When it comes to naming your pet, "Socks", "Rex" or "Snuggles" will simply not do. Special pets require special names, and we have come up with the following list of name suggestions for your cherished new family member. All of the names listed below are authentic Japanese pet names.  Enjoy!!

AIKO: little love; beloved AKI: born in Autumn AKIKO: autumn child; iris AKINA: spring flower ANDA: meet at the field; also a Japanese surname. ANEKO: older sister AYAME: iris CHIKA: near CHIKO: a unisexual name meaning "arrow; pledge." CHIYO: thousand years; eternal CHO: butterfy DAI: great ERIKO: child with a collar GIN: silvery HANA: flower; blossom HARU: born in the spring HARUKO: spring child HISA: long-lasting HOSHI: star HOSHIKO: star child JUN'KO: meaning unknown KAEDE: maple leaf KAMEKO: child of the tortoise; symbol for long life KAMI, KAMLYN, KAMMI, KAMMIE: Lord KAYA: adds a place of resting KEI: rapture; reverence KEIKO: adored one KIMI: she who is without equal KIOKO: happy child; meets the world with happiness KITA: north KOHANA: little flower KOTO: harp KUMI: braid; drawing together KUMIKO: companion child KUNI: meaning unknown KURI: chestnut KYOKO: mirror LEIKO: arrogant MACHIKO: fortunate child MAEKO: honest child MAEMI: smile of truth MAI: brightness MAIYA: surname meaning "rice valley MARIKO: ball; circle MARISE: infinite; endless MASAKO: meaning unknown MATSUKO: pine tree child MICHIE: gateway; gracefully drooping flower MICHIKO: child of beauty; the righteous way MIDORI: green MIKI: flower stalk MINA: south MITSU: surname meaning "shine; reflect." MIYA: three arrows; temple; sacred house   NAMI: wave NARIKO: gentle child NATSUKO: summer child NIKKI: Unisexual name meaning "two trees." Also a surname. NORI, NORIKO: doctrine; child of ceremony; law; order NYOKO: gem OKI: middle of the ocean ORINO: workman's meadow RAN: water lily REI: gratitude SACHIKO, SACHI: child of bliss SAKURA: cherry blossoms SATU: sugar SHIKA: deer SHINA: virtue; good SHINO: stem of bamboo SUKI: beloved SUMI: clear; refined SUZU: long-lived; crane TAJI: Surname meaning "silver and yellow color." TAKA: tall; honorable TAKARA: treasure; precious object TAMAE: ball; bell TAMI: let people see benefit TAMIKA: people TANAK: dweller TAREE: bending branch TAURA: many lakes; many rivers TAYA: valley field TOSHI: "mirror reflection" or "year of plenty" TOYA: Surname meaning "house door" or "door into the valley." TSUYU, O-TSUYU: Morning dew YUMIKO: arrow child YONE, O-YONE: meaning unknown YOSHIKO: good child YUKIKO: snow child YURIKO: "Lily child" or "village of birth."

---

Pet Names Menu
Aristocratic Pet Names	Does your new pet have royal blood? Here's a grreat list of pet names that the Queen would surely approve of!
Celtic Pet Names	Here's a list of really unique Celtic pet names !
French Pet Names	Whether your pet is a French bulldog, or just likes french fries - here's a great list of pet names that hail from Gay Paris!
German Pet Names	Want to find a unique pet name from the Rheine country? Here's a grrreat list of traditional German names for your dog, cat, puppy, kitten or other pet.
Irish Pet Names	Straight from the Emerald Isle to your pet's ID tag! Here's a fantastic list of Irish pet names that are sure to please!
Japanese Pet Names	From the land of the rising sun, these Japanese pet names are a good choice for pets of Japanese origin - or any pet for which you would like to find a really nifty name.
Female Pet Names	These feminine pet names will help you choose a suitable name for your female pet.
Male Pet Names	These masculine pet names will help you choose a suitable name for your male pet.
Non-Gender Pet Names	These non-gender pet names will help you choose a suitable name for your pet - whether male or female.
Native American Pet Names	Traditional Native American pet names for the outdoorsy pet!
Popular Pet Names	Here's a list of the top 20 most popular names for male pets and female pets, listed in order of popularity.
Pet Names Books	Visit the Pet Net Book Store for a wide assortment of pet names books. You can purchase right from our site for fast and convenient to-your-door delivery. In association with Amazon.com - a name you can trust for secure online purchasing.
Baby Names	Often you can find some really cool pet names through a baby names site.  This one offers plenty of great baby names that can also work for your pet!
Baby Girl Names	Got a girl puppy or kitten? Check out this baby girl names site for some charming names suggestions for your female furry friend.