Japanese Dog Names – Over 200 Dog Names Inspired By Japan

Japanese dog names don’t have to be limited to Japanese dog breeds.

In fact, there are so many beautiful, evocative and inspiring meanings behind Japanese dog names, that they’re a great place to look for any dog.

Our thirty favorite Japanese dog names and one of their meanings are:

Finding Japanese dog names

There are a lot of reasons to love Japanese dog names.

Firstly, they can be drawn from so many fascinating aspects of Japan and Japanese culture – its history, geography, arts, food, technology, fashion and people.

And then of course, the Japanese language is so full of enchanting sounding words which convey beautiful imagery.

You can immerse yourself in Japanese dog name ideas by reading manga comics, watching anime films, or finding out what Japanese puppy names have already been bestowed on Japan’s 12.3 million pet dogs.

Or you can just enjoy the lists we have here, which we’ve sorted into the following categories:

• Female Japanese dog names
• Male Japanese dog names
• Cute Japanese dog names
• Japanese food names for dogs
• Cool Japanese dog names
• Unique Japanese dog names
• Funny Japanese dog names
• Tough Japanese dog names

Did you know that many Japanese names can have different meanings depending on the characters from the Kanji system used to write them?

In our lists, we’ve given each name with just one of its meanings, or its origin.

Japanese female dog names

Japanese girl dog names range from the adorable to the elegant.

And if you have a sweet, female pup coming into your life who needs a name as feminine and beautiful as she is, then this is the list for you!

Of course, you can also use any of the following names for male dogs in your life. Dogs aren’t inclined to notice!

So, here is our list of 30 gorgeous Japanese female dog names and their meanings!

If you loved this list of Japanese girl dog names but didn’t find the name perfect enough for your pretty pooch, don’t worry.

We have plenty more female dog names for you to choose from here!

Japanese male dog names

Of course, we can’t leave the boys out!

This list of Japanese male dog names is full of masculine names with wonderful meanings for the male (or female) dog in your life.

Take a look!

Still not sold on this list of male dog names?

Click here for an even larger list of dog names for male dogs!

Cute Japanese dog names

What we adore most about these cute Japanese dog names is that they are so visual.

Mixing sweetness with beauty and strength is an impressive feat, and these Japanese names have done just that.

Some of the imagery in these names makes them especially fitting as Japanese girl dog names.

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Japanese food names for dogs

Japanese food is popular all over the world, and many dishes have names that make super cute pet names too.

These are our favorite Japanese food names for dogs:

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But if a name which makes you feel hungry isn’t for you, maybe you’ll prefer one from our next list instead

Cool Japanese dog names

This list is full of non-traditional and cool sounding names.

We think you’re unlikely to ever meet another dog with the same name.

And we’re absolutely certain that any one of them will be a great ice breaker and conversation starter when you introduce your pup to new people.

So, if you’ve gotten hold of the coolest pup in town, then this is the list of Japanese dog names for you.

If you want a list of even more badass dog names to choose from, click here.

Unique Japanese dog names

We don’t mean to boast, but we think these Japanese dog names win when it comes to being unique.

Japanese dog names are generally less commonly heard outside Japan, but these are even more unusual still.

Take a look!

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Funny Japanese Dog Names

We got to get super creative with this list, and it was crazy fun!

We love that you’ll get to laugh to yourself when you call your dog by his funny name.

But there will only be a select few who get the joke!

These can be used as Japanese female dog names, or Japanese male dog names – they are wonderfully unisex!

And last but not least, our last category of awesome Japanese dog names falls at the other end of the spectrum…

Tough Japanese Dog Names

These names not only sound tough but have a tough meaning.

 

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Whether you have an itty-bitty dog who needs to carry some weight with her name instead, or a Great Dane who needs a name as big as he is, we’ve got you covered!

Visit us here for even more tough dog name ideas!

The Best Japanese Dog Names

That just about wraps up our definitive collection of the best Japanese dog names.

We love the way Japanese names can paint a whole picture or set an entire mood with a single word.

What’s your dog called? We’d love to hear your Japanese dog name idea in the comments below!

References and Further Reading

Mary B. Harris, Some Factors Influencing Selection and Naming of Pets, Psychological Reports, 1983.

Kutsumi et al, Importance of Puppy Training and Future Behavior of the Dog, Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

Hare & Tomasello, Human-Like Social Skills in Dogs?, Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 2005.

Prato-Previde et al, Is the Dog-Human Relationship an Attachment Bond? An Observational Study Using Ainsworth’s Strange Situation, Behaviour, 2003.