103 Amazing and Clever Black and White Cat Names

Black and white cats are quite beloved by feline fanatics for a few reasons. Their coloring is unique and every cat has different patterns on their fur. Some even have heart-shaped patches that look like little fur tattoos! If you just adopted a black and white cat, check out our list of amazing names for your furry friend!

How Do They Get Their Markings?

Bicolor cats or tuxedo cats, as they’re often called, get their coloring from their faulty genes. In a study on mice published in 2016, scientists discovered that a gene called KIT was responsible for creating the white patches in cats’ fur. Black and white cats are actually just black cats with faulty KIT genes. 

The faulty KIT genes reduce the speed at which the cats’ pigment cells can multiply. That’s why they get their coloring in patches. The patches are random, so nearly every cat has a different color pattern.

What Kinds of Markings Can Black and White Cats Have?

Some black and white cats are called tuxedo cats because they’re mainly black with white chests and paws, resembling a suit! Another common marking for black and white cats is cap and saddle markings — fully white with black on its back and head. Cow-colored cats are just like they sound, mainly white with large black patches. Since these cats are so unique, their markings can manifest in nearly any pattern — black cats with white toes, white cats with black tails and ears, and many more!

These special cats can be found in any breed, but they are most often tabbies. They can be long or short-haired or anywhere in between!

Naming Your New Kitty

Now that you’ve learned all about your newest addition, it’s time to pick a name! Black and white cats are especially fun to name because there are so many amazing and witty options! Here are 103 unique name ideas for black and white cats.

Top Black and White Cat Names

1. Boots

Boots is the perfect name for white kitties with black toes, or vice versa!

2. Buttons

Buttons is a great gender-neutral name for these colorful cats. It’s even better if there are spots on the cat that look like buttons! 

3. Dot or Dottie

Dot, or Dottie, are perfect names for cats that have more spots than patches on their fur. 

4. Felix

Named after the iconic black and white cartoon cat, Felix is a perfect name for your new kitty.

5. Loki

Loki is a Marvel character who usually has black hair, making it a clever name for a cool cat. 

6. Lucky

Black and white cats have a reputation for being special, lucky beings!

7. Mickey and Minnie

The famous black and white mice are some of the most popular Disney characters, and their names would be perfect for a pair of black and white kitties.

8. Mittens

Mittens is hands-down one of the cutest cat names. It’s extra special for a cat with bicolor paws!

9. Oreo

The popular black-and-white cookie makes for a cute name!

10. Panda

I always like it when dogs or cats are named after other animals like ‘Turtle’ or ‘Horse’. Panda is perfect for a white-bellied cat.

11. Patch or Patches

If your cat has patchy markings, take advantage of using the name Patch or Patches.

12. Smudge

Smudge is kind of a funny cat name — it’s certainly one that you don’t hear often!

13. Soccer

I think it’s obvious where the reference comes from, but Soccer is also a unique cat name. 

14. Socks

The name Socks was made popular by the Clinton’s pet cat who lived in the White House!

15. Spot or Spots

Similar to Patch or Patches, this name is good if your cat has spots in their fur.

16. Tux, Tuxie, or Tuxedo

Since they are often called tuxedo cats, there’s no better name than Tux, Tuxie, or Tuxedo!

Female Black and White Cat Names

1. Alice
2. Ash
3. Bella
4. Bessie
5. Betty Boop
6. Cleo
7. Charcoal
8. Cinder
9. Confetti
10. Cookie
11. Cosmo
12. Cruella
13. Dapple
14. Domino
15. Ember
16. Galaxy
17. Gothitelle
18. Harley (Davidson)
19. Inky
20. Mable
21. Mackenzie
22. Marbles
23. Moo Moo
24. Kit Kat
25. Luna
26. Maleficient
27. Milkshake
28. Morticia
29. Pepper
30. Phoebe
31. Pixel
32. Polka Dot
33. Raven
34. Sassy
35. Sprinkles
36. Stripes
37. Sylvie
38. Twilight
39. Twinkie
40. Zoe

Male Black and White Cat Names

1. Ace
2. Alfred
3. Bandit
4. Batman
5. Bowtie
6. Badger
7. Bear
8. Butler
9. Chance
10. Charlie Chaplin
11. Checkers
12. Chester
13. Cow
14. Darth Maul
15. Darth Vader
16. Dalmation
17. Fedora
18. Gatsby
19. Gomez
20. Goofy
21. James Bond
22. Java
23. Joker
24. Matrix
25. Maverick
26. Mr. Darcy
27. Noir
28. Officer
29. Ollie
30. Oswald
31. Orca
32. Oxford
33. Penguin
34. Pepe le Pew
35. Phantom
36. Piano
37. Pinto
38. Professor
39. Shady
40. Snape
41. Snoopy
42. Sirius 
43. Sylvester
44. Venom
45. Yin Yang
46. Zebra
47. Zorro

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