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110 Mischievous Cat Names: Great Ideas for your Clever Cat

Mischievous Cat Names

The word “mischievous” usually goes hand in hand with cats. Cat parents know that young cats are more mischievous, but some felines keep this streak up their whole lives. If you just brought a new kitten or adult cat home, you’re probably trying to find the perfect, mischievous name for your new cat.

In this article, we’ll explore 110 clever cat names for the mischievous cat. We’ll break them down into famous mischievous male names, famous mischievous female names, male mischievous character names, female mischievous character names, mischievous male names, and mischievous female names. Let’s go!

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How to Name Your Mischievous Cat

As we are cat parents ourselves, we’ve found that the best way to name your new kitty is to observe their personalities. All cats have their own little traits, and after you’ve realized what those traits are, it’s easier to come up with a name. However, sometimes you can come up with the perfect name right on the spot, such as a name that brings out your cat’s markings or some other unique characteristic.

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Famous Mischievous Male Names

Males tend to have more fun and playful personalities, but males can undoubtedly have a naughty side. Take a look at the names below to see if any of them fit your new mischievous male cat.

  • Wile E Coyote
  • Road Runner
  • Hannibal Lector
  • Mr. Bigglesworth
  • Rambo
  • Rocky
  • Tony Montana
  • Bill Belichick
  • Gordon Ramsey
  • Nick Saban

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Famous Mischievous Female Names

Males aren’t the only ones that have cool, famous names. There are several famous female mischievous names, and we listed the top 10 that would be perfect for your mischievous female kitty. Take a look below.

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  • Angelina
  • Kathy Bates
  • Charlize Theron
  • Glenn Close
  • Sigourney Weaver
  • Maleficent
  • Ursula
  • Helena Bonham Carter
  • Jessica Lange
  • Lucy Liu

Mischievous Male Character Names

If you’re still searching for that perfect name for your mischievous male cat, don’t fret; we have more. Plenty of male characters are on the mischievous side, so take a peek below to see if one stands out.

  • Stewie (Family Guy)
  • Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean)
  • Daffy (Duck)
  • Alvin (Alvin and the Chipmunks)
  • Stilwell (A League of Their Own)
  • Spongebob
  • Bart Simpson
  • Yosemite Sam
  • Bugs (Bugs Bunny)
  • Puck (A Midsummer’s Night Dream)

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Mischievous Female Character Names

For the sassy, mischievous female cats, we’ve listed our favorites for female mischievous character names. Hopefully, one will strike you as the one for your female kitty. Take a glance below.

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  • Cruella de Vil
  • Katniss
  • Lucy (Charlie Brown)
  • Matilda
  • Scarlett O’Hara
  • Juno
  • Luna Lovegood (Harry Potter)
  • Brianna (Grace and Frankie)
  • Princess Leia
  • Nurse Ratched

Mischievous Male Names

Now that we’ve listed famous names let’s list some good male mischievous names. There are plenty to choose from, so glance at the names we’ve come up with below.

  • Diablo
  • Thor
  • Toby
  • Rascal
  • Tito
  • Felix
  • Bolt
  • Cheetah
  • Fireball
  • Ninja
  • Vinnie
  • Harley
  • Bruiser
  • Axel
  • Slash
  • Leo
  • Stormy
  • Tornado
  • Cobra
  • Chaos
  • Flash
  • Sniper
  • Tiger
  • Viper
  • Buster
  • Crabby
  • Loco
  • Sparky
  • Rocket Man
  • Hercules
  • Lucifer
  • Vincent
  • Darth Vader
  • Rowdy
  • Dexter

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Mischievous Female Names

As we’ve mentioned, females are more on the aloof side, and naming them can be entertaining, especially if you have a mischievous one. Let’s now look at our picks for mischievous female names.

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  • Ms. Sass
  • Lynx
  • Cayenne
  • Buffy
  • Harlow
  • Roxie
  • Jezebel
  • Piper
  • Raven
  • Trixie
  • Feisty
  • Crash
  • Ms. Trouble
  • Athena
  • Cleo
  • Havoc
  • Danica
  • Jett (Joan Jett)
  • Aella
  • Briar
  • Frannie
  • Mimi
  • Pounce
  • Striker
  • Sniper
  • Zippy
  • Spunky
  • Spaz
  • Xena
  • Zelda
  • Queenie
  • Diva
  • Medusa
  • Ripley
  • Vixen

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Conclusion

We hope you’ve enjoyed our picks for mischievous cat names and that you find one that suits your little mischievous bundle of fur. If you haven’t seen one that strikes you, give it some time; as you get to know your kitty, you’ll be better equipped to provide your cat with the perfect name. Good luck!


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