Cats make wonderful pets and owning one can be great fun. However, thinking up the perfect name for them can be stress-inducing, especially if you want something unique. Japanese food could provide the perfect answer. With their captivating charm and mysterious allure, cats share intriguing similarities with the tantalizing world of Japanese cuisine. Just as this food is renowned for its elegance, complexity, and artful presentation, cats also embody grace, intelligence, and an undeniable air of sophistication. Keep reading for a list of Japanese food names for cats to help you find the perfect one for your pet.
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Choosing a Name for Your Cat
To pick a good name for your cat, spend time with them, and observe their behavior, quirks, and characteristics. Do they have a playful nature? Are they calm and serene? Look at your cat’s physical features, such as their coat color, patterns, or distinct markings. Before finalizing a name, say it out loud to see how it sounds and feels. Consider how easy it is to pronounce and if it rolls off the tongue naturally when you call them.
Male Japanese Food Names
While many of the names on this list will suit male and female cats, these seem to be more common for male cats.
- Adzuki
- Agemono
- Anmitsu
- Anpan
- Anzu
- Bento
- Chawanmushi
- Chirashi
- Chirashizushi
- Chutoro
- Daidai
- Daifuku
- Dango
- Dashi
- Doragon
- Dorayaki
- Escolar
- Futomake
- Fuji
- Gohan
- Higashi
- Himono
- Hoshigaki
- Hosomaki
- Ichigo
- Imagawayaki
- Inairzushi
- Kaieseki
- Kaki
- Kamameshi
- Karaage
- Karashi
- Kashipan
- Katemeshi
- Kobe
- Kombu
- Kompeito
- Korokke
- Kumo
- Kushikatsu
- Kyou
- Maguro
- Maki
- Makizushi
- Manju
- Mazesoba
- Menma
- Mentsuyu
- Meshi
- Minto
- Miruku
- Miso
- Mizutaki
- Momo
- Motsunabe
- Moyashi
- Namagashi
- Narezushi
- Nashi
- Natto
- Nigirizushi
- Nori
- Oden
- Ohitashi
- Oshizushi
- Ponzu
- Ramen
- Rayu
- Ringo
- Shoyu
- Sukiyaki
- Sushi
- Tekkadon
- Tako
- Takoyaki
- Tamago
- Tebaski
- Temaki
- Tendon
- Tenmusu
- Teriyaki
- Tofu
- Toro
- Tonjiru
- Tsukudani
- Uiro
- Unadon
- Unagi
- Unago
- Uramaki
- Wafu
- Wagashi
- Yakiniku
- Yakizakana
- Yuzu
- Zoni
Female Japanese Food Names
These names seem to suit female cats the best.
- Ahi
- Amebi
- Anko
- Awabi
- Buri
- Castella
- Chahan
- Chankonabe
- Chirinabe
- Daikon
- Donburi
- Ebi
- Edamame
- Furikake
- Gari
- Gyoza
- Hamachi
- Hangiri
- Haruna
- Hishimochi
- Hiyayakko
- Hotate
- Ika
- Ikura
- Imoni
- Kaede
- Kanpachi
- Kappa
- Kakuni
- Kani
- Kare
- Karukan
- Kinako
- Konacha
- Kurumi
- Kushiyaki
- Kyoho
- Maiya
- Mame
- Mikan
- Mirin
- Mochi
- Moka
- Motoyaki
- Negi
- Neta
- Nigiri
- Nikujaga
- Ninjin
- Nizakana
- Ocha
- Okara
- Okayu
- Okonomiyaki
- Okowa
- Omurice
- Onigiri
- Ryokucha
- Saba
- Sake
- Sakuramochi
- Sashimi
- Senbei
- Sencha
- Shari
- Shikwasa
- Shincha
- Shiokara
- Shiruko
- Shitake
- Shoga
- Soba
- Sunomono
- Sushi
- Taiyaki
- Tarako
- Tempura
- Tsukemono
- Tsukume
- Tsume
- Udon
- Wakame
- Warishita
- Yakimeshi
- Yakisoba
- Yakitori
- Yamecha
- Yuba
- Unagi
- Wasabi
- Zosui
Conclusion
Quite a few Japanese foods make perfect names for both male and female cats. Our favorites for a male include Anzu, Dango, Fugi, Gohan, Kobe, Oden, and Ramen, while our favorite female names include Anko, Buri, Ebi, Ika, Shari, Tempura, and Yuba. We hope that you have found a few names that seem appropriate for your cat—so you can move on to what toys to get—but if you haven’t figured it out yet, be patient, observe your new pet, and spend time with them, and the right name will come to you!
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