70 Best Black Cat Names That Are Just as Adorable as Your New Kitty

You've stocked up on cat food, picked out the cutest cat toys you can find, invested in a good scratching post to protect your furniture, and come to terms with the fact that everything you own will eventually be covered with fur. Now all you've got to do is decide on a cute name for your newly adopted feline friend. If you're the new proud owner of a black cat, you know these sleek little princes and princesses of darkness can inspire the sweetest names.

Black cats are mysterious, unique and downright bewitching. In Medieval Europe, people believed black cats could shape shift or serve as witches' familiars. To this day, lots of Western cultures still think black cats are bad luck. But in Japan and China, they're actually symbols of luck and prosperity. Whether you're superstitious or not, these furry little pools of midnight make excellent companions. If you need a little inspiration for the best girl cat names and boy cat names, we've rounded up some unique monikers for your new furry friend. Whether you're looking for a spooky and witchy name like "Shadow," a badass name like "Midnight," or something more creative that's inspired by food or your favorite movie, we've got black cat name ideas as perfect as they are.