When we think of gothic male names, names like Vlad, Mortimer, and Bram come to mind, each with a hauntingly beautiful sound that perfectly captures the essence of the gothic genre. Similarly Xander, Raven, and Asher are all great examples of goth male names that evoke a sense of darkness, mystery, and individuality. However, when it comes to baby names, the term 'goth' has nothing to do with the subculture, instead, it is derived mainly from the eighteenth-century literature genre. It can also have something to do with the fashion, architecture, and music trends of the same era.
Names that are inspired by the goth subculture tend to be mysterious and sometimes a little dark for example, Perseus, an ancient Greek hero, who was known for slaying the Gorgon Medusa and using her head to defeat the sea monster known as Cetus. If you want to be inspired by a Greek goddess, you could be inspired by Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare was revered as a powerful protector of the ancient Greek city of Athens. Goth baby names can also involve aspects of goth imagery, style, and iconography. Whilst some of these names have quite dark and unique meanings, they can still make beautiful baby names for a little boy.
Renwick (Scottish origin), this name refers to a raven settlement.
Vervain, Gothic name of a sacred herb known as Verbena.
Sarto, Meaning: mender Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Hemlock, a unique Gothic name from a poison used to kill Socrates.
Proctor, Meaning: official, administrator Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Thanatos, this is the name of a Greek God of death.
Ransley (English origin), meaning 'raven's meadow'.
Balbo, Meaning: mutterer Origin: Latin
Lucien (French origin), meaning 'light'.
Azrael (Hebrew origin), this is the name of the Angel of death.
Fenrir, this Gothic name for a boy is derived from Norse legends. It means 'fen-dweller'.
Adonis, (Greek origin), this name is associated with masculine beauty.
Daemon, this is a very dark Gothic name that means 'servant of the devil'.
Hades, (Greek origin), a Gothic boy name from Greek mythology. This is the name of the King of the underworld.
Grey, this first name is associated with Virgo.
Silver, a unisex name derived from the shimmer of metal.
Pompey, Meaning: five Origin: Latin
Salem (Hebrew origin), this name means 'peace' and also references the famous witch trials.
Elatha, the name of the golden haired Prince of Darkness
Obsidian, one of the rarer boy names. Obsidian is a type of volcanic glass.
Quillon (Latin origin), meaning 'strong'.
Hellebore(Ancient Latin origin), meaning 'to injure'.
Teuer, a Goth name that refers to something expensive.
Loki, a cunning shape-shifting God in Norse mythology.
Astor(German and French origin), refers to a bird of prey.
Kokabiel (Hebrew origin), means 'star of God'.
Parris, similar to the name of the French capital.
Sergeant, Meaning: to serve Origin: Latin
Belial (Hebrew origin), meaning 'a demon' or 'the devil'.
Fortney, Meaning: strong one Origin: Latin
Vega (Spanish origin), this name with Arabic roots is the name for a swooping eagle.
Anubis, Egyptian God of embalming and death.
Tempest, a cool, evocative, modern name whose meaning is 'trouble' or 'storm'.
Morrie, Origin: Latin, diminutive of Maurice
Oleander, a Gothic boy name derived from a Mediterranean shrub.
Sage, a short and strong name that implies wisdom and knowledge.
Morgan (Welsh origin), this is a popular name meaning 'sea born'.
Morte(French origin), this is a Gothic name meaning 'death'.
Akeldama (Hebrew origin), meaning 'field of blood'.
Leviathan(Hebrew origin), the name of a monstrous sea monster found in the Bible.
Vesper (Latin origin), means 'evening star'.
Spyros (Greek origin), this name has implications of wealth.
Hawthorne, a person who resides where Hawthornes grow.
Endymion(Greek origin), the name of a handsome boy from Greek mythology.
Nergal, a biblical name that means 'great man'.
Azazel, the name of the demon that taught humanity weaponry and cosmetics.
Orpheus(Greek origin), the name of a legendary Greek musician and poet that made trees dance.
Summanus, the Roman name of the God of night thunder.
Shiva, another unisex name. This means 'destruction' and 'resurrection'.
Raven, this unisex Gothic name for your son or daughter means 'wise' or 'dark haired'.
Paine, Meaning: villager, country-dweller Origin: Latin
Thorne (English origin), a distinctive name that means 'prickly'.
Ascelin (French origin), this Gothic name means 'noble'.
Grimoire, a Gothic baby name derived from folktales about spirits and incantations.
Abbadon (Hebrew origin), this is the name of the demon of destruction.
Styx, this Goth name refers to mythological Greek River of Hate.
Alaric, Gothic name that means 'all powerful ruler'.
Dyrk(German origin), German variation of Theodoric that means 'the people's ruler'.
Iblis, this is one of the many names of Satan in Islamic folklore.
Seth(Hebrew origin), meaning 'placed or appointed'.
Pluto, this goth name means 'rich' and is the name of the former ninth planet.
Fidelis, Origin: Latin
Orion, a legendary hunter in Greek mythology. This name also means 'rising star'.
Lucius, Shakespearean name meaning 'light'.
Bran, one of the Celtic Gods of the underworld.
Samael, the name of an angel of death.
Orlok, an original name of a vampire from the Nosferatu folktale.
Silas (Latin and English origin), this boys' name means 'forest' or 'wood'.
Monico, Meaning: advisor Origin: Male variation of Monica, Latin
Adrian, Latin origin, meaning 'a person from Adria'.
Argento, Meaning: silvery Origin: Latin
Kimaris, the name of the 66th member of a legion of demons.
Leandor (Spanish and Italian origin), this name has implications of strength and power.
Dade (Gaelic origin), meaning 'the dark one'.
Tariq (Arabic origin), meaning 'one who knocks at the door'.
Briar, one of many Gothic names, this one means 'a thorny patch of land'.
Gabriel, (Hebrew origin), this is the name of an angelic servant that means 'God is my strength'.
Idris, the name of a Legendary Welsh giant after whom Idris Fort is named.
Altair, the name of the brightest star in the Aquila constellation.
Jett, a unisex name that means 'jet black'.
Lucifer, (Latin origin), meaning 'light bringer'.
Ahriman, the devil or evil God in Zoroastrianism.
Gaspar,(Spanish and Hungarian origin), meaning 'bearer of treasure'.
Igor, Frankenstein's principal assistant.
Merle(French origin), another name for the blackbird.
Wolfe(German origin), this German name meaning 'travelling wolf' or 'beast' has implication of fierceness.
Quirino, Meaning: a spearman, a warrior Origin: Latin
Seren (Welsh origin), meaning 'calm' and 'serene'.
Gemini, Meaning: twins Origin: Latin
Cassius,a Shakespearean name that dates back to antiquity.
Oxyx, means 'a pitch black stone', this name is made more virile by the final 'x'.
Shadow, a unisex name meaning 'dark'.
Caine(Hebrew origin), meaning 'possessed'.
Massimo (Italian origin), meaning 'the greatest'.
