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Origin: Japanese

Meaning: soft or squishy

With the unique meaning of “soft” or “squishy,” Ponyo is a cute girl’s name with Japanese origins. For those who are fans of Japanese animation, you may recognize this name as the title of the 2008 Studio Ghibli film with the same name. It’s a magical story about a five-year-old boy named Sosuke and a young goldfish-type princess named Ponyo who meet under unlikely circumstances and love each other immediately. This darling tale is all about loving people for who they really are, giving baby an important lesson from day one with just her charming name.