Best Names for a Black Cat

Did you get a new black cat or kitten? Choosing a name can be the most exciting part of adopting a new pet. Names for black cats can take several forms. While some pet guardians may choose names that directly refer to the cat's color, others may like black cat names that reflect superstitions, folklore or metaphors.

Consider giving one of the following fifty gender-neutral names to your black cat:

Abra
Abyss
Agate
Ace
Asphalt
Cadabra
Cinder
Coal
Coven
Charm
Crow
Dusky
Dracula
Dread
Ebony
Eclipse
Espresso
Friday
Genie
Hex
(Black) Jack/Jackie
Jinx
Magic
Magpie
Midnight
Misery
Mystery
Nightmare
Nosferatu
Obsidian
October
Onyx
Panther
Pepper
Phantom
Pluto
Raven
Salem
Serpent
Shadow
Spirit
Spooky
Tarot
Thirteen
Thunder
Vampire
Vandal
Velvet
Voodoo
Witchy

In my experience, cats and dogs both respond more readily to two-syllable names than single-syllable names, and cats' names are easier to call when they end in vowels. Depending on your black cat's personality, you may find a name that is suitable but doesn't necessarily relate to his coat color or pattern.

Your friends, family members and shelter employees may also have excellent suggestions for naming your new black kitten.