Out of all the colors that a dog’s fur can be, we’re partial to ones with black coats. With an unbelievable sheen and a color that catches the eye, we can’t help but fall in love with every black dog we spot.
From giant Black Labrador Retrievers and Great Danes to teeny tiny Pugs and Schnauzers, you can’t deny that those puppy dog eyes stand out even more when they have a black-fur backdrop.
If you have a new pup whose fur is a shade of black, you can’t go wrong with one of these popular dog names.
50 Most Popular Black Dog Names
From our unmatched pet names database, our favorite names for black dogs include Onyx, Panther, and Velvet.
- Shadow
- Midnight
- Coal
- Jet
- Raven
- Onyx
- Pepper
- Charcoal
- Eclipse
- Sable
- Blackberry
- Licorice
- Stormy
- Ash
- Panther
- Zorro
- Hades
- Noir
- Ink
- Obsidian
- Smokey
- Tuxedo
- Cinder
- Velvet
- Graphite
- Banshee
- Nimbus
- Carbon
- Bat
- Phantom
- Knight
- Jett
- Pudding
- Salty
- Jetty
- Caviar
- Ashby
- Dusky
- Truffle
- Crow
- Thunder
- Vanta
- Blackie
- Wraith
- Inky
- Oreo
- Fossil
- Siren
- Mystic
- Ravenous
Male Black Dog Names
Your black-coated good boy needs a name that’s just as handsome as he is, like Soot, Magic, or Diesel.
- Diesel
- Soot
- Nox
- Tux
- Dagger
- Hocus
- Tarmac
- Sir
- Jinx
- Jamboree
- Rascal
- Kuro
- Julep
- Merlin
- Chaos
- Kismet
- Spooky
- Grizzly
- Smudge
- Pesto
- Loki
- Vesper
- Magic
- Hecate
- Dusk
Female Black Dog Names
Your female dog knows just how pretty she is, and she’s sure to live up to a name like Luna, Ember, or Cosmo.
- Cosmo
- Harley
- Mocha
- Zuri
- Storm
- Luna
- Blackjack
- Gloom
- Karma
- Mist
- Pippa
- Snickers
- Domino
- Indy
- Cinders
- Zena
- Gracie
- Ember
- Witch
- Morticia
- Bellatrix
- Shadowfax
- Mystique
- Astra
- Ravenna
Color-Inspired Black Dog Names
With shades of black and black items, you better believe that there are lots of name ideas to choose from for your midnight-colored pup.
- Steel
- Frost
- Blackout
- Antracite
- Basalt
- Umbra
- Grit
- Jettison
- Char
- Nighthawk
- Cosmos
- Jetstream
- Inkling
- Gloomy
- Ashen
- Twilight
- Magpie
- Zulu
- Blackbird
- Sequoia
- Pitch
- Night
- Espresso
- Shale
- Haze
Cute Black Dog Names
You know that your black dog is the cutest one on the whole block, especially with an adorable name like Muffin or S’mores.
- Coco
- Nibbles
- Pebbles
- Hiccup
- Muffin
- Bubbles
- Bumble
- Ziggy
- Taffy
- Wiggly
- Winky
- Juno
- Buttons
- S’mores
- Twinkie
- Fudge
- Kiki
- Tootsie
- Peanut
- Jellybean
- Sprout
- Cookie
- Cupcake
- Snickerdoodle
- Cuddles
Funny Black Dog Names
Although black can be seen as a “serious” color, your funny pup is sure to get the giggles going with a hilarious name like Bark Vader or Blackzilla.
- Bark Vader
- Sir Barksalot
- Chewbacca
- Bark Twain
- Poochie Smalls
- Blackzilla
- Hairy Pawter
- Bark Anthony
- Obi-Wan Kennobi
- Woofgang Amadeus
- Snoop Dogg
- Furdinand
- Pawsitive Vibes
- Captain Sniffer
- Furball McFluff
- Ruff Ruff
- Sir Waggington
- Wookiee
- Barksy
- Caffeine
- Taco
- Professor Barkley
- Fido McFurry
- Muttley Crue
- Barking Bad
Food Black Dog Names
Lots of foods can lend themselves to black dog names, including Cocoa, Soy Sauce, and Pumpernickel.
- Cocoa
- Eggplant
- Olive
- Poppy Seed
- Soy Sauce
- Squid Ink
- Acai
- Pumpernickel
- Sesame
- Chocolate
- Raisin
- Black Bean
- Sweet Potato
- Dark Beer
- Black Cherry
- Black Sesame
- Black Pepper
- Chocolate Chip
- Brownie
- Beet
- Nori (seaweed)
- Prune
- Molasses
- Dark Ale
- Sake
Spooky Black Dog Names
It’s easy to link up a dog with black fur and Halloween, and it’s a bonus if it’s your favorite holiday! Think names like Hocus Pocus, Boo, and Mysterious.
- Zombie
- Gorgon
- Ghost
- Trixie
- Eerie
- Fang
- Nocturne
- Hocus Pocus
- Creep
- Sinister
- Grim
- Spook
- Specter
- Chills
- Werewolf
- Cobweb
- Vortex
- Haunt
- Boo
- Voodoo
- Mysterious
- Cursed
- Hex
- Hallow
- Cauldron
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Rover Knows Pet Names
As pet lovers through and through, Rover has the scoop on what people are naming their dogs. We have a passion for all things dog names and love helping pet parents pick their pup’s perfect name. For over a decade, we’ve gathered pet names from Rover’s database of millions of pets. The names you find here aren’t randomly generated. We keep our lists updated to match the trends within—and from—our own pet parent community.
