599+ Gothic Names: Discover the Perfect Name with a Dark Twist
Are you enchanted by the mysterious allure of gothic culture and seeking the perfect gothic name? Look no further!
This extensive collection of gothic names is tailored for those drawn to the goth world's shadowy beauty.
These aren't just any names; they are echoes from ancient myths, inspired by Greek and Roman goddesses, Norse gods, and the enigmatic characters of gothic literature.
A long list of Gothic names
Gothic names that start with an A
1. Alaric
2. Astoria
3. Aurelia
4. Acantha
5. Ambrosia
6. Araminta
7. Astaroth
8. Azrael
9. Aveline
10. Asphodel
11. Althea
12. Amaranth
13. Andromeda
14. Agrippa
15. Azura
16. Anastasia
17. Acheron
18. Aurora
19. Abyssinia
20. Aradia
21. Arcadia
22. Antigone
23. Alecto
24. Atropos
25. Acanthus
Gothic names that start with a B
26. Belladonna
27. Balthazar
28. Branwen
29. Beatrix
30. Berenice
31. Bathory
32. Brimstone
33. Belial
34. Blanche
35. Byron
36. Bastet
37. Bedivere
38. Bellatrix
39. Baudelaire
40. Brigitta
41. Barbatos
42. Bathilda
43. Bronwyn
44. Beelzebub
45. Boudicca
46. Borghild
47. Belphoebe
48. Burlesque
49. Basilisk
50. Bellona
Gothic names that start with a C
51. Calixta
52. Carmilla
53. Corvus
54. Calliope
55. Cthulhu
56. Circe
57. Cassiopeia
58. Carpathia
59. Cadaver
60. Caliban
61. Candelabra
62. Crimson
63. Chalice
64. Celestia
65. Cimmerian
66. Cygnus
67. Corvin
68. Crypt
69. Cerberus
70. Cressida
71. Coven
72. Calypso
73. Charon
74. Catacomb
75. Chimera
Gothic names that start with a D
76. Draven
77. Desdemona
78. Dorian
79. Drusilla
80. Damien
81. Delilah
82. Dante
83. Dominique
84. Demetrius
85. Dracula
86. Dahlia
87. Deimos
88. Dusk
89. Diabolique
90. Delphine
91. Darko
92. Dolores
93. Dagon
94. Despair
95. Damask
96. Divina
97. Dragomir
98. Danse Macabre
99. Dementia
100. Decebal
Gothic names that start with an E
101. Elvira
102. Erebus
103. Eurydice
104. Ethereal
105. Eris
106. Evangeline
107. Endora
108. Erebos
109. Echo
110. Enigma
111. Erzsebet
112. Esmeralda
113. Eldritch
114. Ember
115. Eternal
116. Eulalia
117. Elsinore
118. Evermore
119. Elysium
120. Eclipse
121. Enoch
122. Euphoria
123. Excalibur
124. Elektra
125. Enthrall
Gothic names that start with an F
126. Faust
127. Frost
128. Fantasia
129. Fable
130. Fenrir
131. Forsythia
132. Fearghal
133. Furia
134. Fiammetta
135. Ferelith
136. Faerydae
137. Fane
138. Fell
139. Fenella
140. Feronia
141. Fulgora
142. Faelan
143. Faustine
144. Fathom
145. Febris
146. Fjord
147. Fray
148. Freyr
149. Fuscienne
150. Faelina
Gothic names that start with a G
151. Grendel
152. Grimoire
153. Gethsemane
154. Galatea
155. Goliath
156. Grimalkin
157. Gossamer
158. Gwydion
159. Gargantua
160. Ghoulia
161. Giselle
162. Gaia
163. Golgotha
164. Giselda
165. Gloom
166. Galadriel
167. Griselda
168. Galahad
169. Guillotine
170. Ginevra
171. Garnet
172. Gwyneira
173. Genesis
174. Ghastly
175. Ginebra
Gothic names that start with an H
176. Hecate
177. Hyperion
178. Halcyon
179. Hemlock
180. Hades
181. Havoc
182. Harlequin
183. Helios
184. Hex
185. Hyacinth
186. Hypatia
187. Hellebore
188. Harrow
189. Hesperus
190. Hawthorne
191. Horus
192. Hydrangea
193. Hecuba
194. Hypnos
195. Halstein
196. Hydra
197. Hibernia
198. Hieronymus
199. Hemera
200. Hallow
Gothic names that start with an I
201. Isolde
202. Icarus
203. Ivoria
204. Inferno
205. Ishtar
206. Incubus
207. Iris
208. Ithuriel
209. Ignatius
210. Igraine
211. Imperia
212. Invidia
213. Iolanthe
214. Iridessa
215. Iago
216. Isabeau
217. Ivor
218. Indigo
219. Israfel
220. Ixion
221. Illyria
222. Ignis
223. Imogen
224. Ironwood
225. Ivory
Gothic names that start with a J
226. Jareth
227. Jezebel
228. Jorogumo
229. Jinx
230. Jovian
231. Juniper
232. Judas
233. Jormungandr
234. Jacinda
235. Jarlath
236. Jettatura
237. Jasmine
238. Jericho
239. Jocasta
240. Juggernaut
241. Jael
242. Janus
243. Jubal
244. Jocelyn
245. Jacaranda
246. Jupiter
247. Jebediah
248. Jovienne
249. Jocelin
250. Jackdaw
Gothic names that start with a K
251. Kali
252. Kraken
253. Korbin
254. Kismet
255. Kassandra
256. Karnak
257. Kythera
258. Keres
259. Kalypso
260. Kieran
261. Khaos
262. Kirke
263. Kylix
264. Kyran
265. Korrigan
266. Kestrel
267. Kadmos
268. Kyrie
269. Kelpie
270. Krystalle
271. Karnstein
272. Kaida
273. Kyanite
274. Kharon
275. Koschei
Gothic names that start with an L
276. Lysander
277. Lilith
278. Lucius
279. Ligeia
280. Lazarus
281. Lycoris
282. Leander
283. Lenore
284. Lestat
285. Lucinda
286. Lamia
287. Labyrinth
288. Lorelei
289. Leif
290. Lunaria
291. Lyric
292. Lycan
293. Lavinia
294. Lancelot
295. Lilura
296. Lucan
297. Luminara
298. Lucerne
299. Lethe
300. Lyonesse
Gothic names that start with an M
301. Morgana
302. Morpheus
303. Maleficent
304. Mephisto
305. Meridian
306. Melancholia
307. Malachai
308. Morticia
309. Mordred
310. Marcellus
311. Mysteria
312. Medea
313. Mordecai
314. Merrow
315. Mortimer
316. Magdalene
317. Malificent
318. Maelstrom
319. Myrrh
320. Malice
321. Mael
322. Melusine
323. Moirai
324. Morrigan
325. Mabon
Gothic names that start with an N
326. Nyx
327. Necro
328. Nocturne
329. Nephilim
330. Nimue
331. Nazareth
332. Nightshade
333. Nyctophilia
334. Nereus
335. Nostradamus
336. Nirvana
337. Nixie
338. Nemo
339. Necromancer
340. Niflheim
341. Nephthys
342. Nebula
343. Nemesis
344. Novella
345. Nostalgia
346. Nereida
347. Naenia
348. Noire
349. Nibelung
350. Nightingale
Gothic names that start with an O
351. Ophelia
352. Orion
353. Obsidian
354. Onyx
355. Octavian
356. Orpheus
357. Orenda
358. Oleander
359. Odessa
360. Osiris
361. Omnia
362. Ozul
363. Ozymandias
364. Opaline
365. Omen
366. Oberon
367. Othello
368. Oubliette
369. Orphne
370. Ottilie
371. Ouija
372. Orchid
373. Olwen
374. Ophidian
375. Ouroboros
Gothic names that start with a P
376. Pandora
377. Persephone
378. Phantasm
379. Prospero
380. Plutonian
381. Pythia
382. Perdita
383. Pagan
384. Phobos
385. Proserpina
386. Ptolemy
387. Phoenix
388. Poe
389. Periwinkle
390. Petrova
391. Psyche
392. Phantom
393. Pelagia
394. Phaedra
395. Primavera
396. Pernicious
397. Polaris
398. Praxis
399. Pyralis
400. Penthesilea
Gothic names that start with a Q
401. Quintessa
402. Quillon
403. Quixote
404. Querencia
405. Quasar
406. Qadira
407. Querulous
408. Quixotic
409. Qamar
410. Qadisha
411. Quill
412. Quenby
413. Quorra
414. Querent
415. Quetzal
416. Quillon
417. Quintain
418. Quasar
419. Quimera
420. Qadesh
421. Quiver
422. Quenilda
423. Querida
424. Quetzalcoatl
425. Quiana
Gothic names that start with an R
426. Raven
427. Rhiannon
428. Romulus
429. Remiel
430. Rhapsody
431. Radagast
432. Rosalind
433. Rune
434. Rowena
435. Ragnarok
436. Ravana
437. Raziel
438. Renfield
439. Rosamund
440. Raskolnikov
441. Ruelle
442. Rurik
443. Rhapsodia
444. Regulus
445. Rhadamanthus
446. Ripley
447. Rosethorn
448. Rime
449. Rook
450. Ravenna
Gothic names that start with an S
451. Seraphina
452. Samael
453. Selene
454. Strigoi
455. Sabrina
456. Silas
457. Sibyl
458. Sephiroth
459. Styx
460. Solstice
461. Severin
462. Sable
463. Salem
464. Shard
465. Sorcha
466. Scylla
467. Sirius
468. Sibylline
469. Sariel
470. Selkie
471. Somnus
472. Sanguine
473. Storm
474. Shadow
475. Seraphim
Gothic names that start with a T
476. Thorne
477. Tanith
478. Tyr
479. Tempest
480. Thanatos
481. Tenebrae
482. Twilight
483. Tiamat
484. Tristesse
485. Taranis
486. Thalassa
487. Threnody
488. Torment
489. Taliesin
490. Tzephyr
491. Tantalus
492. Thalassophile
493. Tranquility
494. Tethys
495. Tiberius
496. Torquil
497. Tzadkiel
498. Thalassion
499. Topaz
500. Tenebris
Gothic names that start with a U
501. Uriel
502. Ulysses
503. Umbra
504. Undine
505. Utopia
506. Ulfilas
507. Ulalume
508. Uruk
509. Ursula
510. Umbriel
511. Uther
512. Unseelie
513. Ursa
514. Ulric
515. Urania
516. Umber
517. Uxorious
518. Uriah
519. Utopian
520. Ulyana
521. Umberto
522. Uncia
523. Ushas
524. Uzziel
525. Uralia
Gothic names that start with a V
526. Vlad
527. Valerian
528. Vesper
529. Vasilis
530. Velvet
531. Viridian
532. Vortex
533. Vex
534. Vespera
535. Vivaldi
536. Vercingetorix
537. Vampira
538. Vexation
539. Verona
540. Voodoo
541. Varys
542. Valhalla
543. Valkyrie
544. Veles
545. Varinia
546. Velez
547. Vermeil
548. Vengeance
549. Voltaire
550. Vesuvius
Gothic names that start with a W
551. Wraith
552. Whisper
553. Wolfsbane
554. Winter
555. Wyvern
556. Wisteria
557. Wicca
558. Wrath
559. Waldemar
560. Willow
561. Wayland
562. Witchwood
563. Woden
564. Wynken
565. Wynter
566. Wulfric
567. Warlock
568. Wister
569. Wulfgar
570. Wisp
571. Wisterly
572. Wendigo
573. Weald
574. Wraithen
575. Wylde
Gothic names that start with an X
576. Xanthe
577. Xenon
578. Xerxes
579. Xyris
580. Xanthippe
581. Xylia
582. Xerophyte
583. Xibalba
584. Xylon
585. Xanadu
586. Xiphos
587. Xylona
588. Xenia
589. Xanthos
590. Xeranthemum
591. Xystus
592. Xaphan
593. Xanatos
594. Xylorimba
595. Xenophanes
596. Xerophila
597. Xyst
598. Xantara
599. Xaphania
600. Xerophthalmia
Gothic names that start with a Y
601. Yseult
602. Yggdrasil
603. Yarrow
604. Yorick
605. Yelena
606. Ysadora
607. Yevgeny
608. Yael
609. Ysbrand
610. Yorath
611. Yuki-Onna
612. Yestin
613. Yelisaveta
614. Yulan
615. Ysengrim
616. Ydris
617. Yoruba
618. Yevadne
619. Ylva
620. Yaroslav
621. Ysolt
622. Yvaine
623. Yaxley
624. Yrden
625. Yule
Gothic names that start with a Z
626. Zephyr
627. Zenobia
628. Zagan
629. Zerelda
630. Zosimos
631. Zillah
632. Zephyrine
633. Zarathustra
634. Zoraida
635. Zephyrus
636. Zebulon
637. Zeraphine
638. Zadkiel
639. Zenon
640. Zorion
641. Zuleika
642. Zalman
643. Zephyra
644. Zetian
645. Zandor
646. Zorah
647. Zephyrius
648. Zircon
649. Zoltar
650. Zyanya
Conclusion
As you explore this list of gothic names, remember that each one is more than a label – it's a key to a world of mystery and elegance.
These names are carefully selected to resonate with those connected to life's darker, more mystical side. Whether you're naming a baby, a character in your latest story, or seeking a new name that aligns with your gothic persona, our guide offers various choices.
Embrace the allure of names that evoke the dark elegance of the gothic world, each carrying its unique story and character, waiting to become a part of your own gothic narrative.
Frequently asked questions about gothic names (FAQs)
What are Gothic Names?
Gothic names embody the essence of gothic culture, often characterized by dark, mysterious, or even romantic undertones. These names may have roots in gothic literature, ancient mythology, or dark meanings.
How Do Gothic Baby Names Relate to Mythology?
Many gothic baby names are inspired by figures from various mythologies. For instance:
Greek Goddess and Roman Goddess, names like Hecate and Aurora (the Roman Goddess of dawn, symbolizing the morning star), are popular choices.
Names from Greek mythology, such as Nyx, the goddess of night, or Medusa, an ancient Greek sorceress, embody a blend of beauty and terror.
Norse God names like Odin (the one-eyed god) or Thor (god of thunder and battle glory) also resonate within Gothic culture.
Can Gothic Names Be Derived from Pop Culture?
Absolutely! Pop culture has a significant influence on gothic names. For instance:
Wednesday Addams, from the Addams Family, is a quintessential Gothic name.
Characters from Tim Burton films, known for their dark and quirky nature, like Edward (from 'Edward Scissorhands').
Gothic baby names can also be inspired by modern literature and TV shows, like Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.
Are There Gothic Names with Literary Origins?
Yes, literature is a rich source for gothic names. For example:
Names from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" like Oberon and Titania.
Victorian-era literature-inspired names like Dracula or Dorian (from Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray').
How Do Gothic Names Incorporate Elements from Different Cultures?
Gothic names often reflect a diversity of cultural influences:
Slavic names like Zelenka, meaning dark one.
Irish names like Ciara mean dark-haired or dark-skinned.
Greek names such as Melaina mean dark or black.
Are There Any Unique Themes in Gothic Names?
Indeed, there are unique themes:
Celestial bodies: Names like Hesper (the evening star) or Lucifer (the morning star).
Nature elements: Names like Marzanna, a Slavic goddess associated with winter and death.
Dark complexion or dark hair are common motifs in gothic names.
Can Gothic Names Have Positive Meanings?
Certainly! Despite their dark aesthetic, many gothic names carry positive meanings:
Angel embodying a spiritual or divine force.
Finnish god Ahti, a god of the sea, is known for his abundant blessing.
Greek Saint Blaise is known for his beautiful voice and healing abilities.
Are There Gothic Names with Historical Significance?
Many gothic names have historical significance, drawing from various eras and cultures:
Egyptian god names like Anubis are associated with mummification and the afterlife.
Biblical characters like Lilith are often associated with the night.
Names from Arthurian legends, such as Morgana, a powerful enchantress.
