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Black dog names: ideas for a dark coat
Black coats make for striking names — gemstones, night skies and anything dark and sleek.
37 black dog names with meanings
- Eclipsethe sun hidden by the moon
- Cosmo"order, universe"
- Cocofrom chocolate/cocoa; also Coco Chanel
- LokiNorse trickster god
- Oreothe black-and-white cookie
- FelixLatin "lucky"; Felix the Cat is a black-and-white cartoon cat
- Pantherthe black big cat
- Licoricethe black candy
- Raventhe black bird
- Velvetsoft fabric
- Shadowfor dark, quiet pets
- Onyxblack gemstone
- Ebonythe dark wood
- Midnightdarkest hour
- KuroJapanese "black"
- Bearthe animal
- Inkfor jet-black pets
- Jetthe black gem; also fast
- Salemthe black cat from Sabrina
- Coalblack as coal
- NyxGreek goddess of night
- Trufflethe prized fungus or chocolate
- EspressoItalian strong coffee
- Pepperthe spice
- HadesGreek god of the underworld
- Sabledark brown fur
- Vegabright star in Lyra
- Cometicy wanderer of the sky
- Novaa new bright star
- StellaLatin for "star"
- HoshiJapanese "star"
- Aurorathe northern lights
- SerenWelsh "star"
- LunaLatin for "moon"
- Siriusthe brightest star, "Dog Star"
- Orionthe hunter constellation
- ÉtoileFrench "star"
Tips for choosing
- Night sky: Midnight, Eclipse, Nyx.
- Gems: Onyx, Jet.
- Pick a name with one or two syllables — dogs and cats pick those up fastest.
- Avoid names that sound like commands ("Kit" vs "sit", "Bo" vs "no").
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FAQ
What is a good black dog name?
Popular picks from this list include Eclipse, Cosmo, Coco, Loki, Oreo. The best name is short, easy to call and doesn't sound like a command.
How do I teach my pet its new name?
Say the name in a happy voice and reward with a treat or praise the moment your pet looks at you. Short sessions a few times a day work best; most pets respond within one to two weeks.