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.

漢字 + Romaji + Meanings

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

1

Choose Style

Pick Shonen, Shojo, Isekai, Slice of Life, or Fantasy anime style.

2

Select Gender

Choose Male, Female, or Unisex character names.

3

Generate

Get 12 authentic anime character names with meanings!

Example Usage

Generating shonen-style anime names:

Input
Style: Shonen, Gender: Male
Output
Tanaka Naruto (田中 鳴人) — Maelstrom Yamamoto Goku (山本 悟空) — Aware of emptiness

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these real Japanese names?
Yes! Our database includes authentic Japanese names commonly used in anime, along with their meanings and kanji characters. Some are directly from popular anime, while others follow Japanese naming conventions.
What do the different styles mean?
Shonen names are action-oriented (Naruto, Dragon Ball style). Shojo are romantic (Fruits Basket style). Isekai are fantasy world names. Slice of Life are everyday Japanese names. Fantasy includes mythical names.
Can I use these for my anime OC?
Absolutely! These names are perfect for original characters, fan fiction, manga creation, RPG characters, or cosplay personas.
Why are the surnames listed first?
In Japanese culture, surnames come before given names. This is the proper Japanese name order used in anime.
Is this generator free?
Yes, this anime name generator is 100% free with unlimited generations. No registration required!

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