Katu beltz bati izena: aukeratu, ez izan beldurrik

The embodiment of dark forces or an object of worship? A harbinger of failure or a reliable talisman? This article will help you understand the phenomenon of black cats and find beautiful and rare names for them.

Myths and facts about black cats

The history of mass persecution of black cats began in the Middle Ages. In the XNUMXth century, in his bull Vox in Rama, Pope Gregory IX officially (and without reason) declared them “incarnations of Satan” – thus began hundreds of years of hunting animals, as well as their owners – “sorcerers”. This unjustified cruelty remained in the past, but laid the foundation for superstitions about black cats – and not always negative ones. So, in Australia and Japan they are considered the personification of good luck, and in England they portend many admirers to the hostess. 

There is no scientific evidence for either frightening or encouraging signs. But there are other interesting facts:

• There is no “black breed” of cats According to the CFA feline system, representatives of 22 breeds can have a dark color – for example, Maine Coons or Manx. At the same time, wool without a single light hair is found only in Bombay cats – this breed was bred artificially as a reduced copy of the panther.
• Black color can be useful – and not only for cats The genetic mutations that give rise to black coats may provide their carriers with some protection against disease. The mutations belong to the same genetic family as the genes that make humans resistant to HIV, making black cats ideal models for studying human disease.
• Black cats can “rust” High sun exposure and nutrient deficiencies can cause the eumelanin pigment in the coat to break down, turning a black cat into a rusty brown.
• Black cats are hard to photograph It is not always possible to see a graceful cat in the resulting dark spot in the picture. The British Royal Society for the Protection of Animals (RSPCA) has even released photography guidelines to encourage people to actively take black cats from shelters without fear of ruining their selfies. 

Myths and facts about black cats

Black cats are associated with mysticism, magic and mysterious inner strength. If you want to consolidate this effect, choose one of the following nicknames:

• bagheera
• apustuak
• Pantera
• Gauerdian
• Sabrina 
• itzal
• Sorgin
• Mamba beltza
• Elvira 
• Ebony
• Enigma

Less mysterious but tasty names for girls’ cats:

• Blackberry
• Lakrica
• blueberries

And for a black and white cat, the nickname Speck, Snowflake or Zebra is suitable – depending on the shape and location of the white spots.

Katu beltza nola izendatu

The names for boys’ cats are even more diverse – and they all play on the black color of the coat:

• Hippopotamus
• Batman
• Venom
• Godzilla
• Darth Vader
• Drakula
• Kafeina
• Ninja
• Obsidiana
• Onyx
• Perrexila
• Pertxik
• Pirate
• Poudre
• Sylvester
• Lucky beggar
• Salem
• Ikatza
• Edgar
• Phantom
• Felix
• black beard

Joys or difficulties depend on your willingness to accept a new family member, and not on the color of his coat. Feel free to get a black cat, choose an unusual name for it – and catch your luck by the tail!