70 Black Cat Names That Are Perfect for Halloween Felines
Trust us, you'll love these adorable names for your new fluffy best friend.
So, you're a new black cat owner? Congratulations! We're here to help you out with the hardest part of cat parenthood: Picking out the most fitting name that'll satisfy both you and your feline friend. These black cat names are paws-itively perfect, and we stand by each and every one of them. In fact, we practically guarantee you'll find at least one name in our list that fits your cat's personality perfectly—and gets you excited to call him or her by name. That's a good thing, of course, because don't forget: You're going to have to use this name over and over again, day in and day out, for a very long time. And your cat's going to have to want to respond to it!
Inspired by characters from beloved TV shows, a few favorite dark-colored foods, and pop culture icons, our extensive list of names features some monikers that are already crazy-popular with pet owners. We even scoured paint swatch samples to find "dark" names that are sure to delight you. Even better if you get your black cat on or near Halloween—they're practically begging for a slightly mysterious, magical name. (Take a look at our roundup of cat makeup ideas and don't forget a pet Halloween costume!) Don't forget to turn on custom pet playlist while trick-or-treating. Grab a notebook and pen, and get ready to choose the best black cat name for your fluffy new best friend.
Color-Inspired Black Cat Names
They're simple, direct, and to-the-point...but still adorable! We hand-picked this list of color-inspired names by looking through paint color swatches. It's pretty obvious why these shades of black would make the perfect name for your cat.
Ash
Inky
Noir
Bullet
Jet
Raven
Olive
Charcoal
Onyx
Kettle
Nightfall
Smoke ( or Smoky)
Domino
Food-Inspired Black Cat Names
Love food? Get your cat in on the fun with these delicious names, all of which are inspired by dark delights and delicious fare.
Oreo
Pepper
Caviar
Coffee
Licorice
Eggplant
Chocolate
Aubergine
Plum
Squid
Chia
Cocoa
Raisin
Bean
Mocha
Famous Black Cat Names
Calling all movie buffs, binge-watchers, and television fanatics! These names honor some of the most famous, A-list felines in pop culture.
Salem, from Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Binx, from Hocus Pocus
Bagheera, from the Jungle Book
Sylvester, from Looney Tunes
Figaro, from Pinocchio
Felix, from Felix the Cat
Pluto, from The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe
Lucifer, from Cinderella
Luna, from Sailor Moon
Snowball II, from The Simpsons
Movie-Inspired Black Cat Names
Take a cue from some of the most iconic movie characters (and movie cats!) known for their dark ensembles and personalities.
Batman
Wednesday
Darth Vader
Zorro
Bruce Wayne
Mrs. Norris
More Fun, Popular Black Cat Names
Haven't found the perfect name yet? Don't worry: We've picked out a few more monikers that are practically destined to be bestowed upon a black cat.
Shadow
Midnight
Ebony
Moonshine
Spooky
Thunder
Boots
Mittens
Flash
Ninja
Rocky
Storm
Hunter
Patches
Eclipse
Iris
Mystery
Ace
Bones
Wizard
Dahlia
Dracula
Ozzy
Wicca
Jinx
Stallion
Katelyn Lunders is the Deputy Digital Editor of House Beautiful, where she oversees the brand's digital strategy and audience growth. When she's not obsessing over the latest trend on TikTok, you can find her binge-watching house tours or online shopping for her Upper East Side apartment.
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