A Japanese friend once had a dog named John, for example. First off, it’s worth noting that In Japan, pet owners sometimes choose a western name over a Japanese one for the same reason you might be considering something Japanese-it’s a novel way to express your interest in a culture outside your own and to be a bit different.Īnd when Japanese people choose a western name for a pet, it’s often a person’s name. So let’s dive into our search for some great cat names in Japanese. We’ll also take a look at an important aspect of names in general in Japan, suffixes that add warmth and familiarity when used. With some points in mind about this, you’ll feel confident that when you call to your cat, it sounds pretty much the same as it would if the owner were a native Japanese speaker. And I’ll mention a point that’s often overlooked, natural intonation. I also want to introduce you to katakana, the relatively simple Japanese syllabary that’s most often used to write pet names. We’ll look at some of the most popular cat names in Japan as well as creative choices that follow certain tried and true principles. More than just giving a name with a translation, I want to pass along some related information that will give you a better idea of naming conventions in Japan so that if you’re looking for a name, you’ll have more confidence in going with your inspiration and choosing something whether it’s on a list or not. Let’s look at some Japanese pet names for cats, both male and female. I’ve enlisted the help of Japanese friends in this pursuit, to be sure that my understanding squares with theirs, and ended up learning a lot about what great cat names are made of in the process! Whatever the basis for your curiosity, I’ll do my best to share what I’ve learned as an animal lover living in Japan since 1997.
Or maybe you’ve seen a famous cat or two in manga or anime and are curious about what sort of names Japanese people choose for their feline friends.
Popular pet names in Japan in general are an interesting window onto the culture, and Japanese cat names are certainly no exception!Īre you looking for a cute Japanese cat name for your kitten?(kitten in Japanese is koneko, literally ‘child cat’).
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