Mischievous Cat Names, Names That Mean Mischievous
Is your kitten always knocking things off counters, ambushing your feet, or getting into places they should not? Mischievous cat names celebrate that sneaky, playful trouble-making personality. As a cat owner of a mischievous cat, you already know every day is an adventure, and this list of mischievous cat names helps you find the perfect match for your cheeky male or female kitten.
Loki, the Norse god of mischief, tops the list and fits almost any trickster cat. Puck, the sprite from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, is literary and fun. Bandit suits a cat with a mask-like face marking, while Dennis (from Dennis the Menace) works for a chaotic boy cat. Other mischievous cat names include Gremlin, Rascal, Trouble, Scamp, Coyote, and Anansi, the trickster spider from West African folklore. These names feel lively and give your cat a personality-forward identity.
Looking for more options? Our Naughty cat names and Funny cat names lists offer plenty of overlap, and the Trickster and Mythology collections include more cultural picks to pair with mischievous cat names.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfie | wise counselor | Male | English |
| Amber | A hard brownish-yellow fossil resin, precious jewel | Female | Word |
| Archie | One who is bold | Male | English |
| Arrow | A straight, thin, pointed shaft shot from a bow | Male | Word |
| Ashlyn | Roots: Ashley&Lyn | Female | English |
| Athena | Goddess of War | Female | Greek |
| Autumn | Season between summer and winter. | Female | |
| Batman | A fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics | Unisex | |
| Billy | resolute protection | Male | English |
| Bizzy | pledged to God | Female | English |
| Brazen | Unisex | ||
| Brooke | small stream | Female | English |
| Brooklyn | Beautiful Brook | Female | English |
| Bryce | Son of a nobleman | Male | English |
| Bullet | A metal cylinder shot from a rifle or gun. Used to express speed. | Male | |
| Calvin | Bald | Male | Latin |
| Camila | Attendant | Female | Latin |
| Casey | brave, watchful | Male | Irish |
| Chaos | Kay-oss | Male | |
| Charlie | a man: variant of Carl. | Male | English |
| Chelsea | river landing place, port | Female | |
| Cheryl | beloved, dear | Female | Modern |
| Clancy | offspring of red-headed soldier | Male | Irish |
| Cleo | From Cleopatra - Her father's glory | Female | Greek |
| Cosmo | Order, universe. | Male | Italian |
| Crystal | Variant of Christiana. Follower of Christ. | Female | |
| Dancer | One who dances; Santa's reindeer | Male | |
| Dash | To move with haste, to rush. Punctuation. Long sound in Morse code. | Male | English |
| Dashiell | Page Boy | Male | French |
| Delaney | From the elder tree grove. | Female | Irish |
| Demi | half, small | Female | Greek |
| Dexter | dyer, right-handed | Male | Latin |
| Diesel | Fuel oil; German engineer | Male | |
| Dragon | Dragon, Fire Breathing Creature | Unisex | English |
| Drake | A male duck. | Male | English |
| Ember | Small glowing piece of coal or wood in a fire. | Female | |
| Ernest | Serious: determined. | Male | English |
| Felix | Lucky | Male | Latin |
| Finn | Blond | Male | Irish |
| Flash | To move rapidly. | Male | Word |
| Frisky | Unisex | ||
| Fugazi | Unisex | ||
| Gavin | White hawk | Male | Celtic |
| Gideon | The destroyer; brave spirit. mighty warrior. | Male | |
| Gunner | bold warrior | Male | Scandinavian |
| Harley | Old English for Army Meadow. From the hare meadow | Female | English |
| Havoc | Chaos and destruction | Unisex | |
| Hopper | hop grower or seller | Male | English |
| Hunter | A hunter. One who searches for something | Male | English |
| Hurricane | A severe tropical cyclone. | Female | Spanish |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best mischievous cat names?
Top mischievous cat names include Loki, Puck, Bandit, Rascal, Gremlin, Trouble, Scamp, Dennis, Coyote, and Anansi. Each fits a playful, trouble-making cat.
Is Loki a popular mischievous cat name?
Yes, Loki is one of the most popular mischievous cat names thanks to the Norse god and Marvel character. It suits sneaky, clever cats of any breed.
Are mischievous cat names good for kittens?
Definitely. Kittens are famously mischievous, so names like Scamp, Rascal, and Trouble fit their zoomies and curious antics perfectly.
What is a literary mischievous cat name?
Puck from A Midsummer Night's Dream is a classic literary mischievous cat name. The Cheshire Cat, Artful Dodger, and Huck are other strong picks.
Can I use mischievous cat names for female kittens?
Yes. Pixie, Minx, Gidget, Gigi, Harley (like Harley Quinn), and Sassy all work as mischievous cat names for female cats.
What mythology has good mischievous cat names?
Norse (Loki), Greek (Hermes), West African (Anansi), and Native American (Coyote) mythologies offer many trickster-inspired mischievous cat names.