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Black is not the most admirable color. That’s especially if you’re a cat who was born among cultures that view black cats in a bad light.
It’s undeniably true that black cats are commonly overlooked in animal shelters. In fact, the phrase ‘Black Cat Syndrome’ was coined based on the fact that black cats tend to overstay in animal shelters more than cats of other colors.
But despite their age-old reputation for being bearers of bad luck, black cats are just as adorable as their white, orange, and brown counterparts. Therefore, they deserve an equally endearing name.
A creative name for your black kitto can help draw attention to the animal even when he would traditionally be ignored. It also helps give the cat a unique identity, especially in homes with multiple pets.
If you’ve recently adopted a black cat and are looking for a befitting name, you’ve come to the right place. Browse the following collection for 90 fancy black cat names.
Male Black Cat Names
1. Ace – A cool name for a skilful cat.
2. Batman – How would you like to name your cat after the dark-clothed superhero?
3. Bones – Appropriate for a skinny cat.
4. Bullet – Perfect for a fast cat.
5. Caesar – A good choice for a domineering cat.
6. Captain – Also great for a domineering male cat.
7. Chase – Another perfect choice for a fast cat.
8. Cinder – Perfect for a black or dark-colored feisty male cat.
9. Elvis – Consider adopting this name for your black cat if you’re inspired by Elvis Presley’s famously black hair.
10. Gulliver – Great for a perpetually-hungry cat.
11. Hunter – The name is pretty much self-explanatory.
12. Iron – For a tough or resilient cat.
13. Java – For a sophisticated cat.
14. Macho – Ideal for a huge cat.
15. Menace – Ideal for a troublesome cat.
16. Ninja – Opt for this one if your cat is incredibly acrobatic.
17. Pal – A simple yet cool name.
18. Ruffles – For a male cat with lots of fur.
19. Shadow – Another perfect choice for a black or dark-colored male cat.
20. Tuxedo – For black male cats with tints of white on their fur.
Female Black Cat Names
21. Aggie – Derived from ‘Agatha.’
22. Autumn – Based on the season that falls between summer and winter.
23. Batgirl – Feminine version of batman.
24. Beatrice – For a cat that brings you joy.
25. Bella – Means ‘good’ in French.
26. Bonita – Means ‘pretty’ in Spanish.
27. Bubbles – Appropriate for a rambunctious cat.
28. Buena – Means ‘good’ in Spanish.
29. Charisma – Means ‘appeal’ or ‘charm.’
30. Chelsea – A very popular name for black female cats.
31. Dahlia – Inspired by the dark flower of the same name.
32. Daisy – Inspired by the daisy flower.
33. Diamond – Based on the precious stone of the same name.
34. Dixie – Great for a female cat that you truly cherish.
35. Dolly – For a female cat that’s just as beautiful as a doll.
36. Elle – Means ‘beautiful.’
37. Esmeralda – Derived from ‘emerald.’
38. Ivy – Perfect for cats that love to climb, just as the ivy plant.
39. Jade – Excellent for black female cats with green eyes.
40. Jasmine – Great for a cat that smells just as fresh as jasmine plants.
41. Joey – Feminine version of Joe.
42. Latoya – A cute female name for an equally adorable cat.
43. Meredith – Means ‘sea guardian.’
44. Olive – For a female cat that’s as chic as olives.
45. Opal – Another perfect name for a cat you consider to be truly precious.
46. Rose – Opt for this one if your female cat reminds you of black roses.
47. Safira – Appropriate for cats with eyes colored like a sapphire.
48. Sofia – Another cute name for lovely female cats.
49. Valeria – Means ‘strong and vigorous.’
50. Velvet – Good for a beautiful cat with tender skin.
Black Cat Names That Resonate With the Word ‘Black’
51. Blackbeard
52. Blackbird
53. Blackboard
54. Blackjack
55. Darkling
56. Ebony
57. Limousine
58. Mascara
59. Melanin
60. Obsidian
61. Orpheus
62. Onyx
63. Panther
64. Swarthy
65. Yin
Mystic Black Cat Names
66. Charmed – Simply means bewitched.
67. Dracula – Inspired by a traditionally dark and mysterious creature.
68. Luna – Related to the moon.
69. Magic – Cats are magical creatures; which makes this name suitable for any black cat.
70. Misty – For a cat that’s just as elusive as mist.
71. Morticia – If your cat reminds you of creepy places like the funeral home.
72. Mystique – A creative way of associating your cat with mysticism.
73. Phantom – An excellent description for a sneaky cat.
74. Raven – Another notoriously dark creature that makes for a great cat name.
75. Venom – Appropriate if you believe your cat is highly dangerous (in a good way though).
Black Cat Names Inspired By Pop Culture
76. Black Panther – A black cat name inspired by the Marvel Comics superhero of the same name.
77. Black Pearl – From ‘Pirates of the Caribbean.’
78. Black Widow – Another black cat name inspired by Marvel Comics.
79. Cole – From ‘Cole and Marmalade.’
80. Felix – A popular animated black cat who rose to fame in the late 1910s.
81. Goofy – From the television series ‘Mickey Mouse’ which runs on the Disney Junior channel; also perfect for a clumsy cat.
82. Hodge – The name for a black cat kept by renowned 18th-century writer Samuel Johnson.
83. Homer – A black cat popularized by the Greek poet who wrote ‘The Odyssey.’
84. Kitty – From ‘The Addams Family.’
85. Minnie – From Disney’s ‘Mickey Mouse’ series.
86. Pluto – Also from Disney’s ‘Mickey Mouse’ television series.
87. Sabrina – From the ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’ television series.
88. Salem – Another cute black cat name from the ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’ television series.
89. Snowball – From ‘The Simpsons’ television series.
90. Trim – A legendary black cat who traveled around the Australian coastline in the early-1800s.
Summary
Black cats may be frowned upon by some cultures. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they portend bad luck.
If you’re blessed with a black feline, consider giving him or her a creative name from the collection above.