Choosing a name for a black male and female kitten
Have you decided to bring home a black kitten (male or female) but can't decide what to name your pet? We'll help you choose traditional, rare, or simply fun names, and offer a wide range of options that take into account a wide variety of nuances.
A black cat in your home is a great success, especially if the kitten chose you on its own (whether it strayed or caught your attention when you first met it).
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Traditional
This category contains the most common names that come to mind when owners are deciding what to name a black kitten. If you have elderly relatives in your home who might have trouble remembering fancy, unusual names, you can safely opt for a traditional name.
Although such nicknames are ubiquitous, that doesn't make them any less popular. Humans, after all, have many popular names, which doesn't stop parents from choosing them again and again.
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Murzik Barsik Kuzya (brownie) Pirate Bug Boniface |
Bagheera Kitty, Kisa Zhuzha Nora Fluff Fenya |

With color binding
Since ancient times, many cultures have believed that black cats can protect the home from any misfortune, as well as bring prosperity and good luck to their owners. There are also many superstitions about this, which, incidentally, can also help protect the home from unwanted people. But in reality, for most owners who don't seek sacred meaning in everything, black cats are simply incredibly cute, affectionate, and beloved animals, blessed by nature with such a special fur coat.
Beyond the simple "Chernysh," there are many nicknames that highlight the unique shade of a pet's charcoal-graphite coat. The names on this list will be relevant for those looking for original ideas for naming an all-black kitten (male or female), or a kitten with minimal hints of other colors.
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Black Anthracite Coal Noir Nero Graphite Knight Crow Agate Noir Knight Moor Corby (dark-haired) Broin (raven from the Celtic language) |
Blackie Night Noccia Agatha Terra Nigra Noir Nera Ebony (black wood) Puma Cloud Melanie (dark) Leila (born at night) Ashley (in English "ash" means "ash") |

Noble
Black cats are noble creatures, worthy of a pompous and striking name. When pondering the important question of what name to give a new black kitten, observe your pet. Perhaps one of the noble names presented in the table would truly suit them.
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Baron Emperor Marquis Graph Napoleon Amur Mars Ramses (god) |
Cleopatra Nox (goddess of the night) Nefertiti Niagara Princess Hera (goddess) Bohemia Cessa (from princess) Madam |
By character
Often, owners don't have to think too long about a name, because the pet's character and behavior from the first hours of its stay in the house suggest what the animal's specialty or zest will be.
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Zen Rogue Lovelace Tarzan Jaguar Chili (or Pepper) Mischief maker Morpheus (god of sleep) Mao (constantly demanding food) |
Grace Harmony Sonya Fury Spark
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Important! Many believe that a name can influence a person's character later in life, so consider whether you really want a "rogue" or a "fury" in the house.

Delicious names
An interesting idea for those who are deciding what to name a black kitten, girl or boy, could be a “tasty” name
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Marmalade Marshmallow (if there are white inclusions) Muffin Bounty Cupcake Grillage Korzhik Eclair |
Chocolate bar Marmalade Toffee Sweetie Bounty Berry Pistachio Blueberry |
If you love strong drinks, we have a whole list of ideas for unusual and fun names for a black male kitten. Essentially, it could be the name of your favorite drink:
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Grog Absinthe Gin Cahors Brut Whiskey Martin (from martini) Muscat |
Madeira Baileys Martinka (from martini) Sambuca Sherry Tequila Pina Colada |

In honor of beloved heroes
You can also name your pet after a character from your favorite movie, cartoon, or book.
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Salem (the cat from the TV series "Sabrina") Barrymore (from Sherlock) Artemis (from Sailor Moon) Behemoth (from The Master and Margarita) Simba, Mufasa, Sarabi (from The Lion King) Orion (from "Love in Black") |
Nala, Zira (from The Lion King) Bagheera (from The Jungle Book) Mitten (from "Volts") Demeter (from "Cats") Jonesy (from Alien) Luna (from Sailor Moon)
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Cool
A name that will make you and those around you smile is a great idea. Creative names can be simple and short, which is ideal for the animal itself, but still reflect your interests.
The table shows universal options, as well as names of some of the most popular fields: IT, physics and mathematics.
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Kote Pixel Ducat Bit Byte Gadget Android Apache Linux Hacker User Lucky Pythagoras Pascal Integral Sinus Vector Logs (from logarithm) Neutron Proton Ampere |
Crypto (from cryptocurrency) X Businka (Busya) SIM card Klepa Fairy Blot Chip Smoky Spicy Baby Function Axiom Molecule (Molly) Prism
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You can find a catchy name that's perfect for your pet in almost any field. Such a name will definitely be unique and attract attention to your pet.

Mystical
Undoubtedly, the color of a kitten's coat suggests many a mystical note in their name. There are many names that are related in one way or another to this theme.
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Magician Demon Crap Mephistopheles Mystic Fakir Satan Grimm Tartarus (the abyss) Dracula Inferno (hell) Spirit |
Mysticism (or Misty) Witch Magic Chimera Grimm Fury Devi Sorceress |
We'll leave it to the owners to decide whether it was worth turning to mysticism when choosing a name for a black male kitten or a female cat they brought home. It all depends on their personal interests and the attitudes of other family members toward the topic.
Phonetics of the name
Many believe that animals don't care what they're called. But zoologists and veterinarians disagree, as cats also have their own language, in which every sound has its own meaning.
When choosing a name, keep in mind that hissing sounds ("S," "Sh," "Shch," "Ch," "Zh") in cat language are a sign of aggression. Consequently, it will be more difficult for the kitten to adapt to such a name, and it will become anxious and less cooperative.
It is also not recommended to name pets after family members and politicians, but the names of other famous people (cultural figures, writers, film and book characters) are quite acceptable.
Also, keep in mind that you should choose one specific name, and all short and affectionate variations of it should sound as similar as possible. If each family member calls the pet differently, it will be difficult for the cat to understand the exact sound of their name.
Read also:
- How to name a ginger cat: 500 creative names
- What to name a gray male kitten
- What to name a multi-colored cat
5 comments
Elena
We had two kittens, completely black, smooth-haired. We named them Mars and Marquise.
Vladimir
Sharhan and Jafar are also suitable.
Irina
A Georgian guy named Badri (Baadur on his passport) brought me a black kitten. The kitten was as nimble as a little devil, feisty, graceful, and warlike as a Saracen (I'm reading a book about that). And I felt it needed an Eastern sound, like Murzufl Saladin ibn Baadur on his passport, but Murzik for short.
Alexander
I would call it, according to Bulgakov: BEHEMOTH
Antanina
I live in Vilnius. Today, October 5, 2017, I was taking the dog out in the morning and it was pouring down. I heard a kitten screaming and yelling. We found him and the dog and took him home. Now there's a new tenant, he's so black I don't even know if it's a boy or a girl. I didn't have time to look. He's very ugly, wet, skinny, and very small, but you can see he's already eating and isn't afraid of dogs.
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