Purr-fect Black Cat Names for Your New Feline Friend
Black cats have long captivated our imaginations with their magical, mysterious, and oh so majestic allure. And for good reason! They're friendly, playful, and, though a bit mischievous at times (in the best way, of course), just so special. Though there are plenty of black cat myths out there, we can say with absolute certainty that if you've got a black cat in your life, luck is definitely on your side.
Whether you're the proud new owner of a furry little void or simply have your heart set on adopting a black cat, figuring out the purr-fect name is your next order of business. (Along with finding the right food, litter box, pet beds, and all the best cat toys). After all, whether you're in need of boy cat names or girl cat names, your mini panther deserves a moniker that's just as captivating as they are.
No matter the cute cat breeds you choose, when it comes to naming our feline friends, movies, TV shows, and books always provide the best inspo—especially when it comes to black cats. Think: Felix from Felix the Cat or Salem from Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Of course, Halloween-inspired and spooky names like Magic, Raven, and Shadow instantly come to mind, but you can also never go wrong with classically cute names such as Nova, Domino, and Pepper. What can we say? The options are almost as endless as our love for them!
So, from timeless ideas to pop culture references (like witch names), browse this collection of black cat names for your new kitty. And if you're having a hard time deciding, well, you just might have to welcome two new cats into your home. 😻
Black Cat Names from Movies, Television, and Books
Binx (Hocus Pocus)
Salem (Sabrina the Teenage Witch)
Luna (Sailor Moon)
Jiji (Kiki's Delivery Service)
Thackery (Hocus Pocus)
Winkie (Escape to Witch Mountain)
Lucifer (Cinderella)
Sebastian (Josie and the Pussycats)
Kitty Softpaws (Puss in Boots)
Felix (Felix the Cat)
Sylvester (Looney Tunes)
Scat Cat (The Aristocats)
Berlioz (The Aristocats)
Cobweb (Hocus Pocus 2)
Figaro (Pinocchio)
Jonas (We Have Always Lived in the Castle)
Sir Purrcival (The Ex Hex)
The Cat (Coraline)
Isis (Star Trek)
Black Cat Names Inspired by Pop Culture
Edward (Twilight)
Wednesday (The Addams Family)
Sabrina (Sabrina the Teenage Witch)
Marnie (Halloweentown)
Kalabar (Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge)
Buffy (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Percy (Percy Jackson and the Olympians)
Violet (A Series of Unfortunate Events)
Draco (Harry Potter)
Elvira (Elvira: Mistress of the Dark)
Morticia (The Addams Family)
Jasper (Twilight)
Atticus (To Kill a Mockingbird)
Coraline (Coraline)
Klaus (A Series of Unfortunate Events)
Church (Pet Semetary)
Winnie (Hocus Pocus)
Hagrid (Harry Potter)
Gomez (The Addams Family)
Gotham (Batman)
Zero (The Nightmare Before Christmas)
Rajah (Aladdin)
Cute Black Cat Names
Domino
Knight
Stella
Pepper
Tux
Celeste
Licorice
Checkers
Agnes
Panther
Nova
Phoenix
Ophelia
Atlas
Eclipse
Athena
Star
Crescent
Margot
Poe
Nyx
Hawthorne
Puma
Jinx
Vesper
Circe
Whiskers
Halloween-Inspired Black Cat Names
Boo
October
Eve (All Hallows)
Jack (O'lantern)
Moon
Magic
Bat
Dracula
Casper
Hecate
Hex
Spooky Black Cat Names
Raven
Phantom
Shadow
Edgar
Echo
Spooky
Widow
Crow
Stormy
Mystique
Omen
Color-Inspired Black Cat Names
Twilight
Dusk
Ebony
Ash
Cinder
Onyx
Noir
Midnight
Soot
Dusty
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