Black Cat Names You Need to Hear Right Meow

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By Katelyn Lunders, Country Living

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. (Don't forget to get your cat a Halloween costume either!) 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

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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

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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

Famous Black Cat Names

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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

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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

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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