It is a myth that black cats have bad luck. In fact, black cats are just as lovely as any other color cat.
Black cats are popularly used to represent the phobia of black things or black magic in medieval times.
It all started when people started associating them with witches and the devil. They also were associated with the color black because the black dye was very difficult to make during that period.
There are many black cat names to choose from if you are looking for black cat names. And here are badass black cat names for your black feline friend!
Female Badass Black Cat Names
Names | Notes |
Mystique | Badass female shapeshifter mutant from x men |
Athena | Athena was a greek goddess of wisdom and strategy |
Lola | Inspired by The Kinks, badass name but is your cat female |
Ripley | Straight outta Alien |
Sheba | Regal overtones for the female cat with attitude. |
Raven | Ideal badass name for a black female cat! |
Duchess | For the cat that seems to think they own the place servant! |
Roxy | An edgy female name that is unusual and has a hard vibe going on |
Tequila | A hardcore drink with plenty of kick! |
Xena | Warrior princess with suitable badass characteristics |
Boudicca | British queen who gave the mighty occupying Romans a good slap |
Dior | For the stylish cat with expensive tastes! |
Dusty | Could be a good name for a cat that just ain’t doing anything quick! |
Joplin | Janis Joplin was a badass female rock and blues singer in the sixties |
Banshee | A supernatural female spirit from irish folklore that has a mournful wail |
Tempest | For the all action cat that blows up out of nowhere. |
Trinity | For the badass black female cat who is agile and dangerous |
Elektra | The knife-wielding, assassin, female superhero from the comics. |
Lolitta | For the precocious cat, who maybe gets around a bit. |
Jett | Another famous female rock star Joan Jett. |
Rebel | Well rebels tend to be badass by nature |
Leia | All action badass princess of Star Wars fame. |
Male Badass Black Cat Names
Names | Notes |
Skywalker | Cat got jedi mind control skills? |
Brutus | Another Roman leader of historical repute. This one other threw the Roman monarchy |
Ferrari | Fast cats only |
Magnum | Cool, badass, hardcore |
Boss | What your cat says |
Leo | As in lion. And we all know lions are badass! |
Fangs | Badass name for a male cat with fangs that hang out his mouth! |
Sumo | For the larger boy cat who puts his weight about! |
Maverick – | Your cat does things differently, does he? |
Ceelo | More of the same depending on your taste and style. |
Bruiser | Great name for a big male cat that put himself about a bit! |
Duke | For the important cat of high social standing |
General | Is your cat the top cat? Does he have the characteristics to command legions? |
Sarge | One of the lads, but not. |
Busta | And one more for good measure |
Outlaw | Outlaws are dangerous, mischievous and usually badass |
Vader | For the badass male black cat who intends to rule the universe with the help of the dark side! |
Morpheus | Another hero from the Matrix with fast reactions and unhuman skills. |
Jedi | Cat got reactions and skills? Maybe he is a Jedi warrior |
Attila | Straight out of the Genghis mold. A warrior with special qualities |
Neo | Black clad hero from the film series The Matrix |
Genghis | All conquering ancient warrior from Mongolia |
Thor | Thor was a God with blonde hair who liked partying and fighting. |
Jayzee | Got a hip hop favorite? Why not go the rapper line with your cats name? |
Apollo | Best known for shooting Achilles in the ankle and killing him. |
Captain | Does he strut around his peers with an air of authority? Or does he just act like a salty old seadog? |
Cesar | Another hardcore Roman emperor that ruled with an iron rod. |
Khan | Eastern phrase for king or ruler. |
Bond | Great badass name for a male tuxedo cat. |
Kojak | NYPD homicide detective that always got his man |
Fonz | For the cool cat! |
Zod | General Zod was the black dressed baddie that gave Superman a tough time. |
Steel | Well steel is hard, sharp, shiny and tough. |
Grendel | The bad lad who terrorised the land in the stories of Beowulf. |
Spartacus | A rebel who doesn’t mind taking on the mighty |
Vlad | The impaler was dark, mysterious, hardcore, and a renown warrior of his age. |
Bandit | Bandits are badass all round! |
Champ | No one gets one over on your cat! |
Nero | A suitable badass name that is inspired by the Roman emperor Nero |
Chief | Demands respect and holds authority |
Ajax | A huge, ancient greek warrior renown for his courage |
Alpha | Only top cats need apply |
Capone | For the male cat that knocks off his rivals |
Rocky | As in Balboa, toughie with a soft heart |
Maximus | Your cat a bit of a hard nut gladiator? |
Kong | For the big cat who doesn’t get pushed around |
Rambo | For the cat that can fend for himself and don’t want no trouble mister! |
Major | Maybe he ain’t no General, is he badass enough to be a Major |
Bullet | Tough name for a tough cat. Fast and deadly |
Slash | Kinda cool name for a male cat |
Goliath | Another name that is ideal for a large male cat |
Unisex And Gender Neutral Badass Black Cat Names
Names | Notes |
Zulu |
Channel that inner warrior!
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Rocket |
Another name that you could use for a cat that moves quick
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Panther |
And another great unisex black cat name
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Uzi |
Short, sweet and badass name for a cat.
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Ninja |
The silent assassins dressed in black that came in the night in feudal japan
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Lightning |
For the cat with immense, fast reactions.
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Jinx |
Badass name for a black cat.
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Nitro |
For the cat with an explosive nature or attitude.
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Blitz |
A cat called blitz sounds like trouble!
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Rolex |
Is your cat expensive and always on time
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Diesel |
Explosive? Powerful? Or just a slippery cat?
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Blaze |
Ideal name for a ginger cat with a hot attitude.
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Chili |
Hot and spicy, could be a good name for a ginger or red cat with attitude.
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Vertigo |
For the cat that likes high spots
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Loki |
For the mischievous cat.
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Jet |
Got a cat that can shift?
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Storm |
Great name for a grey cat with a big character!
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Hex |
Another unisex badass name for a black cat!
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Ace |
Clearly your cat is…well, Ace.
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With this list of badass black cat names, you’ll be sure to find one that suits your feline friend.
And if none of these suit the mood they’re in today, then check out our complete black cat names, since there are over 500 name ideas for the black cats
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