The Magic 8-Ball fortune telling toy, invented in 1950, popularized the name Eightball.
Screen Details
Eightball - a character in the movie 'Behind the Eight Ball' (1942). The term 'eight ball' is frequently referenced in pool/billiards scenes in movies and TV shows, like 'The colour of Money' and 'Pool Hall Junkies'.
Personality Plus
Mysterious, unpredictable, and full of wisdom - perfect for a black-coloured pet with an enigmatic personality who seems to know all the answers.