Over 300 Black Cat Names: Magical, Cute, and Everything In Between

Black cats have a way of drawing people in, though the reason often depends on where you're from. Western cultures have long tied black cats to superstitions about bad luck, while Scotland, China, and Japan see them as symbols of good fortune and prosperity. As someone who shares a home with both a tuxedo cat and a fluffy black kitty, I lean toward the positive superstitions myself. Regardless of background, most people can agree that black cats carry an enchanting, otherworldly quality.

There's no shortage of inspiration for naming a black cat: mythical figures, famous feline characters from film and TV, goth icons, and more. With over 300 creative options here, you can find the right match for your special companion. Whether you're after something magical, witchy, gothic, pop culture-inspired, or just plain funny, this list has you covered.

Magical Black Cat Name Ideas

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Whether or not you believe black cats possess actual magic, their aura is undeniable. We dug deep into the creative cauldron to conjure this collection of magically-inspired names—many of which could also serve as Halloween cat names if you want to honor your favorite holiday.

Puca
Shaman
Cackle
Omen
Arcana
Hex
Prospero
Sabbat
Kismet
Abracadabra
Geller
Tarot
Magic
Demon
Spellbound
Goblin
Grimoire
Kijo
Curse
Cauldron
Heathen
Gandalf
Strega
Warlock
Soothsayer
Mystery
Chakra
Sybil
Jinx
Grimalkin
Vision
Sandman
Aura
Wizard

Cute Black Cat Names

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Not every great black cat name needs to be spooky—and even spooky names can be adorable. Give some of these cute options a try.

Ebony
Onyx
Suki
Toki
Velvet
Kona
Lucky
Pepper
Espresso
Karma
Jujube
Meep
Beltane
Pebble
Chirp
Walnut
Kuro
Whisper
Soot
Blackberry
Snuggle
Inkblot
Tiptoes
Smoke
Zuri
Flora
Midnight
Slinky
Blinky
Mocha
Cricket
Prince
Winks
Crystal

Witchy and Gothic Cat Names

Silhouette of a witch and her cat in front of the moon. Image via Getty Images/karetoria

Grab your favorite spooky novel, put on a witch's hat, and spin some Bauhaus records—these gothic cat names have crossed over from the dark side.

Dagon
Saga
Suspiria
Oberon
Amontillado
Vampira
Arkham
Bauhaus
Lovecraft
Poe
Ophelia
Lestat
Crowley
Raven
Nosferatu
Kuroneko
Ambrosio
Pyewacket
Bram
Dahlia
Bellatrix
Nyx
Weatherwax
Marie LaVeaux
Specter
Sahira
Ghost
Psyche
Cthulhu
Elvira
Akasha
Phantom
Bronte
Elphaba
Nightshade
Majo

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Mythological Black Cat Names

A black cat resting on the grounds of a temple in Thailand. Image via Getty Images/Rapeepong Puttakumwong

Throughout history, cats—especially black ones—have been revered as magical spirits, specters, and even gods. The ancient Egyptians, who worshipped the cat goddess Bastet, are perhaps the most famous example. These cool cat names have a divine air, drawing from mythologies and religions around the world.

Lucifer
Artemis
Anansi
Pythia
Cassandra
Nimue
Delphi
Kali
Baphomet
Hades
Cernunnos
Akuma
Morrigan
Lilith
Athena
Loki
Archimedes
Ishtar
Mephistopheles
Morgan Le Fay
Hecate
Minerva
Freya
Baba Yaga
Bastet
Li Shou
Tiyanak
Orpheus
Ceridwen
Shiva
Circe
Valkyrie
Osiris
Bakeneko

Pop Culture-Inspired Names for Black Cats

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Pop culture is filled with famous black cat characters—and sometimes human characters who take on the appearance of black-furred felines, like Batman's Selina Kyle/Catwoman or Black Panther's T'Challa. Any of these iconic figures could give you the perfect name for your feline friend.

Jiji (Kiki's Deliver Service)
Sir Purr (mascot of the Carolina Panthers)
Thackery Binx (Hocus Pocus)
Winkie (Escape to Witch Mountain)
Shuri (Black Panther)
Sylvester (Looney Tunes)
Mr. Kittles (Scary Movie II)
Blair (Soul Eater)
Salem (Sabrina the Teenage Witch)
Selena Kyle (Batman)
Shadowcat (X-Men)
Pluto (Poe's "The Black Cat")
Liebchen (The Witches)
Morgana (Persona)
Umbreon (Pokemon)
Figaro (Pinocchio)
Kiki (Animal Crossing)
Luna (Sailor Moon)
Bagheera (The Jungle Book)
Penelope Pussycat (Looney Tunes)
Sakamoto (Nichijou)
T'Challa (Black Panther)
Miss Kitty Fantastico (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Litten (Pokemon)
Felix (Felix the Cat)
Isis (Batman: The Animated Series)
Snowball II (The Simpsons)
Cobweb (Hocus Pocus II)
Mae (Night in the Woods)
Princess Monster Truck (an internet superstar with a gnarly underbite)
Cosmic Creepers (Bedknobs and Broomsticks)
Mittens (Bolt)
Panthera (Thundercats)

Funny or Punny Black Cat Names

A black cat making a hilariously dramatic expression. Image via Getty Images/Michele "Latente" Ferrario

Who says a black cat's name has to be serious? If you enjoy cute, cheeky, or punny pet names, consider these.

Imp
Ninja
Coal
Smudge
Void
Soot
Fraidy
Beetlejuice
Blackjack
Jack Black
Trouble
Asphalt
Casper
Banshee
Tarpit
Spooky
Raisin
Black Metal
Pepsi
Blackadder
Tarmac
Hot Topic
Guinness
Frijoles
Scaredy
Zorro
Eightball
Boo
Inky
Bleep

Black and White Cat Names

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Not every black cat is solid black from nose to tail. Tuxedo cats and many bicolor patterns can make a cat look almost cow-like. If your cat is black and white rather than pure black, these names might suit them better.

Penguin
Boots
Chess
Zebra
Piano
Checkers
Moggy
Cassiopea
Cookie
Zoot Suit
Maestro
Stella
Granite
Orca
Oreo
Nova
Galaxy
Scrabbles
Socks
Sirius
Panda
Sprinkle
Static
Ziggy
Alpha Centauri
Freckle
Domino
Latte
Moonpie
Patches
Popcorn
Star
Puffin
Tuxy
Orion

Male Black Cat Names

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While pet names can be wildly creative, there's something appealing about the simplicity and humor of giving your cat a regular human name. These elegant, eccentric, and gothic-inspired boy cat names are anything but plain.

Gideon
Dorian
Aurelio
Clive
Robin
Ulfric
Krishna
Duffy
Timothy
Dante
Judas
Howard
Nero
Wolfgang
Faust
Damien
Ulrich
Vladimir
Raphael
Rajani
Theodore
Douglas
Ian
Ambrose
Arthur
Roman
Ciaran
Jasper
Aleister
Soren
Edgar
Peter
Nigel
Ozzy
Azrael
Benedict
Blake
Zoltan
Valentine
Apollo
Sebastian

Female Black Cat Names

A black cat relaxing on their parent's bed. Image via Getty Images/ Grace Cary

To continue the human-name theme for one last category, here's a lengthy list of seriously stylish—and slightly spooky—names for all the girl black cats out there.