Black Cat Names
Found the perfect inky companion? Browse 80+ black cat names below — dark, mystical, cute and classic — or tap the generator for fresh ideas that suit a sleek black kitty.
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Black cat names by style
Dark & Moody
Names inspired by night, shadow and jet-black fur.
- Shadow
- Midnight
- Onyx
- Raven
- Ash
- Ember
- Jet
- Smokey
- Eclipse
- Dusk
- Noir
- Sable
- Inky
- Cinder
- Soot
- Storm
- Nightshade
- Pitch
- Coal
- Obsidian
Mystical & Spooky
Witchy, spooky picks for a mysterious black cat.
- Salem
- Binx
- Hex
- Luna
- Jinx
- Mystic
- Nyx
- Hades
- Boo
- Specter
- Hocus
- Pocus
- Magic
- Spooky
- Gothic
- Morticia
- Bellatrix
- Sabrina
- Bagheera
- Toothless
Cute
Sweet, snack-inspired names for an inky cutie.
- Bean
- Olive
- Cocoa
- Panda
- Pepper
- Domino
- Oreo
- Licorice
- Truffle
- Mocha
- Espresso
- Sox
- Boots
- Blackberry
- Brownie
- Poppy
- Pebbles
- Cola
- Mochi
- Beans
Bold & Classic
Strong, timeless names with real presence.
- Felix
- Sirius
- Loki
- Zorro
- Diesel
- Nero
- Cole
- Magnum
- Caesar
- Duke
- Ace
- Sylvester
- Guinness
- Bruno
- Apollo
- Onyx
- Jasper
- Oscar
- Winston
- Edgar
Tips for naming your black cat
- Lean into the mystery. A black cat's sleek coat wears dramatic names like Onyx, Salem or Midnight beautifully.
- Or go ironic and sweet. Cozy, snacky names like Bean or Cocoa play perfectly against that spooky black fur.
- Keep it short. Two syllables max is easiest for a cat to learn to recognize at feeding time.
More cat naming tools
Want a wider net? Try the cat name generator, or browse by gender with our girl cat names and boy cat names. Prefer a brighter coat? See our white cat names. Got a kitten? See the kitten name generator.
Frequently asked questions
What are good names for a black cat?
Black cats suit dark, mysterious names like Shadow, Onyx, Midnight and Raven, or witchy classics like Salem and Binx. Browse the lists above or tap the generator for fresh ideas.
What's a cute name for a black cat?
Snack-inspired names are adorable on a black kitty — think Bean, Cocoa, Oreo, Licorice or Pepper. You'll find a whole Cute section above.
Is this free?
Yes, it's 100% free with no sign-up. Browse the lists or generate as many black cat names as you like.