Black cats have gotten quite the bad rap through the years, sparking superstition and worries of bad omens. They often hold mystery, holding many symbolic interpretations.
If you are bringing home one of these little house panthers, you’re going to have a ton of fun picking out a spooky, mysterious, eerie, or sinister name for them. Naming your kitten may take some time, but we thought we could add to your options list. Let’s get started.
How to Pick a Name for Your Cat
Let a Name Find You: Sometimes names just pick themselves. Once you get to know your kitten, a name will likely jump out and grab you—often when you least suspect it. Once you find that name that fits like a puzzle piece, no matter how peculiar, it just sticks.
Name Them After Your Favorite Character: If you love a certain book series, movie, legend, or hobby, you might want to choose a word related to it. Many times, you can find an awesome character name to recycle. Or, you may choose a noun name rather than an actual name—and that’s equally cool.
Draw a Name at Random: If you rounded up a few names but can’t make a decision, rely on the power of chance. Toss a few names into a hat and let fate decide.
Horror & Fantasy Movie Names
Are you drawn to all things occult, horror-fueled, or puzzling? Here are some classic movie and book names from some of the most popular favorites of all time.
Male Names
Beetlejuice—Beetlejuice
Edward—Edward Scissorhands
Victor—The Corpse Bride
Mr. Rzykruski—Frankenweenie
Igor—Igor
Hugo—Hugo
Quasimodo—Hunchback of Notre Dame
Frankenstein—Frankenstein
Fester—The Addams Family
Burton—Director Tim Burton
Redrum—The Shining
Everglot—Princess Bride
Crowley—Alister Crowley
Thanos—Guardians of the Galaxy
Thackery—Hocus Pocus
Lurch—The Addams Family
Malachi—Children of the Corn
Freddy—Freddy Kreuger
Chucky—Child’s Play
Vorhees—Friday the Thirteenth
Dracula—Dracula
Gargamel—The Smurfs
Draco—Harry Potter Series
Pazuzu—The Exorcist
Van Helsing—Van Helsing
Image by: jingoba, Pixabay
Female Names
Luna—Harry Potter Series
Elvira—Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
Isadora—Series of Unfortunate Events
Beldam—Coraline
Glenda—Wizard of Oz
Theodora—Wizard of Oz
Sabrina—Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Cruella—101 Dalmatians
Calypso—Pirates of the Caribbean
Janet—Rocky Horror Picture Show
Mrs. Danvers—Rebecca
Maleficent—Snow White
Medusa—Goddess
Winnifred—Hocus Pocus
Ursula—The Little Mermaid
Wednesday—The Addams Family
Gretel—Hansel & Gretel
Katrina—Sleepy Hollow
Bellatrix—Harry Potter Series
Minerva—Cinderella
Blair—The Blair Witch
Coraline—Coraline
Oblina—Real Monsters
Rosalie—Twilight
Clarice—Silence of the Lambs
Image by: Angeleses, Pixabay
Villainous Names for Your Black Cat
Are you a crime fan? If you’re looking for a spooky name, you might want to name your cat after a famous serial killer or otherwise evil individual. Hey, that’s up to you. After all, it might make a fabulous name for a rodent slayer.
Bundy
Dahmer
Norman
Rasputin
Gacy
Mudgett
Vladimir
Stalin
Gein
Adolf
Zodiac
Wuornos
Genghis
Dutroux
Attila
Bloody Mary
Harold
Garavito
Beelzebub
Andrey
Pinochet
Manson
Carlson
Nannie
Dorothea
Delphine
Dagmar
Rosemary
Barnabe
Elvira
Image by: Anna Krivitskaya, Shutterstock
Creepy-ish Names for Your Black Kitten
If you want to give your cat a name that everyone can recognize, maybe try out one of these picks. These names get straight to the point, keeping Halloween around all year long. Most of these names are unisex, so it won’t matter the sex.
Freaky
Ghost
Raven
Casper
Reaper
Noir
Phantom
Cauldron
Spook
October
Bones
Fang
Tarot
Blade
Abracadabra
Ouija
Labyrinth
Pandora
Occult
Tarot
Ghoul
Macabre
Peril
Lye
Hawthorne
Onyx
Tempest
Salem
Crypt
Serpent
Oculus
Hierophant
Lethal
Gavel
Graven
Drab
Hellstorm
Calypso
Fog
Galbraith
Image by: Anna Krivitskaya, Shutterstock
Dark, Mysterious Names for Your Black Kitten
If you want a sophisticated, edgy name with a dark vibe, here are some to toss around. These names have a certain appeal that matches the whole aesthetic and energy of black cats.
Male Names
Dimitri
Mordecai
Neo
Augustus
Hermes
Hades
Sirius
Vincent
Lazarus
Bane
Gryphon
Dorian
Lorcan
Malachi
Igor
Morpheus
Victor
Gabriel
Leviathan
Gaspar
Azrael
Spyros
Lucan
Kodiak
Odysseus
Image by: Viktor Sergeevich, Shutterstock
Female NamesÂ
Dinah
Ishtar
Persephone
Lilith
Iris
Drusilla
Thalia
Luna
Freya
Cynthia
Selena
Minerva
Enid
Collis
Isolde
Lenore
Lela
Zelda
Melantha
Inara
Fala
Belladonna
Amaranthe
Danika
Ophelia
Image by: PxHere
Heavy Metal & Rock-Related Names for Your Black Kitten
If you’re a fan of harder music and old-time classics, you might want to give your cat a radical name. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Male Names
Ozzy
Slipknot
Zeplin
Motorhead
Rush
Dante
Thrasher
Judas
Slayer
Motley
Killswitch
Rammstein
Pantera
Magnum
Volt
Image by: Bobbii Art, Shutterstock
Female Names
Alice
Journey
Joan
Stevie
Maiden
Heart
Madonna
Amy Lee
Nightwish
Lacuna
Tarja
Flyleaf
Olzon
Cherie
Gwen
Conclusion
Don’t stress too much—a name will come, and they will either match it perfectly or grow into it over time. Soon, you will match the name to the personality, and you won’t imagine them as anything else.
In any regard, best of luck with your new addition. We hope we have given you some pretty good dark and mysterious name options to think about at this exciting time.
Ashley Bates is a freelance dog writer and pet enthusiast who is currently studying the art of animal therapy. A mother to four human children— and 23 furry and feathery kids, too – Ashley volunteers at local shelters, advocates for animal well-being, and rescues every creature she finds. Her mission is to create awareness, education, and entertainment about pets to prevent homelessness. Her specialties are cats and dogs....Read more
Horror & Fantasy Movie Names
