Black cats are so regal and mysterious. Your mini panther may be a small girl or she may have a cute, little kitten face. Contrary to popular belief, black cats aren’t bad luck. In fact, when they lavish their love on you, you’ll feel pretty lucky.
Along with their regal bearing, black cats are just beautiful. Her black coat and sweet jellybean toes pull you into her orbit. Her luxurious fur will easily set off her eyes, no matter what color they are.
Prepare to be met with intense green, blue or yellow eyes, which you love to look into.
Popular Black Cat Names
Black cats deserve love and attention. To get your black cat’s attention, she’ll need just the right name. You’ll have much better luck calling her if she recognizes and likes her new perfect name.
Look at her unique personality as you have fun choosing just the right way to call her. Look through these popular options and try them out on her. Go with her color. Or, if she’s a particularly furry girl, go with the one of a large animal.
Other good choices allow you to make a play on phrases that use “black.” Why not use names that just suggest her fur color?
Bear
Gothic
Gypsy
Boots
Felix
Guinness
Jet
Magic
Charcoal
Chocolate
Cinder
Midnight
Mittens
Pepper
Shadow
Sheba
Ebony
Eclipse
Eight Ball
Sooty
Spooky
Female Black Cat Names
Black female cats deserve the best girl-cat names. Try out a few of these ones and see how she responds. You’ll find one!
Again, you can think of the names of gems or semi-precious stones to use as her name. Or, you can go back a couple centuries and pick some names that were popular at the beginning of the 20th century.
Read through the names of fruits with dark skins and pick out a few of these names. Even though the name may not refer to her fur color, a popular candy would make a wonderful choice!
Abbi
Amy
Godiva
Annie
Ava
Inky
Bella
Betsy
Magpie
Magic
Matches
Chrissy
Boo
Boo-Boo
Clara
Dahlia
Dinah
Elvira
Ellie
Elsa
Beauty
Boots
Emily
Frankie
Freda
Mystery
Mystic
Mystique
Gina
Gretta
Hannah
Harriet
Ingrid
Pocus
Puma
Jasmine
Kara
Kiki
Sabrina
Lexi
Lily
Jaggie
Jet
Maddie
Mia
Molly
Nelly
Opal
Orla
Sheba
Silhouette
Penny
Petal
Rachel
Rosie
Tara
Tessa
Tilly
Viola
Zara
Male Black Cat Names
You’ll find it easier to name a black male cat. Just think of a bunch of men’s names or nicknames. Here’s a list that gets you started. If you’re looking for just the right name, pull out a baby names book and check out the boys’ names.
As you read the meanings of these names, you should be able to find the name that “is” your cat.
Children’s stories, pirate stories and even astronomy can help you get several name ideas. With astronomy, think of the names of several constellations.
Food and beverage names make great names for your feline.
If for any reason you want to give your furry friend a unisex cat name, check this new article about unisex cat names here
Admit it. Your black cat is an absolute cutie. Whether she’s a black kitten or a full-grown girl, you have to find a name that suggests “I’m cute.” Choose girl’s nicknames or even cute French names for your sweetie.
Why not go with names that hybrid cats can wear? If your girl is a mixed-breed, choose a name suggesting her heritage(s).
Look to different cultures as you think of your girl’s name. Make sure you pick one that suggests her coloring.
Choose names that suggest suspense or even luck. Characters from mythology will gladly give their names. Or maybe you could check out these Disney cat names?
Chi Chi
Clover
Cocoa
Jinx
Cupid
Cutie
Daisy
Leila
Licorice
Disney
Midnight
Miner
Mint
Morticia
Doodle
Evie
Honey
Night
Kitty
Lady
Lolly
Mog
Monkey
Noodle
Pearl
Oreo
Pansy
Pepper
Pepsi
Pickle
Puddles
Pocus
Poe
Pumpkin
Puss
Sassy
Panda
Snuggles
Speckle
Sugar
Silky
Trixie
Whiskers
Wiggles
Za Za
Tux
Cool Black Cat Names
Maybe your cat exudes a “cool” attitude. She doesn’t care what you think. She’s going to do what she wants, when she wants. She won’t do something if she’s not in the mood.
Think about the activities or topics you think of as “cool.” That’s subjective, so it’s perfectly okay. The names of board games, superheroes, Gothic characters or weather events can become your cat’s name.
If your black cat is fearless, use that part of her personality to help you find a name. Just remember: Any cool option you choose has to fit your cat’s personality and her looks.
Your sweet black cat was blessed with vivid green eyes. Every time you look at her little face, you’re bowled over by her unforgettable and intense looks. You have to find a name that plays on green!
You may decide to choose a name that merely hints at this color. This is fine. Again, choose a name that plays on a well-known phrase. Or choose one that emphasizes the color of her beautiful eyes.
You really don’t have to go with one that uses only green. Instead, why not find a name that blends green with another color?
Apple
Charm
Clover
Emerald
Envy
Fern
Forest
Ivy
Jade
Leaf
Meadow
Minty
Moss
Teal
Willow
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good name for a male black cat?
Adam, Alfie, Andy, Salem, Shade.
What is a good name for a black girl cat?
Abbi, Amy, Godiva, Annie, Ava.
What are some unique cat names?
Chi Chi, Clover, Cocoa, Jinx, Cupid.
Are black cats boys or girls?
Black cats can be boys or girls.
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