# Choosing the main name of the cat-like Mike impersonator: Cat Mike or Pluey **URL:** \ **Category:** Wiki Discussion\ **Created:** [August 5, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546 "2026-08-05T20:11:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![PapyrusPikmin1997](https://undertale.wiki/d/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/a698b9/32.png) [@PapyrusPikmin1997](https://undertale.wiki/d/u/PapyrusPikmin1997)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546/1 "2026-08-05T20:11:33Z")
Both sides have good points here; originally it was on Pluey but got moved to Cat Mike due to a lack of consensus. Cat Mike is the more "correct" name in-universe; it aligns with the other two Mike names, and Small Mike/Green Pippins even mentions this in Chapter 5. However, Pluey is also what he wants to be called, and is used by two other characters, Tenna and a random Pippins. Also worth considering, though, is that this whole "Pluey" naming thing clearly is added due to the fandom arguments (like most things about the impersonators, it's a fandom reference), so it could be argued to be thus less important. What do you all think? What should be his primary infobox & first word & title name? In terms of usage, if anyone's interested, Cat Mike is used in two scenes: post-CH4 battle, Chapter 5 talk as a narration option, while Pluey is used in three scenes: CH5 both scenes, random Pippins line. In terms of word usage, Pluey is used much more, however, a good chunk of the usage is from the Green Pippins who calls Pluey the wrong name. ---
**Author:** ![Shadow](https://undertale.wiki/d/user_avatar/undertale.wiki/shadow/32/9666_2.png) [@Shadow](https://undertale.wiki/d/u/Shadow)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546/2 "2026-08-05T20:13:53Z")
I think he should be called Pluey and the minigame should be called "Pluey (minigame)". Pluey is the most recent name and it is his own preferred name, therefore we should adhere to that. ---
**Author:** ![Xanderjedi11](https://undertale.wiki/d/user_avatar/undertale.wiki/xanderjedi11/32/26123_2.png) [@Xanderjedi11](https://undertale.wiki/d/u/Xanderjedi11)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546/3 "2026-08-05T20:15:10Z")
If he wants to be called Pluey, call him Pluey ---
**Author:** ![Kk\_Cayden\_K](https://undertale.wiki/d/user_avatar/undertale.wiki/kk_cayden_k/32/185_2.png) [@Kk\_Cayden\_K](https://undertale.wiki/d/u/Kk_Cayden_K)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546/4 "2026-08-05T20:15:44Z")
Exactly ---
**Author:** ![Meulanie](https://undertale.wiki/d/user_avatar/undertale.wiki/meulanie/32/12121_2.png) [@Meulanie](https://undertale.wiki/d/u/Meulanie)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2026, 8:16pm UTC](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546/5 "2026-08-05T20:16:45Z")
"cat mike" is a title, while "pluey" is a name. it depends on what we value more. ---
**Author:** ![PapyrusPikmin1997](https://undertale.wiki/d/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/a698b9/32.png) [@PapyrusPikmin1997](https://undertale.wiki/d/u/PapyrusPikmin1997)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546/6 "2026-08-05T20:17:01Z")
I agree personally it should be Pluey, but it's not that simple, because in-universe "Cat Mike" is the more "correct" term and it is also consistent with the other two Mikes. And the "Pluey" thing in itself is a reference to the fandom. I think despite this it should still be Pluey, but it's not super clear-cut, let's wait for admin thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![Kk\_Cayden\_K](https://undertale.wiki/d/user_avatar/undertale.wiki/kk_cayden_k/32/185_2.png) [@Kk\_Cayden\_K](https://undertale.wiki/d/u/Kk_Cayden_K)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546/7 "2026-08-05T20:19:41Z")
It’s like birth name vs chosen name, let them choose what they want to be called ---
**Author:** ![Meulanie](https://undertale.wiki/d/user_avatar/undertale.wiki/meulanie/32/12121_2.png) [@Meulanie](https://undertale.wiki/d/u/Meulanie)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546/8 "2026-08-05T20:20:12Z")
this isn't about the character, it's about the wiki page. ---
**Author:** ![DaniPine3](https://undertale.wiki/d/user_avatar/undertale.wiki/danipine3/32/2087_2.png) [@DaniPine3](https://undertale.wiki/d/u/DaniPine3)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546/9 "2026-08-05T20:23:04Z")
I think the smartest move here is to leave it as "Cat Mike" to avoid much confusion. The article Pluey already has a hatnote directing to people to the character. Besides, "Pluey's the name of the minigame" ---
**Author:** ![PapyrusPikmin1997](https://undertale.wiki/d/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/a698b9/32.png) [@PapyrusPikmin1997](https://undertale.wiki/d/u/PapyrusPikmin1997)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546/10 "2026-08-05T20:23:48Z")
This is a good point. I think you could argue that Small Mike could be moved to Green Pippins too, since it's been officially used multiple times and is his non-title name. That leaves Cowboy Hat Mike alone, though, and "Shadowguy (Mike impersonator)" would be a terrible title... so I'm not too sure. And before anyone asks, no, we can't use Jongler. ---
**Author:** ![Meulanie](https://undertale.wiki/d/user_avatar/undertale.wiki/meulanie/32/12121_2.png) [@Meulanie](https://undertale.wiki/d/u/Meulanie)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546/11 "2026-08-05T20:24:15Z")
not the first time in a wiki where ive had to handle a character having two different names at the same time. i would argue that rn we should keep "cat mike" and if it sticks to ch6 we change it. ---
**Author:** ![Remex\_Remige](https://undertale.wiki/d/user_avatar/undertale.wiki/remex_remige/32/890_2.png) [@Remex\_Remige](https://undertale.wiki/d/u/Remex_Remige)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546/12 "2026-08-05T21:12:12Z")
The minigame is only ever called Pluey. To avoid confusion, the wiki should use Cat Mike for the character and Pluey for the minigame. > [@PapyrusPikmin1997](#): > > However, Pluey is also what he wants to be called No one can choose who they are in this world. _(Half joking.)_ ---
**Author:** ![KockaAdmiralac](https://undertale.wiki/d/user_avatar/undertale.wiki/kockaadmiralac/32/5_2.png) [@KockaAdmiralac](https://undertale.wiki/d/u/KockaAdmiralac)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546/13 "2026-08-05T22:45:07Z")
> [@Remex\_Remige](#): > > The minigame is only ever called Pluey. To avoid confusion, the wiki should use Cat Mike for the character and Pluey for the minigame. I agree with this. I think Pluey and Cat Mike are equally legitimate names for the character, but if we used Pluey to refer to both the character and the minigame that would be confusing. ---
**Author:** ![MarkKrutak](https://undertale.wiki/d/user_avatar/undertale.wiki/markkrutak/32/1598_2.png) [@MarkKrutak](https://undertale.wiki/d/u/MarkKrutak)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546/14 "2026-08-06T18:25:44Z")
I think we need to name the character Cat Mike and the minigame Pluey. That way it's less confusing. And add "Pluey" as a nickname in the infobox. ---
**Author:** ![Shadow](https://undertale.wiki/d/user_avatar/undertale.wiki/shadow/32/9666_2.png) [@Shadow](https://undertale.wiki/d/u/Shadow)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546/15 "2026-08-06T19:47:27Z")
Is Pluey (minigame) too confusing? I honestly think it's pretty reasonable to do it like that. ---
**Author:** ![Remex\_Remige](https://undertale.wiki/d/user_avatar/undertale.wiki/remex_remige/32/890_2.png) [@Remex\_Remige](https://undertale.wiki/d/u/Remex_Remige)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546/16 "2026-08-06T20:17:32Z")
This goes beyond the name on top of the page. That is the name that the wiki will use to refer to the minigame inside the article, including other articles that reference it. The parenthesis are omitted in this case. ---
**Author:** ![Shadow](https://undertale.wiki/d/user_avatar/undertale.wiki/shadow/32/9666_2.png) [@Shadow](https://undertale.wiki/d/u/Shadow)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546/17 "2026-08-06T20:46:06Z")
Ah, that makes sense. He'll always be Pluey in my heart. This is all Small Mike's fault for naming the minigame that, everyone kill that guy. ---
**Author:** ![Palladium\_standard](https://undertale.wiki/d/user_avatar/undertale.wiki/palladium_standard/32/25844_2.png) [@Palladium\_standard](https://undertale.wiki/d/u/Palladium_standard)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2026, 4:54am UTC](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546/18 "2026-08-07T04:54:14Z")
If Pluey is the stated name, though, and the _true birth name_ isn't shown (any names before the impersonation), players going on the wiki might be searching for "Pluey" far more than "Cat Mike", which is also just a title. ---
**Author:** ![Kk\_Cayden\_K](https://undertale.wiki/d/user_avatar/undertale.wiki/kk_cayden_k/32/185_2.png) [@Kk\_Cayden\_K](https://undertale.wiki/d/u/Kk_Cayden_K)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2026, 10:07pm UTC](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546/19 "2026-08-07T22:07:35Z")
What if it’s labeled “Pluey (character)” and “Pluey (minigame)”? ---
**Author:** ![tentechBiolognostic](https://undertale.wiki/d/user_avatar/undertale.wiki/tentechbiolognostic/32/1739_2.png) [@tentechBiolognostic](https://undertale.wiki/d/u/tentechBiolognostic)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2026, 11:36pm UTC](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546/20 "2026-08-07T23:36:09Z")
> [@Remex\_Remige](#): > > This goes beyond the name on top of the page. That is the name that the wiki will use to refer to the minigame inside the article, including other articles that reference it. The parenthesis are omitted in this case. 'Post can't be empty' stfu -\_\_\_- [Next page](https://undertale.wiki/d/t/choosing-the-main-name-of-the-cat-like-mike-impersonator-cat-mike-or-pluey/7546.md?page=2)