Tuxedo cats, as they are often referred to, have one of the most common fur coat color combos out there. However, this doesn’t mean they aren’t special, as cat owners are in constant search for original black and white cat names that would serve as inspiration for their Felix kitten.
Color-related name suggestions
We’ll start by stating the obvious: black and white cat names based on the bicolor of the animal’s fur coat.
- Barcode
- Butler
- Speck
- Speckle
- Charcoal
- Inky
- Inkblot, and
- Bandit
come straight to our mind. Ash is also a suiting name when your kitty has specks of grey, while Dottie is the right name for a cat with several spots (i.e. the Bengal cat). Spot & Spotty are nice alternatives, while the full list is inexhaustive:
- Splatter
- Mischief
- Spuds
- Swirl
- Stripe(s)
- Polkadot
- Jeeves
- Twilight
- Rorschach
- Yin-Yang (for people and cats with Oriental roots)
Suave cat names
We have already mentioned that another name for black and white felines is Tuxedo cats. The name for this garment comes from a part of New York where it first became fashionable but more importantly, there is a myriad of names associated with the black male jacket.
Tuxedo and Tux are the obvious options but:
- Bow Tie
- Tails
- Vintage
- Pinstripe, and
- Spats
are suave names as well. Then there are references to a tuxedo, such as:
- Cummerbund
- Fedora
- Marlene Dietrich
- Carry Grant
- Fred Astaire
Clothes-inspired cat names
Speaking of clothes, they too can serve as inspiration for naming your Julius cat. We’ve all read the Italian fairy tale Puss in Boots but Socks or Sneakers are good footwear naming ideas.
Then there is Mittens, perfect for a kitten or Bowtie, for a feline with a grandiose demeanor.
Then there are brands that can be quite inspirational, especially when they contain a proper name inside of them, such as:
- Chuck Taylor
- Harley Davison
- Converse
- Connie
Finally, we can offer several generic names:
- Retro
- Prime, and
- Vintage
Black and white cat names taken from movies
Just like your kitten, movies used to be black and white nearly a century ago. That’s why cinematography can serve as inspiration today.
Humphrey Bogart and Bogey are cool-sounding names, much like Charlie Chaplin and Citizen Kane.
Darth (Vader) is a name every Stars Wars fan would choose and James Bond is a good naming option for agent 007’s fan base.
Igor has a “Soviet” ring to it, while Jolly Roger is perfect for a playful kitten (Zorro also seems befitting). Then you have:
- Bucky Barnes
- Ilsa
- Maul
- Poe
- Norman Bates (a somber choice)
- Rosebud
- Shamu
- Maltese (perhaps you also own a Maltese dog?)
- Neo
- Mr. Darcy
- Raymond Chandler (a great name if you’re into detective fiction)
- Snape
- Sith
- Venom
- Severus
- Willie
Cartoon characters as inspiration for cat names
Apart from names of actors, characters, and movies, there is a series of potential black and white cat names inspired by cartoon characters. We’ve already covered Felix and Julius but you’ve definitely
- Snoopy
- Sylvester
- Goofy
- Mickey
- Minnie
The list doesn’t end there, as Cruella is the perfect name for an up-to-no-good kitty.
- Chilly Willy
- Pongo, and
- Pepe le Pew
are suitable names for an active cat, while Betty Boop is a nice name for a lady. Perdita can be a name honoring Spanish heritage and Heckle, a name for a cat that isn’t shy of sounding its wants.
“Tasty” black and white cat names
We’ve reached the most delicious category of suggestions: food names. Cats eat all sorts of food, so why not name your kitty after that odd Oreo it eats from time to time.
Instead of Milk, your feline might go for a Milkshake, although a Cookie and a (Chocolate) Chip are sweet as well.
For coffee lovers, Espresso is the obvious choice (also suitable for a fast feline). Cupcake is a name meant for a cute kitten, while Jake Daniel can be the ideal name for a clumsy cat. Then here are:
- Babka
- Pepper (a popular dog name as well)
- Patty
- Java
- Mallomar (after the much-loved cookies)
- Sushi
- Sundae
- Peppermint
- S’more
Artsy names for black and white cats
If your feline is exhibiting a talent other than knocking stuff off shelves, then consider the following names:
- Pixel
- Maestro
- Piano
Speaking of classical music, Steinway is a name few people would miss but Jazzy sounds classy too. Finally, we have Ansel Adams and Smudge as suggestions.
Authoritative black and white cat names
There is no shame in admitting that Felix bosses you around using its cuteness. That being said, in many parts of the world, such as in the United Kingdom, the police wear black and white, tartan uniforms, similar in appearance to your cat’s fur coat.
You can use this coincidence to name your pet:
- Constable
- Bobby, or
- Deputy
Then there is:
- Officer
- Judge, and
- Justice
alluding to the black robe judges wear in Western countries. Also, French waiters have a similar dress code, so you can name your cat Garçon.
Black and white cat names inspired by other animals
The black-and-white fur pattern is quite common in the animal kingdom, so other species can serve as inspiration for naming your kitten.
- Leopard
- Orca
- Panda
- Penguin, and
- Dalmatian
are among the most obvious suggestions. However, there are also:
- Badger
- Tapir
- Lemur
- Holstein
- Ladybug
- Osprey
- Panther
- Pinto
- Puffin
Even a Cow can become a cat name, with its variations of Moo and MooMoo. King Snake and White Tiger are among the meanest and toughest names on the list.
It wasn’t easy searching for original black and white cat names because this bicolor scheme is quite common among domesticated felines.
On the other side, every animal is different and so is your kitty. Name it after a piece of clothing or an animal that has the deepest meaning to you as the owner.
