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Mogwai

Gender  MaleFemale
Type  Single Name
Species  Cat

Meaning

Monster, evil spirit, or demon in Mandarin Chinese.

Related Names

Gremlin, Moggy.

Famous Usage

The name was popularized by the 1984 film 'Gremlins', where Mogwai refers to the cute furry creature Gizmo, before transformed creatures became known as Gremlins.

Screen Details

Mogwai was Gizmo, the cute little pet purchased from a Chinatown curio shop in the horror movie 'Gremlins' (1984).

Personality Plus

Good for a naughty pet.

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