385+ Top Black Dog Names for Males and Females

Looking for a cool, cute, or funny name for your black dog or pup? We’ve got you covered! In this article, we’re providing the ultimate list of black dog names so you can find the perfect one to call out at the puppy park. We’ll also offer tips on choosing the perfect name for your canine companion, whether you own a black Labrador Retriever, Great Dane, Doberman, or mutt.

Our Favorite Names for Black Dogs

Female names: Bonnie, Dahlia, Luna, Misty, Nova
Male names: Buck, Cowboy, Duncan, Hank, Otis
Cool names: Ace, Blackjack, Ember, Flint, Noir
Cute names: Batman, Buttons, Juno, Kiki, Magic
Black and white names: Checkers, Oreo, Panda, Piano

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Male Black Dog Names

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Pick a cool, bold, and charming name for your male black dog. There are tons of male names to choose from, whether your dog is goofy, sweet, chill, or a combination of all three. Here are some of our favorite options for black dogs and puppies:
- Baker
- Billy
- Boris
- Bosco
- Bruce
- Buck
- Captain
- Charlie
- Cisco
- Cowboy
- Daniel
- DJ
- Dudley
- Duncan
- Elmer
- Ernest
- Hank
- James
- Kermit
- Murphy
- Ned
- Norman
- Otis
- Peter
- Rex
- Smith
- Steven
- Tucker
- Willie

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Female Black Dog Names

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Select a sweet, stylish, or sassy name that suits your female black dog. If you’re the proud owner of a new black dog or puppy, think of names that match her vibe. Here are some awesome options to match your doggo’s character and charm:
- Aggie
- Ariel
- Audrey
- Aurora
- Bella
- Bonnie
- Chloe
- Dahlia
- Darla
- Dottie
- Duchess
- Emily
- Greta
- Indy
- Louise
- Lucy
- Luna
- Maisie
- Martha
- Misty
- Molly
- Morticia
- Mystique
- Nova
- Penny
- Queenie
- Ruby
- Sadie
- Zelda
- Zuri

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Black & White Dog Names

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Turn to black and white foods, objects, and characters for the perfect name. Some classic choices include “Oreo,” “Panda,” “Domino,” and “Tux,” but have fun coming up with a black and white name that you and your dog love. Here’s a mix of common and creative choices:
- Beetlejuice
- Checkers
- Chess
- Cobra
- Cruella
- Dice
- Domino
- Fly
- Skellington
- Marble
- Orca
- Oreo
- Panda
- Patches
- Penguin
- Perdita
- Piano
- Pongo
- Skunk
- Smudge
- Snoopy
- Swirl
- Tux
- Zebra

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Cool Black Dog Names

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Choose a cool name that matches your dog’s personality and appearance. Names like “Blackjack” and “Apollo” are effortlessly cool, but you can also take inspiration from your dog’s coat color and overall aura. Here are some other cool, edgy, and mysterious options:
- Ace
- Apollo
- Blackjack
- Bran
- Callisto
- Cash
- Cosmos
- Dracula
- Echo
- Ember
- Flint
- Gleam
- Grim
- Nero
- Ninja
- Noir
- Orion
- Rocky
- Sirius
- Smokey
- Storm
- Velvet
- Vortex
- Wednesday
- Wick
- Zorro

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Cute Black Dog Names

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Stick with a cute and playful name if your pup is a softie. If your dog is more sweet than sassy, go for a name that captures their soft and gentle spirit. Here are some utterly adorable names for your black doggo or pup:
- Batman
- Boots
- Bubbles
- Bumble
- Buttons
- Callista
- Coco
- Cookie
- Cuddles
- Dipsy
- Hiccup
- Juno
- Kiki
- Magic
- Mickey
- Nibbles
- Pansy
- Pebbles
- Ruffles
- Secret
- Snickers
- Sprout
- Tootsie
- Toto
- Twix
- Wiggles
- Winky
- Ziggy

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Funny Black Dog Names

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Come up with a witty, pun-packed name to make everyone laugh. For a silly yet endearing name, think of a famous person or character, then incorporate a punny twist to it. Or, put a spin on a common human name, like “Furdinand,” or go for something ironic, like “Kitty.” Here are some funny pet names to help you get started:
- Al Poochino
- Anderson Pooper
- Babe Woof
- Bark Obama
- Bark Vader
- Beowoof
- Captain Sniff
- Chewbarka
- Dog Marley
- Dogzilla
- Droolius Caesar
- Elvis Pawsley
- Furcules
- Furdinand
- Hairy Paw-ter
- Indiana Bones
- Jabba the Mutt
- Jimmy Chew
- Kitty
- Lick Jagger
- LL Drool J
- Mary Puppins
- Mutt Damon
- Ozzy Pawsborne
- Pablo Escobark
- Pawtrick Stewart
- Prince of Barkness
- Poochie Smalls
- Pup Tart
- Queen Elizabark
- Rosa Barks
- Santa Paws
- Sarah Jessica Barker
- Sherlock Bones
- Sir Barks-a-Lot
- Snoop Dog
- The Wizard of Paws
- Virginia Woof
- Winnie the Poodle
- Woofgang Puck
- Woofie Goldberg

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Unique Black Dog Names in Different Languages

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Look up dark terms in different languages for a truly unique name. Looking for an unforgettable name that also serves as a conversation starter? Search “dark,” “night,” “shadow,” or other black objects and elements in different languages. Here are some standout options for a dark doggo:
- Amaris: Spanish for “child of the moon.”
- Amaya: Spanish for “night rain.”
- Blakesley: English name meaning “dark wolf’s wood.”
- Brenna: Gaelic for “little raven.”
- Carey: Irish for “dark.”
- Devaney: Irish for “dark-haired.”
- Erebus: The God of darkness in Greek mythology.
- Esmeray: Turkish for “dark moon.”
- Hesperia: Greek for “evening star.”
- Humelina: Latin for “little shadow.”
- Inei: Japanese for “dark shadow.”
- Kage: Japanese for “shadow.”
- Kardama: Sanskrit for “shadow.”
- Kumori: Japanese for “cloudy.”
- Leila: Arabic for “daughter of the night.”
- Lilith: Jewish for “night monster.”
- Melantha: Greek for “dark flower.”
- Nerissa: Italian for “black-haired.”
- Nisha: Sanskrit for “night.”
- Ombretta: Italian for “shadow.”
- Orpheus: Greek for “darkness of night.”
- Samira: Arabic for “evening conversationalist.”
- Senka: Serbian for “shadow.”
- Sullivan: Gaelic for “dark eyes.”
- Varjo: Finnish for “shadow.”
- Yami: Japanese for “darkness.”
- Zalaph: Biblical name meaning “shadow.”
- Zilla: Hebrew for “shadow.”

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Food-Inspired Black Dog Names

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Think of a dark-colored food or drink that reminds you of your dog. Whether it’s a fruit, cocktail, spice, or snack, naming your dog after your favorite food or drink is oh so adorable. Just be sure to take their size and personality into consideration to choose the perfect name. Here are some ideas to help you get started:
- Acai
- Ale
- Anise
- Bean
- Beet
- Blackberry
- Boba
- Brownie
- Cacao
- Caviar
- Cherry
- Chia
- Chocolate
- Coffee
- Cola
- Currant
- Eggplant
- Espresso
- Fig
- Guiness
- Hershey
- Juniper
- Lentil
- Licorice
- Milky Way
- Mocha
- Moonpie
- Nori
- Olive
- Pea
- Pepper
- Porter
- Prune
- Pumpernickel
- Quinoa
- Raisin
- Rye
- Sesame
- Shiitake
- Stout
- Tea
- Truffle

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Color-Inspired Black Dog Names

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Name your dog after a shade that matches their dark coat. You might be surprised to discover that there are tons of black shade names to choose from, including onyx, sable, and ink. Here are some colorful options for your dark-colored dog or pup:
- Ash
- Charcoal
- Ebony
- Gloss
- Granite
- Grease
- Ink
- Jet
- Midnight
- Night
- Obsidian
- Onyx
- Sable
- Shadow
- Slate
- Smoke
- Soot
- Void

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Animal-Inspired Black Dog Names

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Consider a name inspired by dark-colored animals, reptiles, and insects. Think of this as a way of capturing your dog’s very own spirit animal. If they’re giving cool or fierce vibes, go for a panther or viper. If they’re cute and cuddly, try a bat or monkey. Here are some other animal-inspired names to fit any dog personality:
- Ant
- Bat
- Baza
- Bear
- Bombay
- Bonobo
- Crow
- Ducky
- Friesian
- Jaguar
- Lark
- Monkey
- Moose
- Mustang
- Myna
- Owl
- Panther
- Raven
- Skunky
- Spider
- Stallion
- Starling
- Swan
- Viper
- Wolf
- Wolverine

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Nature-Inspired Black Dog Names

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Choose a name inspired by plants, weather, seasons, and the elements. Most dogs love playing outside, making Mother Nature the perfect inspiration for a pet name. Think of flowers, trees, seasons, and natural elements that fit your dog’s personality and dark coat. Here are some of our favorites:
- Autumn
- Beetle
- Birch
- Bolder
- Breeze
- Carbon
- Cave
- Cedar
- Coral
- Dusk
- Eclipse
- Fern
- Forest
- Hiker
- Meadow
- Myrtle
- Petal
- River
- Shell
- Sierra
- Stone
- Stormy
- Summer
- Sunny
- Volcano
- Wilder
- Woody

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Powerful Black Dog Names

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Pick a powerful name that evokes strength, mystery, or darkness. If you’re naming a bulky dog, like a Doberman or Rottweiler, you need a name that matches their muscular build, dense black coat, and tough personality. Think of powerful characters in films and Greek mythology, or words associated with power and resilience. Here are some great options:
- Alpha
- Angus
- Blade
- Blaise
- Boom
- Bruiser
- Brutus
- Chaos
- Chomper
- Dante
- Destroyer
- Diesel
- Dozer
- Dwayne
- Fiasco
- Grizzly
- Hades
- Hercules
- Hulk
- Samson
- Tarzan
- Thunder

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Spiritual Black Dog Names

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Select a spiritual name to honor the bond you share with your dog. There’s a reason why dogs are known as man’s best friend. They have an incredible ability to connect with our souls and provide emotional support when needed. If you’re particularly close to your dog, consider a divine or zen name for something truly special. Here are some deep and meaningful ideas:^{[1]
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- Aikido: Japanese for “harmony,” “spirit,” or “energy.”
- Ananda: Sanskrit for “bliss” or “joy.”
- Barghest: A black dog from Yorkshire folklore.
- Black Shuck: A black dog from East Anglia folklore.
- Bodhi: The sacred fig tree where Buddha attained enlightenment.
- Charan: The ferryman of the underworld in Greek mythology.
- Dharma: The fundamental law that sustains the universe and guides human behavior.
- Gabriel: An archangel known as the messenger of God.
- Karma: The law of cause and effect and the importance of our actions.
- Moddey Dhoo/Mauthe Doog: A black dog from Scottish folklore.
- Nirvana: The highest state someone can attain in Buddhism.
- Satori: A Japanese Buddhist term for sudden enlightenment.
- Seraph: An angel of the highest order, often depicted with multiple wings.
- Shvan: Sanskrit for “dog.”
- Solstice: A name associated with changing seasons and the balance between light and darkness.
- Zenith: A name representing the highest point of spiritual awareness.

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Spooky Black Dog Names

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Opt for a spooky and mysterious name to stand out from the crowd. If your favorite holiday is Halloween or your dog just gives off mystical vibes, choose a spooky name inspired by ghosts, vampires, werewolves, secrets, or supernatural forces. Here are some of our favorite options:
- Boo
- Cauldron
- Chills
- Cobweb
- Creep
- Cursed
- Eerie
- Elvira
- Fang
- Ghost
- Gorgon
- Grim
- Hallow
- Haunt
- Hex
- Hocus Pocus
- Mysterious
- Nocturne
- Nosferatu
- Sinister
- Specter
- Spook
- Trixie
- Vampira
- Voodoo
- Vortex
- Werewolf
- Zombie

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How to Name Your Black Dog

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Consider your dog’s personality and appearance to pick the perfect name. Before naming your dog, observe their behavior and physical appearance. Are they quiet, energetic, sweet, or sassy? Do they have a shiny coat, a unique pattern, or distinctive markings? Get inspiration from these characteristics to come up with a cute name that’s totally unique to your canine companion!^{[2]
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- Feel free to test out different names to see which one feels right. Your dog might respond better to a certain name, which can make it easier for you to train them.
- The easiest way to come up with a name is to think of dark-colored objects, colors, and elements, but if you’re still having trouble, you can always use our dog name generator!