300+ Anime Cat Names: Ideas for Cool & Animated Cats
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Originating from Japan, anime is just the Japanese word for animation. However, no one seems to do it quite as they do. Anime is an increasingly popular genre and offers cartoons geared to both adults and children. Fun fact: most anime shows and films start as comics or graphic novels, also referred to as manga. So if your love for anime is just as big as your love for kitties, you might be inspired to name your cat after your favorite character.
There are many series to filter through when searching for the perfect anime-inspired cat name. Starting with Hello Kitty and Dragon Ball Z as some of the more common, to Naruto and One Piece as the classics. We have compiled a list of our favorite characters and name suggestions from the best anime shows and films to date!
Female Anime Cats Names
Male Anime Cat Names
Anime Cat Names from Series
Because there are so many vibrant characters to choose from, going in the direction of your absolute fav series may be the easier choice! We have listed the most popular anime television shows and comic book titles that could also double as a fantastic cat name.
Memorable Anime Cat Characters Names
Of course, we couldn’t create the ultimate list without including the most memorable cat characters found throughout the anime genre. For those in search of a feline name for their friend, this is the spot to be!
Pokemon Anime Cat Names
What would an anime name list be without a few of our favorite Pokemon? From the popular Charizard to the lesser-known Kecleon, here are some potential names for your kitty.
Miscellaneous Anime Cat Names
Just to be sure that we gave you a well-rounded list, here are a few other anime names you should consider if nothing else has stuck out to you yet.
Finding the Right Anime-Inspired Name for Your Cat
We know that finding a name as animated and cool as your new kitten might turn you into a frustrated Super-Saiyan, so we hope that our list of 100+ anime-inspired names has left you feeling zen. Whether you’ve chosen an anime cat name to honor your favorite character, Goku or Tuxedo Mask, or simply went with anime because it's quite adorable in itself, we are sure that there is something appropriately cool for everyone.
However, we know some may still be searching for additional inspiration, so we’ve linked a few of our other cat name posts below:
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Christian started writing for a local newspaper as a teenager, and he's been involved in the publishing industry for most of his adult life. Combining his love of writing with a passion for animals, he is currently the Director of Editorial at Pangolia and the Editor-in-Chief at Catster.
Christian lives in the Philippines with his wife, son, and four rescue cats: Trixie, Chloe, Sparky, and Chopper.
