171 Gothic Baby Names With Meanings

Gothic Revival, also known as Gothic Victorian or Neo-Gothic was one of the leading trends of the Victorian period. Their love for classic, medieval, and biblical legends and mythology, coupled with the romance of the Gothic literature permeated in all parts of the Victorian life, including baby names. The magazines of mid-century saw a burst of literature and cinema actresses bearing Gothic names such as Orinda, Zemira, and Glaphyra.

Belonging to the culture that combines romanticism with horror, Gothic names encompass literature, fashion, music, and architecture. They have a dark and daring touch, which makes them very different from the usual names we hear today. And contrary to what most of the people perceive, Gothic names are not outlandish or weird. Some are extremely wearable. In fact, some of these names are so mainstream that you may not even realize that they are Gothic names.

The trend of using Gothic names is not as widespread now as it was in the Victorian period. But that doesn’t mean it has fallen into obscurity. These names are still preferred by fans of Gothic literature. Below is MomJunction's fascinating list of Gothic baby names with meanings that can be considered for your child.