620 Black Cat Names Inspired By Halloween, Mythology, & More
Alex Potemkin/E+/Getty ImagesBlack cats have arguably the best naming potential. With the lure of mystery, superstition, and magic around black cats, there’s an endless abyss of name inspiration to pull from. You’ve probably heard that black cats are bad luck, which is certainly a route you could take when naming your furry little void. But just because there’s a stigma, don’t feel like you have to go with something dark and creepy — unless you want to.Many traditions across different cultures actually deem black cats to be good luck, positive omens, and symbols of prosperity. Black cats have been linked to witchcraft as far back as ancient Greece, particularly to the Hecate, the goddess of magic, witchcraft, and the moon. They were similarly revered in ancient Egypt with the goddess Bastet.The unfair reputation of the black cat goes back to the Middle Ages when the Catholic Church drew a connection between the innocent creatures and the devil. Albeit a ludicrous leap, the declaration is unsurprising as paganism was perceived by some as a threat to the church. The prejudice then found solid footing in the West during the Salem Witch Trials, where they were believed to be either witches in disguise or to have had the ability to transform into witches. As a lingering consequence, black cats have the lowest adoption rates at shelters.On a more triumphant note, black cats are now seen as a symbol of defiance and perseverance, given their ominous history. Outside of the West, ancient folklore detailing the positive connotations of black cats still survives. For instance, parts of Japan, England, Scotland, Ireland, and other areas in Europe have traditions and lore around the good fortune of black cats.It’s why there are so many sources of inspiration to draw from when it comes to unique cat names. Whether you’re going majestic or witchy, spooky or literary, or taking cues from mystical TV shows, what’s important is that you’re naming your fur baby with the love they deserve. Get started on your brainstorming with these black cat names inspired by gods and goddesses, astrology, witches, pop culture, literature, and more, below. 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KingMontague, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley JacksonEleanor, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley JacksonGifford, The Woman in Black by Susan HillKipps, The Woman in Black by Susan HillJennet, The Woman in Black by Susan HillDrablow, The Woman in Black by Susan HillElvira Kashapova/Moment/Getty ImagesRaoul, The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston LerouxBuquet, The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston LerouxHeathcliff, Wuthering Heights by Emily BrontëJane, Jane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëBagheera, The Jungle BookBatman, BatmanElvira, Elvira: Mistress of the DarkRajah, AladdinGotham, BatmanSelina, CatwomanCoraline, CoralineBlack Panther, Black PantherNatasha, Black WidowHarvey, Sabrina the Teenage WitchAlex Potemkin/E+/Getty ImagesMarnie, HalloweentownKalabar, Halloweentown II: Kalabar's RevengeJasper, TwilightEdward, TwilightKlaus, A Series of Unfortunate EventsBuffy, Buffy the Vampire SlayerPercy, Percy Jackson and the OlympiansViolet, A Series of Unfortunate EventsElvisOzzyJavaOliveLicoriceBobaBlackberryMariia Siurtukova/Moment/Getty ImagesEspressoPepperPuddingMolassesMerlotSesameCookies and CreamToastHersheyFudgeTootsieTruffleAnna Blazhuk/Moment/Getty ImagesPeppercornWaffleMenaceNinjaGothSpookyBeanDustyEightballSootStormageddonBruna Fernanda Ferreira Rosa / 500px/500px/Getty ImagesVoidBall of DarknessChild of DarknessStorm CloudStorm DrainDingyGloomyMurkyAceCinderAsherChaseSouth_agency/E+/Getty ImagesSpikeSteelSpadeZiggyEmberHarleyCoalGrayAtlasPhoenixPandoraParisUmbraJaromir/Moment/Getty ImagesQuillKonaBatgirlSophiaVelvetSatinEbonyPantheraCleopatraSailor MoonAgnesMargotKALA STUDIO/Moment/Getty ImagesSilhouetteMedusaLaylaSombraIronMachoPercyPoeEdgar AllenAlacazamBlack JackZaneWalterCazG Photography/Moment/Getty ImagesFrankKalo (Bengali for “black”)StyxStygianUmbrousDieselFinnManon, from Throne of GlassVelaris, A Court of Thorns and RosesAsterin, Throne of GlassAbraxos, Throne of GlassNuala, A Court of Thorns and RosesNurPhoto/NurPhoto/Getty ImagesCerridwen, A Court of Thorns and RosesTitus, Throne of GlassAzriel, A Court of Thorns and RosesRysand, A Court of Thorns and RosesCassian, A Court of Thorns and RosesLysandra, Throne of GlassNehemia, Throne of GlassNesryn, Throne of GlassJaromir/Moment/Getty ImagesNesta, A Court of Thorns and RosesFeyre, A Court of Thorns and RosesElain, A Court of Thorns and RosesEmerie, A Court of Thorns and RosesGwyn, A Court of Thorns and RosesDorian, Throne of GlassHermioneMyrtlePotterSalazarLovegoodPolyjuiceCrookshanksKryssia Campos/Moment/Getty ImagesHagridAlbusDumbledoreSeverusTomNymphadoraTonksGinnySybillTrelawneyPomonaMelisandreStarkDrogoSergey Kucherov/Moment/Getty ImagesBrienneAryaSansaViserionGrey WindGhostGillyHodorRhaegalSamwellEddardAegonDaemonJacaerysMoondancerGrace Cary/Moment/Getty ImagesSeasmokeAemondAlicentSyraxVhagarArraxRhaenyraRhaenysCorlysVelaryonMeleysRagnarWestend61/Westend61/Getty 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ImagesNightshadePoppyPebbleFlintThunderEchoMelaniteStarlingTerraCaspianSilasAuroraReikiBlossomOlha Dobosh / 500px/500px/Getty ImagesGabi, FilipinoNat, DanishAbali, IgboEkiro, GandaPo, HawaiianGece, TurkishButu, LingalaKecha, UzbekMalam, MalayZan, MizoNacht, GermanNatt, NorwegianMalam, IndonesianHalkan, OromoCazG Photography/Moment/Getty ImagesNoche, SpanishNoctisNoxNoite, PortugueseNotte, ItalianWengi, JavaneseNoc, PolishTuta, QuechuaOphelia (“Ophelia” by The Lumineers)Romeo (“Love Story” by Taylor Swift)Juliet (“Check Yes Juliet” by We the Kings)Caia Image/Collection Mix: Subjects/Getty ImagesHelena (“Helena” by My Chemical Romance)Konstantine (“Konstantine” by Something Corporate)Maria (“Dear Maria, Count Me In” by All Time Low)ParamoreEvanescenceLyricSonnetCadenceRiffChordMelodyJackal Pan/Moment/Getty ImagesDemiAdagioViolaStaccatoStaveBracketClefTrillAltoTenorTenutoFermataMarcatoTremoloIzaLysonArts / 500px/500px Prime/Getty ImagesOctaviaBreveQuaverCaesuraForteMezzoCrescendoHades (Greek god of the underworld)Odin (powerful and wise Norse all-father god)Apollo (Greek god of the sun)Zeus (Greek god of the sky)Thor (Norse god of thunder and lightning)Francesco Guerra / 500px/500Px Unreleased/Getty ImagesLoki (Norse god of mischief and trickery)Anubis (Egyptian god of funerary rites and protector of graves)Freyr (Norse god of peace, prosperity, and fertility)Ra (Egyptian god of the sun and father or king of all Egyptian gods)Niskus (Romano-British water god)Poseidon (Greek sea god)Hermes (Greek god of messengers and travel)Hephaestus (Greek god of fire, blacksmiths, and craft)Janus (Roman god of beginnings)Bacchus (Roman god of wine, fruit trees, and fertility)Marzana (Slavic goddess of winter)Nyx (Greek goddess of the night)Hecate (Greek goddess of magic and witchcraft)Morrigan (Celtic goddess)Ineke Kamps/Moment/Getty ImagesAnat (Egyptian goddess of hunting and fertility)Freyja (Norse goddess of love, fertility, beauty, and magic)Persephone (Greek goddess of spring and agriculture)Isis (Egyptian goddess of magic, healing, childbirth, and queen of Egypt)Durga (powerful Hindu mother goddess of protection)Bastet (Egyptian goddess of home, protection, and cats, often depicted as a black cat)Kali (Hindu goddess of time, change, and creation)Diana (Roman goddess of childbirth, fertility, and the moon)Athena (Greek goddess of wisdom and crafts)Hera (Greek goddess of women, marriage, childbirth, and family)picture alliance/picture alliance/Getty ImagesBranwen (Welsh goddess of beauty and love)Minerva (Roman goddess of wisdom and justice)AutumnEve (All Hallows)AzraelCandySamhainBatDamionDraculaFreddyGargamelHarlowIchabodIgorJairo Backes/Moment Open/Getty ImagesJack (o'lantern)OctoberWednesdayAddamsMorticiaGomezThingFridaySithBeatrixMona LisaCordeliaLucienEvanderBenedictylmzozkaya / 500px/500px/Getty ImagesBellamyAlaricEnzoEzraBastianMerritFallonAgnesFrancisElspethKryssia Campos/Moment/Getty 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