You have a new black dog but you’re not sure of a perfect name. Worry not because I have compiled a list of 120 names for black dogs. The names are divided according to the inspiration behind them. All names are listed in alphabetical order.
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Inspired by Food
These are a perfect fit for foodies who love dogs.
- Anise
- Anisette
- Berry
- Black bean
- Blackberry
- Blueberry
- Bosco
- Bourbon
- Burnt
- Butler
- Caviar
- Chicory
- Chocolate
- Coca
- Cocoa
- Cocoa Puff
- Coke
- Cola
- Dr. Pepper
- Espresso
- Forge
- Fudge
- Godiva
- Grit
- Guinness
- Hershey
- Kettle
- Licorice
- Mr. Pibb
- Olive
- Oreo
- Pepper
- Pepsi
- Poppy Seed
- Roast
- Rum
- Smelt
- Smoke
- Tux
- Tuxedo
- Whiskey
Inspired by Animals
- Angus
- Bat
- Batman
- Bear
- Crow
- Falcon
- Jaguar
- Leopard
- Mamba
- Orka
- Panda
- Panther
- Puma
- Raven
- Seal
- Shamu
- Snake
- Stallion
- Starling
- Whale
- Wolf
Inspired by Time, Climate, or Weather
- Dark
- Dusk
- Eclipse
- Foggy
- Midnight
- Misty
- Mountain
- Night
- Nightfall
- Nightshade
- Nocturne
- Shade
- Shadow
- Shady
- Stormy
- Thunder
- Twilight
11 Good Names for Black Dogs Inspired by Games
- Ace
- Blackjack
- Checker
- Chess
- Dice
- Domino
- Eight Ball
- King/Queen
- Knight
- Pawn
- Spade
Inspired by Nature
Here are 30 good names for black dogs inspired by nature:
- Ash
- Asphalt
- Carbon
- Charcoal
- Coal
- Diamond
- Ebony
- Ember
- Flint
- Graphite
- Iron
- Lava
- Lead
- Magma
- Metal
- Mildew
- Mold
- Onyx
- Orion
- Pearl
- Skye
- Slag
- Slate
- Smudge
- Soil
- Sooty
- Steam
- Stone
- Tar
- Velvet
A list of 120 black dog names to help you name your black furry friend.
You can also check this massive list of Disney-inspired dog names for more inspiration.