Looking for the perfect name for your new feline friend? Whether you’re inspired by Japanese culture, anime, nature, or traditional aesthetics, this ultimate list of 350+ Japanese cat names will help you find a name as unique and lovable as your pet.
From female and male Japanese cat names to those based on fur color, food, flowers, and even anime characters, we’ve gathered a wide range of options to match every personality.
Whether your cat is calm like a Zen master or mischievous like a ninja, you’ll discover the perfect name that captures their spirit.
Dive in and explore the beauty and creativity of Japanese cat naming!
Popular Japanese Cat Names
- Azuki
- Chobi
- Hana
- Hime
- Koko
- Mei
- Mike
- Momo
- Sora
- Yuki
- Chibi
- Fuku
- Haru
- Kai
- Maru
- Mikan
- Miruku
- Moka
- Sakura
- Tora
- Adzuki
- Fuwafuwa
- Haruki
- Kenzo
- Nyan
- Sota
- Tadeo
- Taro
- Yoshi
- Yuuma
Female Japanese Cat Names
- Aiko
- Cho
- Hayami
- Kameko
- Mieko
- Nyoko
- Shiori
- Yasuko
- Akira
- Emiko
- Kaiya
- Katsumi
- Mizuki
- Sayuri
- Suki
- Akiko
- Haruka
- Kaori
- Misaki
- Nozomi
- Reiko
- Yumi
- Kiko
- Emi
- Ayumi
- Izumi
- Momoko
- Chika
- Miki
- Yoko
- Asa
- Kana
- Miho
- Tami
- Akari
- Bashira
- Chiyo
- Danuja
- Eiji
- Haia
- Himari
- Kiyo
- Makoto
- Mio
- Nakano
- Riki
- Sara
- Yamato
- Yua
Male Japanese Cat Names
- Akihiko
- Daichi
- Hiroki
- Isao
- Kitaro
- Ryuji
- Taishiro
- Toshiko
- Arakan
- Eichi
- Hiroyuki
- Kenji
- Naoko
- Sin’ichi
- Takeo
- Hiroshi
- Taro
- Akio
- Haruto
- Kenta
- Masaru
- Satoshi
- Yasushi
- Yori
- Jiro
- Ichiro
- Ren
- Daisuke
- Hideo
- Tetsuya
- Sho
- Hideki
- Nori
- Kazuki
- Kyo
- Shin
- Akio
- Benjiro
- Hiroshi
- Hitoshi
- Ichiro
- Katoro
- Kento
- Kimi
- Masanori
- Ryuu
- Senshi
- Shohei
- Tadaaki
- Taeko
- Tatsuki
- Toshiro
Japanese Cat Names Based on Color
- Aka
- Akane
- Chairo
- Haiiro
- Kiniro
- Orenjiiro
- Ao
- Akaganeiro
- Giniro
- Kiiro
- Kuro
- Shiro
Japanese Cat Names Inspired by Foods
- Dashi
- Mirin
- Mochi
- Sashimi
- Soba
- Sushi
- Unagi
- Matcha
- Miso
- Oden
- Shoyu
- Sukiyaki
- Udon
- Wasabi
- Tempura
- Dango
- Ramen
- Nori
- Tofu
- Yakitori
- Bento
- Katsu
- Sake
Japanese Black Cat Names
- Daku
- Hai
- Kage
- Karasu
- Kazan
- Kuromai
- Kuro neko
- Kyoho
- Makkuro
- Mayonaka
- Sumōkī
- Yami
- Sumi
- Yoru
- Kurai
- Ankokudo
- Kuroi
- Kurogane
- Kurozome
- Shikkoku
- Kuroboshi
- Kurokawa
- Kurocha
- Kuroyama
- Kuromame
- Kuroki
- Kurofune
- Kuroaka
- Kuroshio
- Kurokiri
Japanese Names for White Cats
- Hakahu
- Kaiko
- Kumo
- Mashumaro
- Raisupati
- Shinju
- Shirasagi
- Shiroi or shiroi neko
- Tofu
- Ume no hana
- Wata no kyū
- Yuki
- Yukigafuru
- Haku
- Shironeko
- Yukiguni
- Hakuba
- Hakuchou
- Yukiji
- Shirohana
- Shiroume
- Shirokuma
- Hakucho
- Yukinoshita
- Shirozake
- Hakugin
- Shiroito
- Hakuryuu
- Shirotsuki
- Yukimushi
- Shirokami
- Yukihana
- Shirojiro
- Shiroaka
- Hakuto
Unique Japanese cat names
- Tsunami
- Bonsai
- Zen
- Kabuki
- Manga
- Kimono
- Kinoko
- Fushimi
- Yojimbo
- Shogun
- Sumo
- Origami
- Haiku
- Sudoku
- Katana
- Ninja
- Ronin
- Judo
- Geisha
- Samisen
- Kendo
- Tamagotchi
- Ikebana
- Haori
Japanese cat names inspired by Japanese flowers
- Ume
- Kiku
- Tsubaki
- Fuji
- Ajisai
- Himawari
- Botan
- Shobu
- Momiji
- Shibazakura
- Kosumosu
- Kinmokusei
- Nadeshiko
- Yamabuki
- Kaede
- Asagao
- Tachibana
- Suisen
- Higanbana
Japanese cat names inspired by anime
- Luna
- Cheshire
- Jiji
- Kirara
- Nyanko
- Happy
- Blair
- Totoro
- Hikari
- Neko
- Meowth
- Poyo
- Mimi
- Koneko
- Mew
- Tamaki
- Sesshou
Japanese cat names inspired by places in Japan
- Hokkaido
- Hakodate
- Tohoku
- Aomori
- Morioka
- Tokyo
- Kawasaki
- Chiba
- Chubu
- Kanazawa
- Toyama
- Kansai
- Kyoto
- Nara
- Chugoku
- Tottori
- Shikoku
- Takamatsu
- Tokushima
- Kyushu
- Kumamoto
- Kagoshima
- Ishigaki
- Sapporo
- Asahikawa
- Sendai
- Akita
- Fukushima
- Yokohama
- Saitama
- Kamakura
- Nagoya
- Niigata
- Nagano
- Osaka
- Kobe
- Wakayama
- Okayama
- Shimane
- Matsuyama
- Kochi
- Kyushu
- Fukuoka
- Oita
- Okinawa
- Naha
- Miyakojima