200 Best Black and White Cat Names With Meaning

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There is no greater joy than a new Kitten. Cats are a great part of the joy and humor we experience every day, so you’ll need to find the cutest name for your new family member.

We’ll help you chose the name that relates to the cat’s natural behavior and appearance.

There are a lot of funny, unique, color-based as well character-based names for cats. So if you need a name for your cat and can’t make up your mind, you’ve come to the right place.

Male Names for Black and White Cats

Toby: Goodness of the Lord.

  • The Figaro: Black and white Figaro starring role. A good choice.
  • Sylvester: A good name for a black and white cat. Based on Looney Tunes cartoons.
  • Oreo: A great name for black and white sweet cat.
  • Domino: It is perfect for a black and white kitten.
  • Bessie: Like a cow. Black and white spots.
  • Eightball: Similar to the white and black pool ball.
  • Frostbite: A name for cats with white tips.
  • Bogart: Great name for the black and white.
  • Boots: An excellent name for your cat.
  • Max: It means the greatest.
  • Lucky: This means fortunate.
  • Oscar: It means lover of deer.
  • Toby: Goodness of the Lord.
  • Tom: Honesty.
  • Rocky: Means famous ruler.
  • Pepper: Black like pepper.
  • Gizmo: The cute creature in the Gremlins movie.
  • Bailey: Means Bailiff.
  • Dusty: Kittens are often called Dusty due to their dusty appearance.

Female Names for Black and White Cats

Lucy: Which means light.

  • Sassy: Sassy means pretty girl.
  • Precious: Precious means virtue.
  • Maggie: Maggie means Pearl.
  • Lily: Lily means flower.
  • Lucy: Which means light.
  • Cleo: Means the father’s glory.
  • Whiskers: Means the long hair on your pet’s face.
  • Callie: A female ruler.
  • Holly: Holly means exactly what it says.
  • Butterscotch: Type of candy which is usually made of brown sugar and butter.
  • Confetti: Small pieces of colored paper.
  • Mosaic: A picture or pattern produced by arranging small colorful pieces together.
  • Mona Lisa: Named after famous painting.
  • Spicy: A substance used in food to give color and aroma.
  • Autumn: Season after summer and before winter.
  • Ember: Nice name to give a cat that is always glowing.
  • Shady: Any dark cat around the house? This should be its name.
  • Smoky: Perfect name to name a black and white cat.
  • Phantom: Give this name to he who likes to go out and about alone.
  • Rorschach: Name originates from a ghost-like character.
  • Hocus Pocus: Have a cunning cat around the house? This should be its name.
  • Hershey: This is an interesting name given to a cat that shows affection to its owner.
  • Godiva: The perfect name given to a cat that is strong as metal.
  • Morticia: Based on the character from the movie “The Adams Family”.

Also Read: 51 Most Popular Tuxedo Cat Names

Cute Black and White Cat Names

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Venus: After the planet Venus.

  • Pickles : For a green-eyed cat.
  • Quinn: This is an affectionate version of harlequin.
  • Paisely: This is a form of intricate Indian artistic designs.
  • Raya: In Spanish, this means stripes.
  • Rena: Means gentle.
  • Ruby: A precious stone.
  • Shira: The tigress in an ice age.
  • Speckles:  If your cat is spotted or has many speckles all over.
  • Spot: This classic is ideal for the spotted kitty.
  • Tera: A million bits.
  • Tuddles: For a goofy little cat.
  • Vanilla: Named after the tasty ice cream flavor.
  • Vesper: An evening star.
  • Venus: After the planet Venus.
  • Wanda: Meaning wanderer.
  • Yasmin: A white flower.
  • Zebra: The distinctive tabby marking is similar to those of the African animal.
  • Zina: Means radiant.

Unique Black and White Cat Names

Hasina: Means lover.

  • Khalid: Says immortal and is from the Egyptian origin.
  • Akil: The name meaning is smart or clever.
  • Abasi: Is a Persian name which means serious.
  • Amun: An ancient Egyptian God.
  • Aten: The name means sun or white light.
  • Horus: Protector of egypt.
  • Bacchus: Latin for one that shouts.
  • Balbina: Latin for one who is strong.
  • Cara: Italian for Baby.
  • Cary: Means honesty.
  • Lucas: Latin for one who illuminates.
  • Magna: Means large or strong. It is a unisex name.
  • Hasina: Means lover.
  • Kamilah: Is an Egyptian for perfect.
  • Aziza: Is an Egyptian name which means precious.
  • Balbina: Is Latin for strong.
  • Beatrice: A funny Latin name for one who brings joy.
  • Gazelle: For graceful kitties.
  • Madonna: Is Latin for my lady.
  • Pearl: Precious jewel, a white one.
  • Precious: Latin for a darling or a loved one.
  • Catstro: A good name for cats that are very demanding little dictators.
  • Zedong: Another great dictator pun for your cat.
  • Kitt: You could name the cat after the handsome actor.
  • Jesse: You could also name your cat after the famous outlaw.
  • Paw McCatney: You can go for double puns with this play on the name Paul McCartney.
  • Revere: A punny version of the famous Revolutionary War hero Paul Revere.
  • Cortez: The famous explorer makes for a nice, punny cat name.
  • Lord Sheddington: For long-haired cats that shed.
  • Sabretooth: For cats that scratch too much.
  • Scratchy: Another great name for cats that can’t control their scratching.
  • Drapurr: Named after everyone’s favorite Mad Men character.

Creative Names for Black and White Cats

Noir: This is the French word for dark.

  • Selina: The secret identity of the infamous Cat-woman.
  • Hat: A funny play on the Cat in the Hat, who is also never named in the movies or books.
  • Berlioz: The adorable little black kitten from the Aristocats.
  • Whispurr: A funny pun name for a quiet cat.
  • Fraidy: A play of the quote “fraidy cat”.
  • Nyan: A throwback to the funny cat internet sensation.
  • Eclipse: This name refers to the light of the sun or moon being blocked.
  • Vortex: This means a dark hole.
  • Spider: We like this creature’s name for a black cat, due to the creepy
    qualities it has.
  • Noir: This is the French word for dark.
  • Lucky: The black cat is considered good luck in some cultures.
  • Emerald: Great for black cats with green eyes.
  • Blot: Like an ink blot.
  • Puma: These can be very dark cats, just like yours.

Names for Black Cats With White Spot

Oprah Whisker: A funny take on the name of one of the most famous women in the world.

  • Grumpy: This is both the name of a famous cat and a potential descriptor or your feline.
  • Felix: A name inspired by the retro cartoon black cat of the same name.
  • Monty: The name of one of the most famous cats in the world, who was born a little different.
  • Cheshire: Taken from the famous story of Alice in Wonderland, your black cat with white spots can mimic this cat in darkness.
  • Bigglesworth: The famous cat of Dr Evil in the Austin Powers movie.
  •  Stevens: A pun name taken from the famous singer-songwriter.
  • Cindy: Another pun name centralized around the smoky good looks of Cindy Crawford.
  • Oprah: A funny take on the name of one of the most famous women in the world.
  •  Mau: A funny pun on a notoriously famous Chinese dictator’s name.
  • Genghis: Another funny pun on the name of the legendary ruler.

Black Cat With White Paws Names

  • Snoopy: Why not pick the name of a famous black and white dog for your black cat with white paws.
  • Everest: You could name your cat after the highest peak in the world.
  • Avalanche: The falling wall of snow and ice is another strong name for black cats with white paws.
  • Nimbus: You may want to name your black cat with white paws after the fluffy, white cloud.
  • Stormy: Strong weather names make great choices for male cats.
  • Q-Tip: This is a fun name for any black cat with white paws.
  • Blanc: It’s French for white.
  • Shiro: This one means white in Japanese.
  • Bianca: It means white in Spanish.
  • China: This one is ideal when your cat reminds you of fine china.
  • Daisy: Pick this one for beautiful cats that are as pretty as the white flower.
  • Pearl: The precious substance is an ideal cat name.
  • Isa: In Norwegian, it means ice.

Badass Black and White Cat Names Female

Onyx: Shiny and precious gem-like feline friend.

  • Mystique: Mysterious and elegant feline enchantress.
  • Rogue: Fearless and independent black and white rebel.
  • Zephyr: Graceful and swift like the wind.
  • Luna: Beautiful moon-inspired cat with captivating eyes.
  • Nyx: Night goddess embodied in a cat.
  • Cleo: Clever, regal, and charming black beauty.
  • Zara: Striking black and white princess cat.
  • Raven: Dark, mysterious, and intelligent feline companion.
  • Nala: Graceful and elegant lioness in miniature.
  • Sasha: Warrior princess with a charming demeanor.
  • Pixel: Tiny, energetic, and tech-savvy feline explorer.
  • Phantom: Ghostly presence with a playful spirit.
  • Cinder: Dark and fiery, like embers in the night.
  • Ivy: Elegant and enchanting, like a climbing vine.
  • Voodoo: Mystical and bewitching black and white cat.
  • Onyx: Shiny and precious gem-like feline friend.
  • Storm: Bold and powerful like a thunderstorm.
  • Monochrome: Classic and stylish black and white kitty.
  • Whiskerina: Mysterious, with long, elegant whiskers.
  • Domino: Playful and charming with a stylish pattern.

Black and White Cat Names From Movies

  • Luna: Inspired by Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter.
  • Selina: Feline homage to Catwoman in Batman.
  • Arwen: Graceful like the elf princess in LOTR.
  • Morticia: Mysterious and elegant like The Addams Family.
  • Felicia: Sassy and confident, inspired by Felicia Hardy.
  • Elsa: Graceful and regal, like Elsa in Frozen.
  • Leia: Princess Leia’s elegance in a feline form.
  • Trinity: Inspired by the strong character in The Matrix.
  • Merida: Brave and adventurous like in Brave.
  • Nala: The loyal and brave lioness from The Lion King.
  • Hermione: Intelligent and magical, like Harry Potter’s friend.
  • Scarlett: Fiery and confident, inspired by Scarlett O’Hara.
  • Fiona: Elegant and princess-like from Shrek.
  • Mulan: Fearless and determined warrior cat.
  • Wednesday: Dark and mischievous like Wednesday Addams.
  • Ariel: Adventurous and curious, inspired by The Little Mermaid.
  • Padmé: Graceful and regal, like Padmé Amidala in Star Wars.
  • Jasmine: Elegant and exotic, inspired by Aladdin’s princess.
  • Eowyn: Warrior spirit from The Lord of the Rings.
  • Maleficent: Dark and enchanting, inspired by the iconic villain.

We hope we’ve inspired you to pick a cute name for your awesome new black and white kitty.

Now it’s your turn! Any good suggestions or ideas for a nice black and white cat name? Share it with us in a comment below!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cool cat name?

Make your cat the coolest on the block with classic old-fashioned names like Lucy, Oliver and Leo, or trendy choices such as Andromeda, Guinevere and Esti.

What are some classic black and white cat names?

Why not get creative with classic black and white cat names like Charlie Chaplin, Snowball, and Panda? Let your pet’s unique fur pattern inspire you!

Can you give some examples of mythological and astrological names for black and white cats?

Apollo, Orion, and Athena - mythological and astrological names perfect for any black and white cat!

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