338 Unique And Awesome Japanese Dog Names

Whether you're of Japanese ancestry, your dog is a breed that originates in Japan, or you just appreciate honoring all things Land of the Rising Sun, you may have considered choosing from a list of Japanese dog names for your dog. Like any name, finding the right Japanese name to give to your dog will likely depend on your dog's personality and your relationship with each other.

We've compiled a long list of Japanese names that may include the perfect name for your dog. If you don't speak Japanese, scroll down for some name meanings that just might capture the exact essence of your new canine pal.

Unique Japanese names for male dogs

For the bounding boy in your life, this list of unique Japanese names for male dogs is full of excellent options to consider.

• Aki
• Akihiro
• Akio
• Arata
• Atsushi
• Ayumu
• Dai
• Daiki
• Daisuke
• Eiji
• Fumio
• Haruki
• Haruto
• Hayate
• Hibiki
• Hideki
• Hideo
• Hikaru
• Hinata
• Hiraku
• Hiroaki
• Hiroki
• Hiroshi
• Hiroyuki
• Hitoshi
• Hotaka
• Ichiro
• Isamu
• Itsuki
• Jiro

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• Junichi
• Kaede
• Kaito
• Kaoru
• Katashi
• Kenichi
• Kenji
• Kenshin
• Kenta
• Kichiro
• Kiyoshi
• Kouta
• Kunio
• Kyo
• Madoka
• Makoto
• Masa
• Masaaki
• Masaki
• Masaru
• Masashi
• Masato
• Masayoshi
• Masayuki
• Masumi
• Michi
• Michio
• Mitsuo
• Mitsuru
• Naoki
• Noboru
• Nori
• Norio
• Osamu
• Rakuro
• Ren
• Riku
• Rikuto
• Ryo
• Ryoichi
• Ryota
• Satoshi
• Shinji
• Shinobu
• Shiro
• Sho
• Shouta
• Susumo
• Tadao
• Tadashi
• Taichi
• Takahiro
• Takayuki

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• Takumi
• Tamotsu
• Taro
• Toshiaki
• Yamato
• Yasushi
• Yori
• Yoshio
• Yoshiro
• Yoshito
• Yoshito
• Yosu
• Youta
• Yuji
• Yukio

Stunning Japanese female dog names

This lengthy list of Japanese female dog names has so many fitting possibilities for your new furry friend.

• Aiko
• Airi
• Akemi
• Akiko
• Akira
• Asami
• Asuka
• Ayame
• Ayano
• Ceiko
• Chika
• Chiyo
• Chiyoko
• Emi
• Emiko
• Eri
• Fumiko
• Hana
• Hanako
• Haru
• Haruko
• Haruna
• Hashiko
• Hideko
• Hikari
• Hino
• Hiro
• Hiroko
• Hiromi
• Hisako
• Hitomi
• Honoka
• Hotaru
• Izumi
• Kamiko
• Katsumi
• Kazuko
• Kazumi
• Keiko
• Kiko
• Kimiko
• Kiyomi

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• Kumiko
• Kyo
• Kyoko
• Madoka
• Maiko
• Maki
• Makoto
• Mami
• Manami
• Mao
• Mariko
• Masa
• Masumi
• Mayumi
• Meiko
• Michi
• Michiko
• Midori
• Miho
• Mika
• Miki
• Miku
• Minako
• Minori
• Mio
• Misaki
• Mitsuko
• Mitsura
• Miwa
• Miyako
• Miyu
• Momoka
• Moriko
• Nana
• Nanami
• Nao
• Naoko
• Naomi
• Natsuki
• Natsumi
• Noboku
• Noriko
• Ren

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• Rika
• Riko
• Rin
• Rina
• Rio
• Ryoko
• Sachiko
• Saki
• Sakura
• Satoko
• Satomi
• Shika
• Shiori
• Shizuka
• Shizuko
• Sora
• Sumiko
• Suzu
• Suzume
• Takako
• Tamiko
• Teruko
• Tomiko
• Tomomi
• Toshiko
• Umeko
• Wakana
• Yasu
• Yasuko
• Yoshi
• Yoshie
• Yoshiko
• Yua
• Yui
• Yuina
• Yuka
• Yukari
• Yuki
• Yukiko
• Yuko
• Yumi
• Yumiko
• Yuri
• Yuriko
• Yuuna

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Japanese dog names and their meanings

Choosing a name for your dog says a lot about their personality, and choosing from a list of Japanese dog names and their meanings can help you find the best fit for your canine companion.

• Akira – Bright
• Haru – Spring
• Hiro – Generous
• Hoshi – Star
• Katsu – Victory
• Kimi – She Who Is Without Equal
• Mai – Dance
• Mana – Spirit
• Mi – Beautiful
• Nao – Love
• Shinju – Pearl
• Sora – Sky
• Taiki – Great Radiance
• Takara – Treasure
• Takeo – Warrior
• Toshi – Wise
• Toshio – Hero
• Yoshi – Good
• Yuki – Happiness

Dog names inspired by Japanese cities

For the traveling pet parent, or anyone who loves Japan, these Japanese cities can also make great names for any dog.

• Fuji
• Kawasaki
• Kobe
• Kyoto
• Osaka
• Sapporo
• Tokyo

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Fun dog names inspired by Japanese food

Do you love Japanese cuisine? Consider a name from this list, which features sweet and savory Japanese foods, snacks, and drinks.

• Manju
• Matcha
• Mochi
• Ramen
• Ryokucha
• Sake
• Sashimi
• Soba
• Sushi

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• Tempura
• Udon
• Wasabi

Great Japanese dog names for Shiba Inus

One of the oldest and smallest dog breeds from Japan, Shiba Inus are keen, confident, and faithful dogs to who any of these names could be suited for.

• Fox
• Inu
• Kitsune
• Koko
• Momo
• Pochi
• Red
• Ryuu
• Sassy
• Tenko

Unique Japanese names for Akitas

Akitas, which means "autumn rice field" in Japanese, descend from ancient Japanese lineage, and you can honor that with any of these unique Japanese names.

• Gen
• Gin
• Jin
• Kazi
• Kinu
• Kuma
• Okami
• Shiki
• Shogun
• Tomodachi
• Tora
• Washi

Dog names inspired by manga and anime for art lovers

If you love Japanese animation, these art-inspired names might be for you.

• Ai
• Akamaru
• Akame
• Apo
• Asuna
• Bonta
• Bulma
• Ein
• Eren
• Goku
• Haji
• Hayate
• Hinata

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• Ichigo
• Iggy
• Kaga
• Kakashi
• Kiki
• Kirito
• Korra
• Kurenai
• Leone
• Maka
• Maru
• Mayuri
• Menchi
• Mikasa
• Misa
• Mustang
• Naruto

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• Natsu
• Pluto
• Revy
• Sasuke
• Saya
• Taromaru
• Tetsuya
• Totoro

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Top Japanese dog names for boys and girls

If you'd like to stick with a Japanese name that's pretty popular among dogs, here's a list of some of the top names to choose from.

• Akira
• Hiro
• Inu
• Kimiko
• Mochi
• Momo
• Pochi
• Sushi
• Tokyo
• Totoro
• Yoko
• Yoshi

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