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

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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    1. Lori

      I found a little black & white kitten during Hurricane Dorian in September. Her name is Dori. I wasnt going to keep her, but my beloved Beagle Carly died a week later and she ended up being a godsend for my grief?

    1. Liz

      Maybe name her smoky! Or possibly Winston. More of a sophisticated name. Is it dark gray or light?

    2. Que

      Hi that’s because your gray and white cat is a tuxedo cat. I have a dark gray and white tuxedo cat I call Didi and and she’s a delightful feline and I luv her to pieces.

  1. Amelia Garcìa

    I just got this black she-kit with white paws, and I need help with names for her. I’m thinking of calling her Raven or Whitefoot but I’m not entirely sure.

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  2. Alissa

    How about add a name like:
    -Catniss
    -Shrek
    -tulip
    -skye
    -chewy
    -buttermilk
    -minnie
    -mickey
    -pluto
    -angel
    -angie
    -dolly
    -wild
    -sniffles
    -jiffy
    -nutella
    -tom
    -simba
    -zuella
    -Mr Mime
    -Mr Lee
    -Ms. hawkins
    -donato
    -sansy
    -sandy
    -alot more i could think of but ok

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    1. Raquel

      How about moon which means to me a strong independent women that can be a great at survival and is very brave because I have one cat and 2 dogs my cat was a stray and my cousin sent my two dogs to attack her and she was so still and when my dog Nala tried to bite my cat ,my cat just defended her self .And I was like”holy s**t”s then I was so amazed.Then the next day the cat was so cold that I told my mom that I wanted to keep her for a “while”I she was like since she didn’t move from the window (yes the WINDOW) so me and my brother was fighting about name I was like “Oreo “and he was like no coco so then he said he wanted to see the cat and I was like sure so then we when to check on the cat and she wasn’t there.One month past and then my mom found her(which was today )and she was starving so my mom feed her and gave her water so yeah moon because she is fearless and strong so yeah that’s my story oh and she isn’t scared of dogs (aka my dogs are Nala and ruby ,Nala is a golden retriever and ruby is a fricking German sherperd)so ya I’m proud of moon as a name for my cat(which I might keep!! Forever )peace bye write comments about what your pets name is and the story behind it bye!(btw I going to the vet today to check moon out)bye

  3. richard

    I have a tuxedo cat – Best cat ever. She has a first and last name. Her first name is “Khamir”. Her last name is “Kitty”. She hears that more than anything. Come mere kitty ….. It’s true. Cat’s in the past Homer, Bert, Squeaky, Monkey, and one I named with a first and last name “Scratch Roughbite”. My daughter had a kitty with two names. The cat, still alive, is Penny Lane – named after the Beatles song.

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  4. Bella

    I named my black an white Persian Tuxie because she is black an white I think she looked like she was wearing a tux so to make it a girl name we added ie to it an boy names for black an white boys are tucker tux or tuxedo

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  5. Rosy

    I have a black an white cat she is female an she is beautiful she is named Tuxie because she looks like she is wearing a tux to make it a girl name we added ie another name we came up with is bootsie because she looks like she is wearing four white boot most of her fur is black some boy black names are tux tucker or tuxedo

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  6. Dave

    I named my black and white cat Map, because some of her marks look like certain continents on a map. I still think this a really daft name to call a cat and wish I had called her something else instead. But, never mind. She is adorable!!

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  7. Sarah

    I have a cat named patches and just had baby’s and one is oreo, midnight,ash, Smokey and a yellow one and don’t know can some won give me a name for a blond cat.

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  8. sara farell

    i have a few newborns theres to black and whites and one more to come so far i named my two boys luster,patch there cute kitten names for spotted cats and sabino pinto cats and tha last one is gonna be named *drum roll* name isssssssss smokey

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  9. Jeanne Angerstien

    We are fostering a solid white cat that had 4 kittens 3 weeks ago. 3 are solid white like her and 1 has very long fur and is black & white with beautiful markings. Can not tell if the black & white is male or female as yet. But we are looking for good names for all the kittens. The mother cat is called Lilly. Please let us know if you have any suggestions. Thanks!!

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  10. Bernice Marie Pretzer

    I’m looking for a name for my new Kitten it is white with black tiped ears and blackish gray tail her paws are a slightly grayish color and she has blackish, gray markings on her face she is a off white color and so adorable My grandma had a persian that was mixed with something else that was really fluffy she was like a tannish color with black ears and black on her face and on her paws and tail she was named Percy I really thought about that just not sure yet though want some thoughts

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    1. Mallory Crusta

      Hi Bernice, thanks for commenting! I’m sorry it took me about a week to get back to you—have you come up with a name for your new kitten yet? Here are a few ideas:

      • Zoot (inspired by zoot suits, which were often black and white)
      • Cece (a cute nod to your grandma’s cat Percy)
      • Bee
      • Ashy
      • Dusty
      • Maisie
      • Azie
      • Lizzy

      Wishing you and your new kitten all the best!

  11. Bonnie

    We have saved more cats,Jackson Galaxy would be proud!!! One year ago we saved a calico who just gave birth on the lot next to ours,we had them for 12 and 14 years,we had a all black cat,named Elvira for 16 years .Now we have 2 black and white cats show up.one was badly abused a d the other one was left behind when the owner moved.. How can a human being be so cruel and hatefull.???

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  12. Helen Lovelady

    Jess after Postman Pat’s cat, we had a black and white cat called Jess who was a girl even though Postman Pat’s cat was a boy don’t understand because Jess is a girls name.

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  13. heinrich Sluiter

    My fluff-ball is called Rooikat, a South African colloquialism for the wild Caracal, a particularly fierce if not very big wild cat. Farmers also nicknamed it the Anti-Christ!. My Rooikat was named ironically since he is everything but. He loves sitting with you, on you, snuggles and hugs. He is already 13 yrs old and diebetic to boot but I cherish every moment whe still have together.

    If you’re interested check the real Caracal on Wikipedia it’s a fascinatiing animal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caracal

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  14. biscuit

    As I’m writing this my best friend had their cat named biscuit (black with white paws and other accents) had died yesterday I’m trying to find his breed to draw him for her. it’s her birthday in 3 days and I want to make her present as special as it can be because 1 her cat died and 2 it’s her first birthday with me.

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    1. Mallory Crusta

      That’s such a sweet gift for your best friend. I’m sure the drawing will be incredibly meaningful to her. Good job being a great friend.

  15. Michele

    Sambuca – an anise (licorice) liquor – could call Sammie or Buca
    Onyx
    Patches or Checkers – for black & white kitty
    Jasper – black gem
    Peppy – peppy le peau
    Kona – type of coffee
    Storm/Stormy
    Hershey – chocolate candy
    Zoboo – from kids show zoboomafoo with black & white lemur
    Coal or Ash

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