Anime Name Generator
Generate authentic Japanese anime character names with meanings and kanji. Perfect for manga, fan fiction, games, and creative writing projects.
Ready to find your anime name? Generate now!
Create Your Anime Identity
Whether you're crafting a powerful shonen protagonist, a romantic shojo lead, or an isekai hero, authentic names make your characters memorable. Our generator uses real Japanese naming conventions with kanji and meanings to bring your anime characters to life.
Why Use This Generator?
Authentic Names
Real Japanese names with proper kanji and culturally accurate meanings.
Anime-Inspired
Names from popular anime plus names that fit each genre perfectly.
Multiple Genres
From battle shonen to slice of life, find the perfect name for any story.
Deep Meanings
Every name includes its meaning, adding depth to your character creation.
How this Anime Name Generator works
This Japanese naming tool generates authentic anime character names using linguistically verified databases organized by anime genre and gender. Five distinct styles match popular anime aesthetics: Shonen produces heroic battle-ready names, Shojo creates romantic and elegant names, Isekai generates otherworldly fantasy names, Slice of Life offers realistic everyday Japanese names, and Fantasy provides mythical and magical naming patterns.
The database contains 200+ verified Japanese names with accurate kanji characters and English meanings for each entry. Names follow authentic Japanese structure with family names (like Tanaka, Yamamoto) paired with given names appropriate to each style and gender. Shonen names emphasize strength and determination, Shojo names convey beauty and emotion, Isekai names blend Japanese and fantasy elements, while Slice of Life names reflect contemporary Japanese naming trends.
The generator displays 12 complete names per batch with optional kanji and meaning visibility toggles. Each name supports one-click copying and inline editing for customization. Users can filter by style and gender (Male, Female, Any) for targeted results. Ideal for anime fan fiction writers, manga character development, visual novel creators, cosplay persona naming, and Japanese language enthusiasts exploring naming conventions. All processing occurs locally within the browser.
How to Use
Choose Style
Pick Shonen, Shojo, Isekai, Slice of Life, or Fantasy anime style.
Select Gender
Choose Male, Female, or Unisex character names.
Generate
Get 12 authentic anime character names with meanings!
Example Usage
Generating shonen-style anime names:
Frequently Asked Questions
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