26 names for puppies with dark coats

Baloo - the loveable sloth bear from The Jungle Book could share his name with any bear-like dog, think Newfies, mastiffs, or even Great Danes.

Batman – fun and adventurous, this is a popular one in homes with kids who want a superhero as their sidekick.

Blackberry – for a fun-loving, outdoorsy type with a wave or curl to their coat; a cocker spaniel or poodle.

Blackjack – a name to suit all black dogs.

Caviar – for an aristocratic dog with an expensive look.

Chess – ideal for a Border Collie, which are often coloured black and white, and highly intelligent.

Ebony – for shiny, smooth black dogs, like Labradors or Doberman Pinschers.

Guinness – the darkest of all the draught beers. Suitable for a substantial dog, such as a mastiff, as this is a heavyweight stout.

Inky – choose this for an inky, dinky dog, such as affenpinscher, Schipperke or Scottish Terrier.

Jet – speed and power are the essence, think greyhound or Groenendael (the only exclusively black Belgian Shepherd Dog)

Liquorice – slim and spicy. Just be ready for the inevitable “Licky” as a nickname.

Luna – a pretty feminine name for those who are happy to call their dog after a witch! It was the most popular bitch’s name in 2023 in the UK, Australia and the US.

Midnight – dark and mysterious, this will suit just about any completely black dog.

Nero – a statuesque, imperial dog; the Neapolitan mastiff ticks both that and the Italian box.

Olive – smooth and shiny; perfect for a Lab or Rottweiler.

Onyx – the precious black stone is ideal for a dog with a shiny black coat and touch of luxury about them.

Oreo – suitable for the many black dogs with a dose of white, such as springer spaniels or a Boston Terrier.

Panda – for cuddly black and white dogs, as this one’s a cutie.

Panther – power, majesty and strength: for the Dobermans and Rotties out there.

Pepper – a feisty terrier.

Poppy – as in the seed, not the vibrant red flower. Ideal for a fun, pretty girl.

Raven – a black-haired beauty of any breed, but a flat coat retriever with its wavy, feathered coat is a perfect match.

Spider – not one for arachnophobes, but ideal for slight and spindly dogs, such as whippets and lurchers.

Thunder – probably not a great match for slight or toy breeds unless you’re fond of irony, but ideal for anything from Labradors to Great Danes, the heavier-set the better, you want to hear Thunder coming.

Tux – for the gentlemen out there, or perhaps a Boston Terrier, many of whom already look like they’re wearing one.

Velvet – of course not all velvet is black, but it resembles the shine and texture of many black dogs’ coats.