Gothic names have long held a unique allure, steeped in a history of dark romance, mystery, and beauty. Emerging from the depths of medieval Europe, the Gothic style began as an architectural movement with grand cathedrals and intricate stone carvings, but it quickly evolved into a broader cultural expression that’s still experienced today. Gothic names often carry an air of mystery and power, drawing on themes of the supernatural and otherworldly, while also embracing a deep sense of individuality and rebellion against the mainstream.

What makes Gothic names so captivating is their blend of dark elegance and poetic drama. Whether inspired by ancient languages, mythological figures, or literary works, Gothic names evoke images of shadowy castles, moonlit forests, and windswept moors. They echo the timeless appeal of the Gothic subculture—an aesthetic that values beauty in the macabre, the ethereal, and the melancholic.

We’ve compiled a list of both goth and gothic names for your liking:

Goth & Gothic Names for Girls

• Acantha – Thorn
• Aidana – Moon Wise
• Aizere – Golden Moon
• Amalaberga – Brave, Protection
• Amalafrida – Daughter of Theodemir, king of the Ostrogoths in the 5th century AD
• Amalasuintha – Vigorous, Brave
• Amaris – Bitter
• Branwen – White Raven
• Crimson – Deep Red
• Desdemona – Misery, Ill-Fated
• Drucilla – Mighty, Strong
• Dulcilla – Sweet
• Ereleuva – Respected, Beloved. Mother of the Ostrogothic king Theoderic the Great
• Eris – Goddess of Chaos
• Eusebia – Spiritual Maturity. Wife of Theodemir, king of the Ostrogoths
• Gaatha – Song. St. Gaatha was one of 26 martyrs killed by the Goths around 375
• Gailawera – Happy, Agreeable
• Galswintha – Happy, Strong
• Gudeliva – Unknown Meaning. Wife of the Amal Theodahad, Ostrogoth king
• Hestia – Hearth
• Hildoara – Battle, Cautious
• Hunila – Leader of the Goths
• Ilta – Evening
• Jadis – Magic, Witch
• Jocasta – Sparkling/Shining Moon
• Kalma – Goddess of Death
• Kavita – Poem
• Lilith – Of the Night
• Luna – Of the Moon
• Matasuntha – Sister of Athalaric, King of the Ostrogoths
• Melaina – Dark Black/Blue
• Morgana – Great Circle. King Arthur’s half-sister.
• Nenia – Goddess of Death
• Nila – Dark Blue
• Nox – Night
• Onyx – Fingernail, most identified with the black crystal.
• Ostrogotho – Daughter of the Ostrogothic king Theodoric the Great, and wife of the Burgundian king Sigismund
• Ovida – Temperance, Moderation
• Pelagia – Gothic Noblewoman
• Persephone – Bringer of Destruction
• Ragnahild – Visigoth queen consort to king Euric
• Rajani – Dark, Night
• Ranilda – Advice Counsel
• Ravenna – Of the Raven. The seat of the Roman Empire in the 5th century and then of Byzantine Italy until the 8th century
• Rosae – Rose
• Shyamala – Dark Black/Blue
• Sunigilda – Daughter of Rogus, wife of King Odoacer
• Velvet – Smooth & Soft Cloth
• Vespera – Of the Evening
• Whisper – Speak softly with breath only

Goth & Gothic Names for Boys

• Alatheus – Wealth, All, Servant. Alatheus and Saphrax were Greuthungi chieftains who served as co-regents for Vithericus, son and heir of the Gothic king Vithimiris.
• Alaviv – All Temple. Alaviv Herminafriding (485-) was a Visigothic warrior from present-day Merida, Spain
• Alvarus – All Aware, Cautious
• Aligern – Unknown Meaning. Aligern was an Ostrogoth military leader, active in the Gothic War (535-554)
• Amalaric – Ruler Prince
• Ammius – Unknown Meaning
• Andagis – Pouring or Seed-Spreader
• Anogis – Unknown Meaning
• Aoric – Of the Balthes, or Fisherman
• Ardabur – Just
• Ardaric – King, Ruler
• Argaith – Unknown Meaning
• Ariaric – Lord of the People
• Arimir – Famous
• Bigis – Barley Land
• Cunigast – Industrious Man
• Cniva – Unknown Meaning. A Gothic king who defeated the Roman Emperor Decius in 251 CE at the Battle of Abritus.
• Colias – From a Greek word meaning “Attic Goddess.” Colias is also the name of a genus of butterflies.
• Duda – Undoubtedly
• Chaos – Disorder
• Eberwulf – Boar, Wolf
• Edica – To Declare
• Eraric – Respect, Powerful
• Ermanaric – Universal Ruler
• Euric – Eternity, Everlasting
• Eutharic – Powerful
• Farnobius – Unknown Meaning. A Gothic chief who was killed in a battle with the Roman army.
• Fastida – True, Unyielding
• Frideric – Peaceful Ruler
• Fritigern – Desiring Peace
• Gainas – Unknown Meaning. A Gothic leader who served as magister militum for the Eastern Roman Empire
• Gento – Of the People
• Leovigild – Beloved
• Munderic – Powerful Protection
• Mundo – Worldly
• Odoin – Chieftan
• Odoacer – Wealthy, Vigilant
• Odotheus – Wealthy One
• Poe – Peacock
• Ragnaris – Counsel, Advisor
• Sigeric – Victory Ruler
• Sigesar – Locksmith
• Tharuaro – Unknown Meaning.
• Theodahad – People, Nation
• Thrasaric – Lord of the People
• Ulfilas – Little Wolf-
• Vidigoia – From the Forest
• Videric – Forest Ruler
• Visimar – Famous Ruler
• Wulfila – Little Wolf