Loki

Loki is the name of the Norse trickster god — a shape-shifting deity of cunning and chaos, whose schemes drove the stories of the Norse pantheon forward even as they created its eventual downfall. The name likely derives from Old Norse, with possible connections to words for knot, tangle, or fire. As a name for a companion, Loki is a celebration of mischief and the particular kind of intelligence that keeps you constantly on your toes.

Loki holds the #72 spot among US pet names, with nearly 1,300 companions sharing it. The name experienced a massive surge following the Marvel Cinematic Universe's portrayal of Loki as a complex, charismatic villain-turned-antihero, giving the already appealing name enormous cultural momentum. Loki suits companions who are clever and independent, those who follow their own rules and have a way of creating situations that are exhausting and delightful in equal measure.