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68+ Kitsune Names For Your Character

18 Nov 2023 76

Real powerful and good names for a Kitsune are liked by people of all age groups.

In the 'Teen Wolf' universe, a kitsune is a greater evolved version of wolves who have no concept of good or bad. They’re famously called ‘tricksters' in the show.

If you think this is interesting, wait for the Japanese folklore where the stories of the magical abilities of this Japanese fox are quite popular. Japanese folklore explains celestial kitsunes as shape-shifting beings that disguise themselves as humans as well as other animals, even non-living things. The powers and wisdom of these celestial shape-shifting beings do not deteriorate, rather they increase substantially throughout age. 

This mythical Japanese fox is believed to have up to nine tails and many other abilities which have been covered in popular art and everyone loves this mythical creature. Over time, these creatures grew more popular than every god that they served.

Kitsune names are always tricky and as their owner, you try to max out your creativity, which is understandable as they are very cute. So without any further ado, let’s show you the best collection of names for a Kitsune. For more ideas, you may also check gender-neutral Japanese names and some made-up and real names that might be suitable.

Takumi(Japanese origin), meaning 'qualities of an artist', is a gender-neutral name. 

Haruhi(Japanese origin), meaning 'spring day', sounds like magic, doesn't it?

Yoko(Japanese origin), meaning 'the sun, ocean, and child'. Yoko Ono was a great musician. 

Ryuu(Japanese origin), meaning 'the spirit of the dragon', is a powerful name for a Japanese fox.

Nimiaki(Japanese origin), meaning 'child of Nami', can be a good choice for a kitsune. 

Gina(Italian origin), meaning 'queen'. It is a female appropriate name. A fan of 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' would immediately relate to this name.

Asako(Japanese origin), meaning 'morning child'. Many great warriors are named Asako to symbolize bravery.

Akemi(Japanese origin), meaning 'bright, beautiful, vermilion, or bright sea'.

Zenkichi(Japanese origin), meaning 'goodness-virtue and wholeness', this name is all about power.

Lynx(Latin origin), meaning 'wild cat'. Derived from the Greek word, it means light, brightness, or luminescence.

Yuki(Japanese origin), meaning 'snow or luck', is a quintessential Japanese name.

Tsuneo(Japanese origin), meaning 'eternal hero', for your amazing mythical character.

Chane(French origin), meaning 'oak-hearted'. It is a unisex name and a lot of girls are named Chane too. 

Nonabu(Japanese origin), meaning 'valiance', is an extremely popular choice. 

Yayoi(Japanese origin), meaning 'new life'. In the Japanese calendar, it is the name of March. 

Kiyoshi(Japanese origin), meaning 'quiet, calm and saintly', a good male name.

Himani(Indian origin) meaning 'snow'. It is said that people named Himani love the cold and are peaceful.

Hyosuki(Anglo-Japanese origin), meaning 'helpful soldier', draw power from this powerful name. 

Chili(American origin), meaning 'cold', is inspired by all types of chilies.

Kaeya(Indian origin), meaning 'monsoon flower'. It is also used in Chinese culture. 

Naoki (Japanese origin), meaning 'the tree of truth'. It consists of the Japanese word called Nao which translates to 'truth' or 'honesty'.

Tadao(Japanese origin), meaning 'complacent, satisfied, and docile', is a good choice for a young kitsune.

Aisiri(Indian origin), meaning 'wealth', is a very rare name. 

Kiyoshi(Japanese origin), meaning ‘soundless, bright or pure’. It is an evocation of peace. 

Nariyama(Japanese origin), meaning 'glow and grow'. It is a female appropriate name. 

Kou(Chinese origin), meaning 'light, peace, and happiness', is a great name for a pet Japanese fox. 

Kai(Hawaiian origin), meaning 'the sea'. It is a multicultural name predominant in Japanese and Scandinavian cultures. 

Megumi(Japanese origin), meaning 'blessing'. It can be written and spelled using Kanji. 

Kirin(Chinese origin), meaning 'mythological creature', is a part horse and part dragon, which combines the virtues of both men and women. 

Domino(Latin origin), meaning 'lord or master', is a good choice for a male kitsune.

Orochi(Japanese origin), meaning 'enigmatic'. It is another name for a legendary dragon. 

Mikel(French origin), meaning 'God’s gift'. Despite being a French name, it is very influential in German culture. 

Makato(Japanese origin), meaning 'sincerity and truth'. This name has a certain magic about it. 

Michiko(Japanese origin), meaning ‘passing child', 'child of beautiful wisdom', or 'knowledge'.

Chuang(Korean origin), meaning 'whole, entire, and complete'. It is also a very famous Korean surname. 

Michelle(French origin), meaning 'gift from God', is the female variant of the French name Mikel. 

Chinatsu(Japanese origin), meaning 'thousand summers' can be a good choice for a kitsune.

Kalinda(Indian origin), meaning 'sun, hope, and mountains'. It is originally a Sanskrit word. 

Suki(Japanese origin), meaning 'beloved'. It is a very rare name. As rare as it gets and is considered an aberration in Japan.

Michi(Japanese origin), meaning 'passing child or child of wisdom'. This name does have a certain magic about it. 

Mokei(Hawaiian origin), meaning 'savior', is a female appropriate name and is not limited to Hawaiian culture.

Chiko(Japanese origin), meaning 'arrow' or 'pledge'. In Buddhist culture, it signifies the light of wisdom. 

Ikumi(Japanese origin), meaning 'fragrance and beauty', can be a great name for females. 

Kimiko(Japanese origin), meaning 'an empress, senior, or noble', a name that is all about power.

Primrose(British origin), meaning 'first rose'. It is derived from Latin 'prima rosa'. 

Nozomi(Japanese origin), meaning 'hope'. It can have many different meanings according to the region it is used in. 

Minoru(Japanese origin), meaning 'truth or fruit', an evergreen choice.

Mia(Egyptian origin), meaning 'beloved or mine'. It is a derivation of the Slavic variant Mila which means 'dear' or 'darling'. 

Chrom(Greek Origin), meaning 'colorful and cheeky'. It is derived from the Greek word Chroma.

Nittaya(Indian origin), meaning 'constant, perpetual, and eternal'. The original Sanskrit name is Nitya. 

Mizuchi(Japanese origin), meaning 'snake'. It is the name of a legendary dragon or a snake-like creature connected to water. 

Masanori(Japanese origin), meaning 'just, formal, rule-bound or legitimate'.

Toshiaki(Japanese origin), meaning 'talented, handsome, bright, and happy'. This can always be used for your kitsune.

Akira(Japanese origin), meaning 'bright or clear as the Sun'. It is a gender-neutral name in Japan. 

Mario(Italian origin), meaning 'warlike'. The name became very influential after the video game Mario Run. 

Ashinsen(Japanese-Indian origin), meaning 'blessing from the elderly', is a male-appropriate name. 

Namba(Japanese origin), meaning 'difficult or wave'. It is commonly found on the island of Shikoku and is Romanized there as Nanba. 

Dawn(Old English origin), meaning 'first appearance of the light break', is a choice that will surely sound good.

Hisashi(Japanese origin), meaning 'always ambitious', a good choice for a Japanese fox.

Fumio(Japanese origin), meaning 'literary and scholar child'. Sounds full of wisdom.

Nadi(Arabic origin), meaning 'lucky' or 'number 1'. This is a multi-cultural name and has different interpretations in all of them. 

Akela(Hawaiian origin), meaning 'noble or alone'. It is a variant of the German name Adele. 

Bemei(Chinese origin), meaning 'lightness', is a gender-neutral name for a kitsune.

Ushi(Indian origin), meaning 'wish or desire'. In Japan, this is a boy’s name and has a different meaning. 

Azula(Japanese origin), meaning 'blue'. The name is derived from their Spanish and Portuguese counterparts. 

Haruhi(Japanese origin), meaning 'spring bird', is very diverse as its meanings vary in each area and based on the Kanji used. 

Kin(Japanese origin), meaning 'gold', also translates to 'members of the family', an appropriate choice for a pet.

Chimera(Italian origin), meaning a 'young goat or kid'. Greek mythology suggests that Greek people might’ve started using it earlier than Italians. 

Ayako(Japanese origin), meaning 'color and design'. It has different meanings. 

Usagi(Japanese origin), meaning 'rabbit'. In Japanese culture rabbits are tricksters.

Kotori(Japanese origin), meaning 'bird'. In the Native American culture, it translates to 'screech owl spirit'. 

Victoria(Latin origin), meaning 'victory'. In Greece, Victoria is the goddess of victory and is equivalent to the goddess Nike. 

Jun(Japanese origin), meaning 'a king and handsome', may also be used for girls.

Natsume(Japanese origin), meaning 'summer, beauty, truth, or sea'. 

Masayoshi(Japanese origin), meaning 'righteousness, flourishing of goodness, honor, and morality', is a great choice for a pet.

Tsuyoshi(Japanese origin), meaning 'brave, sturdy, powerful, and overbearing'.

Dai, (Welsh origin), meaning 'beloved'. If you love your fox, then this name is for you.

Katsumi(Japanese origin), meaning 'overcome, themselves and overcome beauty', this name sounds like magic.