300 Names for Black Cats Inspired by Magic, Night, & More

Are you looking for the perfect name for your favorite black cat? There are so many awesome options out there and we're sharing them all. Keep reading for our list of 300 magical and mystical names for your feline pal. From popular choices to Halloween-inspired and witchy names, we’ve got tons for you to choose from, along with tips on choosing a name.

Top Names for Black Cats

Most Popular: Raven Echo, Panther, Jinx, Shadow
Witchy: Hecate, Circe, Merlin, Vex, Lilith
Color-Inspired: Cinder, Ebony, Obsidian, Ash, Licorice
Pop Culture: Morticia, Church, Winifred, Bella, Hermione

Section 1 of 16:

Most Popular Black Cat Names

Download Article

Choose a classic name that fits a black cat. These names are among the best-known black cat names around. They’re used over and over again, which isn’t a bad thing; it means that black cat owners adore the names and want to keep them going. So, welcome your little Raven, Lucifer, or Jinx home with one of these popular names.
- Raven
- Echo
- Misty
- Licorice
- Lucifer
- Panther
- Dracula
- Spooky
- Cleopatra
- Blackie^{[1]
  X
  Research source}
- Gizmo
- Luna
- Raven
- Stella
- Lulu
- Wanda
- Mina
- Jinx
- Shadow
- Cosmo^{[2]
  X
  Research source}

Section 2 of 16:

Spooky Halloween-Inspired Black Cat Names

Download Article

Make it Halloween all year long with festive names like these. If you’re one of those people who love Halloween so much you count the days until it arrives, these name choices are for you. From characters like Ichabod Crane (Sleepy Hollow) to scary Halloween games like Ouija, these names and the cat who has them can be proud of the black cat superstitions of Halloween.
- Bat
- Harlow
- Trickster
- Ichabod
- Jack-o-Lantern
- Boo
- Spirit^{[3]
  X
  Research source}
- Candy Apple
- Scarecrow
- Vincent Price
- Damien
- Mysteria
- Count
- Frank(enstein)
- Zombie
- Ouija
- Spirit
- Houdini
- Sprite
- Goblin
- Nightshade^{[4]
  X
  Research source}

Section 3 of 16:

Witchy Black Cat Names

Download Article

Channel your inner sorceress by naming your cat after a well-known witch. These names are Wiccan-inspired and range from mythology (Circe, Hecate) to horror movie witches like Bathsheba from The Conjuring. Set up your altar, perform a spell, and keep your black cat by your side at all times.
- Circe
- Magic
- Midnight
- Voodoo
- Hecate
- Crescent
- Juno^{[5]
  X
  Research source}
- Merlin
- Hester
- Abigail
- Proctor
- Bathsheba
- Vex
- Lilith
- Demon
- Endora
- Wicked
- Ursula
- Glinda
- Wicca^{[6]
  X
  Research source}

Section 4 of 16:

Badass Black Cat Names

Download Article

Impress everyone with stand-out names that they won’t forget. These badass names for black cats are both powerful and memorable. From Nero to Crowley, they’ve existed throughout history as tough, infamous, and sometimes scary figures we all know. Even Diesel and Dragon may make people think you own a big dog, but they’ll soon find out your black cat is just as rugged.
- Klaus
- Crowley
- Void
- Culty
- Sirius
- Nero
- Hades
- Maleficent
- Nocturne
- Vesper
- Zephyr
- Thorne
- Morrigan
- Spike
- Dragon
- Diesel^{[7]
  X
  Research source}
- Satan
- Nightwing
- Vladimir
- Ragnar

Section 5 of 16:

Female Black Cat Names

Download Article

Help your girl cat shine like the alluring lady cat she is. Feminine names for cats are aplenty, but these lean toward the mystical for sure. Gothic-sounding names like Agnes, Frames, or Viola are ideal for sophisticated black cats, while Selene and Dahlia are every bit as feminine as names for other kinds of female cats.
- Nova
- Ophelia
- Delilah
- Agnes
- Carmen
- Esther
- Frances
- Florence
- Magdalene
- Margo
- Violet
- Allegra
- Viola
- Demi
- Greta^{[8]
  X
  Research source}
- Olive
- Seline
- Scarlet
- Dahlia
- Zoe^{[9]
  X
  Research source}

Section 6 of 16:

Male Black Cat Names

Download Article

Show your boy cat some love with a handsome name he deserves. He might need a witty pet name like Edison or Milton, or a magical one named Ripley or Phineas. Whatever about his personality stands out the most, focus on it when choosing the appropriate black cat name for him to enjoy.
- Bear
- Atlas
- Hercules
- Archer
- Nash
- Baptiste
- Edison
- Milton
- Oliver
- Percy
- Aleister^{[10]
  X
  Research source}
- Ripley
- Thanatos
- Solomon
- Seamus
- Tobias
- Phineas
- Cedric
- Edgar
- Victor^{[11]
  X
  Research source}

Section 7 of 16:

Color-Inspired Black Cat Names

Download Article

Address the obvious with a name that says “black.” These color-inspired names reflect different shades of black or refer to objects that are known for their black color. Obsidian is for a cat who you swear is actually a wizard, while Smoky is perfect for a black cat who looks almost grey. If you want some French in your cat’s life, simply call them Noir.
- Cinder
- Ebony
- Obsidian
- Smoky
- Ash
- Licorice
- Obscura
- Noir
- Melanthe^{[12]
  X
  Research source}
- Atramenta
- Blacktop
- Sooty
- Charcoal
- Smudge
- Pepper
- Shady
- Mocha
- Night
- Ashes
- Cacao^{[13]
  X
  Research source}

Section 8 of 16:

Unique Black Cat Names

Download Article

Decide on names that you don’t hear every day. Black cat names often get limited to ones like Shadow, Luna, or Jinx, but if you’re looking for something different, these names offer a lot of dark charisma. Mars is the Roman god of war, if you have an almost divine kitty who likes to fight. Phantom or Ninja is made for black cats who disappear as quickly as they reappear. Velvet is for the cat whose fur is softer than silk.
- Blaze
- Eclipse
- Aries
- Riff
- Cadence
- Demi
- Verden
- Anubis
- Corvis
- Dolamite
- Nebula
- Mars
- Ninja
- Velvet
- Phantom
- Grimm
- Mortimer
- Tux
- Charon
- Zelda^{[14]
  X
  Research source}

Section 9 of 16:

Cute Black Cat Names

Download Article

Celebrate how adorable your black cat is. Not all black cat names have to be spooky or creepy. Some can be downright sweet while being just as memorable. Naming your cat Loki after the Norse god of trickery says it all, while Coco and Pudding can honor your favorite chocolate treats. If your feline likes to run away with things they shouldn’t, perhaps Bandit is your best bet.
- Binx
- Phibs
- Loki
- Coco
- Ozzy
- Oreo
- Felix
- Jiji
- Izzy^{[15]
  X
  Research source}
- Pippa
- Trixie
- Ziggy
- Bandit
- Chester
- Rocky
- Pudding
- Pipsqueak
- Suki
- Dorrie
- Nettle^{[16]
  X
  Research source}

Section 10 of 16:

Funny Black Cat Names

Download Article

Make others laugh with humorous names. It’s easy to see why people find cats kooky, from their behavior to their facial expressions. These funny cat names draw from history, literature, and even Hollywood stars. You might need a nickname or a shorter version of these names when you take your cat to the vet, but either way, they won’t forget your cat!
- Purrcy Darkness
- Catman
- Inky Minaj
- Blackjack Sparrow
- Midnight Snack
- Salem Saberhagen
- Darth Whiskers
- Ravenclaw
- Licorice Whip
- Meowzard Noir
- Jett Black
- Jean “Claw” Van Damme
- Professor Shadowpaw
- Batcat
- Espresso Bean
- Shadowfax
- Purrlock Noir
- Sir Pounce of Darkness
- Blackbeard Meower
- Black Panther

Section 11 of 16:

Spiritual Black Cat Names

Download Article

Connect to cat names that have a deeper meaning. These names are eclectic, distinctive, and unlike any others on our list. They’re often associated with all things celestial, like Solstice, Star, or Aura. Isis and Bastet are rooted in ancient Egypt, while Seraphine is ideal for your angelic black cat’s name.
- Solstice
- Phase
- Star
- Harmony
- Seraphine
- Calypso
- Cressida
- Blackrose
- Marceline
- Bastet
- Sheba
- Aura
- Calista
- Isis
- Siobhan^{[17]
  X
  Research source}
- Nala
- Nimbus
- Kismet
- Zen
- Aurelia^{[18]
  X
  Research source}

Section 12 of 16:

Cool Black Cat Names

Download Article

Pick trendy names that aren’t directly related to black cats. This group of names ranges from ones you might give your dog (Rex and Orpheus) to musical subjects like Lyric, Adagio, and Sonnet. Whatever your black cat reminds you of most is the kind of name you can choose for them to enjoy over a lifetime of pets, cuddles, and treats.
- Comet
- Jupiter
- Mercury
- Lyric
- Adagio
- Sonnet
- Rex
- Orson^{[19]
  X
  Research source}
- Mace
- Lucky
- Pluto
- Marquis
- Whimsy
- Orpheus
- Matrix
- Baron
- Poe
- Mambo
- Igor
- Batman ^{[20]
  X
  Research source}

Section 13 of 16:

Black Cat Names from Movies, TV, & Pop Culture

Download Article

Make pop culture your starting point for your black kitty. There are tons of celebrated cultural phenomena, from classic sitcoms to well-known movies with names you’ve known about for a long time. Have you always wanted a black cat named Morticia, after The Addams Family’s matriarch? Maybe you loved Interview with a Vampire so much that you need a Lestat in your life. Whichever you go for, try watching whatever film or series inspired you with your cat by your side.
- Wednesday (The Addams Family)
- Morticia (The Addams Family)
- Barnabas (Dark Shadows)
- Vorhees (Friday the 13th)
- Katniss (The Hunger Games)
- Church (Pet Sematary)
- Hermione (Harry Potter)
- Pyewacket (Bell, Book, and Candle)
- Winifred (Hocus Pocus)
- Sauron (Lord of the Rings)
- Lazlo (What We Do in the Shadows)
- Bella (Twilight)
- Lestat (Interview With a Vampire)^{[21]
  X
  Research source}
- Elvira (Elvira, Mistress of the Dark)
- Edward (Twilight)
- Zero (The Nightmare Before Christmas)
- Violet (A Series of Unfortunate Events)
- Isis (Star Trek)
- Figaro (Pinocchio)
- Bellatrix (Harry Potter)^{[22]
  X
  Research source}

Section 14 of 16:

Black Cat Names that Mean Night

Download Article

Make a cat’s name as nocturnal as they are. These names mean “night” in other languages, from Greek and Spanish to Persian to Japanese. They offer some unique flair to typical names for black cats, while not overtly sounding like the kind of names you give black cats. Nyx is the Greek goddess of the night, while Nisha is associated with Ratri, the Hindu personification of the night.
- Nyx (Greek)
- Nit (Catalan)
- Layla (Persian)
- Notte (Italian)
- Noch (Croatian)
- Gabi (Filipino)
- Pō (Hawaiian)
- Malam (Indonesian)
- Alina (Malagasy)
- Malam (Malay)
- Noche (Spanish)
- Wengi (Sundanese)
- Kecha (Uzbek)
- Noson (Welsh)^{[23]
  X
  Research source}
- Samir (Arabic)
- Nisha (Sanskrit)
- Ajambo (Luo, African)
- Amaya (Japanese)
- Nox (Latin)
- Óiche (Irish-Gaelic)
- Isra (Arabic)^{[24]
  X
  Research source}

Section 15 of 16:

Black Cat Names From Around the World

Download Article

Go international with names that allude to darkness. Whether you’re looking for black cat names in other languages that simply mean “black.” Others mean “shadow” or “dark,” or more have more specific meanings like “Rajani” (Sanskrit for “dark night”) or Doughal (Scottish-Gaelic for “dark stranger”). Show everyone that your black kitty appreciates the spiritual meaning behind their name.
- Somba (Spanish for “shadow”)
- Chhaya (Hindu goddess of shadows)
- Adham (Arabic for “dark black”)
- Blake (Old English for “black”)
- Catahecassa (Shawnee for “black hoof”)
- Charna (Yiddish for “black”)
- Ciardha (Irish for “black”)
- Melaina (Greek for “black, dark”)
- Nigel (Latin for “dark”)
- Rajani (Sanskrit for “dark night”)
- Sabel (Old English for “black”)
- Otieno (Luo for “born at night”)
- Feardorcha (Old Irish for “dark man”)
- Kali (Hindu for “black one”)
- Inola (Cherokee for “black fox”)
- Doughal (Scottish-Gaelic for “dark stranger”)
- Krishna (Sanskrit for “black, dark”)
- Melanthios (Greek for “black, dark”)
- Zelophehad (Hebrew for “shadow of terror”)^{[25]
  X
  Research source}

Section 16 of 16:

How to Name Your Black Cat

Download Article

1
Get inspired by their particular breed. There are many famous black cat breeds that each have unique characteristics. Bombay cats are identified by their shiny black fur, while tuxedos might have a pop of white, which means you might need to find black and white cat names. If you have an all black Maine Coon, your cat might look like a version of Bigfoot—whatever your kitty’s breed is, find a name they can be proud of that’s inspired by their specific traits.
2
Choose a name reflecting their color, tone, and markings. Yes, your cat is black, but what kind of black are they? Some cats are so black, they look blue, while others may have a reddish or brownish tint to their black hair. Some long-haired cats even look dark grey or charcoal-colored. If they have white paws, a tuxedo marking, or are a “cow cat” (white with lots of black markings), apply how they look to what you name them.^{[26]
X
Research source}
- Sphynx: Hairless; coats can appear black.
- Ragamuffin: Can be solid black or have other white or brown tones.
- Norwegian Forest Cat: Known for its long, thick, black coat.
- Bombay: Blueish-black and shiny.
3
Consider what name best mirrors their personality. Whether you get your feline friend as a kitten or an older cat, spend a little time with them to get to know who they are. Are they rambunctious or mysterious? Do they love playtime, hiding, or cuddling with you? Good names for black cats can relate to the type of demeanor and personality your kitty has.^{[27]
X
Research source}
4
Name your cat after a celebrity, character, or figure you admire. If you love Greek mythology, name your cat “Hecate,” “Circe,” or Nyx.” If you’re a huge fan of Twilight, you may have an Edward and/or Bella on your hands. When you can’t get enough of Winona Ryder or Ozzy Osbourne, use those names for black cats like yours.
5
Keep your cat’s name short and simple...or not! While it’s easy to want black cat names that are long and complicated, simple ones probably remain the most popular. It’s your choice what to name your black cat, so have fun doing it. However, if you end up calling your cat Dr. Phibeas Addams the Third, going to the vet might prove slightly embarrassing. If you do end up choosing a longer name, be sure to have a shorter version or nickname in mind that you can use when calling for your kitty.^{[28]
X
Research source}

Cat Name Generator

Need a name for your furry friend? Look no fur-ther!
Whether the cat you have in mind is tuxedo, orange, or tabby, you'll find your dream kitten name below.
- All fields are optional.
  
  Cat's Color
  
  Cat's Gender
  
  Describe Your Cat
  
  See ad to
  
  Response failed. Please try again.
  
  Retry
  
  Try the full generator here.