97 Gothic Baby Girl Names With Meanings
The eerie charm of gothic names is enchantingly dark.
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Gothic might evoke images of black clothing and dark make-up, but Gothic baby girl names symbolize more than just a fashion statement. They come from a group of people known as the Goths, who were a Germanic tribe known for their contribution to the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Gothic names could be traced back as early as the 3rd century in Scythia (1). These names were found in Roman records as early as the 4th century. However, with the incoming Muslim conquest of Hispania, the Gothic tradition started to disperse. The language of the Gothic people is now extinct. It is the only Eastern Germanic language with a collection of written texts. So, if you are a parent who likes unique names that would make your child stand out, why not go for a Gothic name? Older Gothic names bear a few similarities with Germanic names in composition. They are also composed of two nymic elements known as duonymic names. Traditional Gothic names often had contrasting meanings that made no sense. For example, Frithugais, meaning ‘peace spear,’ or Frithubadws, meaning ‘peace war,’ have opposite meanings. Longer Gothic names were often shortened; for instance, Gaina, the contracted form of Gaisananths. Some shorter names were also identified by the -a or -ja suffixes, and diminutives were created with suffixes like -ila or -ika (2). Gothic can refer to a medieval art and architecture movement and Gothic fiction. This literary genre gave rise to the modern association of the term with horror and romantic elements. Thus, current Gothic names are distinctly different from traditional ones. These names have mystical connotations and share Greek, Slavic, Latin, and German roots, along with Gothic. Explore the realm of Gothic baby girl names in our list and choose the one that resonates most with your toddler.
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Girl | Resurrection; Coming again | |
| | Girl | Graceful; Beloved | |
| | Girl | Female warrior | |
| | Girl | Differently abled; Closed | |
| | Girl | Strong | |
| | Girl | Messenger of good news | |
| | Girl | Wealth | |
| |  Unisex | Evening star; Evening prayer | |
| | Girl | Healing herb | |
| | Girl | An army of warrior elves who protect the universe like a guardian | |
| | Girl | Variant of Elvira; Dearly loved; Gothic; True to all; Truly foreign; Truly lively | |
| | Girl | Dearly loved; Truly foreign; Truly lively; Gift of God | |
| | Unisex | Prosperous long life | |
| | Girl | Going; Peace through bravery; Bold protector; Bold journey; A variant of Alexandra | |
| | Girl | The moon goddess | |
| | Girl | The angel in armor | |
| | Girl | Beloved; Friend; Field | |
| | Girl | A fair woman | |
| | Girl | The burning flame | |
| | Girl | Misery; Unlucky | |
| | Unisex | Dire | |
| | Girl | Elfin vision | |
| | Girl | A variant of Iris; Rainbow | |
| | Girl | A combination name; One who is true to all | |
| | Unisex | Name of Hamlet's castle | |
| | Girl | Emerald | |
| | Girl | Raven | |
| | Girl | Goddess | |
| | Girl | Spring flower | |
| | Girl | The time of evening; Evening | |
| | Girl | Goddess of the forests | |
| | Girl | Lily flower | |
| | Girl | Strong singing | |
| | Girl | Strong singing | |
| | Girl | New Testament version of hell | |
| | Unisex | Name of the book of incantations, summoning spirits and making medicines. | |
| | Girl | Far off | |
| | Girl | Name of a flower that blooms in the middle of winter | |
| | Girl | The evening star | |
| | Girl | Enchantress | |
| | Unisex | The dye from India | |
| | Girl | Soaring like a hawk | |
| | Girl | Violet flower | |
| | Girl | The beautiful, lonely one | |
| | Girl | Dawn | |
| | Girl | Life | |
| | Girl | Pretty | |
| | Girl | A white lady | |
| | Girl | Woodland spirit | |
| | Unisex | One who is skilled; Strength | |
| | Girl | The coming moon | |
| | Girl | She who is productive of harm or evil | |
| | Girl | The child of the Muses | |
| | Girl | The rare one | |
| | Girl | A poisonous purple flower | |
| | Unisex | Music evoking night | |
| | Girl | Elf's spear | |
| | Unisex | Rural; Country dweller | |
| | Girl | Powerful | |
| | Girl | Female derivative of Quintus; Fifth | |
| | Girl | A variant of Rachel, a beautiful lamb | |
| | Girl | Rose | |
| | Unisex | Halloween | |
| | Girl | Holiness | |
| | Girl | Sapphire | |
| | Girl | The gemstone onyx; A red version | |
| | Girl | Sparkling | |
| | Girl | A fallen Christian angel. | |
| | Girl | Order of fiery angels; Burning ones | |
| | Girl | Jewish demon of blindness | |
| | Unisex | One who is bad-tempered or sulky | |
| | Girl | Storm | |
| | Girl | Lord; Descendant of Tighearnach | |
| | Girl | A gypsy | |
| | Girl | Colored crystals | |
| | Girl | Sorrow | |
| | Girl | Star | |
| | Girl | She-wolf | |
| | Girl | Heaven; Heavenly | |
| | Girl | Female bear cub | |
| | Girl | Inflated in pride | |
| | Girl | Queen | |
| | Girl | The falling one | |
| | Girl | Woman of Venice | |
| | Girl | The evening star | |
| | Girl | The pale one | |
| | Girl | A bird | |
| | Girl | The shade gold | |
| | Girl | Female version of Xavier; The new house | |
| | Girl | Hospitable | |
| | Girl | From the woods | |
| | Girl | Strong | |
| | Girl | Consecrated to God | |
| | Girl | Remembrance | |
| | Girl | Lacking nothing; Young warrior | |
| | Girl | Dawn | |
| | Girl | Seven | |
Gothic baby girl names have been derived from the Gothic people, who were a Germanic tribe. The traces of Gothic names have existed since the 3rd and 4th centuries. However, their tradition of names started declining with the Islamic invasion. Traditional Gothic names share similarities with Germanic names, but modern Ones have more mystical, mythical, spiritual, religious, and romantic elements. So, if you are looking for some unique names for your daughter, our list of Gothic names is for you.
Infographic: Mystical Gothic Baby Girl Names
Gothic girl names have an aura of mystery and much historical depth. Taken from the extinct language of the Goths and inspired by Victorian Gothic literature, these names stand out for their distinctiveness. The infographic below presents a compilation of feminine Gothic names and their meanings. Take a moment to explore them; you might find some unique ones for your daughter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are some Gothic baby girl names related to beauty or elegance?
Seraphina is derived from the biblical word seraphim, which means 'fiery ones,' and symbolizes ethereal, angelic beauty. Belinda translates to 'beautiful' and 'tender' and represents grace and delicateness. Lilith derived from the Akkadian term lilitu, means 'of the night' and is often associated with the mystery and beauty of darkness.
2. Which Gothic baby girl name is related to wisdom or intelligence?
Minerva, possibly derived from the Latin term mens, means 'intellect.' The Roman goddess of wisdom and war shares the name and carries positive connotations, including power, knowledge, and strategic thinking.
3. What are some Gothic baby girl names related to royalty or nobility?
Guinevere, meaning 'fair one,' relates to the legendary queen of Arthurian tales. Jezebel, translating to 'pure,' is associated with the condemned queen of Israel. Morrigan means 'great queen' and is related to Irish history. Titania draws inspiration from Shakespeare's fairy queen, and Xenobia, meaning 'of Zeus,' links to a Syrian queen who conquered Egypt.
4. What are some Gothic baby girl names that have a meaning related to the moon or stars?
Selene means 'moon' and is the name of the Greek goddess of the moon. Danika, a variant of Danica, signifies 'morning star' or 'venus.' Luna, inspired by the Roman goddess of the moon, and Astra, meaning 'star' in Greek, are some Gothic names associated with the celestial bodies or the night sky.
5. What are some Gothic baby girl names linked to music or the arts?
Melody (pleasant musical tune), Sonata (musical composition), Harmony (pleasing combination of sounds, and Cadence (referring to beat in music) are some elegant baby girl names that reflect the creative and artistic aspects of Gothic culture.
6. What are some Gothic baby girl names related to nature?
Rose (associated with the rose plant), Briar (referring to a thorny bush adorned with wild roses), Ursula (meaning she-bear), Wren (a specific avian species), and Xylia (meaning one who dwells in the woods) are some attractive Gothic names that connect to nature and its beauty.
7. Which Gothic baby girl names are inspired by famous Gothic novels or movies?
Carmilla from Sheridan Le Fanu's novel 'Carmilla' and Lenore from Edgar Allan Poe's poem 'The Raven' are classic examples of baby girl names inspired by famous Gothic literature. Some more titles in this category include Esmeralda from Victor Hugo's French Gothic novel 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Ophelia from Shakespeare's 'Hamlet.'
References
- Charles C. Mierow; (1908); The Origin and Deeds of the Goths.
https://ia802803.us.archive.org/29/items/origindeedsofgot00jorduoft/origindeedsofgot00jorduoft.pdf - Gothic Name Elements.
https://www.scribd.com/document/154228986/Gothic-Name-Elements
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