Ah, the black Labrador – is there a more recognizable pooch? Gorgeous, goofy and great with families, it’s no wonder they’re loved around the world. But finding the perfect name for your black Lab can be a little challenging.

That’s where we come in. In a special lab of our own, our pet enthusiasts have hand-selected 100+ black Lab names for your ins-paw-ration, providing the perfect formula for name-choosing success.

From male and female black Lab names to monikers inspired by matt-black objects, we’ve got all the ideas you need to land on the perfect name for your Lab. And of course, we’ve got heaps of gender-neutral names, too.

Female black Lab names

Looking for the perfect black female Lab name? Consider your search over. While these names are befitting for any boy black Lab, we thought it’d make your life easier to create separate lists for male and female…

• Bella
• Luna
• Sadie
• Daisy
• Nala
• Roxy
• Maya
• Bailey
• Sasha
• Zara
• Pepper
• Raven
• Shadow
• Midnight
• Onyx
• Jet
• Coal
• Ebony
• Blackie
• Noir

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Male black Lab names

Give your good boy (or cheeky chap, we love them either way) a fun-loving name to suit his loveable Lab nature, choosing from our list of names for male black Labs…

• Max
• Charlie
• Rocky
• Cooper
• Duke
• Zeus
• Thor
• Odin
• Loki
• Simba
• Jax
• Ace
• Gunner
• Diesel
• Knight
• Jetson
• Nero
• Phantom
• Sable
• Tarmac

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Names inspired by black animals

Labs are everything we love about dogs – they’re loyal, playful, and roll around in the mud. Okay, maybe not that last bit, but they’re still quintessentially canine. So, for some ironic fun, why not name them after a different furry friend?

• Panther
• Jaguar
• Bear
• Gorilla
• Bat
• Crow
• Raven
• Skunk
• Penguin
• Orca
• Moose
• Spider
• Beetle
• Panthera
• Zorro
• Stingray
• Manta
• Whale
• Shark
• Crow

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Cute names for black Labradors

From chewing their favorite teddy bear to snoring in their snuggling spot, black Labs are undeniably cute. As if they couldn’t get any more adorable, why not choose from our list of cute black Lab names?

• Cocoa
• Caviar
• Licorice
• Muffin
• Oreo
• Peanut
• Poppy
• S'mores
• Smudge
• Snickers
• Tux
• Velvet
• Biscuit
• Fudge
• Hershey
• Nutella
• Truffle
• Waffle
• Yogi
• Panda

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Unique black Lab names

Does your Lab do things differently? Or do you want your pooch to outshine the rest? Whatever your reason, it’s always fun to pick a fun, unique name for your black Lab…

• Coven
• Dracula
• Hades
• Loki
• Medusa
• Nimbus
• Nyx
• Onyxia
• Orion
• Phoenix
• Sirius
• Tempest
• Valkyrie
• Voodoo
• Zephyr
• Zoltar
• Eclipse
• Inky
• Jettison
• Knightshade

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Ironic black Lab names

A black Lab named Blizzard? You’ve got to be barking mad. Well, actually choosing an ironic name for your pooch will bring a smile to your face and help your pup stand out from the pack. Check out some of these paw-some black Lab names drooling in irony…

• Blanc
• Casper
• Frost
• Ghost
• Ivory
• Marshmallow
• Pearl
• Snowy
• Vanilla
• Whitey
• Yeti
• Blizzard
• Winter
• Albino
• Chalky
• Milky
• Powder
• Ivory
• Sugar
• Dove

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Funny black Lab names

There’s ironic names, then there’s downright hilarious ones. These black Lab names aren’t for the faint-hearted or easily blushable (Sir-Barks-A-Lot, we’re looking at you), but how much fun are they? Check them out below…

• Chewbarka
• Droolius Caesar
• Elon Husky
• Fido-nator
• Hairy Paw-ter
• Indiana Bones
• Jabba the Mutt
• Kibbles and Bits
• Luke Skybarker
• McGruff
• Paws-ident Biden
• Queen Elizabark
• Ruff McGruffin
• Sir-Barks-A-Lot
• Taco Terrier
• Underdog
• Wags-to-Riches
• Xena the Warrior Puppy
• Yoda-dog
• Zeusie McGoosey

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Color inspired black Labrador names

We know your black Lab is more than just his or her gorgeous fur – they’re special, unique and, well, just perfect. But that doesn’t mean you can’t name your Lab after something in homage to its charcoal coat…

• Ash
• Charcoal
• Graphite
• Obsidian
• Slate
• Smoky
• Stormy
• Thunder
• Cinder
• Carbon
• Night
• Pewter
• Shady
• Shadow
• Soot
• Steel
• Sterling
• Ebony
• Jet
• Onyx

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Names inspired by black objects

Big fan of Star Wars? Or does your pooch bolt around like a bullet? Whatever your reason, you can find befitting inspiration from black objects everywhere you go…

• Asher
• Blackout
• Bullet
• Chrome
• Coal
• Darth
• Diesel
• Gatsby
• Knight
• Magnum
• Ninja
• Phantom
• Raider
• Raven
• Reaper
• Rocket
• Stealth
• Titan
• Vader
• Vortex

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Hunting themed black Lab names

Originally bred as retriever gun dogs, most black Labs are now gentle giants that bring smiles to millions around the world. But that doesn’t mean you can’t honor their heritage with a hunting-themed black Lab name…

• Arrow
• Blaze
• Bolt
• Buck
• Bullet
• Chase
• Dash
• Hunter
• Jag
• Koda
• Magnum
• Nitro
• Remington
• Ruger
• Scout
• Shooter
• Tracker
• Trigger
• Winchester

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Choosing a name for your new furry family member can be a tough decision. However, our list of black Lab names should have given you some Lab-ulous ideas. Still unsure? No probs – our suggestion is to pick a name that fits your pup's personality, temperament, and cuteness factor.

Is your Lab the epitome of cool? Then a name like Ace or Nero might be a good fit. Or perhaps you simply love irony? In that case, a name like Ghost or Snowy could be perfect. It's important to avoid names that sound too much like common commands, such as "sit" or "wait," to prevent confusion during training.

With all the inspiration out there, we're sure you'll be able to find a paw-some name for your black Lab pup that you'll both love.

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