Black Chausie Cat Names
Solid black is one of three accepted Chausie colors in TICA's standard — alongside brown-ticked tabby and the breed-unique grizzled tabby — and on a Chausie's tall, deep-chested frame it reads less like a housecat and more like a small jungle predator. The breed itself is a deliberate Jungle Cat (Felis chaus) × domestic cross first bred in the United States around 1990; TICA granted Foundation Registration in 1995 and full Championship on May 1, 2013. CFA and GCCF do not recognise the breed. Generation matters here: F1 Chausies are 50% Felis chaus, F2 are 25%, F3 are 12.5%, and only F4+ are usually permitted as pets in most US states or shown by TICA. A black Chausie genetically still requires the standard B/B or B/b plus aa non-agouti, but on this body type the wild silhouette dominates the cat-fancy reading. Naming-wise, the temptation toward 'panther' is honest — the breed was bred to look exactly like that. Bagheera, Onyx, or the species-name wink Chaus all carry weight here.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icicle | Hanging spear of frozen water | Unisex | |
| Night | Opposite of day | Male | English |
| Spot | after Data's cat on Star Trek: The Next Generation | Male | |
| Poe | peacock | Male | |
| Black Beauty | One that is beautiful, especially a woman | Unisex | |
| Chip | Fried slice of potato. Small piece of candy e.g. chocolate chip. | Male | |
| Nightshade | Poisonous plant | Unisex | |
| Pepsi | Brand of cola soft drink. | Male | |
| Frosty | Covered with white frost. Cold in manner | Male | |
| Nightmare | A dream of intense fear or horror. | Unisex | |
| Yogi | one of the yoga practice | Unisex | |
| Snowflake | Single flake or crystal of snow. | Unisex | |
| Asphalt | Black tar road surface | Unisex | |
| Morticia | Addams family | Female | |
| Domino | Small, rectangular black and white blocks used in the game of dominos. | Male | Latin |
| Amadeus | after Mozart | Male | Latin |
| Hitchcock | After Alfred Hitchcock, filmmaker | Unisex | |
| Salem | Peace | Male | |
| Bandit | An outlaw or robber | Male | Word |
| Voodoo | Voodoo magic | Unisex | French |
| Atticus | from Attica | Male | Latin |
| Cocoa | cocoa Jumbo | Female | Color |
| Onyx | A gemstone with bands of different colours. | Male | |
| Wizard | Magical spellcaster | Male | |
| Poppy | Flower with four crumpled petals in red, orange or white colours | Female | Latin |
| Spider | An eight legged insect | Unisex | |
| Storm | Storm | Male | Word |
| Obsidian | Black volcanic glass | Unisex | Greek |
| Thunder | Sound produced from lightning | Unisex | |
| Gypsy | Wanderer | Female | English |
Showing 30 of 221 matching names.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a black Chausie legal where I live?
F4+ Chausies are usually treated as domestic cats, but earlier generations (F1–F3, with 12.5% or more wild Jungle Cat ancestry) face state-level restrictions in the US — Hawaii, New York City, Connecticut, and a number of others either restrict or ban early-generation hybrids. Always confirm the cat's pedigree generation with the breeder and check your state's exotic-animal regulations before purchase. Reputable Chausie breeders register through TICA and document the generation explicitly.
How does a black Chausie differ visually from a Bombay or a black Maine Coon?
Body type. A Bombay is built for the patent-leather sheen of a miniature panther on a medium frame (8–11 lb). A black Maine Coon is large but heavy-bodied with a thick double coat. A black Chausie is tall, lean, deep-chested, and athletic — males commonly 15–25 lb on a long-legged build inherited from Felis chaus. The silhouette reads predatory rather than plush. Tufted ears and a slightly short tail also distinguish the Chausie from both.
What names suit a black Chausie?
Wild-register names land better than housecat-register ones. Bagheera (the Jungle Book black panther, set in India where Felis chaus's range overlaps) is on-theme without being lazy. Chaus — the species name itself — works as a one-word name. Geographic picks from the Jungle Cat's range carry similar weight: Caspian, Indus, Mekong, Punjab. Avoid diminutives that flatten the cat — a 22-pound black Chausie does not suit Mittens. Reed and Marsh nod to the wetland habitat F. chaus actually prefers.
Explore the Parent Templates
Other Chausie Coat Crosses
Other Breeds with Black Coats
All Breed × Color Combinations
Browse the full breed × color cross hub — 86 curated combinations across 23 breeds and 14 coat colors.