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Ninja Name Generator

If you’re naming a silent assassin, look no further than our ninja name generator. It combines two types of names, traditional Japanese names, and assassin nicknames, with an Asian flare. These names work great for role-playing, writing, and gaming.

To get ten random options, click the generate button. Then tap the stars to save your favorite ideas to a list.

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Japanese Ninja Names

These ninja names are actual Japanese first and last names. They also might make the perfect name for your ninja character. You can also combine one of these names with the nicknames for a longer name.

  • Hiroshi Morimoto
  • Kaemon Kita
  • Kaori Ito
  • Hiroshi Fukuro
  • Kadan Asano
  • Ryo Ida
  • Manzo Arakaki
  • Joben Itoh
  • Kenji Chino
  • Masato Hagiwara
  • Yuuri Miura
  • Haruko Nagano
  • Haru Machida
  • Akeno Itoh
  • Taiki Enomoto
  • Akihito Kobayashi
  • Benjiro Sasaki
  • Kano Bando
  • Kenji Bando
  • Kano Kazemonsuta
  • Kaemon Goya
  • Ichiro Asano
  • Tanak Nagata
  • Hiroshi Abe
  • Danno Nosuri
  • Ryuu Miyata
  • Kazumi Miura
  • Fujita Sugita
  • Danno Morimoto
  • Kiku Nosuri
  • Akeno Tsunoda
  • Yoshi Itoh
  • Hiroshi Jin
  • Sen Sasaki
  • Shinobu Himitsu
  • Hatori Makino
  • Yoshi Sugita
  • Masaki Hagiwara
  • Kanaye Asano
  • Keiji Aoki
  • Shun Tsunoda
  • Goro Takeda
  • Joben Nagata
  • Hatori Koga
  • Chiko Koga
  • Sayaka Aoki
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Cool Ninja Names

Here are a few cool ninja nicknames that you can use for your silent assassin. You can also add the word ‘the’ to most titles (i.e., The Dark Viper).

  • Crimson Cat
  • Crimson Flame
  • Veiled Sword
  • Fearless Ghost
  • Black Ranger
  • Swift Serpent
  • Killstreak
  • Dark Viper
  • Hidden Death
  • Golden Sword
  • 13th Monkey
  • Dark Paradox
  • Iron Claw
  • Quiet Lion
  • Bloodmark
  • Silver Shadow
  • Serpent Striker
  • Mystic Moon
  • Steelstroke
  • Blood Lotus
  • Crouching Claw
  • Muzzled Dragon
  • Steel Blade
  • Phantom Knight
  • Bronze Star

Famous Ninja Names

These famous ninja names represent a blend of traditional Japanese legends, popular culture, and iconic characters who have captured our imaginations with incredible abilities and stealthy skills.

  • Hattori Hanzo – A legendary ninja from the Sengoku period in Japan, known for his stealth and deadly skills.
  • Jubei Yagyu – A skilled swordsman and ninja who lived during the Tokugawa period, renowned for his exceptional combat abilities.
  • Naruto Uzumaki – The protagonist of the popular manga and anime series “Naruto,” known for his determination and ninja skills.
  • Kakashi Hatake – A highly skilled ninja from the “Naruto” series, recognized for his Sharingan eye and tactical expertise.
  • Kasumi – A ninja from the “Dead or Alive” video game series, specializing in agility and martial arts techniques.
  • Ryu Hayabusa – The iconic protagonist of the “Ninja Gaiden” video game series, famous for his exceptional swordsmanship and acrobatic skills.
  • Goemon Ishikawa – A ninja and skilled thief from Japanese folklore, popularized in various media adaptations.
  • Elektra Natchios – A Marvel Comics character, portrayed as a highly trained ninja assassin with exceptional combat skills.
  • Storm Shadow – A character from the “G.I. Joe” franchise, known for his mastery of martial arts and ninja tactics.
  • Sub-Zero – A character from the “Mortal Kombat” video game series who possesses cryokinetic powers and is skilled in stealth and combat.

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