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Is your newly adopted cat a little mischievous? Cats are infamous for being adorable troublemakers from time to time, especially as kittens. They’re also known for their smart, sneaky, and cunning personalities.
Some have more of a wild streak than others—knocking things off of tables, racing around at top speeds, and biting at ankles.
This list of 120 mischievous cat names has names based off of trouble-making characters, sly animals, and more.
Mischievous Cat Names for Male Cats
Here are 49 names to highlight your boy cat’s mischievous side. From character names like Tom and Jerry to descriptors like Buster and Dasher, there’s a bit of everything on this list.
Mischief – A straightforward name to describe your mischievous cat.
Bolt – For cats who love to run around at 2 a.m.
Dasher – Another name for those midnight sprinters.
Scamp – A word typically used to describe a mischievous child.
Dennis – After Dennis the Menace.
Garfield – After the funny orange cat in the Garfield comics.
Joker – After the DC Comics villain, The Joker.
Ninja – A stealthy spy or assassin.
Daffy – After Daffy Duck from Looney Tunes.
Tom – The name of the troublemaking mouse from the TV show Tom and Jerry.
Jerry – The cat who was always trying to eat Jerry–these names pair well for a pair of cats that’s always play-fighting!
Wile E. – After Wile E. Coyote from Looney Tunes.
Hermes – The Greek god of cunning and wit.
Loki – The Norse god of mischief.
Peter Pan – From the books and movies of the same name, Peter Pan is the mischievous boy who never grows up.
Hades – The Greek god of the underworld.
Salem – The troublemaking talking cat from Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
Wonka – From Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Lucifer – Another name for the Christian devil or Satan.
Dr. Jekyll – The doctor from Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde who tried to remove the evil part of himself.
Mr. Hyde – Instead, Dr. Jekyll transformed into the evil Mr. Hyde.
Stitch – The silly alien from Disney’s Lilo & Stitch.
Timon – The meerkat who serves as Simba’s companion in The Lion King.
Pumbaa – Timon’s warthog best friend.
Spongebob – This silly animated sponge is the star of the TV show Spongebob Squarepants.
Patrick – Spongebob’s best friend!
Bart – After Bart Simpson from the TV show The Simpsons.
Felix – This mischievous cat from Felix the Cat was popular in the time of silent films.
Fireball – English slang for someone who is energetic and ambitious.
Puck – The mischievous fairy from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Rascal – Someone who is cheeky.
Bruiser – A boxer, or someone who likes to fight.
Tornado – A whirlwind storm that knocks over things in its path.
Flash – A superhero known for his speed.
Sniper – A military member who conceals themselves while shooting down enemies, kind of like a sneaky cat waiting to pounce on their prey.
Buster – Someone who breaks things.
Sparky – One who is lively and rambunctious.
Hercules – The Greek god of strength.
Darth – After the Star Wars villain Darth Vader.
Vader – A good name to pair with Darth for a couple of troublemaking kittens.
Chaser – For cats who love to run.
Snoopy – One who likes to snoop in others’ business.
Dodger – For the cat who is evasive and quick.
King – Mischievous cats sometimes think of themselves as royalty, since they do run the house, after all!
Simba – The star of The Lion King.
Aladdin – After the lovable thief from the disney film Aladdin.
Prince – Another name for boy cats who think they run the roost.
Thor – The Norse god of thunder, lightening, and storms.
Dexter – After the serial killer from the TV show Dexter.
Mischievous Cat Names for Female Cats
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In this next set of 35 girl cat names, we have character names like Harley and Ramona, nouns like Princess and Fairy, and more to describe your cat’s feisty and bossy personality.
Sassy – For cats who like to talk back!
Harley – After Harley Quinn from the Batman comics.
Ginger – The perfect name for a spicy orange cat.
Ramona – After the character from the Ramona and Beezus books and movie who always finds herself in trouble.
Pixie – Another word for “fairy.”
Fairy – Fairies are often known to cause mischief and mayhem.
Princess – For bossy cats.
Pippi – After Pippi Longstocking from the children’s books of the same name.
Tinker Bell – The fairy from Peter Pan.
Ursula – The sea witch from The Little Mermaid.
Cruella – A Disney villain who hates dogs.
Maleficent – The evil fairy who curses Sleeping Beauty.
Buffy – The protagonist from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Trixie – For your smart trickster cat.
Feisty – Maybe she’s a bit feral, or maybe she just likes to play!
Briar – A plant with a thorny stem, such as a rose bush.
Diva – One who thinks highly of herself and is demanding of others.
Zelda – From the video game The Legend of Zelda.
Charmer – Mischievous cats often also know how to charm people to get their way.
Wanderer – For the cat who’s a free spirit.
Glamour – An enchantment that makes something or someone appear glamorous.
Majesty – What better name for a spoiled cat than “her majesty?”
Savvy – For cunning cats who like to be sneaky.
Wonder – It’s a wonder how she gets up to so much trouble!
Rogue – One who behaves dangerously.
Duchess – A member of a royal family.
Queenie – A great name for the queen who rules all.
Flair – For cats who add a dramatic flair to everything they do.
Prima – Like a prima donna, or someone who acts like the center of attention.
Clawdia – A play on the name Claudia.
Regina – After Regina George from the movie Mean Girls.
Alice – From Alice in Wonderland.
Feisty – For cats who love to fight.
Sassy Pants – Someone with a sassy attitude.
Medusa – A woman from Greek mythology who had snakes instead of hair.
Unisex Mischievous Cat Names
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Lastly, let’s dive into over 30 gender neutral cat names for your cute troublemaker. We have animal names like Fox and Crow, character names like Cheshire and Winnie, and more.
Clever – For your smarty cat!
Bandit – Another word for “thief.”
Trouble – Mischievous cats are always causing trouble.
Bugs – After Bugs Bunny from Looney Tunes.
Goofy – After Goofy the dog from Mickey Mouse.
Dash – For cats who love to run around.
Chaos – For your top troublemaker.
Imp – A tiny demon.
Scoundrel – Someone without good morals.
Trickster – Someone who likes to play tricks on others.
Sneaky – Cats love to creep up on their toys and are known for their stealth.
Spirit – Another word for ghost.
Pinky – From Pinky and the Brain.
Cheshire – After the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland.
Devil – For cats with a mean streak.
Fox – Foxes are sly and cunning.
Coyote – Coyotes are another mischievous animal.
Raven – These large black birds are known for their intelligence.
Crow – Birds known for their brains and long memories.
Winnie – After Winnie the Pooh who loves adventures.
Shadow – For a cat who likes to follow you or another cat everywhere.
Stormy – One who is rambunctious and a little destructive.
Hurricane – For cats who bring full-on destruction into the home!
Tiger – Stealthy wild cats.
Rowdy – To be boisterous.
Havoc – To “wreak havoc” is to be destructive.
Dazzle – Shining bright like a star.
Scout – The smart, confident little girl from To Kill a Mockingbird.
Striker – One who strikes something.
Dagger – Another word for “knife.”
Sly – To be sneaky and cunning.
Mayhem – Another word for “trouble.”
Trouble – Mischievous cats are quite the troublemakers!
Boo – The sound a ghost makes to scare people.
Cheetah – These fast wild cats can sprint up to 60-80 miles per hour.
Sass – To talk or argue back at someone.
I hope you’ve found an awesome name that’s full of personality on this list, whether you’re naming your new cat or just looking for future inspiration. It’s always great to find a name that suits your cat’s temperament perfectly!
