Elvira: Meaning “fair” or “pale one” in Spanish, or “warlike elf” in German. Also the alter-ego of Cassandra Peterson, aka Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.
Endora: Meaning “light” in Greek.
Erela: Meaning “angel” or “messenger” in Hebrew.
Esmerée: Meaning “excellent one” in Welsh and French.
Ethelinda: Meaning “noble serpent” in German.
Eulalie: Meaning “well-spoken” in Greek.
Feronia: The ancient Roman goddess of wild flora and fauna.
Fionna: Meaning “fair” in Celtic.
Gossamer: Meaning “light or delicate fabric” ‒ also a word used to describe cobwebs.
Guinevere: Meaning “white spirit” in Welsh. Also a famous name from Arthurian legend.
Amaris: Meaning “bitter” in Latin, or “promised by God” in Hebrew.
Amaryllis: Meaning “shine” in Greek.
Amethyst: The purple semi-precious crystal representing peace and tranquility.
Amoret: Meaning “to love” in Latin.
Autumn: The season signifying the end of summer and the beginning of the darker months.
Bellatrix: Meaning “female warrior” in Latin.
Bellicent: Meaning “bright woman” in Celtic.
Bernia: Meaning “battle-maid” in Old English.
Blair: Meaning “battlefield” in Old English and Gaelic.
Blodwyn: Meaning “white flower” in Welsh.
Branwen: Meaning “blessed raven” in Welsh.
Briar: Meaning “wild roses” or “brambles” in Old English.
Brigid: Pronounced “breed”, a Celtic goddess of poetry, healing, fire, and childbirth.
Buffy: Meaning “promise of God”, also the name of the badass vampire slayer.
Cat: 🐱
Chimaera or Chimera: An ancient Greek monster, also meaning “she-goat”.
Cinder: Meaning “hot ashes” in English.
Crimson: Meaning “dark red” in English.
Devin: Meaning “fawn” or “poet” in Irish, or “divine” in French.
Dolores: Meaning “sorrow” in Spanish.
Draconia: Meaning “severity” in Greek.
Dusk: Meaning “sunset” in English.
Electra: Meaning “shining” in Greek.
Elodie: Meaning “riches” in Spanish.
Elsinore: Meaning “narrow strait” in Danish, also the name of the setting for Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
Ember: Meaning “fire” in English.
Eris: The ancient Greek goddess of strife.
Estelle: Meaning “star” in French.
Eternity: Meaning “everlasting” in English.
Eurydice: Meaning “justice” in Greek.
Eventide: Meaning “evening time” in English.
Fae: Meaning “fairy” in English and French.
Garnet: A dark red crystal representing passion and energy.
Gehenna: Meaning “valley of Hinnom”, a place of sacrifices in the Bible.
Gray or Grey: English or American spelling? It’s up to you!
Grendel: Meaning “fierce” in Old English, or “storm” in Norse.
Gwendydd: Meaning “white-browed one” in Welsh. Pronounced “gwi-nith”.
Hecate: The ancient Greek goddess of witchcraft, the moon, and the night.
Inclementia: Meaning “cruel” in Latin.
Jezebel: Meaning “pure” in Hebrew”.
Jinx: Meaning “wicked spell” in English and Latin.
Kalonice: Meaning “beauty is victorious” in Greek.
Lennon: Meaning “lover” in English.
Luci: Meaning “light” in Latin, also a feminine version of Lucifer.
Lycoris: Meaning “twilight” in Greek.
Maeve: Meaning “she who rules” or “enchantress” in Irish.
Mallory: Meaning “cursed one” in Old English.
Maleficent: Meaning “evil-doer” in English.
Medusa: Meaning “rule over” in Greek, also the name of the serpent-haired Gorgon in ancient Greek mythology.
Miriam: Meaning “bitter river” or “rebellion” in Hebrew.
Miso: Meaning “hatred” Greek.
Morrigan: Meaning “great queen” in Irish, The Morrigan was also a Celtic goddess of fate.
Morticia: Meaning “death” or “undertaker” in Latin, also the matriarch from The Addams Family.
Noir: Meaning “black” in French.
Nyx: Meaning “night” in Greek, also the ancient Greek goddess of the night.
Obsidian: A black glass said to represent protection against negativity.
Onyx: A black semi-precious gemstone representing happiness, intuition, and instincts.
Phoenix: Meaning” dark red” in Greek, the ancient Greek and Egyptian bird of rebirth by fire.
Rain: 🌧️
Raven: The black bird known for its cleverness ‒ also a portentous omen.
Rogue: Meaning “unpredictable” in English.
Rue: Meaning “regret” in English.
Salem: Meaning “safe” or “complete” in Hebrew, also the place of the infamous witch trials of Massachusetts.
Samhain: The “Pagan New Year” on 31st October. Pronounced “sow-en”.
Sky: ☁️
Starr: Meaning “star” in English.
Tanith: The ancient Greek goddess of love.
Tempest: Meaning “stormy” in English.
Twilight: The time between day and night.
Wednesday: The third day of the week, also the daughter from The Addams Family.
Willow: The drooping tree said to represent sorrow and peace.
Winter: The coldest season.
Whisper: Shh…
Wren: A small bird. 🐤
Zephyr: Meaning “west wind” in Greek.
What is a dark name for a girl?
If your little one has dark hair, dark eyes, or you’ve got your heart set on a name as black as the night, we’ve got all the best dark gothic girls names for you:
Adrienne: Meaning “dark one” or “one from Hadria” in French.
Adreanna: Meaning “dark” in French.
Blaque: An alternative spelling of ‘Black’. 🖤
Bruna: Meaning “dark-haired” in Italian.
Ciarda: Meaning “dark” in Scottish Gaelic.
Corvina: Meaning “dark hair” in Latin.
Darcy: Meaning “dark one” in French.
Devlin: Meaning “little dark one” in Celtic.
Ebony: Meaning “dark wood” or “black” in Greek.
Eleena: Meaning “shining in the darkness” in Spanish.
Jemisha: Meaning “queen of darkness” in Sanskrit.
Jett: A black gemstone associated with grounding energy.
Kakarauri: Meaning “darkness” or “dusk” in Maori culture.
Keir: Meaning “dark-haired” or “dark-skinned” in Gaelic.
Kerry: Meaning “dark-haired” in English culture.
Kiara: Meaning “dark-haired” in Irish, “bright” in Italian, or “first ray of sun” in Korean.
Kyra: Meaning “little dark one” in Indian.
Layla: Meaning “dark” or “night” in Arabic.
Lela: Meaning “dark” or “night” in Arabic.
Maureen: Meaning “dark-skinned” in Arabic.
Melaina: Meaning “dark” or “black” in Greek.
Melanie: Meaning “darkness” in Greek.
Melantha: Meaning “dark flower” in Greek.
Midnight: When the clock strikes 12, the night comes alive!
Morrisa: Meaning “dark one” in Old English.
Myrtle: Meaning “dark” in Old English.
Narine: Meaning “dark person” in Greek.
Neesha: Meaning “dark” or “night” in Sanskrit.
Nerezza: Meaning “darkness” in Italian.
Ozul: Meaning “shadow” in Hebrew.
Risna: Meaning “dark-haired” or “wise” in Indian.
Shadow: Shade.
Umbra or Ombra: Meaning “shadow” or “darkness” in Latin.
Zillar: Meaning “shade” in Hebrew.
There you have it! Our top 264 gothic baby girl names for your little one!