500+ Panther Names: Cool, Wild, and Fun Ideas for Your Big Cat and Name Generator

Panthers are some of the most mysterious animals in the wild. They are strong, silent, and sleek. Whether you’re naming a pet, a game character, or a story hero, Panther Names are the perfect way to show off power and grace.

People search for Panther Names for many reasons. Some want a name for their black cat or jungle pet. Others need ideas for characters in books, comics, or role playing games.

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Panther Traits Table

Trait	Description
Size	Large & muscular
Color	Mostly black or dark brown
Temperament	Stealthy, powerful, calm
Habitat	Forests, jungles, mountains
Symbolism	Mystery, courage, guardianship

Learn more about Panthers and their wild world here.

Cute Panther Names

Sometimes panthers can be sweet too! These Cute Panther Names are perfect for pets or characters with a soft side.

Luna	Shadow	Coco
Nibbles	Midnight	Peaches
Bean	Tuxie	Boo
Willow	Snuggles	Misty
Velvet	Muffin	Bubbles
Inky	Dot	Twinkle
Puffy	Sweetie	Gigi
Sprinkles	Tiny	Poppy
Star	Mochi	Lulu
Zuzu	Berry	Cuddles
Oreo	Slinky	Sooty
Jelly	Button	Pebble
Paws	Fluffy	Baby
Blossom	Glimmer	Momo
Mini	Skittles	Daisy

These names are small, soft, and charming, perfect for sleek cat names that still sound sweet and cuddly.

Funny Panther Names

Want to make people laugh? Try these Funny Panther Names. Great for pets with a silly side or joke characters in games.

Sir Pounce	Meowzer	Furrball
Purrlock Holmes	Catniss	Clawdia
Purrito	Sassy Pants	Fangs
Panthera Banana	Zoomie	Toast
Whiskerface	Smudge	Catrick Swayze
Tuna	Taco	Sir Hiss
Catticus	Muffin Top	Boop
Pouncey	Fluffzilla	Crumbs
Meowchi	Big Meow	Mr. Slink
Whiskerstein	Slinky Joe	Zippy
Pawcasso	Snickers	Bloop
Nacho	Noodle	Zooms
Slinkinator	Wiggles	Scratchy
Chatterbox	Jumpy	Meowfia

These Panther Names are made to make you grin! They’re full of cat puns and silly sounds, great for light hearted pets or stories.

Strong Panther Names

Powerful and bold, these Strong Panther Names are built for the toughest wild cats.

Blaze	Thunder	Titan
Fang	Storm	Hunter
Iron	Viper	Onyx
Jet	Shadowclaw	Maximus
Steel	Rock	Ghost
Saber	Darkfire	Rex
Tank	Bruiser	Nitro
Fangor	Duke	Blackout
Ash	Raptor	Hawk
Spike	Grit	Grizzle
Bolt	Panthero	Venom
Knight	Axel	Titanus
Doom	Hades	Shadowstrike
Magnum	Crusher	Wrath

These names are packed with energy and force. Perfect for a names for stealthy animals vibe with real strength behind it.

Badass Panther Names

These Badass Panther Names are perfect for fierce characters, game avatars, or pet panthers with serious attitude.

Reaper	Venom	Bullet
Slayer	Havoc	Titan
Raze	Diesel	Gunner
Ghost	Thunder	Chaos
Shadow	Storm	Talon
Blade	Jinx	Onyx
Hades	Warlock	Cobra
Inferno	Nightfall	Rampage
Savage	Doom	Sniper

These names are bold and full of stealthy, warrior energy. Great for panthers who rule the night, strike fast, and look super sleek doing it.

Female Panther Names

Elegant or fierce, these Female Panther Names fit every queen of the jungle.

Bella	Raven	Sable
Nyla	Queenie	Myst
Jinx	Cleo	Kali
Ember	Zara	Ivy
Noir	Aria	Luna
Nala	Stormy	Jade
Velvet	Freya	Aurora
Onyxia	Astra	Willow
Pandora	Selene	Mocha
Nova	Reina	Indigo
Bliss	Serenity	Tigra
Lila	Zena	Echo
Flame	Blossom	Misty
Glimmer	Midnight	Phoenix

These Panther Names highlight grace, power, and beauty, perfect for female pets or characters with charm and claws.

Male Panther Names

Bold and brave, these Male Panther Names show courage and strength.

King	Shadow	Ace
Thor	Blaze	Hunter
Ash	Jett	Knight
Diesel	Nero	Bandit
Spike	Ranger	Bolt
Hawk	Rex	Midnight
Titan	Ghost	Storm
Bear	Saber	Max
Loki	Vulcan	Flint
Zorro	Thunder	Gunner
Koda	Dagger	Bruce
Draco	Tank	Jetson
Panthero	Steel	Blazeclaw
Ninja	Domino	Slash

These names work well for boy panthers that are cool, quiet, and powerful, great as black animal names too.

Baby Panther Names

Got a tiny panther? These Baby Panther Names are soft, sweet, and perfect for little ones.

Pebble	Muffin	Bean
Inky	Snuggle	Sprout
Puff	Tater	Wiggly
Boop	Mini	Sooty
Dottie	Bubbles	Cubby
Pudding	Wisp	Oreo
Zippy	Wiggles	Momo
Bitty	Nuzzle	Twinkle
Tofu	Dinky	Juno

These names are full of adorable energy and perfect for baby panthers that are still growing into their paws.

Unisex Panther Names

These Unisex Panther Names are cool, flexible, and fit any big cat, whether it’s a him, her, or they-them panther.

Jet	Midnight	Raven
Onyx	Ghost	Ember
Echo	Blaze	Moon
Smokey	Sky	Panther
Indigo	Dusk	River
Frost	Vesper	Cloud
Phoenix	Nova	Thunder
Night	Velvet	Sable
Stormy	Cinder	Flame

These names are mysterious and powerful, but also soft enough for any panther personality.

Black Panther Names

Black panthers are known for their deep, dark fur and quiet steps. These Black Panther Names are as cool and mysterious as they are.

Midnight	Noir	Shadow
Eclipse	Raven	Ink
Obsidian	Jet	Ash
Phantom	Night	Storm
Smoke	Dusk	Void
Blackie	Shade	Soot
Vanta	Silhouette	Coal
Umbra	Darko	Cinder
Abyss	Twilight	Eclipsea
Vader	Blackout	Ghost
Luna	Salem	Doom
Galaxy	Darkwing	Inkspot
Panthera	Umbreon	Stealth

These names are dark and dreamy, great for a panther that moves like the night. Ideal for cool names for panthers.

Panther Names with Meaning

These Panther Names with Meaning include words from other languages or with strong symbolism.

Asra (mystery Arabic)	Nox (night Latin)	Kuro (black Japanese)
Nero (black Italian)	Chhaya (shadow Hindi)	Umbra (shade Latin)
Kali (dark goddess Hindu)	Zulu (heaven African)	Orpheus (myth name)
Selene (moon Greek)	Tenebris (darkness Latin)	Ohanzee (shadow Sioux)
Morana (goddess of death Slavic)	Erebus (primordial darkness)	Inkosi (leader Zulu)
Yami (darkness Japanese)	Tynan (dark Irish)	Layla (night Arabic)
Nyx (goddess of night)	Pango (black Maori)	Duna (dark one Basque)
Noir (black French)	Lune (moon French)	Elara (star Greek)
Vesper (evening star)	Ratri (night Sanskrit)	Kage (shadow Japanese)

These names are perfect if you want a name with deep roots or spiritual vibes, great for mysterious pet names.

Unique Panther Names

Want something no one else has? Try these Unique Panther Names made for rare and special cats.

Zarnyx	Lunix	Velro
Obra	Mystro	Dael
Xina	Ravka	Glint
Fyra	Zephyr	Drayko
Arvyn	Nyari	Blayze
Voro	Enza	Nireth
Kael	Zindra	Arko
Slaren	Mokra	Tharn
Umbrix	Kyra	Frostyn
Jorra	Vyx	Quell

Each of these names is one ofa kind, just like your panther! Ideal for those looking for big cat name ideas that no one else uses.

Catchy Names for Panthers

Easy to remember and sounds cool, Catchy Names for Panthers.

Ace	Jet	Spike
Flick	Bolt	Fang
Zoom	Rush	Rex
Zing	Flash	Spike
Snap	Swoop	Vex
Pop	Nitro	Slash
Buzz	Spike	Jinx
Slick	Dash	Spike
Zorro	Jett	Fang

These names are short, punchy, and full of energy, just like a panther on the hunt.

Cool Panther Names

These Cool Panther Names are perfect for panthers that are confident, smooth, and always in control.

Nero	Storm	Axel
Onyx	Blaze	Jett
Viper	Flash	Rider
Shadow	Steel	Orion
Phantom	Sable	Rocco
Frost	Nova	Slate
Echo	Titan	Mars
Hawk	Zephyr	Draco
Ghost	Dash	Lux

These names are all about mysterious, fast, and bold like a true panther.

Panther Names for Pets

If you have a pet panther (real or stuffed!) or a sleek black cat, these Panther Names for Pets are just right.

Whiskers	Pouncer	Slinky
Cocoa	Shadow	Boots
Zippy	Jet	Silky
Wiggles	Midnight	Smokey
Panther	Inky	Tux
Slick	Bounce	Glimmer
Dottie	Pepper	Shadowpaw
Snugglebug	Velvet	Purrfect
Domino	Dusky	Zazu
Bean	Poppy	Wigglepaw

These names are fun, friendly, and easy to say, perfect for everyday use by families and kids.

Scientific Names for the Black Panther

These names help show exactly which big cat “panther”.

Panthera pardus	Panthera onca	Panthera leo
Panthera tigris	Panthera uncia	Panthera leo persica
Panthera tigris altaica	Panthera tigris tigris	Panthera tigris sumatrae
Panthera tigris amoyensis	Panthera tigris corbetti	Panthera tigris jacksoni
Panthera pardus fusca	Panthera pardus kotiya	Panthera pardus melas
Panthera pardus nimr	Panthera onca palustris	Panthera onca centralis
Panthera onca onca	Panthera onca arizonensis	Panthera uncia uncia
Neofelis nebulosa	Neofelis diardi	Felis nigripes
Acinonyx jubatus	Lynx lynx	Lynx rufus
Puma concolor	Caracal caracal	Leopardus pardalis
Leopardus wiedii	Panthera leo melanochaita	Panthera leo leo

Nicknames for Panther

Sometimes, your panther needs a short, sweet, or silly name, a nickname that feels personal.

Fangy	Shadowkin	Big P
Clawsie	Slink	Sable Boo
Nibz	Inky	Lil’ Roar
Stealthy	Slick	Snoot
Jetty	Cuddleclaw	Blackie
Roarster	Flufffang	Zoom
Ghostie	Mooch	Furry Fury
Whiskers	Zoomy	Bitey
P-Dark	Kitty Noir	Sneaky-P

These nicknames add fun and personality to your panther, especially if it’s a pet or a cartoon like character.

Panther Names from Legends

These Panther Names from Legends are powerful and magical.

Bastet (Egyptian cat goddess)	Anubis (Egyptian god)	Artemis (Greek goddess)
Fenrir (Norse wolf)	Hades (Greek god)	Hera (Greek queen)
Ares (war god)	Sekhmet (lioness goddess)	Loki (Norse god)
Freya (Norse goddess)	Osiris (Egyptian god)	Morrigan (Celtic goddess)
Achilles	Persephone	Orion
Rahu (Hindu shadow demon)	Scylla	Medusa
Horus	Atlas	Gaia
Ereshkigal (underworld)	Zeus	Artemis
Neith	Shiva	Rhea

These famous panther names connect your cat to the legends of old. Great for a panther with a larger than life attitude.

Mythical Panther Names

These Mythical Panther Names come from gods, heroes, and legends from around the world.

Hecate	Odin	Sekhmet
Artemis	Fenrir	Ra
Athena	Loki	Medusa
Osiris	Zeus	Morrigan
Hades	Thor	Kali
Persephone	Horus	Hera
Ares	Nyx	Selene
Lilith	Apollo	Eros
Typhon	Gaia	Hermes

These names are inspired by mythology from Egypt, Greece, Norse, and more.

Color Inspired Panther Names

Panthers come in deep, dark shades, mostly black or dark brown. But colors can inspire powerful names too!

Onyx	Jet	Coal
Sable	Smokey	Ink
Raven	Ebony	Obsidian
Charcoal	Cinder	Dusty
Storm	Velvet	Mocha
Slate	Cocoa	Fog
Night	Phantom	Umber
Graphite	Shady	Cloud
Noir	Dusk	Silky

These names are inspired by black animal names, sleek cat names, and the dark beauty of panthers.

Nature Inspired Panther Names

These Nature Inspired Panther Names are perfect for panthers that feel connected to forests, mountains, rivers, and skies.

Willow	Sky	Flint
Rain	Oak	Canyon
Leaf	Sage	Cedar
Boulder	Cloud	Stone
Ocean	Echo	Thunder
Blaze	Snow	Ivy
Dusk	Fern	Mist
Frost	Meadow	Cliff
Luna	Breeze	Sol
Ember	Pine	Delta

These names are inspired by the earth, water, sky, and fire, just like the panther’s natural world.

Food-Inspired Panther Names

These Food-Inspired Panther Names are perfect for playful pets, plush toys, or funny panther characters.

Cocoa	Muffin	Truffle
Pepper	Licorice	Cupcake
Espresso	Pudding	Pickles
S’mores	Marshy	Tofu
Jellybean	Chip	Noodle
Fudge	Honey	Nacho
Beans	Choco	Cheesie
Taco	Waffles	Sprinkles
Pretzel	Sugar	Popcorn

These names are silly, sweet, and perfect for panthers that have a funny side or a cute and cuddly vibe.

Panther Names that Start with “P”

These Panther Names that Start with “P” are catchy, fun to say, and easy to remember.

Panthero	Paws	Prowler
Pitch	Pecan	Purrlock
Pluto	Peanut	Pyro
Puddle	Puzzler	Pesto
Purrincess	Panzo	Prickle
Pudge	Prowlina	Pipsqueak
Peppy	Padfoot	Pumpernickel
Prism	Pouncerella	Poptart
Pixel	Pancake	Plume

They’re especially great if you’re naming a pet panther, stuffed animal, or game character with a fun or fierce vibe.

Panther Names from Movies, Cartoons & Animes

If you love panthers in movies, cartoons, or anime cool and memorable names.

Name	Reference / Meaning
Bagheera	The Jungle Book — The wise black panther who helps Mowgli.
T’Challa	Marvel Comics — The real name of the Black Panther superhero.
Panther Lily	Fairy Tail Anime — A strong, brave panther warrior.
Onyx	A black gemstone symbolizing strength and protection.
Shadow	Represents stealth and darkness, perfect for a panther’s nature.
Kuro	Japanese word for “black,” ideal for black panthers.
Sekhmet	Egyptian goddess with a lioness head, symbolizing power and war.
Nyx	Greek goddess of the night, fitting for a mysterious panther.
Raja	Hindi for “king,” showing royal strength.
Sable	A word for a black fur color, often used for dark-coated animals.
Zorro	Spanish for “fox,” also a clever and stealthy character name.
Luna	Latin for “moon,” great for a graceful, sleek panther.
Morrigan	Celtic goddess of war and fate, strong and mysterious.
Phantom	Means ghost or spirit, perfect for a stealthy animal.
Azrael	The angel of death in some beliefs, adding a dark, mystical vibe.

Panther Names in Other Languages

These Panther Names in Other Languages are perfect if you want something unique, mysterious, or meaningful.

Name	Language	Meaning
Pantera	Spanish/Italian	Panther
Puma	Quechua (South America)	Cougar, mountain lion
Leona	Spanish	Lioness (strong female big cat)
Nero	Italian	Black (perfect for black panthers)
Noir	French	Black
Kuro	Japanese	Black
Shira	Hebrew	Poetry or song (for a graceful panther)
Siyah	Persian	Black
Bagh	Hindi	Tiger (used sometimes for big cats)
Tigre	French/Spanish/Italian	Tiger (close big cat cousin)
Dikembe	African (Lingala)	Powerful (great for strong panthers)
Leopoldo	Spanish/Italian	Brave people (brave like a panther)
Zorro	Spanish	Fox (also used for clever animals)
Maya	Sanskrit	Illusion or magic (mysterious vibe)
Anila	Sanskrit	Wind (fast and silent like a panther)
Sable	French	Black (also a name)
Kala	Hindi	Black
Onyx	Greek origin	Black precious stone
Asha	African (Swahili)	Life or hope

Whether you want something that means “black,” “strong,” or “mysterious,” there’s a name here from many cultures to match your panther’s vibe.

Other Panther Names

These Other Panther Names bring variety, from classic to creative, mysterious to playful.

Nyx	Thor	Raven
Jinx	Midnight	Ash
Nova	Steel	Ember
Phantom	Storm	Zane
Kali	Diesel	Jet
Frost	Rogue	Vixen
Onyx	Titan	Sable
Shadow	Ember	Neo
Echo	Dash	Lux

This list mixes wild cat names, sleek cat names, and some mysterious pet names.

conclusion

Picking the right panther name is fun! Whether your panther is cute, sneaky, strong, or silly, there’s a perfect name out there.

Say the name out loud. Does it fit? Does it sound like your panther’s vibe? If yes, go with it!

It’s okay to get inspired by books, nature, legends, or movies. Be creative. Your panther, real or fictional, deserves a name as awesome as it is.

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FAQs

What’s a cool name for a Black Panther?

A cool name for a Black Panther could be Shadow, Onyx, Midnight, or Noir. These names highlight the panther’s sleek, dark color and mysterious vibe.

Can I name my cat or pet after a Panther?

Yes! Many panther names work great for pet cats or other animals. Names like Luna, Ash, or Phantom are popular and fit well for pets.

Are there Panther names from mythology?

Definitely. Names like Bastet, Sekhmet, and Artemis come from ancient myths and suit panthers with a powerful, mystical feel.

What names mean “stealthy” or “dark”?

Names like Shadow, Phantom, Sable, and Noir mean dark or stealthy, perfect for panthers that move quietly and mysteriously.

Can I use Marvel’s Black Panther name?

You can use “Black Panther” as a reference, but for original characters or pets, it’s better to choose unique names inspired by panthers’ traits.

Are Panther names good for game characters?

Yes! Panther names are great for characters in games because they sound cool, mysterious, and powerful.

Can I use a name generator to find Panther names?

Yes! Name generators can be a fun and easy way to discover cool and unique panther names. They mix different words and themes to create new options you might not think of.

Are Panther name generators good for creating game or pet names?

Absolutely! Panther name generators are great for quickly finding names for pets, game characters, or stories. You can often customize them by choosing themes like “wild,” “cute,” or “mythical” to fit your panther’s personality.

Can I use mythological or famous character names for my pet panther?

Yes! Using names from mythology or famous characters gives your panther a unique and powerful identity. Just make sure the name matches your panther’s personality or look.