Black cats are mysterious, beautiful and full of personality, making them wonderful companions.
When you add a loveable void to your family, they’ll need a name that highlights their character. Whether you opt for a classic black cat name or something a little unconventional, there’s plenty of inspiration (and celebration) to be found among our past Wacky Pet Names nominees. Here are some favorites from over the years.
Wacky names for black cats
Of the many house panthers who have strolled our prestigious Halls of Wackiness over the years, there are a few that stand out:
- Purrrsephone, a Wacky Pet Names nominee from this year who is named for the queen of the underworld in Greek mythology, with a playful pun-tastic black cat twist.
- Necronomicat, a 2024 nominee named in tribute to the dark arts of the Lovecraftian Book of the Dead.
- Edgar Allen Paw, a 2020 nominee with a haunting literary-inspired pun for a raven-fur kitty that gets our telltale hearts thumping.
- Boba Fetticini, a 2019 feline fav, whose name takes inspiration from the vast darkness of space in a galaxy far, far away.
- Cornelius McPudness Vandercat, a 2016 nominee and sophisti-cat with a luxurious black coat and knowledge of which fork to use when sampling the punny wackiness.
More popular black cat names
If you’re looking for something a little less wacky to say when introducing your feline friend, here are some more popular names for paying tribute to black cats from our list of Nationwide-insured pets.
- Pepper
- Shadow
- Binx
- Salem
- Felix
- Midnight
- Onyx
- Raven
- Bagheera
- Nox
Don’t be left in the dark when it comes to pet health
Once you've found the purr-fect name, make sure your mysterious new friend’s health plan is crystal clear. Nationwide pet insurance offers coverage for cats of all colors, shapes and sizes with protection for the surprises cats love to create.
In addition to reimbursement for eligible veterinary bills, Nationwide pet insurance members get 24/7 access to Nationwide VetHelpline®, a veterinary telehealth service available for answers to pet health questions from home—no stressful trip to the vet required. Get a quote today at petinsurance.com.
