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Black Dog Names – 505+ Fantastic Ideas for Your Furry Friend

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If you’re getting a black-colored dog, you’ve come to the right place. We have 505+ awesome black dog names perfect for a dark puppy.

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The Ultimate List of Black Dog Names

Let the list of black dog names begin! As we said before, inspiration is everywhere, and we’ve drawn ideas from some surprising places.

Check out these fabulous ideas and see if any sound interesting.

Black Dog Names Inspired By Nature and Elements

If you pause and look around, the Earth is full of inspiration for black dog names. The following names are based on nature and other elements and make strong, sophisticated options.

  • Amaya – Night rain in Japanese
  • Ash
  • Asher
  • Ashton
  • Blackout
  • Carbon
  • Charcoal
  • Coal
  • Cole
  • Cinder
  • Dusk
  • Dusky
  • Dusty
  • Ebony
  • Ember
  • Graphite
  • Inky
  • Obsidian
  • Onyx
  • Opal
  • Pearl – Because pearls can also be black
  • Sable
  • Shadow
  • Shady
  • Slate
  • Slater
  • Smokey
  • Soot
  • Steel
  • Stormy
  • Tarmac
  • Thunder
  • Twilight

Food Black Dog Names

Another excellent place for ideas for black dog names is Food and drinks.

Believe it or not, many edible items are black, making for a fun and playful dog name. Check out these food-inspired ideas – one might be right for your furbaby.

  • Bailey – Bailey’s Irish Cream
  • Bean
  • Blackberry
  • Bock – Dark German malty beer
  • Bosco – Chocolate syrup
  • Brandy – Dark liquor
  • Brownie
  • Caviar – Delicacy consisting of salt-cured roe
  • Chip
  • Crisp
  • Coco
  • Cookie
  • Coffee
  • Cola
  • Espresso – Italian coffee
  • Fig
  • Fudge
  • Godiva – Chocolate brand
  • Guinness – Famous dark beer
  • Hershey – Chocolate brand
  • Jameson – Whiskey
  • Java – Coffee
  • Kahlua – Coffee liqueur
  • Kona – Coffee bean variety from Hawaii
  • Latte – Coffee and milk drink
  • Licorice – The sweet candy can also be black
  • Mocha – Chocolate espresso
  • Nori – dark seaweed
  • Olive
  • Oreo
  • Pepper
  • Pepsi
  • Porter – Delicious dark beer
  • Raisin
  • Snickers
  • Stout – A variety of dark beer
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Black Animals

Dogs aren’t the only creatures that can be black. Many other animals sport dark-colored coats.

We love naming your dog after another black member of the animal kingdom and think you will, too.

  • Bat
  • Batty
  • Bear
  • Crow
  • Falcon
  • Jackal
  • Jaguar
  • Leopard
  • Mamba
  • Panda
  • Panther
  • Penguin
  • Puma
  • Raven
  • Seal
  • Spider
  • Stallion
  • Swan
  • Wolf

Black in Other Languages

If you’re looking for a slightly more sophisticated and subtle name, we have an idea: Translate black and similar words to another language.

This creates cool, cultured names that reflect your dog’s dark coloring.

  • Beltza – black in Basque
  • Buio – dark in Italian
  • Dunkel – dark in German
  • Eleʻele – black in Hawaiian
  • Fekete – black in Hungarian
  • Kuro – black in Japanese
  • Madow – black in Somali
  • Musta – black in Finnish
  • Nero – black in Italian
  • Noir – black in French
  • Pango – black in Maori
  • Preto – black in Portuguese
  • Schwarz – black in German
  • Svart – black in Norwedian
  • Svartur – black in Icelandic
  • Tumma – dark in Finnish
  • Zwart – black in Dutch
black Poodle laying down

Space-Inspired Names

They say space is the final frontier, and it’s also a place for black dog names.

The vast expanse has many dark elements that serve as cool dog names. Here are just a few ideas.

  • Cosmo
  • Cosmos
  • Galaxy
  • Eclipse
  • Jupiter
  • Kuiper
  • Lunar
  • Mars
  • Mercury
  • Meteor
  • Moon
  • Nebula
  • Neptune
  • Neutron
  • Quasar
  • Saturn
  • Star
  • Super Nova
  • Venus
  • Vortex

Characters Who Wear Black

The black dog names keep coming! So many famous characters in film and television wear all black, and it could be an excellent idea to mine these for inspiration.

As you may recall, these well-known characters and personalities sport an all-black wardrobe similar in color to your canine, which is why they also make great black dog names.

See if any are the right pick for your pup!

  • Addams  The Addams Family
  • Batman – D.C. superhero
  • Beetlejuice – devious poltergeist
  • Blackbeard – pirate
  • Beauty – Black Beauty
  • Black Widow – Marvel superhero
  • Blade – vampire hunter
  • Binx – black cat in Hocus Pocus
  • Bond – James Bond
  • Cash – Johnny Cash
  • Cruella101 Dalmatians
  • Darth VaderStar Wars
  • Edgar – author Edgar Allen Poe
  • Elvira – mistress of the dark
  • Fester – Uncle Fester from The Addams Family
  • Gomez – Addams Family
  • Herman – Herman Munster from The Munsters
  • Ichabod – Ichabod Crane from Legend of Sleepy Hollow
  • Igor Young Frankenstein
  • Jafar – Aladdin
  • John Wick – action hero
  • JulesPulp Fiction
  • Knight – Black Knight
  • KyloStar Wars
  • LurchThe Addams Family character
  • MaleficentSleeping Beauty
  • Manson – singer Marilyn Manson
  • Morpheus The Matrix
  • Morticia the matriarch of The Addams Family
  • NeoThe Matrix
  • Ninja
  • Poe – author Edgar Allen Poe
  • PugsleyThe Addams Family
  • SeleneUnderworld
  • Severus SnapeHarry Potter
  • StormX-Men
  • T’Challa – Black Panther
  • Tony MontanaScarface
  • TotoWizard of Oz
  • Trinity – The Matrix
  • Vader – Star Wars
  • Vincent Vega Pulp Fiction
  • VoldemortHarry Potter
  • WednesdayThe Addams Family
  • Xena – warrior princess
  • Zorro – masked vigilante
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More Great Black Dog Names

The black dog names keep coming! Here are even more awesome ideas for your dark-colored dog.

  • Agent
  • Angel
  • Black Dahlia
  • Black Jack
  • Blackie
  • Boss
  • Devil
  • Diesel
  • Diva
  • Domino
  • Elvis
  • Inky
  • Jet
  • Luna
  • Muddy
  • Nocturne
  • Spade
  • Suede
  • Tux
  • Velvet
  • Whitey

Spooky, Magic & More

We can’t create a guide to the best black dog names without including ideas based on magic and mystery.

  • Beelzebub
  • Demon
  • Dracula
  • Echo
  • Eerie
  • Elvira
  • Enigma
  • Fang
  • Goth
  • Gremlin
  • Halloween
  • Hex
  • Jinx
  • Killa
  • Lucifer
  • Magic
  • Merlin
  • Midnight
  • Moon
  • Mystery
  • Mystique
  • Omen
  • Phantom
  • Reaper
  • Rorschach
  • Salem
  • Satan
  • Sorcerer
  • Sorceress
  • Spider
  • Spirit
  • Spooky
  • Tarot
  • Thunder
  • Trick
  • Trickster
  • Trixie
  • Twilight
  • Vampire
  • Villain
  • Vixen
  • Voodoo
  • Warlock
  • Witch
  • Wolf
  • Zombie

These names are positively spooky and fun. Try out our Halloween dog names and witchy dog names for even more names like this.

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Tough Black Dog Names

Black is a strong, robust color, so looking at tough dog names is another option. This is especially fitting if your dog is large or muscular.

Strong Male Dog Names

  • Alpha
  • Odin
  • Boomer
  • Diesel
  • Hunter
  • T-Bone
  • Trooper
  • Blackjack
  • Bandit
  • Prometheus
  • Vinnie
  • Ghost
  • Titan
  • Surge
  • Butch
  • Brando
  • Moose
  • Bruno
  • Killer
  • Sumo
  • Vice
  • Spike
  • Ace
  • Mack
  • Crash
  • Blade
  • Yukon
  • Tyson
  • Scorpio
  • Fury
  • Blaze
  • Maverick
  • Ares
  • Nitro
  • Samson
  • Yeti
  • Thor
  • Reaper
  • Rocky
  • Raider
  • Grudge
  • King
  • Chief
  • Hercules
  • Spartacus
  • Brutus
  • Bane
  • Magnum
  • Dozer
  • Jumbo
  • Caesar
  • Vader
  • Tank
  • Macho
  • Denali
  • Rambo
  • Avalanche
  • Panic
  • Duke
  • Fang
  • Zeus
  • Bruiser
  • Gage
  • Hulk
  • Rex

Strong Female Dog Names

  • Sheba
  • Midnight
  • Gypsy
  • Amazon
  • Queenie
  • Jezebel
  • Scrappy
  • Khaleesi
  • Brawny
  • Huntress
  • Diva
  • Rogue
  • Jericho
  • Layla
  • Attila
  • Beastie
  • Athena
  • Taboo
  • Artemis
  • Vixen
  • Kodiak
  • Dahlia
  • Alpha
  • Indy
  • Elektra
  • Onyx
  • Tiger
  • Liberty
  • Jinx
  • Medusa
  • Justice
  • Cinder
  • Kahuna
  • Katniss
  • Nyx
  • Harley
  • Raven
  • Nova
  • Mystique
  • Hera
  • Alaska
  • Vega
  • Baroness
  • Foxy
  • Echo
Black and white dog running

Black and White Dog Names

Your dog may not be completely black. Many black dogs include spots of other colors, most frequently white. If your dog has a dual-colored coat, these are an excellent option.

  • Dice
  • Ying Yang
  • Soccer
  • Snoopy
  • Spade
  • Banksy
  • Charlie Chaplin
  • Skunky
  • Cookie
  • Panda
  • Peppermint Patty
  • Domino
  • Shamu
  • Chess
  • Oreo
  • Pepe Le Pew
  • Tuxedo
  • Jeeves
  • Pongo
  • Puffin
  • Tux
  • Perdita
  • Checkers
  • Whaley
  • Monk

Check out more names for black and white dogs.

Patterned Dog Names

As noted before, not all black dogs are entirely black. In addition, some coats include other colors arranged in interesting patterns. For these dogs, a cool name inspired by fur patterns could fit your furball.

  • Patches
  • Brindi
  • Pixel
  • Blot
  • Sprinkles
  • Pollock – artist Jackson Pollock
  • Spot
  • Blotch
  • Harley
  • Dot
  • Twix
  • Speckles
  • Merle
  • Oriole
  • Chevron
  • Dos – two in Spanish for dogs with dual-colored coats
  • Tortie – tortoiseshell pattern
  • Rainbow
  • Marble
  • Freckles
  • Camo
  • Turtle
  • Tres – three in Spanish
  • Tre – three in Italian for the number of colors in a tri-color coat
  • Kaleidoscope
  • Pebbles
  • Dottie
  • Monarch
  • Harlow
  • Jackson – artist Jackson Pollock
  • Sundae
  • Puzzle
  • Harlequin
  • Smudge
  • Mosaic
  • Speck
  • Stripes
  • Checkers
tiny dog on a leash

The names listed above are tailored to a black dog’s coloring. You may, however, find you want to look at more dog names that could fit any four-legged friend.

Another place for inspiration: The most popular names for female and male dogs. These represent the top names as determined by our millions of readers.

Top Male Dog Names

  1. Buddy
  2. Charlie
  3. Milo
  4. Bear
  5. Axel
  6. Duke
  7. Max
  8. Rocky
  9. Cooper
  10. Asher
  11. Finn
  12. Diesel
  13. Leo
  14. Thor
  15. Chewie
  16. Bruno
  17. Scout
  18. Alfie
  19. Blue
  20. Hunter
  21. Archie
  22. Apollo
  23. King
  24. Rex
  25. Blaze
  26. Lucky
  27. Echo
  28. Gizmo
  29. Barkley
  30. Shadow
  31. Gunner
  32. Bailey
  33. Percy
  34. Brutus
  35. Bolt
  36. Spike
  37. Arlo
  38. Tank
  39. Yoshi
  40. Fang
  41. Biscuit
  42. Bane
  43. Maverick
  44. Odie
  45. Spud
  46. Rambo
  47. A.J.
  48. Oliver
  49. Atlas
  50. Alaska

Top Female Dog Names

  1. Daisy
  2. Luna
  3. Lola
  4. Bella
  5. Roxy
  6. Olive
  7. Gigi
  8. Willow
  9. Dixie
  10. Nala
  11. Poppy
  12. Abby (Abigail)
  13. Hazel
  14. Piper
  15. Harper
  16. Gracie
  17. Lucy
  18. Violet
  19. Athena
  20. Koda
  21. Angel
  22. Lady
  23. Honey
  24. Coco (Cocoa)
  25. Ava
  26. Raven
  27. Addie
  28. Bailey
  29. Harley
  30. Fifi
  31. Aurora
  32. Xena
  33. Nyx
  34. Aspen
  35. Ellie
  36. Millie
  37. Sadie
  38. Cookie
  39. Pearl
  40. Stella
  41. Yuki
  42. Rose (Rosie)
  43. A.J.
  44. Mia
  45. Pepper
  46. Princess
  47. Winnie
  48. Bambi
  49. Maggie
  50. Akira
black lab standing in a field of grass

Final Thoughts: Black Dog Names

Hopefully, this list of cool black dog names provides you with the perfect moniker for your pup.

At the very least, you’ll have solid inspiration to start your dog name search.

And don’t forget, if you have more ideas, we’d love to hear them—comment below with any thoughts or feedback you may have.

More Dog Name Ideas

If you’d like to explore more ideas, you can find additional options using our name generator.

Just enter your favorite styles and themes, and it will generate ideas tailored just for you and your dog.

Give it a try and see what you think. Your perfect name is waiting.

How Do You Pick the Right Name?

After you’ve rounded up dozens of names you like, how do you narrow it down to just one?

Here are a few tips to help you make a final decision.

  • Once you have a list of ideas, remove any options you don’t absolutely love. Don’t hesitate. Just remove it.
  • Check to see if it’s easy to pronounce. The name might look good on paper, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to say, day in and day out.
  • Along those lines, figure out if you feel comfortable calling for your dog with this name. Remember that you’ll sometimes have to shout your dog’s name.
  • Determine if it’s right for your dog. Does it match their physical appearance? How about their personality and demeanor?
  • Make sure everyone in your household agrees on the name. Get their buy-in.

These fool-proof steps will help you narrow down the list in no time.

Black Dog Adoption

Last but certainly not least, we commend you for picking a black dog. For some odd reason, many shelters report having more difficulty finding homes for black dogs, possibly because their features are tougher to see in photographs. (Read more about this adoption issue.)

So not only do you have a wonderful, beautiful dog, but you’re also supporting an important cause in the pet world.

Hopefully, you found the right dog name, and we wish you many years of happiness with your new four-legged friend.

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14 Comments

  1. Sheri

    Years ago, I had a beautiful black lab we named Licorice.

  2. Karen Stewart

    I named my puppy Midnight. My parents bought her for me as a surprise gift days after my pomerian of 15 yrs. passed away. Her coloring and eyes instantly made me think of Midnight.

  3. Prestige Worldwide

    I had a black Shar Pei named Creosote. She was a good girl.

  4. Jasmine

    We had a farm cat named Buddy and then we adopted a black lab and my dad wanted to name him Buddy. It was kinda confusing, but he was the best dog we’ve ever had.

  5. Cassie Hartmo

    We adopted a black cat in October one year and named him Salem so when we got our Black lab this past October we decided to keep the Witch tradition going and named him Prudence.

  6. Sarah

    I had a black dog named Whimsical. I picked the name before the dog, actually. She fit her name perfectly. She absolutely was the most whimsical dog!

    Now I have a yellow dog named DeSoto. And while he’s definitely not the vicious attack beast he was named after (Oliver & Company the movie), it seems to suit him. All of my dogs have been shelter rescues, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

  7. Billie Stormont

    I have a Mr. Butters and am getting a Miss Bean!

  8. Lesli Mataya

    Our first lab was yellow and we named her Mazi and now we have a black lab named Elli. They are the very best dogs!

  9. Crystal

    I have a black cat & 2 black dogs & a black foster puppy who is going to be going to her forever home very soon 🥰.

  10. Radha Mariyappa

    Our pet male lab…named as Ginger

  11. choppersicballs

    I had a black lab named Cash. After Johnny Cash. He was the “Man in Black”………well I had the “Dog in Black”.

    He was the best dog ever.

  12. Sadies Dad

    Very creative way to find dog names. Luckily I got my dog Sadie when she was 1 1/2 years old. I know I could have changed her name but she already knew it so I let it stay. It means princess so its very fitting.

  13. Deepak pawar

    Pugsley, is the best name for my dog

  14. Taylor Miles

    Snow is the best one for me

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