This article explores the various types of Japanese names, from common to rare, and discusses their cultural significance. It explains how traditional Japanese names include those with Chinese characters or kanji symbols, while modern Japanese names are composed of hiragana or katakana characters. Common Japanese names reflect traditional values and beliefs such as strength, beauty, intelligence and wisdom. The article also looks at rarer options available for those looking for something more unique for their child's name which often have deeper meanings or connotations than the more commonly used ones. Finally, it explains that in Japan there is a strong cultural significance attached to name choice due to its links with luck and fortune-telling practices known as Onmyodo.