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.
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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.
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.
| First Name | Family Name | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Makoto/Yuki | Yuki/Arisato | The Protagonist's canon names for a much immersive feel |
| Door | Kun | Door-kun, a homage to the fate of the Protagonist. |
| Emo | Jesus | Encapsulates the look and overall role of the Protagonist |
| Mess | Iah | The ultimate Persona of the Protagonist |
| Akira | Ishida | The Japanese voice actor for the Protagonist |
| Aoi | Shouta | The name of the actor who portrayed the Protagonist in the stage adaptation |
| MP3 | Player | Embodying the Protagonist's love for his MP3 Player |
| I Love | Toasters | For those who absolutely love Aigis! |
| Naoya | Toudou | If you ever feel like donning earrings and slaying demons, this is the perfect name for you! |
| Tatsuya | Suou | A common name for a Persona-user with fiery-red hair! Wait, you have blue hair? |
| Yu | Narukami | A pretty standard Japanese name for a Protagonist living in the countryside with a sister-complex |
| Ren | Amamiya | A flamboyant Japanese name for a Protagonist taking hearts in Shibuya |
| Demi | Fiend | If you ever feel like playing through the hardest difficulty, pay homage to SMT 3: Nocturne's Protagonist! |
Have some original name ideas of your own? Comment them down below and share with us your witty name ideas!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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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How To Start Episode: Aigis
Differences From the Answer
How to Transfer Save Data
The Abyss of Time Guide
How to Get Lady's Stool
Elizabeth's Request (Episode Aigis)
All Episode Aigis ATheurgy
Social Stats Guide
Quizzes and Exam Answers
How to Use the Computer
Fortune Telling Services
How to Increase Courage
How to Increase Charm
How to Increase Academics
What Happens if You Sleep
How to Use the Kitchen
Film Festival Dates and Results
All Part Time Jobs
Battle System Guide
Tartarus Exploration Guide
Theurgy Skills Guide
How to Shift Guide
Moon Phases Guide
Status Ailments Guide
Shuffle Time Bonuses
How to Open Locked Chests
How to Summon the Reaper
All Characteristics and How to Get
Fusion Skills
How to Get All Major Arcana Cards
Great Clock Guide
How to Give Direct Commands
Monad Chambers Guide
How Long to Beat
Can You Change Soundtracks?
Best Difficulty Settings
Can You Still Use the Bathroom?
All Trophies and Achievements
Missing Persons Guide
How to Fix the Broken Machine
Can You Save Shinjiro?
Ghost Investigation Questions and Answers
How to Use Rewind
How is Experience Shared?
How to Escape the Hot Springs
Does Persona 3 Reload Have Auto Save?
New Game Plus Guide
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