70+ Black Cat Names
Names inspired by midnight panthers of the living room.
A name that nods to the coat is a classic for a reason — it is an instant match between the name and the cat standing in front of you. These picks all suit a black-coated cat, from obvious tributes to subtler nods.
AshUnisexFrom the ash tree — smoky and strong,AthenaFemaleGoddess of wisdom — regal and sharp,BagheeraMaleCatThe panther — sleek guardian of the jungle,BlackberryFemaleCatBramble sweetness; dark, juicy and a little wild,BombayMaleCatSleek little panther of the living room,CaspianMaleMischief in motion, love at first sight,CloveFemaleCatTiny aromatic bud with warming spice,CocoaFemaleRich and comforting — made for cozy days,ColaFemaleFizzy and sweet — classic soda pop,DahliaFemaleDramatic bloom — dark-petaled beauty,DamsonFemaleCatDeep purple plum, autumn hedgerow sweet,DanteMaleCatPoet of the underworld; intense, brooding, brilliant,DominoMaleBlack and white game piece — spotted charmer,DuskUnisexCatTwilight hour; poised between day and dream,EchoUnisexRepeats what you say — actually listens, mostly,EdgarMaleCatPoe-like melancholy; literary, dark and lovely,ElsinoreMaleCatHamlet castle, dramatic and brooding,EmpressFemaleCatSupreme ruler — you are merely staff,FelixMaleCatHappy and lucky — the original cartoon cat,FrenzyFemaleCatMidnight zoomies made flesh, unstoppable and gleeful,GodivaFemaleCatChocolate empress, rides with legend,GolightlyFemaleCatBreakfast at Tiffanys, moon-river wanderer,GuinnessMaleDark Irish stout — rich and smooth,HadesMaleCatUnderworld ruler; broods adorably in dark corners,IndigoUnisexDeep blue dye — artistic soul,InkwellMaleCatDipped in midnight, writes his own story,InkyUnisexCatSpilled inkblot; leaves dark pawprints everywhere,IsabelleFemaleBorn to nap, made to be adored,IvyFemaleCatClinging vine — elegant and tenacious,JafarMaleCatRoyal vizier with a serpent charm,JetMaleBlack gemstone — fast as a jet plane,JiminyFemaleMischief in motion, love at first sight,JinxFemalePlayful bad luck — sneezes mischief,JunoFemaleRoman queen of the gods — imperious and loving,KelseyFemaleBorn to nap, made to be adored,KnoxMaleRound hill fortress; solid, silent and unmovable,LicoriceMaleCatBlack candy twist, an old soul,LokiMaleNorse trickster god — for the serial sock thief,MaxMaleGreatest, from Latin — the archetypal good boy,MidnightUnisexThe darkest hour — sleek and mysterious,MulberryFemaleCatSilkworm banquet, deep purple berries,MystiqueFemaleCatShapeshifting allure; always slightly enigmatic,NeroMaleCatDark emperor fiddling while Rome burns,NightshadeUnisexBeautiful poison berry of twilight gardens,NoriMaleSeaweed snack — sushi-night sidekick,NovellaUnisexCatShort but rich, a story on soft paws,NyxUnisexGoddess of night — sleek midnight mystery,OliveFemalePeace symbol — a little salty, very sweet,OnyxUnisexBlack gemstone — sleek and mysterious,OreoUnisexBlack-and-white cookie — the tuxedo classic,OrionMaleThe hunter constellation — stellar and bold,PepperUnisexSpice with a kick — for the speckled spitfire,PeppercornUnisexCatSharp little specks with big seasoning,PrinceMaleHeir to the throne and your pillow,PyewacketFemaleCatFamiliar spirit of witches; vintage movie magic,RavenUnisexDark-winged clever bird — mystic and sleek,RogueUnisexCharmingly lawless — steals hearts and socks,RookUnisexCastle-corner guardian of the chessboard,SableUnisexDark luxurious fur — sleek and mysterious,SalemMaleCatWitch's familiar — sassy and centuries old,SebastianMaleCatVenerable courtier; under-the-sea elegance,ShadowUnisexFollows you everywhere — quiet and devoted,SiriusMaleBrightest star — the dog star of night,SootyUnisexCatChimney dust; smudged, sweet and slightly magical,StarbuckFemaleCatLiterary harpoon and coffee brand alike,StormUnisexPower of the skies — dramatic and fast,SylvesterMaleCatSufferin' succotash! — dramatic and determined,UmbraUnisexCatDeepest shadow; sleeps peacefully inside eclipses,VaderMaleDark side of adorable — heavy breathing included,VelvetFemaleCatPlush nap pile; smooth from ear to tail,VeronicaFemaleCatTrue image; sultry noir beauty,WednesdayFemaleCatGrim but adorable; deadpan gothic charm,WickUnisexCatCandle-thread spark ready to ignite
How to choose the right name
Keep it shortOne or two syllables carry best across the park — dogs respond faster to crisp sounds like Max or Zoe than to long, soft names.
Hard consonants winNames with a clear K, T or B sound (Coco, Toby, Pixel) cut through background noise far better than whispery ones.
Avoid household collisionsIf it sounds like a command — sit, stay, no, down — or another family member's name, pick again. Confusion slows training.
Say it out loud, ten timesYou will call this name hundreds of times. If it still feels good at call ten in your own voice, it's the one.
FAQ
What should I name a black cat?Popular picks include Ash, Athena, Bagheera, Blackberry, Bombay. Coat-inspired names work because they highlight what makes your cat visually unique.
Do coat-color names get confusing?No — unlike commands, color names are unique words. The main caution: two black pets in one home may both answer to the same name.
Can I name a black cat something unrelated to color?Absolutely — personality and sound matter more. Browse the style and letter pages for ideas beyond the coat.