All cats are beautiful, whatever color, but there is something extraordinary about bicolor cats, especially if they are black and white (tuxedo cats), the perfect combination, like the yin and yang. When we adopt a cat for the first time, everything is new and exciting, and without a doubt, choosing the name is one of the most fun parts. Here’s a list of hundreds of black and white cat names to spark some original ideas on your mind!
What a complicated task. Since there are so many beautiful and original names, it’s hard to decide on one, but to help you a little, I’m going to leave you a list of great names perfect for a tuxedo cat from which you can choose.
Meaning of the colors
They say that all cats have a spiritual mission to fulfill on Earth and that depending on the color of their fur is their goal. So if you come home one day and find a cat wandering around, or if you adopt a cat of a particular color, maybe it’s not just a coincidence. Still, that little guy is coming to help you overcome specific challenges or teach you a valuable lesson.
Meaning of a white cat
A white cat conveys peace, stability, and purity, and, of course, they look very elegant. The meaning associated with them is that of good fortune and economic prosperity, particularly in business. In general, white cats tend to be a little shyer than others and take their time to trust their humans.
Meaning of a black cat
The black cat is protective. Contrary to popular belief, it neither brings bad luck nor is associated with the dark arts. These cats protect from bad energies and represent good fortune. They are also said to bring happiness.
Meaning of a bicolor cat
These cats bring with them the goodness of black and white cats, that is, abundance and happiness, and they are also said to be the cats that represent wisdom. If you have a black and white bicolor cat, you can be sure that it will bring joy to your home because they are very playful and loving.
Most common white cat breeds
- American Shorthair
- Devon Rex
- European Shorthair
- Foreign White (pure white Siamese)
- Maine Coon
- Oriental
- Persian
- Siberian
- Turkish Angora
- Turkish Van
Most common black cat breeds
- American Shorthair
- Black Persian
- Bombay cat
- British Shorthair
- Chantilly-Tiffany
- Cornish Rex
- Devon-Rex
- Maine Coon
- Oriental
- Ragamuffin
Most common bicolor cat breeds
- American Shorthair
- British Shorthair
- Cornish Rex
- Domestic Shorthair
- Exotic Shorthair
- Maine Coon
- Manx
- Turkish Van
Bicolor cat patterns
- Arlequin: Body white, with ears, tail, and one or two spots on the back.
- Bicolore: The head, ears, tail, and back are black.
- Cap and saddle: Ears, half head, and tail to the waist black, the rest of the body white.
- Mask and mantle: A straight line from head to tail is black.
- Tuxedo: The black color covers the body like a dress suit. Only the cat’s belly, paws, and face are white.
- Van: Most of the body is white, and only the ears and tail are black.
Names for black and white cats
Female black and white cat names
- Alice
- Amber
- Athena
- Bella
- Bessie
- Brownie
- Cinder
- Cleo
- Cupcake
- Dot
- Dottie
- Dotty
- Flower
- Galaxy
- Gigi
- Godiva
- Gucci
- Jazzy
- Jinx
- Lilo
- Luna
- Milkshake
- Minnie
- Mishka
- Mocha
- Mona
- Pearl
- Penelope
- Pepper
- Pippa
- Polka
- Precious
- Raya
- Roxie
- Sabrina
- Sassy
- Stormy
- Swirlie
- Tuxy
- Twirl
- Wanda
- Willow
Female cat names inspired by food
- Apple
- Brandy
- Brie
- Buttercup
- Calamari
- Candy
- Cauliflower
- Chai
- Chickpea
- Cocoa
- Enchilada
- Ginger
- Hazelnut
- Honey
- Kale
- Lemon
- Maple
- Margarita
- Martini
- Merlot
- Olive
- Panini
- Paprika
- Pepper
- Rosemary
- Sherry
- Taffy
Male black and white cat names
- Ace
- Apollo
- Asher
- Bandit
- Barcode
- Beetle
- Beetlejuice
- Boots
- Bowtie
- Buttons
- Calvin
- Chaplin
- Charlie
- Checkers
- Chester
- Chico
- Cosmo
- Dice
- Domino
- Elvis
- Felix
- Figaro
- Frankie
- Gatsby
- Gizmo
- Gomez
- Hedwig
- Loki
- Luigi
- Mack
- Maverick
- Mickey
- Milo
- Monty
- Nimbus
- Oscar
- Panda
- Pascal
- Patches
- Penguin
- Pepe
- Phantom
- Pogo
- Pongo
- Popeye
- Rascal
- Rocco
- Rocky
- Salem
- Scout
- Shady
- Shamu
- Sirius
- Skipper
- Snoopy
- Speckles
- Speedy
- Spot
- Spot
- Stitch
- Sylvester
- Tigger
- Tipper
- Toby
- Tom
- Tuxedo
- Vortex
Cat names inspired by geography
- Accra
- Addis
- Alexandria
- Algiers
- Athens
- Austin
- Berlin
- Beverly
- Britania
- Bronx
- Cairo
- Cambodia
- Charlotte
- Cheyenne
- China
- Colombus
- Dakar
- Darby
- Denver
- Djibouti
- Giza
- Helena
- India
- Kent
- Laredo
- London
- Madison
- Memphis
- Minsk
- Nairobi
- Odessa
- Oslo
- Paris
- Phoenix
- Rico
- Siberia
- Sierra
- Skye
- Sydney
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Tj
- Tokyo
- Tripoli
- Trixie
- Verona
- Victoria
- York
Male cat names inspired by food
- Almond
- Biscuit
- Cake
- Cashew
- Chip
- Chocolate chip
- Cookie
- Cupcake
- Dumpling
- Jellybean
- Macaroon
- Marshmallow
- Milkshake
- Nacho
- Peanut
- Pecan
- Raisin
- Sprinkle
- Sugar
- Sweetpea
- Sweets
- Taco
- Tater Tot
Gender neutral names
- Ash
- Butters
- Calico
- Coco
- Coconut
- Confetti
- Cookie
- Eclipse
- Everest
- Freckles
- Hershey
- Jazz
- Lucky
- Mai Tai
- Marbles
- Milky
- Mittens
- Mouse
- Muffin
- Ollie
- Oreo
- Salty
- Skittles
- Smokey
- Speckles
- Sprinkles
- Sundae
- Sweetpea
- Tux
- Whiskers
- Whisper
- Ying
- Ziggy
Black and white cat names: Final words
Now you have a list with hundreds of names for black and white cats to choose the perfect one for your feline friend. Consider your cat’s personality when choosing a name because it will be with them for life!
Also, keeping a simple name for your cat and not mixing it with other similar family member names (like “Kitty” and “Pussycat”) can help avoid confusion. Whatever you choose in the end, make sure it’s a name you and your cat will both love.
Do you have a black and white cat? What is its name? Let us know in the comments!