Black Cat Names That Are So Good, It's Spooky

If you prefer classic names, these are great choices for female black cats:

• Luna: Spanish for the moon
• Stella: Latin for star
• Mia: Italian for mine
• Bella: Italian for beautiful
• Cleo: Greek for fame, pride or glory
• Sophie: Greek for wisdom
• Penelope: Greek for weaver
• Molly: Old Irish diminutive of Mary
• Millie: Germanic for strength in wisdom
• Juliet: Old English for Youthful

These traditional names are perfect for male black cats:

• Max: English for greatest
• Charlie: French for free man
• Oscar: Irish for champion warrior
• Leo: Latin for lion
• Milo: Latin for soldier
• Harry: German for home ruler
• Gus: Irish for exalted and venerable
• Nigel: Irish for black-haired
• Jasper: Persian for treasure bearer

Black cats often have an air of mystery. These names capture that magic:

• Tarot: Inspired by the fortune-telling card game.
• Omen: A magical name for your lucky charm.
• Jinx: A cute name that plays on the North American superstition that black cats are unlucky. In Japan and Britain, they are regarded as good luck and bearers of fortune.
• Phantom: For a black cat who's mastered their disappearing act.
• Voodoo: For a black cat that has cast a spell on your heart.
• Houdini: For a black cat who's always getting in — and out — of trouble.
• Salem: Black cats and Halloween go hand-in-hand, so why not name yours after the city that celebrates it best? Bonus: Salem is also the name of the talkative black kitty in Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

These names are inspired by the beautiful black color of your cat's fur:

• Inky: For a cat with a coat as glossy and black as ink.
• Ebony: Dark tropical timber, synonymous with black beauty.
• Midnight: The darkest hour.
• Poppy: Inspired by the color of poppy seeds.
• Sooty: For a cat who's as black as soot.
• Velvet: For a cat whose fur reminds you of black velvet.
• Blackjack: Inspired by the popular card game. It's also another word for the classic skull-and-crossbones pirate flag.

If you're a foodie, these names might appeal to you:

• Espresso: For a cat as smooth and dark as your favorite pick-me-up. Bonus points if they really do wake you up in the morning.
• Licorice: Black-as-night confection, soft and sweet.
• Treacle: Scottish word for black molasses.
• Guinness: Famously dark Irish stout.
• Pepper: Inspired by roly-poly black peppercorns.
• Olive: Not only is Olive a real name, but olives are black. Bonus if your cat's eyes are green. Alternative name: Kalamata.
• Caviar: Elegant hors d'oeuvre that pairs well with champagne.

Mythology offers some powerful names for black cats:

• Krishna: Widely-revered Hindu deity whose name means "dark" in Sanskrit.
• Erebus: Greek god of darkness.
• Loki: Norse god of mischief.
• Thor: Germanic god of thunderstorms.
• Zeus: Greek god of thunderstorms.
• Jupiter: Latin god of thunderstorms.
• Athena: Greek goddess of wisdom.
• Pluto: Roman god of the underworld.
• Orion: Hunter in Greek mythology. Also, the name of a constellation in the night sky.

From movies, TV shows, and books, these names are fun and memorable:

• Thackery Binx: Immortal black cat in the 1993 film, Hocus-Pocus.
• Bagheera: The wise black panther in The Jungle Book, who protects and mentors Mowgli.
• Felix: The star of silent-era cartoon, Felix the Cat
• Darth Vader: The dark-cloaked villain in Star Wars.
• Morticia: The charming black-gowned Addams Family matriarch.
• Wednesday: The sweetly sadistic daughter of Morticia Addams.
• Elvira: "Mistress of the Dark" and slinky horror hostess.
• Minnaloushe: The black cat referenced in John Butler Yeats' famous poem, "The Cat and the Moon".

These names add a touch of humor and cuteness:

• Snowball: Typically reserved for cats with all-white coats, this one is a playful twist of irony. Other options include Casper, Frosty, and Snow White.
• Sharpie: For the black cat who is sure to leave a permanent mark on your heart.
• Bandit: For the stealthy black cat who's full of mischief.
• Jester: For the black cat who can't stop clowning around.

Now for a few "punny" black cat names:

• Don Drapurr: A play on Don Draper, the dapper star of Mad Men.
• Margaret Scratcher: A play on Margaret Thatcher, former British prime minister.
• Purrnest Hemmingway: A play on 20th-century American novelist Ernest Hemingway.
• Charles Lickens: A play on 19th century British novelist Charles Dickens.

Inspired by the natural world, these names are perfect for your black cat:

• Eclipse: Inspired by the rare astronomical event.
• Jet: The gemstone that inspired the term "jet black."
• Onyx: Another black gemstone.
• Obsidian: Naturally-occurring black volcanic glass.
• Galaxy: For the black cat who's a star in your night sky.
• Raven: The name of this beautiful crow-like bird is also another word for black.

Names from different cultures that mean black:

• Nero: Italian for black.
• Chicco: Italian for coffee bean or grape seed.
• Preto: Portuguese for black.
• Kuro: Japanese for black.
• Chibi: Japanese for small or short.
• Akimi: Japanese for beauty.
• Schwarz: German for black
• Krümel: German for crumb.
• Noir: French for "black." Le Chat Noir is a famous French cabaret poster.
• Ele' ele: Hawaiian for black.
• Pango: Maori for black.

Names inspired by famous personalities:

• Beyoncé: For a fierce and talented feline.
• Elvis: For a charismatic and charming black cat.
• Bowie: Inspired by the iconic David Bowie, perfect for a creative and expressive kitty.
• Streep: For a black cat with an air of elegance, named after the acclaimed actress Meryl Streep.
• Jagger: Inspired by Mick Jagger, for a black cat with some serious swagger.

Names from literature:

• Poe: Inspired by the master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, who wrote "The Black Cat."
• Brontë: For a cat with a literary and mysterious air, inspired by the Brontë sisters.
• Gatsby: For a stylish and enigmatic feline, inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby."
• Darcy: After the brooding, romantic hero of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice."
• Rowling: For a magical black cat, inspired by the author of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling.

Names inspired by history:

• Cleopatra: For a regal and powerful black cat.
• Tesla: For an intelligent and inventive feline, inspired by the famous inventor and engineer Nikola Tesla.
• Frida: Inspired by the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, perfect for a strong, independent kitty.
• Churchill: For a black cat with a strong and unwavering presence, inspired by the former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
• Boudica: For a brave and fearless feline, named after the ancient Celtic warrior queen.

Names inspired by athletes:

• Bolt: For a fast and agile black cat, inspired by the legendary sprinter Usain Bolt.
• Beckham: For a stylish and athletic feline, inspired by the famous soccer player David Beckham.
• Serena: For a powerful and dominant black cat, named after the tennis star Serena Williams.
• Kobe: For a talented and driven feline, inspired by the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant.
• Gretzky: For a black cat with a natural talent for sports, inspired by the ice hockey great Wayne Gretzky.

Names inspired by music legends:

• Hendrix: For a black cat with a free-spirited and creative nature, inspired by the iconic guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
• Aretha: For a soulful and powerful feline, named after the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.
• Sinatra: For a smooth and sophisticated black cat, inspired by the legendary crooner Frank Sinatra.
• Mozart: For an intelligent and artistic feline, named after the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
• Joplin: For a wild and free-spirited black cat, inspired by the singer Janis Joplin.

Names inspired by space:

• Nebula: For a mysterious and enchanting feline.
• Comet: For a fast and bright black cat.
• Apollo: For an adventurous and daring feline, inspired by NASA's Apollo missions.
• Andromeda: For a black cat that's out of this world, named after the Andromeda Galaxy.
• Vega: For a shining and beautiful feline, inspired by one of the brightest stars in the night sky.

Names inspired by superheroes:

• Batman: For a stealthy and mysterious feline, inspired by the Dark Knight.
• Storm: For a powerful and commanding black cat, named after the X-Men character.
• Nightcrawler: For a black cat with incredible agility and stealth, inspired by the X-Men character known for teleportation and acrobatics.
• Mystique: For a shape-shifting and enigmatic black cat, inspired by the X-Men character.
• Shadowcat: For a black cat with exceptional agility and stealth, named after the X-Men's Kitty Pryde.

Names with a dark theme:

• Dracula: For a black cat with a mysterious and captivating presence, inspired by the famous vampire.
• Morticia: For a dark and elegant feline, inspired by the matriarch of the Addams Family.
• Belladonna: For a beautiful yet deadly black cat, named after the poisonous plant.
• Nosferatu: For a haunting and eerie feline, inspired by the classic silent horror film.
• Ophelia: For a tragic and romantic black cat, named after the character from Shakespeare's "Hamlet."

Names inspired by art:

• Picasso: For a creative and unique black cat, inspired by the famous painter.
• Van Gogh: For a passionate and expressive feline, named after the iconic artist.
• Monet: For a black cat with a soft and dreamy nature, inspired by the Impressionist painter.
• Dali: For a surreal and eccentric feline, named after the famous surrealist Salvador Dalí.
• Kandinsky: For an abstract and unconventional black cat, inspired by the Russian painter and art theorist.

Names inspired by other animals:

• Panther: For a sleek and powerful black cat, inspired by the majestic big cat.
• Bear: For a large and cuddly black cat with a gentle nature.
• Crow: For a clever and mysterious black cat, named after the intelligent bird.
• Puma: For an athletic and agile feline, inspired by the fast and graceful big cat.
• Stingray: For a graceful and enigmatic black cat, named after the unique marine creature.