13 Japanese Cat Names Inspired by Coloring, Anime, and More

The Discerning Cat

Cats are both wonderful and intriguing pets. Choosing a unique name that suits your cat’s look and personality can be challenging.

The Discerning Cat

Some of the cutest cat names are based on anime characters, however, there are many Japanese names for cats.

The Discerning Cat

The Personality of your Cat

Key Things to Think About when choosing Japanese Cat Names

A great cat name may reflect your cat’s personality.

Adzuki is a small red bean that was originally grown in the Hokkaido area of Japan. If you’ve got yourself a cat of a smaller breed, then this is the ideal name for your new feline friend.

1. Adzuki

‘Chibi’ is the Japanese word for tiny or little, so you’ll always remember just how minute your cat was when you first got it.

2. Chibi

Looking after your own cat can be tough, but they can so easily put a smile on your face. ‘Emi,’ meaning smile in Japanese, is a great way to reflect how happy your kitty makes you.

3. Emi

If you feel lucky to have a cat to call your own, or your cat was lucky to end up with an owner like you, then you’ve found the ideal name. ‘Fuku’ is the Japanese word for lucky.

4. Fuku

Flowers are both beautiful and delicate. If your kitty is both beautiful and gentle, why not name it ‘Hana,’ the Japanese word for flower.

5. Hana

Spring symbolizes new beginnings. Mark the new start with your kitten by naming it ‘Haru,’ which means spring. Or, you could name it ‘Haruko/Haruki’ which translates to spring child.

6. Haru

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