Naming your black dog is more than just picking something that sounds cute—it’s about capturing their mysterious charm, sleek elegance, or mischievous spirit.
Whether you’re drawn to spooky black dog names inspired by Halloween, funny and punny choices, or unique names that stand out from the crowd, this ultimate guide has you covered.
From cute names for playful pups to powerful, mystical ones for regal canines, we’ve rounded up the very best black dog name ideas to suit every personality and style.
Let’s find the perfect match for your shadowy companion!
Most Popular Black Dog Names
- Shadow
- Coal
- Raven
- Pepper
- Eclipse
- Blackberry
- Stormy
- Panther
- Hades
- Ink
- Smokey
- Cinder
- Graphite
- Nimbus
- Bat
- Knight
- Pudding
- Jetty
- Ashby
- Truffle
- Thunder
- Blackie
- Inky
- Fossil
- Mystic
- Ravenous
- Midnight
- Jet
- Onyx
- Charcoal
- Sable
- Licorice
- Ash
- Zorro
- Noir
- Obsidian
- Tuxedo
- Velvet
- Banshee
- Carbon
- Phantom
- Jett
- Salty
- Caviar
- Dusky
- Crow
- Vanta
- Wraith
- Oreo
- Siren
Male Black Dog Names
- Diesel
- Nox
- Dagger
- Tarmac
- Jinx
- Rascal
- Merlin
- Chaos
- Spooky
- Pesto
- Loki
- Magic
- Dusk
- Soot
- Tux
- Hocus
- Sir
- Jamboree
- Kuro
- Julep
- Kismet
- Grizzly
- Smudge
- Vesper
- Hecate
Female Black Dog Names
- Cosmo
- Mocha
- Storm
- Blackjack
- Mist
- Domino
- Cinders
- Gracie
- Witch
- Bellatrix
- Shadowfax
- Astra
- Ravenna
- Harley
- Zuri
- Luna
- Gloom
- Karma
- Pippa
- Snickers
- Indy
- Zena
- Ember
- Morticia
- Mystique
Color-Inspired Black Dog Names
- Steel
- Blackout
- Basalt
- Grit
- Char
- Cosmos
- Inkling
- Ashen
- Magpie
- Blackbird
- Pitch
- Espresso
- Haze
- Frost
- Antracite
- Umbra
- Jettison
- Nighthawk
- Jetstream
- Gloomy
- Twilight
- Zulu
- Sequoia
- Night
- Shale
Cute Black Dog Names
- Coco
- Pebbles
- Muffin
- Bumble
- Taffy
- Winky
- Buttons
- Twinkie
- Kiki
- Peanut
- Sprout
- Cookie
- Snickerdoodle
- Nibbles
- Hiccup
- Bubbles
- Ziggy
- Wiggly
- Juno
- S’mores
- Fudge
- Tootsie
- Jellybean
- Cuddles
Funny Black Dog Names
- Bark Vader
- Chewbacca
- Bark Twain
- Blackzilla
- Bark Anthony
- Woofgang Amadeus
- Furdinand
- Captain Sniffer
- Ruff Ruff
- Wookiee
- Caffeine
- Professor Barkley
- Muttley Crue
- Sir Barksalot
- Poochie Smalls
- Hairy Pawter
- Obi-Wan Kennobi
- Snoop Dogg
- Pawsitive Vibes
- Furball McFluff
- Sir Waggington
- Barksy
- Taco
- Fido McFurry
- Barking Bad
Food Black Dog Names
- Cocoa
- Olive
- Soy Sauce
- Acai
- Sesame
- Raisin
- Sweet Potato
- Black Sesame
- Brownie
- Nori (seaweed)
- Molasses
- Dark Ale
- Eggplant
- Poppy Seed
- Squid Ink
- Pumpernickel
- Chocolate
- Black Bean
- Dark Beer
- Black Cherry
- Black Pepper
- Chocolate Chip
- Beet
- Prune
- Sake
Spooky Black Dog Names
- Zombie
- Ghost
- Eerie
- Nocturne
- Creep
- Grim
- Specter
- Werewolf
- Vortex
- Boo
- Mysterious
- Hex
- Cauldron
- Gorgon
- Trixie
- Fang
- Hocus Pocus
- Sinister
- Spook
- Chills
- Cobweb
- Haunt
- Voodoo
- Cursed
- Hallow
Nature & Element-Inspired Black Dog Names
These names are inspired by natural elements, minerals, weather, geography, and celestial themes.
- Agate
- Asphalt
- Bolt
- Burnt
- Cloud
- Dirt
- Diamond
- Dust
- Dusk
- Flint
- Fog/Foggy
- Forge
- Funnel
- Hole
- Indigo
- Iron
- Lava
- Lead
- Magma
- Metal
- Metallica
- Mica
- Moon
- Mountain
- Mud
- Muddy
- Nightfall
- Nightshade
- Oil
- Ore
- Orion
- Pearl
- Pit
- Satin
- Shade
- Shady
- Skye
- Slag
- Slate
- Smoke
- Smelt
- Soil
- Steam
- Stone
- Tar
- Twilight
Pop Culture & Fiction-Inspired Black Dog Names
These names come from pop culture, games, fantasy, superheroes, and famous characters.
- Ace
- AJ
- Allies
- Angst
- Arrow
- Axis
- Bad
- Bad Boy
- Batman
- Black Beauty
- Black Magic
- Blokus
- Boggle
- Checker
- Chess
- Darth Vader
- Dice
- Doom
- Dragon
- Dungeon
- Eight Ball
- Enigma
- Groucho
- Ink Spot
- King
- Knight
- Mancala
- Mascara
- Mr. Pibb
- Ninja
- Pawn
- Poe
- Queen
- Rebel
- Scrabble
- Shine
- Shogi
- Spade/Spades
- Spot
- Stain
- Stratego
- Styx
- Wordle
Animal & Wildlife-Inspired Black Dog Names
Names based on real or mythical animals, birds, and wild creatures.
- Angus
- Bear
- Beetle
- Benji
- Buffalo
- Crow
- Doggo
- Fawn
- Jaguar
- Mamba
- Oso
- Orka
- Ozzy
- Panda
- Seal
- Snake
- Spider
- Stallion
- Starling
- Swan
- Whale
- Wolf
- Zeus