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.