There is nothing wrong with the tried and true names for black and white cats, like Blacky and Patches but you probably already know those and are looking for a bit of creative inspiration. How many cats do you know that are called Kitty. It’s an oldie but a goodie.
Your kitty is going to be around for a long time and the name has to be the best one.
Our cat was called Tom. Tom was a much loved and adored kitty but the name Tom, well it just didn’t scale great heights.
As a result he was called various other things over the years, Mr Kitty, Thomas, Tommy, Mt T and various other totally non related Tom names.
Mr T is sadly no longer with us and really in the end, the name doesn’t matter but if you have the choice, it is good to at least have a think about it.
Reading through names is a quick scan. As often with things in life, something will pop out at you as being – just right.
We hope you find the just right name for your black and white cat.
Names For Black And White Cats
These names are in no particular order and do include some famous cats.
Onyx
Onyx is a gemstone of different colors however it is most commonly known as being black with contrasting bands of white.
Felix
Felix The Cat is the famous black and white cartoon cat character in the cartoon with the catchy melody. Are you singing it now?
Sylvester
Like Felix, Sylvester has a good set of credentials. Both cats are black and white. He appeared in Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies. He was often found chasing Tweety Bird.
Domino
A personal favorite and it will get shortened to Dom which is a great name
Oreo
Patches
Some of these names are traditional black and white cat names. A traditional name might be just what you are looking for.
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie or Chaplin for short (We know we will shorten a name)
Pingu
A popular cartoon penguin. Who else loved Pingu?
Yin Yang
Either or both
Checkers
Pepper
Liquorice
Keyboard
A great name for a keyboard warrior kitty!
Puffin
KISS
Inspired by the group “KISS” They still look like cool cats.
Eight-ball
Freckles
Dice
Black And White Cats – Male Names
These names favor male black and white cats but really are okay for any kitty.
Pandas are boys and girls, right!
Panda
Gangster
Bullseye
Steinway
This could be the name of any piano or keyboard. If you own a keyboard, the name of the keyboard could be the perfect name for your cat.
Lagerfield
Images of Karl Lagerfield show him almost exclusively dressing in black and white. This would be a great name for the fashion conscious black and white kitty.
Black And White Cats – Female Names
Morticia
Morticia from The Addams Family always looked stunning in black
Coco or Chanel
Coco Chanel’s favorite colors were, black, white, beige, gold and red therefore making Coco or Chanel a perfect name for a black and white couture kitty.
LBD
This is short for Little Black Dress and is a front-runner for a female black and white cat. Every girl has to have an LBD.
Pearl
Black and white pearls make stunning jewellery. Black and white pearls is a bit of a mouthful for a name but shortened to Pearl it is perfect.
More Names In No Particular Order
Smokey
Panther
Midnight
Sooty
Jasper
Coal
Stormy
Thunder
Merlin
Witch
Houdini
Delilah
Beauty
Sheba
Misty
Cleo
Jasmine
Samantha
Snowball
Fluffy
Boots
Tuxedo
Socks
Domino
Pepper
Spice
Puma
Ash
Ember
Cinder
Biscuit
Bandit
Winston
Boots
Rocky
I have five cousins called Blackie!
These names for black cats may also strike some inspiration when thinking of names for a black and white cat.
If you have a black and white cat you sort of have to have a matching coffee cup. They make a great gift too. You know the sort of gift, one for them and one for me!
Enjoy these pictures of some much loved black and white cats.
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I’m very sorry about your sister Kat. The very best names are ones that have personal meaning as yours does. Thank you for posting your comment.
I named my tuxedo cat Petunia because my oldest sister sarcastically called people Petunia. Sadly, we lost my sister in 2016 but her memory lives on in my cat’s name. My cat has a very beautiful face so Petunia fits.