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.

When it comes to naming our feline friends, movies and TV shows 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, Shadow, Echo, and October instantly come to mind, but you can also never go wrong with classically cute names such as Nova, Domino, and Pepper. You can even lean into your dark-coated companion's coloration with names like Ebony and Onyx. 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 our 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. 😻

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Black Cat Names from Movies and Television

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  • 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)

Black Cat Names Inspired by Pop Culture

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  • 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)

Cute Black Cat Names

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  • Domino
  • Knight
  • Stella
  • Pepper
  • Tux
  • Celeste
  • Licorice
  • Checkers
  • Agnes
  • Panther
  • Nova
  • Phoenix
  • Ophelia
  • Atlas
  • Eclipse
  • Athena
  • Star
  • Crescent
  • Margot

Halloween-Inspired Black Cat Names

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  • Boo
  • October
  • Eve (All Hallows)
  • Jack (O'lantern)
  • Moon
  • Magic
  • Bat
  • Dracula

Spooky Black Cat Names

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  • Raven
  • Phantom
  • Shadow
  • Edgar
  • Echo
  • Spooky
  • Widow
  • Crow
  • Stormy

Color-Inspired Black Cat Names

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  • Twilight
  • Dusk
  • Ebony
  • Ash
  • Cinder
  • Onyx
  • Noir
  • Midnight
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