Top 200 Black Dog Names for Big Boys and Girls

If you’re the proud owner of a black pup and still trying to decide on that perfect name for your pooch, look no further!

We’ve compiled a list of some super cool and popular choices for names for black dogs out there.

From classic and timeless picks to more off-the-beaten-path ideas, we’ll give you all the inspiration you need before making your final decision.

So, grab your pet’s favorite treat and let’s get started picking out the perfect moniker for your four-legged best friend!

Male Black Dog Names

•     Stallion
•     Mamba
•     Oreo
•     Zena
•     Eclipse
•     Barkley
•     Cole (Coal)
•     Duncan
•     Wednesday (as in Addams)
•     Jett / Jetta
•     Nova
•     Pepper
•     Bartholomew (Bart)
•     Cola (as in Coke or Pepsi)
•     Stella
•     Diego
•     Blackheart
•     Midnight
•     Tom
•     Persephone (Persie)
•     Emery
•     Astra
•     Corbin
•     Jordan
•     Skye
•     Celeste
•     Wilder
•     Eve (Evening, Evie)
•     Luna
•     Vega

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Female Black Dog Names

•     Onyx
•     Odin
•     Nyx
•     Angus
•     Scout
•     Starling (a black bird)
•     Hershey
•     Blackfoot
•     Panther
•     Oso (Spanish for bear)
•     Artemis (the moon goddess)
•     Bean
•     Guinness
•     Burlinda
•     Delaney
•     Blackjack
•     Kali
•     Nash (a star in Sagittarius)
•     Bruno
•     Avril
•     Kieran
•     Yukon
•     Goliath
•     Rocky
•     Vesper
•     Batty
•     Calla
•     Deva (Hindu moon goddess)
•     Licorice
•     Thor

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Popular Black Dog Names

•     Bootblack
•     Truman
•     Barthy
•     Amaya
•     Brandon
•     Nisha (night in Sanskrit)
•     Adrian
•     Cinderella
•     Boomer
•     Kory
•     Darlene
•     Ebony
•     Darth
•     Selena
•     Indigo
•     Dashiell (Dash)
•     Kodiak
•     Arya
•     Lyra
•     Thunder
•     Rain (Rainy)
•     Bamboo
•     Leila / Layla (meaning “night”)
•     Galaxy
•     Legend
•     Alice
•     Keira
•     Elvira
•     Adham
•     Black Beauty

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Badass Black Dog Names

•     Zeus
•     Noir
•     Batman
•     Catheryn
•     Tank
•     King
•     Breana
•     Colby
•     Cocoa
•     Hercules
•     Anise
•     Raven
•     Sullivan (Sully)
•     Kylo (of the newest Star Wars)
•     Hugo
•     Selkie (seal-woman of Gaelic legend)
•     Victor
•     Bear
•     Orpheus
•     Chase
•     Bran (meaning raven)
•     Avnilla
•     Vilma

Cute Black Dog Names

•     Ajax
•     Franklin
•     Ragnar
•     Nerissa
•     Asher (Ash)
•     Brenna / Brena
•     Blake
•     Olive
•     Kent
•     Flint
•     Orion
•     Poppy
•     Annabel Lee
•     Sable
•     Beluga
•     Velvet
•     Espresso
•     Cosmos
•     Diesel
•     Dakota
•     Ophelia
•     Char
•     Draven

Funny Black Dog Names

•     Athena
•     Maverick
•     Denali
•     Storm (Stormy)
•     Rex
•     Domino
•     Tynan
•     Dahlia
•     Darcy
•     Turtle
•     Blackie
•     Hulk
•     Ben
•     Hank
•     Shadow
•     Kuro (black in Japanese)
•     Smoky
•     Duna
•     Pearl (as in a black pearl)

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So there you have it, a comprehensive list of black dog names to help you choose the perfect name for your new furry friend.

Whether you’re looking for something traditional or unique, we hope this list has given you some great ideas.

And don’t forget, if you still can’t decide on a name, you can check our black and tan dog names for more ideas!