Anime & Gaming

Chinese anime (donghua) and gaming culture have produced some of the most dramatic and memorable character names in modern pop culture. Games like Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail use carefully chosen Chinese characters that carry poetic meanings and cultural depth — names that sound epic in Chinese and tell a story behind the scenes. Whether you want to understand the Chinese names of your favorite characters, or find an anime-inspired name for your own profile, this collection brings together the best names from Chinese gaming, donghua, and anime culture. Each name comes with its full meaning and cultural explanation.