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Black Cat Names

Are you looking for good black cat names? This list will provide cat owners and adopters with ideas for creative naming for the newest member of the household.

There is no more exciting time than when you decide to adopt a black kitten or cat and take them home to their new, forever home.

So, if you’re looking for good names for black cats, you’ve come to the right place. Use these names to give your feline friend a unique moniker, and you’ll make your pet proud— and you’ll be a proud pet owner!

Best black cat names

Looking for a good name for your new black cat? Take a look at this list to get started on your naming project. These selections are some of the best we’ve found for giving your furry friend the perfect name.

Blackie

Inky

Gypsy

Bear

Panther

Phantom

Pluto

Midnight

Bandit

Mocha

Ember

Charcoal

Goth

black cat names.

Female Cat Names

This list of girl black cat names hints at your cat’s dark-colored fur and also sounds exotic enough for the true queen of your household. She will love her new name!

Sable

Witchy

Onyx

Magpie

Opal

Twilight

Sheba

Elvira

Cinder

Nebula

Luna

Nightshade

Velvet

Spooky

female black cat names

Male

These boy black cat names are perfect for your new furry family member. They bring to mind the dark qualities he exhibits with pride.

Shadow

Diesel

BlackJack

Raider

Warlock

Renegade

Merlin

Blackbeard

Magic

Voodoo

Ebony

Raven

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Funny black cat names

Everyone loves a funny cat name — especially if your black cat exhibits a goofy or unique personality. Give them a fun-loving name to match his entertaining demeanor.

Eight Ball

Tux

Miner

Sooty

Misfit

Inkblot

Danger

Spider

Omen

Smudge

Penguin

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Cute naming ideas

Cats are often so cute — especially at their kitten stage — you can’t help but give them an extremely adorable-sounding name. Here are a few to get you started.

Boots

Pocus

Boo

Pepper

Domino

Jinx

Fudgie

Kismet

Mystic

Dusk

Tar

Smokey

Ninja

Falcon

cute black cat names

Cool selections

Sometimes you need to name your black cat something that sounds cool. We’ve got just the list for you.

Cosmos

Po-Po

Mamba

Ash

Mystery

Moon

Friday (as in “Black Friday”)

Stallion

Night

Eclipse

Jet

Good black cat names

There are lots of places to look when considering a good name. Here are a few ideas.

Food & product brands

One good way to develop a creative name for your black cat is to borrow a brand name or product you love.

Guinness

Blackberry

Hershey

Cola

Licorice

Raisinette

Goober

Oreo

Thin Mint

Godiva

Pepsi

Espresso

Chocolate

Harley

Jelly Bean

Coffee

Twizzler

Raisin

Cocoa

Naming ideas for your feline

Pop culture: Names inspired by famous people, TV, movie, music

Check out this list of pop culture-inspired names you can use for your new black cat. These names come from movies, TV, books, and music.

Black Panther, T’Challa, and Shuri (from the Black Panther movies)

Beetlejuice (from the Beetlejuice movie)

Voldemort (from Harry Potter)

Batman (from the TV show/movies)

Black Beauty (from the book/movie)

Darth Vader (from Star Wars)

Knight Rider (from the TV show)

Gomez (from The Addams Family)

Black Sabbath (from the rock band of the same name)

Poe (from author Edgar Allan Poe)

Famous black cats

  • Felix the Cat
  • The Cat in the Hat (from Dr. Seuss)
  • Binx (from Hocus Pocus)
  • Snowball II (from The Simpsons)
  • Salem (from Sabrina, the Teenage Witch)
  • Bagheera (from The Jungle Book)
  • Sylvester (from Looney Tunes cartoons)
  • Homer the Blind Wonder Cat (from Homer’s Odyssey)
  • Cole (from Cole & Marmalade – social media cats)

Great names you can use

When it comes right down to it, really, any name will work for your new little buddy. Try on one of these names for your new black cat. Take a poll among your family members to see which one wins.

Aubergine

Plum

Squid

Chia

Boots

Mittens

Elvis

Ozzy

Moonshine

Eggplant

Nightfall

Smoke (or Smoky)

Onyx

Kettle

Bean

Caviar

Oliver

Noir

Bullet

Selections for monikers

Bold and Powerful

Thunder

Flash

Iris

Mystery

Hex

Ninja

Cleo

Patches

Eclipse

Rocky

Storm

Hunter

Black and white choices

Charcoal

Dottie

Barcode

Charlie Chaplin

Bandit

Oreo

Betty Boop

Binx

Tuxedo

Salt n’ Peppa

Spot

Penguin

Felix

Domino

Jeeves

Cinder

Cruella

Coco

Ansel Adams (Editor’s Favorite!)

Black cats fun facts

1.) Black cat superstitions include the belief that they bring bad luck if they cross your path. Another one states that they are really witches in disguise. But in other countries, black cats are known for good luck.

2.) It is a myth that black cats are not adopted as frequently as other cats. More of them arrive at animal shelters than any other color. Therefore more of them are adopted than any other color cat.

3.) Around Halloween, animal shelters will sometimes restrict black cat adoptions for fear of being used for nefarious purposes or harmed.

4.) The color black has traditionally been associated with anarchy. In some cases, the black cat has become a symbol for anarchists.

5.) October 27 is Black Cat Day in Great Britain, and August 17 is Black Cat Appreciation Day in the United States.

6.) The 2018 movie Black Panther increased the number of black cat adoptions. Shelters report fans naming the cats after characters in the film.

7.) 22 cat breeds are black colored, including the Bombay — known as the quintessential black cat.

Black Cat Jokes

1.) When is it unlucky to see a black cat?
When you’re a mouse.

2.) What do black cats drink at 2 p.m. every day?
Kit-Tea.

3.) Which game did the black cat play with the mouse?
Catch!

4.) Which animal should you not scare on Halloween?
The scare-de-cat!

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FAQs — frequently asked questions

So, you want to know more about your black cat and others? Check out these frequently asked questions with answers.

1.) When is National Black Cat Day?

National Black Cat Day is celebrated every October 27. In 2020, October 27 falls on a Tuesday. In 2021, October 27 falls on a Wednesday.

2.) When is Black Cat Appreciation Day?

Black Cat Appreciation Day is August 17 each year. The goal of the one-day event is to dispel common misconceptions about black cats.

3.) What is special about black cats?

Well, in addition to their striking good looks, black cats are believed to have better immune systems than other cats. They have a higher resiliency against disease and illnesses.

4.) Why do some people associate black cats with the Fourth of July?

Black Cat® is a registered fireworks brand. Black Cat firecrackers are very popular and use the tagline, “The Best You Can Get.” It is the oldest registered brand of fireworks in the United States.

By Emily Ryan

Emily writes about entertainment, pets, and family life.

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