One of the most difficult tasks to do when a new animal member arrives in our lives is to choose the right name for it based on its condition, physique or personality, especially if they are kittens with fur black, which are already mysterious and special. For this reason, in this article on our site we offer you a selection of the best names for black cats that exist and that we believe are original and beautiful.
Whether they are puppies or adults, these female cat names and their meanings will work just as well, so just take a look to find out! See which one best suits your feline's personality and/or which one catches your attention the most.
Furthermore, in order to choose the ideal name for your black cat, we are going to give you some useful tips so that you really know what it should be like and so your pet will be able to associate it more easily with your call. Don't miss them!
Names for black kittens
In general terms, there are beliefs that classify black cats as bad, but also males. Although it is often said that it is bad luck to come across a black cat, much further from the truth, these small felines with black fur are nothing more than animals willing to be loved and cared for.
Therefore, here are some ideas so you know how to call a black cat:
- Abba
- Ada
- Aika
- Asia
- Bruna
- Boira
- Blackie
- Chocolate
- Candle
- Cinnamon
- Creek
- Clear
- Coconut
- Druni
- Duni
- Give to
- Dala
- Erika
- Star
- Eli
- Iris
- Ivy
- Ika
- Jana
- Jade
- Katia
- Kala
- Karma
- Lina
- Bright Star
- Venus
- Wanda
- Walda
- Yana
- Zara
Why are black cats associated with bad luck? Discover the answer in the following article that we recommend from our site.
Names for black cats with meaning
Taking into account the previous section and the color of the fur of these felines, we have made a selection with the names for black cats that we think you may like the most and may serve you according to the personality of each cat:
- Asud: Means "black" in Arabic. It is perfect for those cats that have penetrating eyes and better outlined than their owner.
- Bagheera: Refers to the black panther from "The Jungle Book" who saves Mowgli and helps him survive. In the film she appears as a male feline but she also serves as a female cat who has a lot of strength and is very brave.
- Bastet: She is the cat goddess of Ancient Egypt, protector of the home and the human race, and goddess of harmony and happiness. Her fur was completely black so if your kitty is as divine as her, don't hesitate to give her this name.
- Beltza: is the translation of the word "black" in Basque. This name is perfect for those rude or rough cats, who have a great character and are very independent.
- Black: Means "black" in English. We know that it is one of the most typical names for a black cat, but even so, it never loses its charm
- Bruja or Witch: in Spanish or English, this name suits those cats that are charming but at the same time reveal when they don't like something.
- Crochet: is the translation of "quaver" in English, that is, the musical note. You can give this name to those kittens that do not stop "talking" in their language and purring.
- Eclipse: is the phenomenon that occurs when one celestial body overlaps another and "covers" it by blocking its light. This name is perfect if your cat has orange or yellowish eyes and completely black fur like the Bombay breed.
- Star or Star: following the celestial bodies, if your cat dazzles you every time she passes by or is always in the clouds distracted, this name is perfect for her.
- Magic: means "magic" in English and can be good for those kittens who have a bewitching and unmistakable look.
- Mystery or Mystic: is the translation of "mysterious" and "mystic" respectively. Black cats already have a halo of special mystery so your feline can go pearls.
- Negress: means "black woman of African origin" in English, so if your cat does things that seem only human this name can suit you very well.
- Nigrum: means "black" in Latin and surely there aren't many cats called that, so we highly recommend this name so original.
- Nit-noche-noite: means the same thing in Catalan, Spanish, and Galician respectively and they are 3 different ways of calling your black cat if she has fur like the sky at nightfall.
- Onyx: is the translation of "onyx" in English and refers to the black mineral considered as a semi-precious stone. If your cat has an overwhelming beauty, choose this name without hesitation.
- Leiza: means the one who cures ills in Spanish.
- Lina: the one who is tender and soft in Spanish.
- Pech: Means "bitumen" in German. This name is perfect for those black kittens that have super shiny, soft and beautiful fur. Here are some recommendations to brush your cat's hair and achieve it.
- Preta: in Portuguese it means "black" so if you like this language, give it this name and you will succeed.
- Salem: is the name of the ancient city where many "alleged" witches and black cats were tried for black magic, and he is also the famous cat from "Sabrina, Witch Things". It works for both male and female felines.
- Selina: refers to the name of "Catwoman" or "Gatúbela", the fictional DC Comics character who was always dressed in a black suit and roamed the streets of Gotham at night, perfect for true feline heroines.
- Shadow: means "shadow" in English and it doesn't even do to paint a cat with black fur because it is a nice and unusual name.
- Truffle: like the edible mushrooms that are a real delicacy or the cream used in chocolate and butter pastries, perfect for sweet kittens and sweet tooth who love to eat.
- Widow: is the translation of "widow" in English and refers to the black widow, a species of poisonous spider known for eat their partners after mating, so if you have a surly or unaffectionate but beautiful cat, this name can suit her.
Japanese Black Cat Names
When we are looking for options for names for our kittens, we often try to find inspiration in other languages, since both cultural and linguistic diversity can be of great help to us. For the same reason, here are some names for black cats in Japanese that you might like:
- Arashi
- Akira
- Airi
- Ayano
- Burakkuparu
- Emi
- Hana
- Haru
- Hikari
- Hiromi
- Honoka
- Kimi
- Mai
- Maki
- Ceiko
- Chika
- Inku
- Jettoki
- Kuma
- Inku
- Izumi
- Mieko
- Majo neko
- Munraito
- Nice
- Tsuki
- Yugure
- Pansa
- Rika
- Sora
- Saki
- Yasu
- Nao
- Yoshi
- Yuki
- Miku
- Minori
- Mieko
- Mariko
- Midori
Names for black cats with blue eyes
Who doesn't love black fur with blue eyes? Black cats with blue eyes steal our breath from more than one and their name does not have to be less. To accompany the physical, here we leave you some ideas of names for black cats with blue eyes that may seem pretty and original.
- Gala
- Claw
- Alaska
- Cloe
- Apola
- Ariel
- Brandy
- Alda
- Bamba
- Bomb
- Bubba
- Date
- Athena
- Bamb
- Foxy
- She
- Clint
- Chanel
- Rufa
- Bloom
- Lucky
- Bruno
- Gino
- Happy
- Tete
- Bora
- Aphrodite
- Alexa
- Emma
- Uma
Things to consider before choosing a name for your black cat
Although it is true that the name we choose for our black cat has to please us, it is also necessary that it meets a series of requirements so that the feline is able to retain it and know that you mean her when you call her:
- First of all, your black cat's name must be short and understandable, made up of approximately 2 syllables and with a good sound, so that your cat is able to understand it easily and there is no room for confusion.
- Speaking of confusion, your cat's short name shouldn't resemble any other word that you often use in conversation or call other people or pets, so it will be perfectly differentiated from the rest of your vocabulary.
- Also, you should repeat your black cat's name often so that she knows you are calling her, since cats usually take between 5 and 10 days to associate their name with themselves.
- Ideally, it should be a unique name according to your personality, your physical characteristics or both at the same time and also, Catch their attentionlike the names for female cats in Japanese that we propose in this other article.
If in the end you don't decide on any of the names for black cats that we are going to show you here, you can always choose one from this list of pretty names for cats that are a bit more general and not so specific to your hair color.
