Explore 127 Anime Cat Names Perfect for Any Kitty

If you are thinking about adopting a new cat, you may already be considering names for them. Naming a new member of the family is never easy. There are hundreds of options to choose from, so it can be a little overwhelming to pick the perfect match.

However, if you are a fan of anime, manga, or all things geek, you’re in luck. Many characters across anime and manga have unique and iconic names. A good number of them even happen to be cats!

If you are looking to name your newest feline companion, naming them after an iconic anime cat may just be the perfect match. Whether your cat is a boy or girl, has an attitude, or is a loveable sweetheart, any of these 10 names are up for grabs. Let’s dive right in!

Top 10 Anime Cat Names

1. Jiji

Jiji is the name of the black cat owned by the little witch in the 1989 Studio Ghibli film Kiki’s Delivery Service. As perhaps one of the most iconic cats in anime, Jiji fits well into the typical image of a black cat owned by a witch.

Black cats are commonly associated with bad luck and superstition, but none of this is true. Jiji offers a very positive portrayal of the black cat by being a close and supportive friend of Kiki throughout the film. Even in the 1998 English version, where he comes off as much more satirical and cynical, this is mostly the case.

This is distinctly different from the original Japanese version, where he is much more mellowed out. Regardless, of whether your black cat has a sweet soul or a bit of attitude, Jiji may be the perfect name for your dark feline.

2. Luna and Artemis

A list of iconic anime kittens would feel incomplete without mentioning these two.

While these two black and white kitties are technically aliens and do not always appear as cats, fans of Sailor Moon will perhaps recognize them the most from their feline forms. Even still, the two serve the role as mentors and guides to the various Sailor Moon girls, helping them harness their powers and face the dangers of the galaxy.

If you happen to have two felines in your life that are black and white, naming them after this iconic duo might be the perfect way to distinguish them.

3. Korin

Fans of the original Dragon Ball are likely already familiar with this iconic, feline deity.

This immortal cat Korin is over 800 years old and resides in the Kami Tower, overlooking much of the Dragon Ball world, and is known as the “The God of Martial Arts”.

Interestingly, Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama used his own cat as a design inspiration for Korin! Toriyama drew Korin while his own cat was asleep. This gives the character a cute and relatable inspiration for many cat owners. Finding your little angel dozing off is certainly not a rare occurrence.

So if you have a cat that likes to nap around and has a white coat, Korin might just be the perfect name!

4. Blair

Blair is yet another example of the ‘little black cat’ trope, but takes it a step further.

A character from the Soul Eater anime and manga series, Blair is closer to a monster or witch than a real cat. However, that does not make her any less of a lovable kitty.

Blair’s defining trait that many cat owners may relate to is her tendency for pranks and troublemaking. As adorable as cats can be, they can also be little tricksters and troublemakers!

Blair is no different. Her favorite pranks often involve magic and are Halloween-themed. Things such as shooting at people with pumpkin orbs or even dropping large pumpkins on them. This tends to greatly annoy the characters in Soul Eater. But for cat owners, it makes Blair that much more relatable and likable.

If you also have a little troublemaker in your home, Blair might just be the perfect name for her.

5. The Baron

The Baron, formally known as Baron Humbert von Gikkingen, is a character who originally appeared in 1995 Studio Ghibli film Whisper of the Heart. He was originally a character conceived for a novel written by the main characater of the film, Shizuku.

Due to the film’s critical success, he appeared again in a standalone anime movie entitled The Cat Returns as a cat statue from an antique shop. He comes to life to help the main characrer, Haru, resolve her trouble ith The Cat Kingdom afet rescueing their prince.

The Baron is a very noble, wise, and brave character who goes out of his way to help people with their problems. He possesses many noble or admirable traits, and captures the regalness of many fancier breeds of cats.

If your cat happens to have a more dignified or noble air to them, either in appearance or attitude, they may be just like The Baron!

6. Lucky

Lucky is the name of the main playable character of the Doodle Champion Island Games. If you are unfamiliar, Google released a playable role-playing browser game that was playable via Google Doodle Doodle in collaboration with Studio 4°C. The game acted as an interactive Google Doodle in celebration of the 2020 Summer Olympics and 2020 Summer Paralympics. The minigames and characters are largely inspired by Japanese folklore and culture.

Lucky is a calico cat who journeys to the island to participate in the games. She goes head to head with onis, tengus, giant owls, and all sorts of animals in several minigames and sidequests around the island. She is brave, energetic, passionate, and skilled.

Calico cats are often very distinct in their appearance and demeanor. Lucky certainly stands out herself, so naming your calico after her may just be the perfect way to make them stand out, too!

7. Morgana

Morgana is the feline companion of the “Phantom Thieves of Heart”, a group that steals the evil hearts of man in order to build a better society.

Morgana’s personality falls more into the arrogant, rude, and sarcastic side. However, he still proves to be a reliable, strong, and valuable member of the group. For this reason, he still manages to make an impression and remains a memorable and iconic feline in anime.

Technically he is not from an anime, as Persona 5 is a tactical RPG video game. A short anime series was distributed by the streaming service Crunchyroll in early 2021, making Morgana little more well-known outside of the game.

If you too have a black cat with a bad attitude but a big heart, Morgana may just be the name you are looking for.

8. Happy

Here is another on the list of “looks like a cat but is not technically a cat”. Happy is an Exceed, a fictional creature from the world of Fairy Tail who lives in the land of Extalia in the alternate world of Edolas.

He befriends the main character, Natsu, upon being discovered by him in a strange egg. The two became inseparable, and Happy’s character is defined by a single word: loyalty. He shows great loyalty and reliability to Natsu throughout the series and makes use of his magical powers to help him at various points in the story.

If there is one pet’s share, it is indeed a strong sense of loyalty and attachment to their owners. While there likely are not many blue cats out there, if your kitty companion has a similar trait, try naming them after one of the most loyal partners in anime!

9. Chi

Chi’s Sweet Home is an interesting anime series that distinguishes itself by having the cat as the main character. Chi Yamada is a stray kitten who gets taken in by the Yamada family. The story follows Chi’s adventures and antics in their tiny apartment, which actually does not allow pets.

Her family decides to keep her anyway, a secret from the landlords.

Chi is a very adventurous and curious grey cat who loves mackerel and exploring She is so loving and always goes on an adventure out in the world. She can be a little rowdy and stubborn, but is still an adorable and loveable companion.

If this sounds like your pet, then why not name them after the main character of this fun little anime?

10. Sakamoto

Sakamoto is a rather unique name for a cat, and much more Eastern-inspired than other names on this list.

It comes from the popular anime Nichijou (My Ordinary Life), one of the most highly-rated slice-of-life anime worldwide. Sakamoto is a quirky black cat that was found on the streets by Hakase, one of the main characters, after being left by their owner.

Sakamoto is distinguished mostly by his red scarf, which in the show enables him to speak. Because of this, he often talks down to Hakase and Nano, another main character. He likes to be called “Sakamoto-san,” to further stroke his sense of superiority. However, like many other cats, he enjoys playing with toys and doing other cat activities in secret.

Many cats like to exude this sense of superiority of self-importance. They can get in the way of work to try and get your attention, and beg to be played with or get a treat. It can be a bit inconvenient of some owners, but adorable nonetheless.

Sakamoto is the embodiment of this, so naming your feline after this talkative kitty would be very fitting.

Female Anime Cat Names

11. Alita: This name comes from Battle Angel Alita.

12. Athena: If you like the anime Saint Seiya, you’ll like this name.

13. C.C.: This cute but simple name comes from Code Geass.

14. Misty: Pokemon fans may enjoy this name for their cat.

15. Nami: This name comes from the anime One Piece

16. Neko: You’ve likely heard this name if you enjoy K.

17. Felicia: Fans of Darkstalkers may recognize this name.

18. Diana: This name is from My Little Witch Academia.

19. Sasha: If you enjoy Attack on Titan, this cat name might stand out to you.

20. Nina: This cute name comes from Fullmetal Alchemist.

Male Anime Cat Names

21. Lavi: Fans of the anime Reborn! will enjoy this unique cat name.

22. Mello: This cat name idea comes from the anime Death Note.

23. Mitsuki: If you like the anime Naruto, this might be the perfect name for your cat.

24. Scar: If you want your cat to have a tough-sounding name, this one from Fullmetal Alchemist will do the trick.

25. Ash: This name comes from the popular Pokemon trainer.

26. Gato: If you enjoy Samurai Champloo, you may want to consider this name for your cat.

27. Baron: You probably remember this name from the anime The Cat Returns.

28. Mana: This is the name of a character in the anime Yu-Gi-Oh!

29. Conan: If you enjoy Detective Conan and have a curious cat, this might be the name you choose.

30. Piccolo: This fun cat name comes from the Dragon Ball series.

Solar System Inspired Anime Cat Names

31. Pluto (Astro Boy and Black Butler)

32. Moon (Ocean Waves)

33. Sailor Jupiter (Sailor Moon)

34. Nova (Arcana Famiglia)

35. Comet (Cosmic Baton Girl)

36. Aurora (The Eminence in Shadow)

37. Halley (Love Position)

38. Nyx (High School DxD)

Cat Names From Anime Series Names

39. Alchemist

40. Bleach

41. Dragon

42. Fairy

43. Naruto

44. Akame

45. Gurren

46. Boku

47. Academia

48. Sailor

49. Fate

50. Bebop

51. Hunter

52. Champloo

53. Akira

One Piece Anime Cat Names

54. Shanks

55. Sanji

56. Chopper

57. Ace

58. Hancock

59. Buggy

Other Anime Cat Names

60. Lulu (Final Fantasy X)

61. Catbus (My Neighbor Totoro)

62. Akame (Akame ga Kill!)

63. Weedle (Pokemon)

64. Ren (Fruits Basket)

65. Kero (Cardcaptor Sakura)

66. Revy (Black Lagoon)

67. Kyo (Fruits Basket)

68. Nuriko (Fushigi Yuugi)

69. Felyne (Monster Hunter)

70. Maromi (Paranoia Agent)

71. Kenshiro (First of the North Star)

72. Enji (My Hero Academia)

73. Moro (Princess Mononoke)

74. Saito (Zero no Tsukaima)

75. Ditto (Pokemon)

76. Pakkun (Naruto)

77. Toro (Pom Poko)

78. Eri (My Hero Academia)

79. Shinya (Psycho-Pass)

80. Mimi (Whisper of the Heart)

81. Aqua (Konosuba)

82. Gohan (Dragon Ball)

83. Korra (The Legend of Korra)

84. Shiro (No Game No Life)

85. Rem (Death Note)

86. Kon (Bleach)

87. Serval (Kemono Friends)

88. Koneko (High School DxD)

89. Pudding (Tokyo Mew Mew)

90. Momo (Peach Girl)

91. Hei (Darker than Black)

92. Eren (Attack on Titan)

93. Biscuit (Hunter x Hunter))

94. Leon (The Pet Girl of Sakurasou)

95. Katar (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

96. Levi (Attack on Titan)

97. Yami (To Love-Ru)

98. Ishigo (Bleach)

99. Sora (Kingdom Hearts)

100. Cheshire (Pandora Hearts)

101. Mimi (Azumanga Daioh)

102. Shiki (The Garden of Sinners)

103. Tora (Naruto)

104. Rascal (Araiguma Rascal)

105. Yuki (Fruits Basket)

106. Saber (Fate/Stay Night)

107. Kallen (Code Geass)

108. Kiba (Wolf’s Rain)

109. Keiko (YuYu Hakusho)

110. Mokona (Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle)

111. Spike (Cowboy Bebop)

112. Tombo (Kiki’s Delivery Service)

113. Botan (Yu Yu Hakusho)

114. Wiz (Konosuba)

115. Katsumi (Baki the Grappler)

116. Mei (My neighbor Totoro)

117. Kirara (Inuyasha)

118. Yato (Noragami)

119. Millianna (Fairy Tail)

120. Ezra Scarlet (Fairy Tail)

121. Izumi (Fullmetal Alchemist)

122. Kagara (Inuyasha)

123. Mikasa (Attack on Titan)

124. Haku (Spirited Away)

125. Umi (Magic Knight Rayearth)

126. Sanji Tamao (Strawberry Panic!)

127. Riza (Fullmetal Alchemist)

Summary of the Top 10 Anime Cat Names

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