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in reply to a message by Perrine
feminine
Suzume (雀-'sparrow') -one of my absolute favorites because of it's meaning ('suzu' can also mean bell, 鈴), I just think it's so cute
Yanagi (柳-'willow') -I love willow trees and this name totally captures the vibe of one; so soft and elegant
Hiiragi (柊-'holly osmanthus') -a regal name, I fell in love with it because of the character from Natsume Yuujinchou; also love that the kanji is made up of the characters 'tree' and 'winter'
Yuzuru (弦-'bowstring') -a youthful name I've considered for a sibset with Suzume, I like how 'yuzu' can also mean the citrus fruit
Kotobuki (寿-'longevity') -I'm absolutely fascinated by this name, despite it's uncommon usage
Ayame (菖蒲-'iris') -I like how serious it sounds, combined with the beautiful flower meaning
Shino (信乃-'trust';'possessive particle') -makes me think of a peppy and fun-loving individual, what's not to like?
Anju (杏樹-'apricot';'timber trees') -love the apricot meaning and how international it is; a name I also got from a character
Shungiku (春菊-'garland chrysanthemum') -for some reason I love names that end in -giku (chrysanthemum), like Rangiku as well
And of course Kaede as well ;)
unisex
Riku (凌空-'to endure';'sky') -love love love how this name rolls off my tongue, it's adorable
Makoto (誠-'sincerity') -a youthful unisex name that I've always liked, despite it's old-school feel
Natsu (夏-'summer') -I don't like Summer as a name in English, but it's so cute and refreshing in Japanese!
Rin (梨-'pear tree' or 燐-'phosphorus'(male); 鈴-'bell'(female)) -I just love this name all around, so much cuteness in such a small package
Kanata (空-'sky') -it has such a light meaning and cute sound, it's lovely
masculine
Asahi (朝日-'morning sun') -one of my favorites I'm really considering using, I'm just infatuated with the meaning and gentle sound
Arata (新-'new') -love the new meaning, and how refreshing it is
Guren (紅蓮-'crimson lotus') -I know its listed as feminine but I think it works so well as a masculine name
Ren (蓮-'lotus') -I also like just the lotus meaning a lot, and I prefer Ren over Wren
Kaname (紀-'chronicle') -I'm kinda obsessed with this kanji for some reason, and the name is so sophisticated
Zen (善-'virtuous') -it's fun, daring, but also a bit sophisticated with that meaning
Nagisa (渚-'shore', or なぎさ) - it may seem a little girly on guys, but that's why I love it
Hikaru (光-'light') -simplistic but I've always loved this kanji and this name for that kanji specifically
Kotetsu (虎徹-'tiger';'to pierce') -a bit of a macho and corny meaning, but it's such a cool name it doesn't feel that way
I tend to prefer most names in kanji form, except for a few like Sakura or Nagisa
Suzume (雀-'sparrow') -one of my absolute favorites because of it's meaning ('suzu' can also mean bell, 鈴), I just think it's so cute
Yanagi (柳-'willow') -I love willow trees and this name totally captures the vibe of one; so soft and elegant
Hiiragi (柊-'holly osmanthus') -a regal name, I fell in love with it because of the character from Natsume Yuujinchou; also love that the kanji is made up of the characters 'tree' and 'winter'
Yuzuru (弦-'bowstring') -a youthful name I've considered for a sibset with Suzume, I like how 'yuzu' can also mean the citrus fruit
Kotobuki (寿-'longevity') -I'm absolutely fascinated by this name, despite it's uncommon usage
Ayame (菖蒲-'iris') -I like how serious it sounds, combined with the beautiful flower meaning
Shino (信乃-'trust';'possessive particle') -makes me think of a peppy and fun-loving individual, what's not to like?
Anju (杏樹-'apricot';'timber trees') -love the apricot meaning and how international it is; a name I also got from a character
Shungiku (春菊-'garland chrysanthemum') -for some reason I love names that end in -giku (chrysanthemum), like Rangiku as well
And of course Kaede as well ;)
unisex
Riku (凌空-'to endure';'sky') -love love love how this name rolls off my tongue, it's adorable
Makoto (誠-'sincerity') -a youthful unisex name that I've always liked, despite it's old-school feel
Natsu (夏-'summer') -I don't like Summer as a name in English, but it's so cute and refreshing in Japanese!
Rin (梨-'pear tree' or 燐-'phosphorus'(male); 鈴-'bell'(female)) -I just love this name all around, so much cuteness in such a small package
Kanata (空-'sky') -it has such a light meaning and cute sound, it's lovely
masculine
Asahi (朝日-'morning sun') -one of my favorites I'm really considering using, I'm just infatuated with the meaning and gentle sound
Arata (新-'new') -love the new meaning, and how refreshing it is
Guren (紅蓮-'crimson lotus') -I know its listed as feminine but I think it works so well as a masculine name
Ren (蓮-'lotus') -I also like just the lotus meaning a lot, and I prefer Ren over Wren
Kaname (紀-'chronicle') -I'm kinda obsessed with this kanji for some reason, and the name is so sophisticated
Zen (善-'virtuous') -it's fun, daring, but also a bit sophisticated with that meaning
Nagisa (渚-'shore', or なぎさ) - it may seem a little girly on guys, but that's why I love it
Hikaru (光-'light') -simplistic but I've always loved this kanji and this name for that kanji specifically
Kotetsu (虎徹-'tiger';'to pierce') -a bit of a macho and corny meaning, but it's such a cool name it doesn't feel that way
I tend to prefer most names in kanji form, except for a few like Sakura or Nagisa
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