Best Name for the Protagonist: Is There a Canon Name?

This guide provides information on the canon names and lists the best name suggestions for the Protagonist in Persona 3 Reload (P3R). Learn about the Persona 3 Protagonist's canon names, naming system, Japanese naming conventions, and what names the other characters commonly call the main character.

Canon Names for the Protagonist

His Canon Name is Makoto Yuki

For both the official movie adaptation and Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight, the Persona 3 Protagonist is canonically named Makoto Yuki. Having these two official releases cements the canonical nature of the name.

Minato Arisato is Canon in the Manga

As an alternative, Minato Arisato is the Protagonist's name in the official manga of Persona 3, where his name was explicitly stated throughout the storyline.

Best Names for the Protagonist

Name Suggestions

Have some original name ideas of your own? Comment them down below and share with us your witty name ideas!

How Should You Name the Protagonist?

The Player is Free to Choose

Since the game lets you put yourself into the shoes of the Protagonist, you can name the main character with relative freedom. However, do know that Persona 3 Reload is a lengthy game; you may want to think it over before you commit to being called something you may get tired of.

No Change to Gameplay

The Protagonist's name does not change anything in the gameplay. However, naming yourself may affect your sense of immersion if you name yourself something overly silly.

First and Last Name

Although Persona 3 Reload is a Japanese game, it follows the Western naming convention so you will input your first name then the last name instead of the other way around.

Other characters commonly refer to the Protagonist by his last name, whereas characters close to the main character will refer to him by his first name.

8 Character Limit

When naming the Protagonist, there is an eight-character limit for both his first and last name; play around with letters until you are content with the name you have!

What Did You Name Your Protagonist?

With no default name to start with, what name did you decide on for your main character? Let everyone know what name you gave the Protagonist and the reason behind it in the Comments Section!

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