187 Black Dog Names That Stand Out

Last updated on: Nov 13, 2024

By: Barksy Team

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Welcoming a new black-coated puppy or adopting a black dog? Choosing a name that captures their unique look and personality is part of the fun!

Black dogs are known for their elegance and beauty, whether they’re glossy and sleek or a big bundle of dark fur. Unfortunately, black dogs often have lower adoption rates due to their darker coats, so giving your new companion a name that truly shines can make them feel even more special.

Drawing from popular names in the NYC Dog Licensing Dataset and data from Barksy users, we’ve created a list of the best names for black dogs. In this list of 187 names, you’ll find options from cute and funny to food-inspired and animal-themed. Whether you have a dignified Labrador, a feisty Pug, or a majestic Newfoundland, you’re sure to find the perfect name here!

Female Black Dog Names

For a female black dog, these names offer a blend of elegance and strength to suit any personality.

Name Meaning
Ash Dark, smoky, and mysterious
Astra Dark sky, full of mystery and wonder
Carbon Dark as carbon; strong and resilient
Charcoal Smoky gray-black, unique and natural
Cosmo Dark and deep, with a cosmic allure
Eclipse Dark and captivating, like a solar eclipse
Ember Glowing spark in the darkness
Galaxy Vast and beautiful, like a starry night
Haze Misty and mysterious, with an air of mystery
Ink Bold and artistic, deep and rich
Jet Sleek and intense, like jet black
Licorice Sweet yet intense, dark as night
Lunaire Moonlit and dark, mysterious
Mahogany Deep brown-black, smooth and elegant
Midnight Dark and magical, like the night sky
Mistral Smooth and airy, with a dark undertone
Mystic Full of hidden secrets, enchanting
Mystery Full of secrets, dark and intriguing
Nebula Celestial, dark, and endlessly intriguing
Nightshade Elegant, dark, and slightly dangerous
Noir French for "black"; classy and timeless
Noirine Dark beauty, refined and sophisticated
Onyx Dark gem, strong and resilient
Onyxia Unique and precious, like black onyx
Panther Sleek and fierce, like a wild panther
Phantom Stealthy, mysterious, and elusive
Raven Black-feathered, mysterious and clever
Sable Dark brown-black, smooth and elegant
Salem Mysterious, witchy and bold
Seraphina Dark, elegant, and angelic
Shadow Quiet, calm, and always close
Storm Powerful and intense, like a storm
Tempest Stormy, intense, and full of energy
Twilight Dark yet soft, between night and day
Umbra Shadowy and mysterious, always nearby
Velvet Soft, luxurious, and rich in tone
Velvetine Soft and luxurious, with a rich, deep tone
Witchy Mysterious, dark, and magical
Zella Unique and bold, with a hint of mystery

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Male Black Dog Names

If you’re looking for a bold or memorable name for a male black dog, these names bring out the best in any black-coated boy.

Name Meaning
Ace Cool and calm, like a playing card
Apollo Dark and mysterious, celestial
Bandit Sneaky and bold, with a mischievous streak
Batman Dark, brave, and heroic
Bear Strong and dark, like a black bear
Blade Sharp, sleek, and fearless
Blitz Fast and intense, full of energy
Boomer Loud and bold, with a big personality
Bullet Fast, sleek, and sharp
Carbon Dark, like pure carbon
Coal Strong and earthy, natural black
Dusk Soft and dark, like the evening
Diesel Strong, powerful, and resilient
Domino Black and white, classic and playful
Draco Inspired by the dragon; fierce and dark
Flint Strong and sturdy, with a dark edge
Granite Strong and dark, with a rugged charm
Jett Short and sleek, intense black
Jinx Dark and a bit mystical, full of surprises
Knight Noble and strong, protector at heart
Maverick Bold and independent, with a rebellious streak
Nero Italian for black; strong and classic
Ninja Stealthy and skilled, silent mover
Odin Powerful and wise, with a dark aura
Phantom Mysterious and elusive, moves silently
Raven Intelligent, dark, and curious
Reaper Dark and powerful, with an intense presence
Saber Sharp and bold, with a sleek style
Shade Quiet and mysterious, always close by
Shadow Loyal and calm, always near
Smudge Small and dark, a hint of mystery
Smoke Misty and smooth, quietly impressive
Soot Dark and soft, gentle presence
Spade Classic black, as in the playing card suit
Thunder Bold, loud, and powerful
Titan Strong and dark, impressive figure
Voodoo Mysterious and intense, with a hidden charm
Wolf Fierce and wild, with dark fur
Zorro Clever, fast, and slightly mischievous

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Food-Inspired Black Dog Names

Food names are a fun choice that can match your black dog’s personality and bring a smile.

Name Meaning
Anise Unique and dark, with a sweet flavor
Balsamic Dark and complex, with a refined taste
Bean Small but mighty, like a black bean
Blackberry Dark and sweet, like the berry
Blackbean Small, dark, and packed with personality
Black Tea Strong, rich, and full-bodied
Bramble Thorny yet sweet, a wild berry
Bourbon Strong and smooth, with a rich warmth
Caviar Luxurious and rare, a real treat
Chocolate Sweet, smooth, and irresistible
Cocoa Deep brown-black, cozy and sweet
Cocoa Bean Sweet and deep, natural black
Coffee Dark and energizing, strong presence
Espresso Rich and bold, like a morning espresso
Fig Sweet and soft, with a deep color
Guinness Dark, smooth, and strong
Java Dark and intense, coffee-inspired
Licorice Sweet yet intense, dark as night
Molasses Thick, dark, and sweet
Nutella Smooth and dark, a delicious companion
Olive Small and dark, with a Mediterranean vibe
Olive Oil Dark and rich, with Mediterranean warmth
Pepper Spicy and bold, adds flair
Peppercorn Small and spicy, with a bit of kick
Plum Dark, sweet, and a bit mysterious
Pop Tart Sweet, toasted, and full of fun
Poppy Dark and tiny, full of character
Prune Sweet and dark, a touch of mystery
Pumpernickel Dark, hearty, and full of character
Radish Small and dark, with a bite
Sriracha Spicy and bold, with a deep flavor
Sesame Small, dark, and packed with character
Sorghum Dark, hearty, and resilient
Taro Dark root, unique and earthy
Toasted Warm and earthy, with a hint of black
Truffle Rich and earthy, with a deep flavor
Blackcurrant Dark and juicy, a berry with personality
Eggplant Dark and glossy, unique and bold
Guinness Dark, strong, and smooth

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Cute Black Dog Names

These cute names are perfect if your new black dog has an adorable face and a playful spirit.

Name Meaning
Boba Small, round, and adorable
Boo Playful and cute, like a tiny ghost
Char Dark and sweet, with a warm presence
Cricket Small, quick, and playful
Doodle Adorably small and full of personality
Dot Small and cute, like a little spot
Ember Small spark, full of warmth and energy
Inky Dark, tiny, and a bit artistic
Jelly Sweet, soft, and a bit bouncy
Kuro Japanese for black; small and unique
Midnight Cute, dark, and playful
Miso Savory and cute, full of flavor
Nori Dark and tiny, like seaweed
Oreo Sweet, with a dark twist
Pebble Small and smooth, with a dark hue
Pippin Tiny, dark, and adorable
Pixel Small and precise, like a little dot
Shadow Always close, small and mysterious
Sooty Soft and dark, gentle presence
Spooky Cute yet mysterious, with a playful side
Starling Tiny and dark, like the bird
Tiny Small and cute, the smallest of all
Trixie Adorable, mischievous, and full of charm
Velvet Soft and smooth, like a dark fabric
Whiskers Small and curious, with a dark coat
Wink Playful and mysterious, full of surprises
Zippy Small, fast, and full of energy
Zippo Quick and cute, always on the move
Zuzu Cute and quirky, with a dash of mystery
Paws Small and sweet, with dark little paws

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Funny Black Dog Names

These funny names add a touch of humor, ideal for dogs with big personalities.

Name Meaning
Barkevious Unique and funny, with a barky vibe
Darth Pupper Dark and powerful, but tiny
Fuzzmeister Full of fuzz, funny and cute
Howler Loud and funny, likes to howl
Inkspot Small and dark, like a spot of ink
Licorice Whip Sweet, dark, and a bit twisted
Nibbles Always nibbling, funny and cute
Paws McCartney Musical and funny, a paws-itive character
Pitch Dark and funny, like the color pitch black
Poof Small, fluffy, and a bit silly
Scrappy Doo Little and tough, full of spunk
Smudge Dark and cute, like a little smudge
Spooky Paws Dark and funny, with a spooky vibe
The Dark Woof Inspired by superheroes, mysterious and funny
Tofu Dark and soft, funny name for a black dog
Tornado Fast and wild, a little whirlwind
Wigglebottom Always wiggling, funny and sweet
Woofgang Musically inclined, playful and fun
Zoomie Fast and funny, loves to zoom around
Zippy Do Dah Fun and quirky, always zipping around

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Animal-Inspired Black Dog Names

Inspired by creatures that are often black in color, these names bring out your dog’s wild side.

Name Meaning
Bat Dark and mysterious, nocturnal vibes
Bear Strong, big-hearted, dark as night
Beetle Small, dark, and resilient
Blackbird Dark-feathered, graceful and musical
Crow Mysterious, intelligent, with dark feathers
Falcon Swift and fierce, with a dark presence
Jaguar Wild, sleek, and powerful
Magpie Dark-feathered, curious and clever
Mole Dark and small, burrows into hearts
Orca Powerful and sleek, inspired by the black-and-white whale
Panther Sleek and stealthy, a natural hunter
Penguin Cute and unique, black-and-white charm
Puma Fierce and agile, dark beauty
Raccoon Dark-masked, curious and playful
Raven Smart and dark-feathered, mysterious
Seal Smooth, dark, and water-loving
Skunk Black with a bold personality
Sparrow Small and dark, full of energy
Stallion Strong and majestic, with a dark coat
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