Black kittens are mysterious, magical, and way cooler than you. Whether they’re casting spells or just knocking over your water glass, they deserve a name full of personality just like them.
Naming a black kitten isn’t just about color, it’s about attitude. These little shadows are elegant, chaotic, witchy, wild, and endlessly photogenic. Whether yours is playful, quiet, or a dramatic floof with a villain arc, they need a name that matches their vibe.
This A–Z list of black kitten names blends witchy elegance, dark humor, mythology, gothic chic, and a bit of whimsy. Whether you’re naming a spooky queen, a tiny prince of darkness, or a soft-voiced purr goblin, you’ll find the perfect fit below.
Be sure to also see The Cutest Black and White Cat Names You’ll Wish You Thought Of First and The Ultimate List of Coquette Cat Names That Are Stylish & Trendy.
Ash
Smoky, soft, and ready to vanish in plain sight.
A Names for Your Little Apparition
- Asher: Cool, modern, and shadow-toned
- Amaya: Japanese name meaning “night rain”
- Alba: Ironically means “white”
- Arcana: Secretive and spell-worthy
Binx
Playful and iconic thanks to a certain witchy black cat.
B Names for Baby Shadows
- Basil: Witchy, herby, and clever
- Belladonna: Poisonously pretty
- Bram: Gothic and literary
- Blitz: Fast, wild, and hard to catch
Crow
Sharp-eyed and suspicious in the best way.
C Names That Creep (In Style)
- Cinder: Burnt edges and moody vibes
- Cleo: Regal and mysterious
- Cosmo: Celestial cool
- Cricket: Tiny, quiet, and full of chaos
Dusky
Soft light meets sleek darkness.
D Names for Dusk-Loving Darlings
- Dior: High fashion and no-nonsense
- Draco: Dragon vibes with a side of sass
- Domino: Black-and-white, but mostly attitude
- Delirium: Strange, dreamy, and dramatic
Echo
Always around, even when silent.
E Names with Enchanted Energy
- Eris: Goddess of discord
- Ember: Glows from within
- Eclipse: Rare and otherworldly
- Eulalie: Soft and poetic
Fig
Tiny, sweet, and a little mysterious.
F Names with Feline Flair
- Fae: A fairy with claws
- Flicker: Light in the dark
- Foggy: Cuddly and elusive
- Fray: Slightly worn, always cool
Grimm
Dark fairytales and big kitten eyes.
G Names for Gothic Geniuses
- Gala: Short for Galadriel-level magic
- Goblin: Mischief, purrs, and stolen snacks
- Glim: A glimmer in the dark
- Gouda: Because goths like cheese too
Hex
Cursed, cute, and plotting at all times.
H Names with Hocus Pocus
- Hecate: Queen of witchcraft
- Hollow: Empty stare, full bowl
- Havoc: Tiny tornado of trouble
- Hallow: Soft-spooky perfection
Ink
Dark, fluid, and impossible to erase.
I Names for Irresistible Imps
- Ivy: Twisting, tenacious, and elegant
- Inez: Sharp and stylish
- Icarus: Bold, beautiful, and dramatic
- Indigo: Deep, moody, and cool-toned
Jett
Sleek, bold, and impossible to ignore.
J Names That Jump Out at You
- Juno: Strong-willed and cosmic
- Jazz: Chaotic rhythm
- Jinx: Trouble, but pretty
- Jellybean: Small, sweet, unpredictable
Kuro
Japanese for “black,” with ultra-cool vibes.
K Names That Keep You Guessing
- Knight: Always ready to pounce
- Kismet: Written in the stars
- Karma: Only does payback
- Kali: Fierce goddess energy
Luna
Yes, it’s trendy — but it’s still magic.
L Names That Linger in Moonlight
- Licorice: Twisty and sweet
- Lucien: Darkly poetic
- Lurker: Hides and plots
- Lilith: Feminine power, mythic energy
Midnight
Classic for a reason.
M Names That Move in the Dark
- Myst: All fog and grace
- Morticia: The ultimate goth matriarch
- Mocha: Dark, smooth, and sweet
- Moss: Unexpected and soft
Noir
French for black — sleek and moody.
N Names That Know Too Much
- Nyx: Greek goddess of night
- Nox: Latin for night
- Nettle: Delicate but stingy
- Nimbus: Puffy, grey, and always floating nearby
Omen
Bad luck for mice, not for you.
O Names With Oddball Magic
- Onyx: Sharp stone and darker edge
- Orbit: Always circling your ankles
- Opal: Glittering and unpredictable
- Obsidian: Smooth and dangerous
Poe
For black cats with a flair for the literary.
P Names With Prowling Potential
- Panther: Sleek and powerful
- Pepper: Zippy and bold
- Phantom: There, then gone
- Pickle: Chaos in a jar
Quasar
A celestial light surrounded by darkness.
Q Names for Quiet Chaos
- Quinn: Cool and self-possessed
- Quibble: Small but opinionated
- Quartz: Cold, clean, and precise
- Quora: Always asking questions
Rune
Ancient markings, secret meanings.
R Names That Radiate Mystery
- Raven: A classic, and rightly so
- Riddle: Never quite figured out
- Risotto: Soft and weird
- Remy: Cool in every way
Sable
Velvety black coat and elegant posture.
S Names With Shadowy Style
- Smudge: Perfect little inky paws
- Sooty: Dusty, sneaky, and sweet
- Salem: Witch cat legacy
- Silhouette: A blur against the wall
Thistle
Pretty, pokey, and a little dramatic.
T Names That Tiptoe and Tease
- Tarot: Full of signs and symbols
- Tofu: Soft, silly, and surprisingly deep
- Tricksy: Can’t be trusted
- Thorn: Protective and sharp
Umbra
The darkest part of a shadow.
U Names With Uncommon Cool
- Uno: One of a kind
- Ursa: Little bear, big attitude
- Udon: Soft and warm
- Ukko: Storm god vibes
Velvet
Soft, dark, and luxurious.
V Names That Vanish Silently
- Vesper: Evening prayer with a mystery
- Vanta: Short for Vantablack
- Valkyrie: Warrior with whiskers
- Vox: Small voice, strong presence
Whisper
Always nearby. Never loud.
W Names With Witchlight Vibes
- Witchlet: Tiny and magical
- Wisp: Barely there, always close
- Wednesday: Classic goth girl energy
- Waffle: Just to keep things weird
Xylo
Snappy, strange, and totally unique.
X Names for the Extra-Cool
- Xara: Smooth and slightly mysterious
- Xavi: Bouncy and brilliant
- Xandie: Soft and rare
- Xulu: Power name in a tiny package
Yara
Oceanic and haunting.
Y Names That Yawn at Normal
- Yuki: Snowy name for a dark coat
- Yennefer: Witcher-level vibes
- Yarael: Angelic with bite
- Yoko: Unbothered, legendary
Zephyr
A breeze in black fur.
Z Names With Zing and Zazz
- Zelda: Magical and commanding
- Ziggy: Bold and bouncy
- Zuri: Smooth and stylish
- Zadie: Vintage, zippy, unforgettable
Black kittens are a whole mood. Whether yours is spooky, elegant, or just plain silly, the right name can capture that mysterious magic perfectly. From witchy to wacky, sleek to shadowy, this A–Z list has something for every little kitty.
