You won't believe Tom and Jerry's real names

The Tom and Jerry title screen with the names Tom and Jerry crossed out.
(Image credit: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/Future)

For the past 81 years, people have enjoyed the mischievous antics of the beloved cat and mouse we all know as Tom and Jerry. But it has recently come to light that there's much more to their seemingly simple names than we thought. The devious duo are, in fact, none other than Thomas Jasper 'Tom' Cat, Sr and Gerald Jinx 'Jerry' Mouse.

The names were spotted by eagle-eyed fans who were exploring the official website for the upcoming Warner Bros game, MultiVersus. If you're excited about the MultiVersus game, but need a console to play it on, check out our guide on where to buy or pre-order the PlayStation 5.

Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

Amelia Bamsey
Staff Writer

Amelia is Creative Bloq’s Staff Writer. After completing a degree in Popular Music and a Master’s in Song Writing, Amelia began designing posters, logos, album covers and websites for musicians. She now enjoys covering a range of topics on Creative Bloq, including posters, optical illusions, logos (she's a particular fan of logo Easter eggs), gaming and illustration. In her free time, she relishes in the likes of art (especially the Pre-Raphaelites), photography and literature. Amelia prides herself on her unorthodox creative methods, her Animal Crossing island and her extensive music library.

Read more
Disney characters Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy wearing white gloves
I just learned why Disney characters wear white gloves, and my childhood is ruined
Super Mario with crossed out eyes
Super Mario will never be the same now I've seen these horrifying design secrets
Sonic the Hedgehog character designs
This early Sonic the Hedgehog design is giving me nightmares
Anime characters to draw;A collection of popular anime characters, including Pikachu, Totoro, Sailor Moon, and a character resembling Lupin, are depicted in a vibrant and dynamic image.
The best anime characters to draw
Peppa Pig
3 questions Peppa Pig animators face after bombshell pregnancy announcement
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic is a perfect example of character design evolution
Latest in Character Design
Big Bird from Sesame Street is small
Relax, Big Bird is big again
Nightwing Discowing costume
Official DC art revives flamboyant Nightwing costume
Princess Peach
I’m obsessed with the new Princess Peach character designs
Godzilla standing in the ocean
People are only just noticing this hilarious Godzilla character design flaw
Procreate tutorial
How to add pop to your character art
Mickey Mouse
Disney's original Mickey to become royalty free in 2024
Latest in News
AI-generated image from Ark: Aquatica trailer
Terrible AI-generated Ark: Aquatica trailer leaves gamers bewildered
Best Buy Tech Fest Sale
Forget Amazon's Spring Sale, Best Buy's Tech Fest has amazing prices on tablets and phones
Jaguar logo
Rebrand vs refresh: Why brands should hold fire on launching a whole new identity
Hitachi rebrand
Hitachi means business with bold new visual identity
A billboard advert at GDC 2025 for Revenge of Savage Planet
Savage GDC 2025 billboard ad is revenge for Google Stadia layoffs
Da Vinci Resolve interface
Get free beginners' guide to Da Vinci Resolve 19 from Blackmagic (our favourite free video editing software)