Much as in legends and myths, people have been made to understand that black cats are something that’s ‘cursed’ and should be owned by witches or only be admired during and before Halloween. However, they are loveable and beautiful animals which people adore because of the Way they are. However, one critical thing, when you own such a magnificent creature, is deciding on the name to give your black cat.
Nostalgia alert: Here are many categories of things that many famous people from history have fun Mark Twain had a black cat named Bambino; most of his non-fiction work was published after his death. Frank Zappa was a kitty lover; he had a black cat which he called Marshmoff. During that time, Jane Fonda also had a black cat and they named it Snickers.
If you look for a name for your own? To help you jump-start your search, here are 139 playful, popular, and original names for your black cats.
139 Names for Black Cats
- Midnight
- Ebony
- Pepper
- Ebony
- Shadow
- Magic
- Wicked
- Licorice
- Sable
- Knight
It is important to choose the right name for your cat, therefore you should not rush the process. While there are many black cat names to choose from, here are our top favorites: While there are many black cat names to choose from, here are our top favorites:
Midnight: When I took the picture the night was much darker which is as dark as your kitty’s coat. Choosing this name will suit the playful feline that wakes up, well after the sun sets, stimulated and anxious to pounce. This is good for both the male and female cat.
Pepper: Black cat owners tend to commonly use this name. This title owes its existence to black pepper – a vegetable that is both dark and intense in flavor – and is perfect for the spirited cat in your life who does things their own way. Sarcasm, humor, and self-assertiveness are instantly recognizable in the language Lefebvre has used in this text.
Black cat laying on the bed while thinking of names for black cats
Ebony: Ebony is a very dark black wood, it is among the very dark woods which are used in the making of piano keys. It is also suitable for consideration for names for a cat with a very beautiful black coat and is suitable for a female cat.
Shadow: The shadow of your friendly feline on the sidewalk during a hot summer day is sharp, dark, and powerful – like your writing. It is also a cute name, pointing out one of the best qualities of your cat or the fact that he/she wants to cuddle with the owner.
Magic: That black cats are a little more special in a way that people cannot explain. This name brings back the fun aspects of the folklore involving cats and witches brewing spells and concoctions; however, not too dark and serious.
Licorice: Depending on the type of personality of your cat you can name it Licorice which is associated with witches’ herbs and soothing potions. As for us, we couldn’t imagine a better name for a feline of black fur – we don’t care if black licorice is to your liking or not.
Wicked: Macbeth is foreseeing evils as there’s blood on her hands or even by the pricking of her thumb she says there will be mischief afoot. Okay, so maybe your cat is not wicked, but a playful cat is equally so; thus, the name should be playful. Also, this is a good choice if you are a fan of the hit musical theatre show or simply like to plot.
Knight: We like how this name works on two levels: it’s a very masculine, dramatic medieval-inspired pseudonym from where ‘black’ is taken to refer to the darkness of night. It is also regarded as suitable in the choice of a brave and brave feline friend for its owner.
Sable: Generally, by social constructionism, the name Sable sounds rather good. It can be used speaking of black in most cases – however, the color might vary from dark brown color to gray. Mourning is also sables; therefore, if you like serious or gothic themes, this is an excellent name for your feline.
Other Good Names for Black Cats
- Phantom
- Zorro
- Loki
- Twilight
- Jaguar
- Shady
- Mustang
- Spirit
- Zero
- Diesel
- Trouble
- Smokey
- Blackberry
Male Black Cat Names
- Elvis
- Crow
- Ninja
- Guinness
- Jet
- Grime
Although utilizing gender-neutral names for cats is very possible, some fun is being able to find compatible cat names based on the sex of your cat. Here are some of our favorite names for black male cats: Here are some of our favorite names for black male cats:
Elvis: Crows are intelligent aviary creatures, which symbolize bravery and self-assertiveness. This name is for the cat that isn’t just the curious, chilled-out raggedy one, but the one who enjoys a good ol’ purr and meow, the one who makes oneself be seen and heard.
Crow: Crows are smart, courageous, confident, and beautiful. This name is for the cat who is curious and stoic, one who loves to purr and meow and make their presence known wherever they go.
Cute black cat lying on a couch with front paws crossed
Ninja: Ninjas are spies, tacticians, or fighters who are known for operating in secrecy and for their capacity to launch surprise attacks. This name is for the cat who likes to high-jack rodents and anything they can chase, stalk, and paw on. He’ll keep you on our toes, and you never know what silly thing he’s got planned for the next couple of days!
Guinness: This Irish beer is another popular one and is quite a bit on the sweet side, yet not in an overly sickening way. It is considerably darker than most beers and has a rather distinct shade compared to the other beers like your cat’s shining black fur.
Jet: A glittering star wields its authority in the heavens. The Jets were a vibrant high school junta and among the infamous gangs that dominated West Side Story. Also, when people out to refer to the deepest shade of black, they refer to it as ‘jet black’. This is for that handsome black cat with the snow-white tips, long silky fur, and piercing eyes that contrast with the black fur.
Grime: A lot of creativity can be applied to the choice of black cat names, but to be honest, choosing the name ‘Grime’ seems to be even funny since this black color is associated with soot or ash. Although, honestly, who among us does not like the name and does not feel that it has a punk-rock spirit behind it?
Other Boy Black Cat Names
- Panther
- Cosmo
- Vader
- Coal
- Dusk
- Inky
- Ash
- Cinder
- Stallion
- Thunder
- Ace
- Razor
- Carbon
Female Black Cat Names
- Raven
- Cher
- Gypsy
- Luna
- Eclipse
- Nox
Finally, there are the lovely ladies; it may sound sexist but then again, this is true! Here are some of our favorite names that go well with female black cats: Here are some of our favorite names that go well with female black cats:
Raven: Crow is a variety of ravens and they are large birds that are intelligent and are capable of playing pranks. Some of them have been associated with the mythologies of various world cultures as divine informants. These bird Ravens are believed by Native Americans to be playful tricksters who were involved in the creation of the world and the images and artistic representations of Ravens are said to have been depicted on Viking helmets and armors. This is perfect for the energetic and bold cat who is a heroine or has heroic qualities, whether male or female.
Cher: Not only did black hair dominate the stage for this diva, but in her younger years she had a black pet cat by the name of Salt. These are the Fun and Edgy names suited for the adventurous and daring feline who loves to take risks and be the Life of the Party.
Gypsy: Travelers have always been part and parcel of the communities having shift-less lifestyle, moving or roaming from one town to another. This is very appropriate for a cat who travels around so much, is always on the move, and always comes home with many tales to tell.
Luna: Lunero or lunar in Spanish, is among the top black cat names for female felines. This is for the sleek black cat with large eyes and a nose interest.
Eclipse: This typically happens when one celestial object, such as the moon or a planet, moves at least partially into the shadow cast by another celestial object. Of course, it is quite a unique and wonderful event, and it is tough to observe something like that and perhaps happens only once in a lifetime. I think that this name is fully suitable for the cat as it is unique and the cat must be unique as well.
Nox: In an audit with Roman mythology Night was portrayed by Nox a shadowy goddess. Myths narrations highlighted that she was such a mighty and gorgeous woman that even the King of the gods, Zeus, had fear for her. Well, shall we say, we feel that even Zeus would be afraid of some of our female cat friends!
Other Girl Black Cat Names
- Shade
- Stella
- Onyx
- Noir
- Lexi
- Caviar
- Charm
- Rogue
- Fia
- Minnie
- Vera
- Poppy
Black and White Cat Names
- Oreo
- Panda
- Sylvester
- Tux
- Orca
While an all black cat may be seen, there are other cats with white motifs all over the body. These names are some fun ways to pay tribute to your cat’s two-toned look: These names are some fun ways to pay tribute to your cat’s two-toned look:
Oreo: This name means one part white and one part black and was coined for the black and white cat who is sneaky and playful, yet also loves those cuddles.
Panda: Pandas are magnificent white and black animals that love to stay most of the time on trees, sleep, and run best of all they can hide well in their natural habitat. This is perfect for the lazy feline who stays glued to the place throughout the day but gets a burst of energy the moment you extend your hand toward their container of sweets.
Black cat with white feet walking on a railing
Sylvester: He is portrayed as a clumsy man, with an obsessive focus on his work and as a hunter. This name is ideal for the cat who just loves a good game of running after toys balls and critters. need
Tux: Classic tuxedo meaning black with a white shirt showing through the button opening. It is so appropriate for a tom, with an all-black fur but with a white mark in the middle of his tummy.
Orca: Indeed, orcas are extremely intelligent, capable of experiencing a wide range of feelings, and have formed complex societies. This is perfect for the black and white little playful cat and a friendly companion to both people and other cats.
Other Black and White Cat Names
- Cookie
- Cupcake
- Domino
- Dottie
- Eskimo
- Chip
- Bowtie
- Sushi
- Patch
- Penguin
- Swirl
- Bandit
- Piano
- Zigzag
- Zebra
- Twist
- Checkers
- Cruella
Funny Black Cat Names
- Eightball
- Soot
- Dusty
- Lone Ranger
- Sharpie
The names of the black cats are very funny, some of them just make me laugh. If you’re looking for something a little more light-hearted, try one of these funny black cat names: If you’re looking for something a little more light-hearted, try one of these funny black cat names:
Eightball: Amidst of many colored, striped, and solid pool balls, there is one distinctive ball, the eightball. This ball which can put you on the right side of victory putting to a halt your game of pool is loved and hated. This is a humorous name for a black cat, and it’s more than just an odd one but rather mysterious and intriguing.
Soot: You got a bit confused if a cat of any color decided to roll a bit too strenuously in a pile of soot and came out very black. But a black cat is already black, thus having many advantages over all those other poseurs than the other wannabes can offer.
Dusty: Ash from a cigarette isn’t enough to make a cat black completely. But is not fun to imagine standing in front of a black cat and having this thought in one’s mind?
Lone Ranger: There exists in the cinema and television cowboy of this name, with a notorious black face mask. He was fighting outlaws and was always perched somewhere in the film dressed in black. Just imagine how it is delightful to call your husband across the room and shout, “Lone Ranger, we need you, dinner is served!”
Sharpie: Success is illustrated using a sharpie, or marker of a very dark black color which people are told is permanent. This is the name that will always remind you of the great cat that he/she was.
Other Funny Black Cat Names
- Bewitched
- Lone Ranger
- Cola
- Pepsi
- Blackout
- Charcoal
- Chocolate
- Matches
- Sky
- Batman
- Jack Black
- Iron
- Gloom
- Evening
- Puma
- Asphalt
- Beetle
- Superstition
- Mischief
Halloween Names for Black Cats
- Spooky
- Morticia
- Boo
- Candy
- Eve
The color black is often associated with things that are a little mysterious and somehow special, and that is why many people love black cats. But Halloween is something when we drive them to the main focus of the celebration. Here are some Halloween names for black cats to consider: Here are some Halloween names for black cats to consider:
Spooky: It is also worth noting that black cats in particular seem to be secretive in nature. Of course, some may call them a little ‘spooky.’ This name encapsulates all of the Halloween season in a single adventurous name.
Morticia: Morticia Aadams is the head of the Aadams Family, and she is the one who calls the shots at home. Dark loose waves of hair that end low below her waist and fitted black gown makes her right royally deserving of the Halloween title. It candy Festive is, therefore, a great way of honoring the holiday if you decide to name your cat after her.
Boo: In a teasing manner and referring to the stereotype of black cats as frightening, give this name that even the jovial cartoon ghost would say. You can prove how stupid it is to look at the sky and call your cat Boo one day, only to turn around and not cross a ladder next.
Candy: Now, there could be no Halloween celebration without candy, as far as I am concerned. Some of the names you choose may make people learn just how sweet your cat is if they had been calling her ‘Sweet Potato’ or ‘Candy’ for example. It’s the sweet cuddle bug name of the purple cuddle bug for your cuddle bug.
Eve: This name derives from a technical name of Halloween that is, All Hollow’s Eve. It had its roots in the pre-Christian Celtic tradition of practicing, thus, the celebration of Samhain denoted the end of the harvest time and the opening of the year’s ‘dark’ period.
Other Halloween-inspired Names for Black Cats
- Bat
- Elvira
- Dracula
- Monster
- Igor
- Wednesday
- Abracadabra
- Black Widow
- Autumn
- Chilly
- Ghost
- Spider
- Voodoo
- Howl
Black Cat Names from Movies or TV Shows
- Salem (Sabrina the Teenage Witch)
- Bagheera (The Jungle Book)
- Lucifer (Cinderella)
- Binx (Hocus Pocus)
- Liebchen (The Witches)
As for the black cats, these animals have become quite common in cartoons and television shows as well as in movies. They’ve been on comic strips and also have made action on screen in all those movies which you have grown up watching and which have become classics; the talking sidekick, a stunning superhero, or the chasing after mouse nemesis.
Salem (Sabrina the Teenage Witch): Who has not remembered teenage Sabrina through this show and her talking cat Salem, in this television series aired from 1996 to 2003? He was a 500-year-old witch who got caught and was punished with 100 years of cursing turning her into a feline. It’s safe to argue that choosing the might be the best witchy cat name: Salem Cat.
Bagheera (The Jungle Book): Black kittens dream to become a great black panther and they are the pride of all cat lovers. Bagheera was the black panther that Mowgli met and formed a friendship with plus the one that protected him in the jungle mentioned in the Disney movie The Jungle Book. This is actually rather a nice kitty So adorably named a ‘cool cat’.
Lucifer (Cinderella): This not-so-little fella was also owned by Cinderella’s wicked stepmom and her two mean sisters. He, along with his owners, was such an unkind creature as well though he is a cat. And he is a very pampered child and extremely naughty.
Binx (Hocus Pocus): Thackery Binx is metamorphosed into the eternally alive black cat called Binx from the movie Hocus Pocus. It just goes to prove that he is the epitome of the adventurer and nothing, not even the fact that he is not human can hold him back from performing his heroic role of ‘rescuing the day’. This is one way to name your cat after the Disney characters that you like and that is cute too.
Liebchen (The Witches): Well, do you recall watching a movie called The Witches back in 1990? The wicked Grand High Witch is a Liebchen cat. Lena, the lead female character, gives her pet cat the name of Hades in the 2020 film adaptation of the movie. Her cat was much more royal than all the witches’ cats in the show.
Other Famous Black Cat Names
- Felix the Cat – cartoon
- Figaro – Pinocchio
- Winky- Escape to Witch Mountain
- Luna – Sailor Moon
- Jiji – Kiki’s Delivery Service
- Snowball II – The Simpsons
- Isis – Catwoman
- Scat Cat – Aristocrats