Loki
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Trickster god of Norse mythology
- Origin
- Norse
Norse trickster god — shape-shifter, mischief-maker, occasionally allied with the gods, occasionally at war with them. Surged dramatically in the 2010s alongside Marvel's film universe.
About Loki
Loki is the Norse god of mischief, deception, and shape-shifting — a complex figure who is sometimes a friend to the gods of Asgard and sometimes their adversary. The name was rare for dogs before 2011, when Marvel's Thor film introduced the character to mainstream Western audiences; subsequent appearances in The Avengers and the 2021 Loki Disney+ series accelerated the surge. As of 2025, Loki sits at #12 on Pupford's unified top-100 — making it the highest-ranked mythology-derived name on the list. Especially common for cunning, expressive breeds: Huskies, Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, and Shibas.