Famous Black Cat Names: How Many Do You Recognize?

What’s In A Name?

Whether your new black kitten or rescue cat is solid black, partially black or sports a distinctive pattern of black markings, you are now part of a greater history in which black cats hold great significance in so many ways.

The truth is, few felines have so captured our collective imagination as the black cat. There is something so compelling, mysterious and admittedly cute about black cats. Perhaps this is why so many myths, legends, stories and even cartoons feature a black cat. As you try out these famous black cat names, here are just a few tips to keep in mind:

• If you are naming a young kitten, be sure you pick a name that will still be a great fit when your kitty grows up.
• Picking a shorter cat name (or a name that can be shortened to a nickname) can make it easier for your cat to recognize—and for you to repeat.
• Be sure the famous black cat name you choose is a name you will feel comfortable saying (or yelling) out loud in mixed company and among strangers.
• If you want to name your black cat or black kitten after a loved one, it is always sweet to ask that person for permission before making a final name choice.

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The Most Famous Black Cat Names

• Bagheera (“The Jungle Book”)
• Bambino (Mark Twain’s cat)
• Scat Cat (“The Aristocats”)
• Berlioz (“The Aristocats”)
• Salem (“Sabrina The Teenage Witch”)
• Felix (pet food icon)
• Binx (“Hocus Pocus”)
• Snowball II (“The Simpsons”)
• Cole (“Cole and Marmalade”)

Glorious Girls

These female names are inspired by some of the most famous cat lovers from the silver screen, the big stage and the literary pen.

• Cher
• Patti Smith
• Brigitte Bardot
• Jane Fonda
• Elizabeth Taylor
• Nicole Richie
• Drew Barrymore
• Audrey Hepburn
• Kellie Pickler
• Jayne Mansfield
• Paulina Porizkova
• Nicole Kidman
• Joyce Carol Oates
• Gwen Cooper
• Laura Bush
• Mary Pickford
• Carol Lombard
• Kate Beckinsale
• Mayim Bialik
• Debby Ryan
• Gina Gershon
• Whoopi Goldberg
• Princess Bibesco
• Vera Ellen
• Lauren Bacall

Male Celebrities

These male famous black cat names recognize the leading men off stage and onscreen who fell in love with black cats.

• James Dean
• John Lennon
• Marc Bolan
• Herbert Tobias
• Ernest Hemingway
• Frank Zappa
• Bob Dylan
• Nyjer Morgan
• James Franco
• Morgan Freeman
• George Clooney
• John Travolta
• Russell Brand
• Vincent Price
• Marlon Brando
• Freddie Mercury
• Tom Waits
• Alfonso Riberio
• Eric Wareheim
• Mark Twain
• George W. Bush
• Bill Clinton
• Samuel Johnson
• Tom Cox
• Winston Churchill

Keeping It Cool

These cool black cat names take inspiration from modern-day fur celebrities as well as felines made famous through literature, history and even outer space.

• Cole (of Cole and Marmalade)
• India (President George W. Bush’s cat, also known as “Willie”)
• Kuro (“Blue Exorcist”)
• Gladstone (HM Treasury’s Chief Mouser)
• Hodge (Dr. Samuel Johnson’s cat)
• Henri (“le Chat Noir”)
• Jiji (“Kiki’s Delivery Service”)
• Emilio (“Business Cat” meme from Reddit)
• Scat Cat (“The Aristocats”)
• Berlioz (“The Aristocats”)
• Félicette (French space cat)
• Tommaso (millionaire cat)
• Bagheera (“The Jungle Book”)
• The Black Cat (Marvel Comics)
• Hamilton the Hipster Cat
• Lilu the Cat with Glasses
• Draven the Therapy Cat
• Morris the Horse-Riding Cat
• Black Maniek
• Groucho Meowx
• Mittens the Rescued Couch Cat
• The White Collar Gentleman
• Chester Taco
• Evile Cat
• Jake (“The Cat from Outer Space”)

Aren’t They Adorable!

These cute famous black cat names are all inspired by real-life famous felines from past and present.

• The Bear (Tom Cox’s books)
• Bambino (Mark Twain’s cat)
• Socks (President Bill Clinton’s cat)
• Gimo
• Junipurr
• Mr. Bob
• Miss Molly
• Mikita
• Tingeling
• Spot
• Indi
• Spotticus Maximus
• Millie the Adventure Cat
• Ros
• Bronte
• Chloe
• Guinness
• Edward Scissorpaws
• Raven
• P-Chan
• Lipsy
• Pu
• Blade
• Nitro Blake
• Sophie the Model

Funny Famous Black Cat Names

These funny monikers draw from beloved movies and cartoons as well as from Insta-famous felines who have their own social profiles.

• Sylvester the Cat
• Felix the Cat
• Snowball II (“The Simpsons”)
• My Sad Cat (Tom Cox’s books)
• Boo Boo Kitty (“Laverne and Shirley”)
• Penelope Pussy Cat (Pepe Le Pew’s love interest)
• D.C. (“That Darn Cat”)
• Tom (“Tom & Jerry”)
• Trim (“Trim” by Matthew Flinders)
• Mr. Panther
• Black Cat Mafia
• Scooter
• Mamba the Original Vampire Cat
• Willow the Squishy Cat
• Princess Monster Truck
• Famous Moroccan Black Cat
• Figaro (“Pinocchio”)
• Jess (“Postman Pat”)
• Cat in the Hat (“Dr. Seuss” series)
• Mr. Bitey (“Kick-Ass”)
• Déjà vu Cat (“The Matrix”)
• Alley Cat (“Walk on the Wild Side”)
• Kitten (“Day for Night”)
• Duchess (“Babe”)
• Indigo

Original Inspiration

These unique famous black cat names reference famous movies, social media felines, anime, manga and even video games.

• ATM Kitty (“American Psycho”)
• Church (“Pet Sematary”)
• Pyewacket (“Bell Book and Candle”)
• Higgins
• Olive
• Venus
• Princess Cheeto
• Sockington
• Sakamoto (“Nichijoi”)
• Artemis (“Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon”)
• Kamineko (“Azumanga Daioh”)
• Kuroneko-sama (“Trigun”)
• Takkun (“FLCL”)
• Faithful (“The Princess and the Monster”)
• Bart the Zombie Cat
• Cat Jeane (“No More Heroes”)
• Socrates (“Odin Sphere”)
• Rover (“Animal Crossing”)
• Fat Cat Robot (“Chip ‘N Dale 2”)
• Dusty (“Gravity Rush”)
• Fat Louie (“The Princess Diaries”)
• Gadzookey (“Listen Up Phillip”)
• Lucky Jim
• Senior Scrappy
• The Catster

Hardcore Kitties

From braving the surf to repelling marauders to helping those in need, these tough cat names celebrate real, fictional and mythical tough cats.

• Blackie (also called Churchill)
• Tiddles
• Unsinkable Sam
• Convoy
• Simon
• Lewis
• Sashimi-San (very fierce—check out the video)
• Salem Saberhagen (“Sabrina the Teenage Witch”)
• Thackery Binx (“Hocus Pocus”)
• Lucifer (“Cinderella”)
• Catwoman (Marvel Comics)
• Rocky (“The Magnificats”)
• Pluto (“The Black Cat” by Edgar Allan Poe)
• Oscar (the real-life bionic cat)
• Behemoth (“The Master and Margarita” by Mikhail Buglakov)
• Homer (Homer’s Odyssey” by Gwen Cooper)
• Mr. Mistoffelees (“Cats” the musical)
• Isis (“Star Trek”)
• Cat from Hell (“Tales from the Darkside”)
• Winkie (“Escape to Witch Mountain”)
• Bastet (“Bast,” Egyptian goddess cat)
• Cat Sith (“Sidh,” black Celtic fairy cat)
• Black Pete (“Mickey Mouse”)
• Demon Cat (U.S. Capitol ghost cat)
• Lazarus the Vampire Cat

Fun Facts!

Did you know that the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) currently recognizes 22 different black cat breeds?

If you live in Asia and you own a black cat, chances are good you are scratching your head right now at the thought that black cats bring bad luck. In this part of the world, black cats are even used in Feng Shui to improve the energy inside an unlucky space. And they are definitely considered lucky to singles looking for love.

The Perfect Famous Black Cat Names

We hope you have enjoyed browsing through these curated lists. Perhaps your head is full of inspiration and ideas. Maybe you have even started creating your own short list of other celebrity black cat names to consider further. Make sure to check out our other black cat names guide for more inspiration.

When you do pick a name for your new cat or kitten, we’d love to hear it. Please drop back by and share your cat’s new name in the comment section below so we can celebrate with you!