Names with one or more of these characteristics have been described as kira kira names:
• Unorthodox kanji … See more

It is not certain when the trend first arose; it possibly began around the late 20th century, possibly at latest the 1980s, and accelerated in the early 21st century. The topic has reportedly been discussed on the internet sin… See more

The reception of kira kira names in Japanese society is mixed; publicized online debates that lean negative are reportedly common online. Some approve of the individualism expressed in the names, an… See more

• "Pikachu" (光宙): This name uses the kanji for "light" and "shining space" and is pronounced like the popular Pokémon character. See more