230 Enchanting Vampire Baby Names (That Won't Get Eye-Rolls at Daycare)

Looking for a baby name that's got a bit more bite than the usual options? Whether you're a die-hard vampire fan, love gothic aesthetics, or just want something deliciously different for your little one, you're in the right crypt. 🪦

Vampire names can be just the thing if you want something timeless, romantic, and a tiny bit spooky for your bundle of joy. Let's dive into the shadows and sink our teeth into some bloody cool vampire-inspired names! 🧛

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Vampire girl names

Let’s kick off the list with some of the most powerful vampire girl names around. From sweet and sultry to strong and commanding, these monikers have all the dark glamour you could want — without being over-the-top.

1. Amanthe: Possibly meaning “loving flower” in English. 🌸
2. Amaryllis: Meaning “sparkling” in Greek.
3. Ambrosia: Meaning "food of the gods" in Greek.
4. Aura: Meaning “soft breeze” in Greek.
5. Aurora: Meaning “dawn” in Latin.
6. Belladonna: Meaning “beautiful lady” in Italian.
7. Callista: Meaning “most beautiful” in Greek.
8. Calypso: Meaning “she who conceals” in Greek mythology.
9. Carmilla: Derived from Hebrew "garden" or "vineyard". The name of literature's first major female vampire — perfect for your little queen of the night.
10. Coraline: Meaning “coral” in English. 🪸
11. Danika: Meaning “morning star” in Slavic. ⭐
12. Evangeline: Meaning “bearer of good news” in Greek.
13. Fauna: Meaning “goddess of fertility” in Roman mythology.
14. Fiora: Meaning “flower” in Italian.
15. Galatea: Meaning “she who is milk-white” in Greek. 🤍
16. Helene: Meaning “bright, shining light” in Greek.
17. Isobella: Variation of Isabella, meaning “pledged to God” (Hebrew and Spanish roots).
18. Isolde: Meaning “ice ruler” in Welsh and Germanic legend.
19. Lavina: Variation of Lavinia, a figure in Roman mythology.
20. Lola: Meaning “sorrows” in Spanish, derived from Dolores.
21. Lilandra: Possibly a variation inspired by Lilith, the epitome of dark feminine power.
22. Lilith: Ancient Hebrew origin meaning "of the night". Legend says she was the first woman ever created — and refused to take orders from anyone. Now that's the energy we want for our daughters! 🖤
23. Luna: Latin for "moon". Simple, gorgeous, and just the right amount of witchy without being over-the-top. 🌕
24. Marcella: Meaning “little warrior” in Latin.
25. Morticia: Latin origin meaning "death". And after the legend that is Morticia Addams.
26. Morwen: Meaning “maiden” in Welsh.
27. Nerina: Meaning “sea nymph” in Greek.
28. Nightingale: Meaning "night singer". Hauntingly beautiful and softly mysterious.
29. Ophelia: Meaning “help” in Greek.
30. Ravenna: After the black bird, conjuring images of dark wings and ancient forests.
31. Roxana: Meaning “dawn” or “bright” in Persian.
32. Scarlett: English origin meaning "deep red". Because sometimes you want that vampire aesthetic without literally naming your kid “Blood". ❤️
33. Seraphine: Meaning "burning ones" in Greek. Angelic by definition, but oh-so-ethereal for a vampire motif. 🔥
34. Seren: Meaning “star” in Welsh.
35. Talia: Meaning “dew of God” in Hebrew.
36. Valeria: Meaning “strong” or “healthy” in Latin.
37. Violet: After the purple flower. 💜
38. Yvaine: Inspired by “evening star” in Welsh and English, popularized by literature.
39. Zephyra: Meaning “west wind” in Greek.
40. Xanthe: Meaning “yellow” or “golden” in Greek. 💛

Vampire boy names

In search of vampire boy names with plenty of dark elegance? These male vampire names balance aristocratic vibes with a dash of modern edginess.

41. Abraxas: Meaning “great Archon” in ancient Greek.
42. Alaric: Meaning "ruler of all". Frequently spotted in vampire fiction, and for good reason.
43. Albion: Meaning “white land” in Old English.
44. Aldwin: Meaning “old friend” in Old English.
45. Angeles: Meaning “angels” in Spanish. 😇
46. Aurelius: Meaning “golden” in Latin.
47. Azriel: Meaning "God is my help". With an otherworldly ring often linked to the angel of death.
48. Bastian: Derived from Sebastian, meaning “venerable” in Greek and Latin.
49. Bran: Meaning “raven” in Welsh.
50. Breccan: Meaning “freckled” in Irish.
51. Carver: Meaning “one who carves” in Old English.
52. Casimir: Meaning “proclaimer of peace” in Slavic.
53. Cassius: Meaning "hollow". Ancient Roman undertones, perfect for centuries-old vamps.
54. Corentin: Meaning “hurricane” in Breton. 🌀
55. Corvus: Meaning “raven” in Latin.
56. Cyrus: Meaning “sun” in Persian. ☀️
57. Darius: Meaning “he who holds firm” in Persian.
58. Dorian: Meaning “of Doris” in Greek.
59. Eirik: Meaning “ever ruler” in Old Norse.
60. Fabian: Meaning “bean grower” in Latin.
61. Fenris: Named after the monstrous wolf in Norse mythology. 🐺
62. Galen: Meaning “calm” in Greek.
63. Gideon: Meaning “hewer” or “feller” in Hebrew.
64. Goran: Meaning “mountain man” in Slavic.
65. Kairos: Meaning “the right moment” in Greek.
66. Keiren: Variation of Kieran, meaning “little dark one” in Irish.
67. Leander: Meaning “lion-man” in Greek. 🦁
68. Lexon: Meaning “law’s son” in Old English.
69. Lucan: Meaning “from Lucania” in Latin.
70. Lucian: Meaning "light". Ironic for a vampire, but that contrast makes it all the more intriguing.
71. Nero: Meaning “black” in Italian. 🖤
72. Octavian: Meaning “eighth” in Latin.
73. Oren: Meaning “pine tree” in Hebrew.
74. Orin: Meaning “pale” or “fair” in Gaelic.
75. Perseus: Named after the Greek hero, linked to legendary strength and valor.
76. Silvan: Meaning "of the forest". Conjures moonlit woodland hunts and quiet, lethal grace. 🌳
77. Soren: Meaning “stern” in Latin.
78. Stellan: Meaning “calm” in Swedish.
79. Thorne: Meaning “thorn bush” in English.
80. Ulric: Meaning “power of the wolf” in Old German.
81. Vlad: Meaning "to rule". An homage to the real-life inspiration for Dracula. Iconic among old vampire names.
82. Xavier: Meaning “bright” or “new house” in Arabic/Latin.
83. Zephyr: Meaning “west wind” in Greek. 🌬️

Gender-neutral vampire names

Want something that’ll work for your mini vampire or vampiress? Read on, if you dare…

84. Ambrose: Meaning "immortal". Could there be a more on-the-nose vamp reference? So suave, though.
85. Ashe: Meaning “ash tree” in Old English.
86. Ashen: Meaning “pale” in English.
87. Arden: Meaning “eagle valley” in Celtic. 🦅
88. Blaine: Meaning “thin” or “lean” in Gaelic.
89. Blair: Meaning “plain” or “field” in Gaelic.
90. Crescent: After the crescent moon. 🌙
91. Crimson: Meaning "deep red". The color of blood. It doesn’t get more vampiric than this.
92. Crypt: Meaning “vault” or “underground chamber” from Greek “kryptos”.
93. Cypress: Named after the evergreen tree, symbolizing mourning in various cultures.
94. Elysium: Meaning “the blessed afterlife realm” in Greek mythology.
95. Emery: Meaning “brave” or “powerful” in Germanic.
96. Finch: After the bird, symbolizing freedom and mystery.
97. Gray: The color of shadows…
98. Hollis: Meaning “dweller at the holly trees” in English.
99. Hex: Meaning “spell” or “curse” from German “hexen”. 🤬
100. Jules: Meaning “youthful” in Latin, a diminutive of Julius.
101. Jynx: Meaning “charm” or “curse” from Greek “iunx”.
102. Kai: Meaning “sea” in Hawaiian; “forgiveness” in Japanese. 🌊
103. Lark: Refers to the songbird, symbolizing awakening in English.
104. Mara: Meaning "bitter” or “sorrow” in Hebrew.
105. Marley: Meaning “pleasant wood” in Old English.
106. Midnight: The witching hour — straight-up naming your kid after the darkest hour, bold as can be. 🕛
107. Nova: Meaning “new” in Latin, also referring to a bright star.
108. Onyx: Named after the black gemstone, symbolizing strength and protection.
109. Pax: Meaning “peace” in Latin.
110. Quill: Derived from “quill pen,” symbolizing writing and storytelling in English.
111. Raven: English origin meaning, well, "raven". Because nothing says gothic glamour quite like this mysteriously beautiful bird. Edgar Allan Poe would totally approve.
112. Rowan: Meaning “little red one” in Gaelic.
113. Rune: Meaning “secret” or “mysterious symbol” in Old Norse.
114. Sable: Meaning "black" (French). Minimalist, chic, and super vamp-friendly.
115. Tobin: Meaning “God is good” in Hebrew, often used as a surname and first name.
116. Wren: After the small bird, symbolizing agility and subtlety.

Famous vampire names

We can’t talk about vampires without paying homage to the ones who’ve made the undead so darn appealing in pop culture. These famous vampire names have withstood the test of time (or at least made a bloody splash):

117. Alec: Meaning “defender of the people” in Greek. From the Twilight series.
118. Alice: Meaning “noble” in German. From the Twilight series.
119. Angelus: Meaning “angel” in Latin. From Buffy the Vampire Slayer. 😇
120. Aro: Meaning “hard ground” in Finnish. From the Twilight series.
121. Bella: Meaning “beautiful” in Spanish and Italian. From the Twilight series.
122. Bree: Meaning “exalted one” in Irish. From the Twilight series.
123. Caius: Meaning “rejoice” in Latin. From the Twilight series.
124. Carlisle: Meaning “fort of open land” in Old English. From the Twilight series.
125. Carmilla: The 19th-century vampiress who predates Dracula and set the stage for female vampires.
126. Cullen: Meaning “puppy” or “handsome” in Gaelic. From the Twilight series. 🐶
127. Damon: Meaning "to tame" in Greek. From the Vampire Diaries series.
128. Demitri: Meaning “devotee of Demeter” in Greek. From Darkstalkers.
129. Dracula: From Bram Stoker’s novel, the literal grandfather of vamp lore.
130. Drusilla: Meaning "strong". Archaic, romantic, and slightly whimsical for your little vampy queen.
131. Edward: Meaning “wealthy guardian” in Old English. From the Twilight series, of course.
132. Emmett: Meaning “universal” or “truth” in Old German. From the Twilight series.
133. Eric: Viking vampire from the Sookie Stackhouse novels (and TV).
134. Esme: Meaning "esteemed" or "beloved" in French. From the Twilight series.
135. Geneviève: Meaning “woman of the people” in French. From Anno Dracula by Kim Newman.
136. Irina: Meaning “peace” in Greek. From the Twilight series.
137. James: Meaning “supplanter” in Hebrew. From the Twilight series.
138. Jane: Meaning “God is gracious” in Greek and French. From the Twilight series.
139. Jasper: Meaning “treasurer” in Persian, but also after the precious stone. From the Twilight series.
140. Laurent: Meaning “crowned with laurel” in French. From the Twilight series.
141. Lenore: Often linked to “light” or “compassion,” from a variant of Eleanor (Greek/Provençal). From Netflix’s Castlevania.
142. Lestat: Anne Rice’s flamboyant, philosophical main vamp.
143. Marceline: Meaning “young warrior” in French and Latin. From the Adventure Time series.
144. Marcus: Meaning “warlike” in Latin. From the Twilight series.
145. Martin: Meaning “warlike” in Latin. From Martin, the 1977 film by George A. Romero.
146. Mavis: Meaning “songbird” in Old French. The sweet yet feisty daughter of Dracula in Hotel Transylvania.
147. Rachel: “Rachel” means “ewe” in Hebrew. From the BlazBlue series.
148. Regine: Meaning “queen” in Latin. From Fright Night Part 2. 👑
149. Renesmee: Meaning “reborn and beloved” in French. From the Twilight series.
150. Riley: Meaning “wood clearing” in Old English. From the Twilight series.
151. Rosalie: Meaning “beautiful rose” in Latin and French. From the Twilight series. 🌹
152. Sage: Meaning “wise” in Latin. From The Vampire Diaries.
153. Selene: Leather-clad vampire warrior from the Underworld films. Greek origin meaning "moon goddess".
154. Shori: Meaning “victory” in Japanese. From Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler.
155. Spike: After the bleach-blonde vamp in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
156. Striga: Meaning “witch” in Old Slavic. Also from Netflix’s Castlevania.
157. Victoria: Meaning “victory” in Latin. From the Twilight series.
158. Vittorio: Meaning “victor” in Latin. From Vittorio the Vampire by Anne Rice.

Old vampire names

Craving that archaic elegance? Old vampire names can evoke dusty libraries, candlelit ballrooms, and the swirl of a centuries-old cloak.

159. Aldric: Meaning "old ruler". Exactly the vibe for a vampire who’s seen empires rise and fall.
160. Angharad: Meaning “much loved” in Welsh.
161. Anselma: Meaning “God-protected” in Old German.
162. Balthild: Meaning “bold battle” in Old German.
163. Beatrix: Meaning "bringer of happiness". Old-fashioned with a dark twist if you imagine it on a vampire countess.
164. Berengar: Meaning “bear-spear” in Old German.
165. Cassian: Meaning “hollow” in Latin.
166. Crispin: Meaning “curly-haired” in Latin.
167. Eadwulf: Meaning “prosperous wolf” in Old English. 🐺
168. Elysia: Meaning "blissful" (from Elysium). Ancient Greek afterlife references are undeniably intriguing.
169. Emeric: Meaning “ruler” or “power” in Old German.
170. Etheldreda: Meaning “noble strength” in Old English.
171. Everild: Meaning “boar battle” in Old English. 🐗
172. Godeleva: Meaning “good life” in Old German.
173. Godfrey: Meaning "God’s peace". Knights and ancient battles come to mind.
174. Helios: Meaning “sun” in Greek. ☀️
175. Hemlock: After the poisonous plant.
176. Hildegarde: Meaning “battle enclosure” in Old German.
177. Lambert: Meaning "land bright". Quaint, but that quaintness is part of its creepy charm.
178. Lovisa: Meaning “renowned warrior” in Swedish (from Germanic roots).
179. Ludolf: Meaning “famous wolf” in Old German.
180. Morcant: Meaning “sea circle” in Brythonic Celtic.
181. Mortimer: Meaning "dead sea". As vampy as it gets, if you ask us.
182. Odile: Meaning “wealthy” in Old German.
183. Rosamund: Meaning “horse protection” in Old German (sometimes interpreted as “rose of the world”).
184. Rowena: Meaning "fame" or "joy". Brings a strong medieval aura.
185. Thaddeus: Meaning “heart” or “courage” in Aramaic.
186. Wystan: Meaning “battle stone” in Old English.
187. Wilhelmina: Meaning “resolute protector” in Germanic.

Unique vampire names

If you’re all about that distinct, show-stopping vibe, unique vampire names might be your jam. These are a bit bolder, sometimes invented, but definitely unforgettable.

188. Althaia: Meaning “healer” in Greek.
189. Avior: A star name in the constellation Carina.
190. Bellamy: Meaning “good friend” in Norman French.
191. Caelia: Meaning “heavenly” (from Latin “caelum,” meaning “sky”).
192. Carmina: Meaning “songs” in Latin. 🎵
193. Celosia: Meaning “burning” in Greek (from “kelos,” meaning “burnt”). 🔥
194. Daciana: Referring to “Dacia”, an ancient region of Romania.
195. Eidolon: Meaning “phantom” or “apparition” in Greek.
196. Evelune: Meaning "evening of the moon". A dreamy, original spin for a starry-eyed vamp vibe.
197. Everard: Meaning “brave boar” (or “strong boar”) in Old German. 🐗
198. Fenella: Meaning “white shoulder” in Scots Gaelic.
199. Isolde: Meaning “she who is gazed upon” in German.
200. Jericho: Meaning “city of the moon” in Hebrew.
201. Kaida: Meaning “little dragon” in Japanese. 🐉
202. Lysandra: Meaning “liberator” in Greek (feminine form of Lysander).
203. Mephistopheles: Meaning “not loving light” in Greek.
204. Mia: Meaning “mine” in Italian. From Vampire Academy.
205. Morvoren: Meaning “sea maiden” in Cornish.
206. Oberon: Meaning “elf ruler” in Old High German/French legends. 🧝
207. Opaline: Like the precious stone.
208. Rosmerta: Meaning “great provider,” from a Celtic goddess name.
209. Vadoma: Possibly of Romani origin; sometimes associated with “knowing” or “seer”.
210. Varick: A variation of Alaric or Varrick; Punchy, rebellious, and perfect for a nightwalker.
211. Zafrina: Meaning "west wind” from the Greek Zephyr.
212. Zelene: A variation of Greek Selene, meaning “moon”. 🌕
213. Zenovia: Meaning "life of Zeus”. Regal and cunning, yet underused.

Names that mean vampire

While few names literally translate to “vampire,” some stand-ins symbolize blood, bats, or vampire legends. These names that mean vampire in spirit might satisfy your thirst:

214. Banpiroa: Meaning “vampire” in Basque — you won’t see this one anywhere else.
215. Chiroptera: Meaning "bats". For the truly fearless namer, maybe shorten it to “Chiro.” 🦇
216. Dracul: Meaning "dragon" or "devil" in Romanian. Famously tied to Vlad Dracul, father of the infamous Vlad the Impaler. 🐲
217. Kyuketsuki: Meaning “vampire” in Japanese. Suki makes a cute nickname.
218. Lamia: Meaning "child-eating demon" in Greek myth. Long used to describe vampiric entities.
219. Nosferatu: Literally meaning “vampire” in Romanian. Why not go all out?
220. Strigoi: Meaning “vampire” in Romanian.
221. Umushilika: Meaning “vampire” in Bemba. Another totally unique vampire name!
222. Vespertilio: Meaning “bat” in Latin.
223. Vrykolakas: Meaning “vampire” in Greek.
224. Xixuegui: Meaning “vampire” in Chinese.

Vampire-hunter names

Prefer the side of the slayers? These vampire hunter names come with a fearless spirit, perfect for a heroic figure or a baby who’s definitely going to break the mold.

225. Belmont: Generations of whip-wielding vampire hunters.
226. Blade: Half-vamp, half-human determined to wipe out the undead.
227. Buffy: A nickname for Elizabeth, meaning “God is my oath”. And named after, in our humble opinion, the best vampire hunter of them all.
228. Seraph: Meaning "angel". Perfect for a righteous force against dark creatures.
229. Slayer: Meaning "one who kills". Subtle? No. Fun? Absolutely.
230. Helsing: Meaning “from the coast” in a mix of Scandinavian languages. The OG vampire slayer from Stoker’s novel.

Tips for choosing your vampire-inspired name

Before you commit to a name, here's some friendly advice from one dark soul to another:

• Say it out loud: Preferably in your best vampire voice. If you feel silly, try it in regular voice too (you know, for daylight hours).
• Check the initials: Make sure your little vampire's initials don't spell anything unfortunate. "BAT" might be cute, "DOA" not so much!
• Consider the playground factor: While Nosferatu might sound cool now, maybe save the more intense picks for middle names?
• Think about nicknames: Because sometimes your little Mephistopheles might just want to go by "Meph".
• Research cultural meanings: Some gothic-sounding names might have surprisingly sweet meanings in their original languages — and vice versa!
• Own your choice: If you’re passionate about the vamp aesthetic, let your freak flag fly. Plenty of parents are opting for unique, meaningful, or pop culture-inspired names these days.

Remember, choosing a vampire-inspired name doesn't mean your kiddo is destined for an eternity of darkness (though let's be honest, that aesthetic is undeniably cool). These names can be both unique and totally wearable, perfect for a little one who'll grow up to forge their own path — whether that's in sunlight or moonlight!

The best name is one that makes you smile (or smirk mysteriously) and gives your babe an awesome story to tell about their name's origins. Now go forth and name that beautiful creature of the night! 🦇