Personality traits are a fantastic starting point for naming your new cat. The cats’ most common personality trait seems to be mischief, which might seem like it narrows the names down significantly. However, there are tons of cat names that can be suitable for your mischievous kitty. Here are some of our favorites!
So, You Want to Name Your Mischievous Cat
When it comes to naming your mischievous cat, your first goal should be to find the perfect starting point. Are you interested in naming your cat after a character from a book or TV show? Maybe you’re more interested in a name that spells out just how mischievous your cat is. Some people even prefer silly names that don’t necessarily refer to anything in particular but seem suitable for their cat.
Top 10 Mischievous Cat Names
Mischief
Stinker
Chaos
Busy
Turbo
Frisky
Rascal
Speedy
Trouble
Troublemaker
Have you got a female cat who you think is going to be a (lovable) handful? Here are a few names that will suit your mischievous little fur-girl.
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Female Mischievous Cat Names
Cayenne
Monkey
Oopsie
Spicy
Cinnamon
Pit-Pat
Harley
Nike
Trixie
Puma
Popcorn
Havoc
Go-Go
Mustang Sally
Cheetah
Faye
Allegra
Espresso
Chili
Cappuccino
Male cats can be just as mischievous as female cats! If you have adopted a male cat that might have been nicknamed “Trouble” in their past life, check out our list of mischievous male cat names.
Male Mischievous Cat Names
Pepper
Rumble
Whoopsie
Spunky
Tiger
Gunner
Spanky
Blaze
Chase
Ruffian
Bullet
Pounce
Fast Boi
Bull/Bully
Boomer
Oscar
Skeeter
Shooter
Buster
Octane
Next on our list are some descriptive and pop culture names that will suit both male and female cats. These unisex names will let everyone know that your cat is acting on their inner superhero vibe!
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Descriptive Mischievous Names
Zany
Tornado
Hurricane
Windy
Loco
Lightning
Monsoon
Vroom
Dizzy
Zippy
Zig-Zag/Ziggy
Scatter/Scatterbrained
Reckless
Naughty
Wild Thing
Fiesta
Wild One
Squeaker
Rebel
Maniac
Rampage
Jitterbug
Sparky
Flyer
Skedaddle
Pop Culture Names
Taz
Arrow
Stryker
Paintball
Bolt
Rally
Deadpool
Felix
Dopey
Casanova
Rambo
Electra
Predator
Wiz
Snoop
Zap
Storm
Flash
Loki
Peek-a-Boo
Thumper
Dash
Jack-Jack
Joker
Pogo/Pogo Stick
Tango
Rocket
Ninja
Huckleberry Finn
Tom Sawyer
How to Get a Cat Used to Their Name
The best way to get a cat used to their name is to use it often with love. Say their name while giving them pats, feeding them, or playing with them. Your cat will start to associate their name with positive interactions and eventually can start responding to it when you call them.
With that said, avoid using their name in anger. While it might be hard not to use their name sternly if they are being too mischievous, your cat might not respond positively when you call to them.
In Conclusion
The sky’s the limit when naming your mischievous cat or kitten. Simply pick your favorite starting point, whether it’s pop culture or descriptive, and work your way out from there. You may need to try out names for a couple of days to get a feel for how well they work for your cat. Sometimes, you may find a name that feels perfect, but once you start using it, it just doesn’t suit your kitty.
Brooke Billingsley spent nine years as a veterinary assistant before becoming a human nurse in 2013. She resides in Arkansas with her boyfriend of five years. She loves all animals and currently shares a home with three dogs, two cats, five fish, and two snails. She has a soft spot for special needs animals and has a three-legged senior dog and an internet famous cat with acromegaly and cerebellar hypoplasia. Fish keeping has become a hobby of Brooke’s and she is continually learning how to give her aquarium pets the best life possible. Brooke enjoys plants and gardening and keeps a vegetable garden during the summer months. She stays active with yoga and obtained her 200-hour yoga teacher certification in 2020. She hosts a podcast focusing on folklore and myth and loves spending her free time researching and writing. Brooke believes that every day is an opportunity for learning and growth and she spends time daily working toward new skills and knowledge....Read more