What animal is Mew based on?
Sarah Duran
Updated on February 21, 2026
Both the Japanese name ミュウ, Myū, and its romanized form Mew are based on the English words mutant or mutation, as well as the onomatopoeia “mew”, the sound a kitten makes, referring to its size and cat-like appearance.
Is Mew a cat or dog?
Mewtwo (#150) / Mew (#151)They might not look like cats at first sight, but official sources have confirmed that both are "feline." Mew's name even refers to the sound a kitten makes, and Mewtwo, being a clone of Mew, carries the namesake.