Tail)
- Erza (Fairy Tail)
- Maka (Soul Eater)
- Nami (One Piece)
- Robin (One Piece)
- Ochako (My Hero Academia)
- Zero Two (Darling in the Franxx)
- Momo (My Hero Academia)
- Rem (Re:Zero)
Looking for more female-inspired names? Check out our cat team names collection!
Cute Anime Names for Cats
- Mochi (like the sweet treat!)
- Dango (those yummy rice dumplings)
- Pudding
- Kawaii (means “cute” – perfect, right?)
- Chibi (for those tiny kitties)
- Usagi (means “bunny” – for the hoppy cats!)
- Pocky
- Boba
- Manju
- Neko-chan
- Koneko (means “kitten”)
- Sushi
- Cookie
- Fuwa (means “fluffy”)
- Matcha
- Mofu (means “soft”)
- Purin (means “pudding”)
- Yoshi
- Pichu
- Kirby
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Anime Cat Girl Names
- Sakura
- Misa
- Rei
- Asuna
- Mikasa
- Hinata
- Rukia
- Orihime
- Nami
- Robin
- Momo
- Ochako
- Nezuko
- Mai
- Zero Two
- Rem
- Ram
- Tohru
- Lucy
- Erza
For more feminine inspiration, take a peek at our aesthetic girl names collection!
Anime Cat Names Male
- Naruto
- Sasuke
- Ichigo
- Light
- L
- Lelouch
- Edward
- Alphonse
- Roy
- Levi
- Eren
- Kirito
- Deku
- Bakugo
- Tanjiro
- Luffy
- Zoro
- Sanji
- Goku
- Vegeta
Anime Cat Names Female
- Luna (a classic, isn’t it?)
- Blair
- Artemis
- Diana
- Yoruichi
- Himeko
- Sakura
- Hinata
- Mikasa
- Annie
- Historia
- Misa
- Rukia
- Orihime
- Nami
- Robin
- Hancock
- Nezuko
- Shinobu
- Mitsuri
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One Piece Cat Names
- Luffy (for those stretchy, playful cats!)
- Zoro (perfect for cats who always get lost)
- Nami (ideal for clever, orange cats)
- Usopp (great for chatty kitties)
- Sanji (for those fancy-walking cats)
- Chopper (how cute would this be?)
- Robin (for those mysterious cats)
- Franky (super energetic cats)
- Brook (tall, skinny cats)
- Jinbe (strong, loyal cats)
- Ace (brave, protective cats)
- Sabo (noble-looking cats)
- Law (cool, calculated cats)
- Marco (blue-eyed cats)
- Shanks (red-haired cats)
- Vivi (royal-acting cats)
- Carrot (jumpy, energetic cats)
- Merry (happy, bouncy cats)
- Sunny (bright, cheerful cats)
- Tony (tiny, adorable cats)
Love anime-inspired names? Check out our anime usernames for more ideas!
Anime Cat Names with Meaning
- Hikari (means “light”) – for bright-spirited cats
- Yume (means “dream”) – for dreamy, sleepy cats
- Tsuki (means “moon”) – perfect for nighttime prowlers
- Hoshi (means “star”) – for cats that sparkle with personality
- Ame (means “rain”) – for water-loving cats
- Kaze (means “wind”) – for super fast cats
- Mori (means “forest”) – for nature-loving cats
- Aki (means “autumn”) – for orange/brown cats
- Haru (means “spring”) – for playful kittens
- Yuki (means “snow”) – white cats
- Tora (means “tiger”) – striped cats
- Gin (means “silver”) – grey cats
- Kin (means “gold”) – golden cats
- Kuro (means “black”) – black cats
- Shiro (means “white”) – white cats
- Aoi (means “blue”) – blue-eyed cats
- Mizu (means “water”) – water-loving cats
- Sora (means “sky”) – adventurous cats
- Hime (means “princess”) – regal cats
- Tenshi (means “angel”) – sweet-natured cats
Pokemon Cat Names
- Meowth (I mean, this one’s obvious!)
- Persian (for those elegant cats)
- Espeon (psychic-type loving cats)
- Umbreon (perfect for black cats)
- Litten (fire-type cats)
- Skitty (playful pink-lovers)
- Delcatty (sophisticated cats)
- Glameow (glamorous cats)
- Purrloin (sneaky cats)
- Eevee (adaptable cats)
- Pikachu (energetic yellow cats)
- Mew (mystical cats)
- Jolteon (spiky-furred cats)
- Flareon (warm, cuddly cats)
- Vaporeon (water-loving cats)
- Sylveon (ribbon-loving cats)
- Glaceon (cool cats)
- Leafeon (nature-loving cats)
- Shinx (electric blue cats)
- Absol (white-furred cats)
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Sailor Moon Cat Names
- Luna (the classic black cat advisor)
- Artemis (the wise white cat)
- Diana (the future moon cat)
- Usagi (for bunny-like cats)
- Serenity (regal cats)
- Chibi (small cats)
- Mercury (smart cats)
- Mars (fiery cats)
- Jupiter (strong cats)
- Venus (loving cats)
- Neptune (elegant cats)
- Uranus (fast cats)
- Pluto (mysterious cats)
- Saturn (quiet cats)
- Cosmos (magical cats)
- Star (bright cats)
- Moon (nighttime cats)
- Crystal (shiny cats)
- Selene (moon-loving cats)
- Sailor (adventurous cats)
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What Makes a Good Anime Cat Name?
Choosing the right name for your furry friend isn’t just about picking something that sounds cool. The best anime cat names usually have a few key things going for them:
- They’re easy to pronounce (trust me, you’ll be saying it a lot)
- They have a special meaning or connection to a character you love
- They match your cat’s personality or looks
- They’re memorable and unique without being too complicated
Quick tip: Before settling on a name, try calling it out loud a few times. You’ll be using it daily, so make sure it feels natural!
Categories of Anime Cat Names
Male Anime Cat Names
Looking for the perfect name for your boy cat? Here are some fantastic options:
- Kyo – From Fruits Basket, perfect for orange cats
- Tora – Means “tiger” in Japanese, great for striped cats
- Muta – The grumpy but loveable cat from The Cat Returns
- Jiji – The sassy black cat from Kiki’s Delivery Service
If you love matching themes, check out our japanese group team names for more inspiration!
Female Anime Cat Names
Got a girl kitty? These names might be just what you’re looking for:
- Luna – The wise black cat from Sailor Moon
- Blair – The magical cat from Soul Eater
- Sakura – Perfect for cats with pink-tinted fur
- Neko – Simply means “cat” in Japanese, but sounds super cute
Fun fact: Many of these names have special meanings in Japanese culture!
Names for Black Cats
Black cats deserve names that capture their mysterious and elegant nature:
- Kuro – Means “black” in Japanese
- Shadow – For those sneaky midnight prowlers
- Yoruichi – The powerful black cat from Bleach
- Luna – Another nod to Sailor Moon
Want more unique options? Check out our gothic girl names for some dark and mysterious inspiration!
Names for White Cats
For those gorgeous white felines, consider these elegant names:
- Shiro – Means “white” in Japanese
- Artemis – Luna’s white companion from Sailor Moon
- Yuki – Means “snow” in Japanese
- Angel – For those heavenly white kitties
Iconic Anime Cat Characters
Let’s talk about some of the most famous cats in anime that might inspire your naming choice:
| Character Name | Anime Series | Notable Traits |
|---|---|---|
| Jiji | Kiki’s Delivery Service | Sarcastic, loyal |
| Luna | Sailor Moon | Wise, protective |
| Nyanko-sensei | Natsume Yuujinchou | Grumpy, powerful |
| Happy | Fairy Tail | Cheerful, flying cat |
How to Choose the Perfect Anime Cat Name
Here’s what I always tell my friends when they’re picking a name:
- Watch your cat’s personality
- Consider the name’s meaning
- Think about how it sounds with your last name
- Make sure it’s not too long or complicated
Looking for more naming inspiration? Check out our collections of japanese girl names and japanese boy names!
Creative Alternatives to Traditional Names
Want something a bit different? Try these creative approaches:
- Combine two character names you love
- Use Japanese words that describe your cat
- Pick a name from your favorite anime location
- Choose a name based on your cat’s special features
Final Thoughts
Picking an anime name for your cat is such a fun way to show your love for both anime and your furry friend. Remember, the best name is one that makes both you and your cat happy. Whether you go with a classic like Luna or something more unique, your cat’s name should be special to you.
Don’t forget to give your new kitty some time to adjust to their name, and most importantly, have fun with the process! After all, this is the name you’ll be calling across the house for years to come.
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