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Japanese Dog Names – Over 200 Dog Names Inspired By Japan

November 13, 2019 By Madison Guthrie 2 Comments

japanese dog names

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 pup.

Top 30 Japanese Dog Names

Our thirty favorite ideas and one of their meanings are:

Yuisupportive
Yoshi lucky
Hotarufirefly
Keikoblessed child
Kyocooperative
Haruspring
Akiraclear
Hirogenerous
Akibright
Daikinobility
Pikachuanime character
TokyoJapan's capital city
Naohonesty
Rilabrown bear
Totoroanime character
Yoritrust
Yukihappiness
Toshiwise
Kikochronicle child
Aikochild of love
Shizukoquiet
Yukaflower
Harutoflying sun
Hikaroradiance
Fujia Japanese city
Sorasummer sky
Mireibeautiful
Ojoprincess
Taidanalazy
Kemonobeast

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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 its culture – its history, geography, arts, food, technology, fashion and people.

japanese dog names

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

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

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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 ideas
  • Japanese food names for dogs
  • Cool choices
  • Unique Japanese dog names
  • Funny ideas
  • Tough choices

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 ideas for male dogs in your life. Dogs aren’t inclined to notice!

So, here is our list of 30 gorgeous ideas and their meanings!

Kiminoble
Rinajasmine
Yoshielovely stream
Kimikoempress
Miwapeace
Ayameiris
Yasupeace
Maidance
Yurilily
Rindignified
Asamimorning beauty
Chou butterfly
Keiblessing, mercy
Rinko gem child
Satomiwise, beauty
Kannaguidance
Yuielegant cloth
Chiharuthousand springs
Nozomiheart of hope
Yokosunshine child
Ayakaflower, petal
Chiathousand loves
Makitrue, precious
Koharu little sun
Emika blossoming flower

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

We have plenty more for you to choose from here!

Japanese male dog names

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

japanese dog names

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

Take a look!

Haruspring
Masatorighteous
Itsukitimber
Makotosincere
Naokihonest tree
Tamotsuprotector
Akiobright man
Osamudisciplined
Daikigreat glory
Dailarge
Hiroshigenerous
Norito rule
Hideogreat man
Eijieternity
Ryorefreshing
Yukioblessed hero
Tsuyoshistrong
Masajust, true
Kentohappiness
Takerufierce, noble
Jinbright and beautiful
Shotafly
Michiyoera of beauty and wisdom
Natsuborn in summer
Gokuaware of emptiness
Minatoharbor
Rikuwise sky
Kaitosupportive
Harupeaceful. clement
Bunjiaffectionate

Still not sold on this list of ideas?

Click here for an even larger list for male dogs!

Cute Japanese dog names

What we adore most about these cute ideas is that they are so visual.

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

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

Doki dokiexcited
Toribird
Akachanbaby
Amaisweet
Meisasprout
Ojoprincess
Emikobeautiful child
Ojiprince
Sukibeloved
Kireipretty
Rinilittle bunny
Kichoprecious
Amayanight rain
Shikadeer
Emibeautiful
Kamispirit
Amifriend
Nanakochild
Jintender
Mausumouse
Sukoshilittle
Megamigoddess
Shinzoheart
Yumedream
Fuwafuwafluffy

Looking for even more cute choices to go gaga over? Visit us here!

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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:

Shugasugar
Momopeach
Sesasesame
Ramena famous noodle broth dish
Sobaa type of noodle
Udonanother type of noodle
Kurumiwalnut
Dangodumpling
Sashimithinly sliced raw fish or meat
Sushia famous rice dish
Tamagoegg
Bekonbacon
Wasabihorseradish
Purinpudding
Zerijello
Sakerice beer
Kekicake
Edamamesoybeans
Mu Shupork

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 ideas.

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

japanese dog names

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 ideas for you.

FujiJapan's highest volcano, and still active!
Sorasummer sky
Komorisunbeam
Rikuwise sky
Ukiyofloating world
Hinataray of warmth
Kogarashithe arrival of winter
Asahidaybreak
Yuugensubtle grace, mysterious
Yuutobrave man
Kaizenchange for better
Ashia Japanese lake
Bokettodaydreaming
OkiJapanese islands
Toumatop of the mountain
Geccomoonlight
Aoibeyond the inside
Tsukimoon
Nikotwo hearts
Chosuper
Majifor real
Hayateafter Black Hayate, an anime Shiba Inu
Achadisappointed sky
Renkolotus child

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 ideas win when it comes to being unique.

They are generally less commonly heard outside Japan, but these are even more unusual still.

Take a look!

Hisokareserved
Aratafresh
Kaitoocean flying
Kazuhikoharmonious prince
Minoritruth
Keilucky
Naodocile
Nobufaith
Shigluxuriant
Manabulearn
Junobedient
Takehikoprince of mountains
Kingold
Hiroshitolerant
Noboruclimb
Daichigreat wisdom
Tadaoloyal
Ayumudream walker
Yuuhigher
Niyukiboiled snow
Ninomaeone
Ryudragon
Suzubell
Igarashififty storms
Kurokocrocodile

Searching for even more interesting and unique dog names that will make your pup stand out in a crowd? Click here!

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 female or male choices – they are wonderfully unisex!

Shibofat
Koinupuppy, little dog
Chokin-Bakopiggy
Okubyomonocoward
Nemuisleepy one
Juhibark
Fukaiobnoxious
Kitikitty
Orokanot intelligent
Kabahippopotamus
Bukiyoclumsy
Ototolittle brother
Ashipaw
Imotolittle sister
Kororoly-poly
Pieroclown
Rockettorocket
Kutsushitasocks
Taidasloth
Sutikkustick
Tamaball

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

Tough Japanese Dog Names

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

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!

Tatsuodragon man
Tsunamitidal wave
Futekifearless
Sensowar
Yaseiwild
Masahirojustice
Jogiruler
Kinguking
Arashistorm
Tamotsudefender
Raionlion
Heishisoldier
Isamubrave
Kumabear
Senshiwarrior
Gekidofury
Takeovaliant man
Takeshifierce warrior
Jishinearthquake
Shirudoshield
Shirocastle
Butsuboots
Okamiwolf

Visit us here for even more tough ideas!

The Best Japanese Dog Names

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

We love the way these choices 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 ideas 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.

 

Comments

  1. Neville Titus says

    December 11, 2019 at 20:26

    These names are so kawaii!! I can’t wait to call my Akita egg UwU

    Yours Sincerely,
    Neville Titus

    Reply
  2. Lynn Kinslow says

    July 16, 2019 at 20:12

    I name my puppy nikko it mean sunshine in japanese

    Reply

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