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Shout Out To All The Black Cats With Generic Names

Sophia
by Sophia
30 May 2019

Black cats have a way of collecting the same names over and over again, and this list leans all the way into that familiar pattern. From Shadow to Salem, these are the kinds of names people reach for when they want something cute, spooky, or just plain easy to remember.

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That is part of the charm here, because the names are so common they almost become a joke of their own. The lineup moves from classic picks to the kind of name that feels like it belongs to a cat who already knows he is the star of the house.

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By the end, you may be ready to give the next black cat you meet the most generic name possible.

This is a list of the most common names for black cats:

This is a list of the most common names for black cats:
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Shadow

Perfect for a sneaky little monster or a cat that is always hiding.

Black cat with common name “Tuxedo” in a list format
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Tuxedo

This name doesn't shorten into an easy nickname, making it perfect for a regal, snobby kitty who would only go by their full name anyway.

Black cat labeled “Shadow” and “Midnight Socks” among popular names
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Some names are so common they practically come with the cat.

Midnight

Black cat showing “Shadow,” “Tuxedo,” “Socks,” and “Oreo” name options
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And if you like iconic cat vibes, these animated cats are the perfect inspiration after your black cat name list.

Socks

My personal favorite. No kitten would dare to be caught prancing about without socks on. Just look at the cute little white patches above the jellybeans!

10/10 quality cat content.

Black cat with common names “Tuxedo” and “Midnight,” “Oreo” and “Merlin”
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Oreo

Has there ever been a black and white cat that isn't named Oreo?

Excellent food, excellent name for a cat.

Black cat named “Midnight Socks,” with “Socks” and “Merlin” listed
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Merlin

Why not name your cat after the greatest sorcerer to ever live?

Fight me, Dumbledore.

Black cat associated with “Socks Oreo” and “Merlin Salem,” ending with “Salem”
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Salem

Name your cat after the sassiest, most sarcastic television cat to date.

That one feels like the obvious crowd favorite.

Black cats are the least likely to be adopted because people think they're unlucky, which is hard to believe considering how cute they are.

Black cat adoption themed image promoting naming options like “Merlin” and “Salem”
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Adopt a black cat today and give it the most common or most obscure name possible!

Your cat's name doesn't matter; what matters is that it is happy and healthy.

What do you think? Did we guess your black cat's name correctly?

Adopt a black cat today and give it the most common or most obscure name possible!
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Either way, the name is probably going to be memorable.

Need more name ideas like Redditors helping you pick the “perfect” pet name? Click here.

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