474 Baby Names That Mean Dark

Parents who are intrigued by the allure of enigmatic and mysterious qualities may choose baby names meaning dark for their children. At the same time, parents might also select such names because they symbolize something meaningful to their little ones, such as dark skin tone, dark hair, and black or brown eyes. Earlier, people may have associated the word ‘dark’ with something negative, or worse, they may have looked down upon it as something of an offense. But things have changed and in the present day, these names that carry the connotation of darkness are viewed as powerful names that are rich in meaning and phonetic beauty.

This compilation of names draws its inspiration from numerous dark elements that can be found in everyday life such as the dark wood of trees, the pitch blackness of the night, the dark brown color of a person’s eyes, and even the jet black feathers of a raven or a crow. The inspiration for these names can be taken from anywhere and that is where its beauty lies. These names may also be connected to different deities and mythologies of the world. Some names have also been derived from the history of different nations, pinning them with a sense of heritage, glory, and legacy.

Interestingly, some parents may choose a name that signifies darkness because of their emotional connection to it. They can be a symbol of the battles they fought and it marks a turning point in their lives and a testament to their courage and perseverance. In this post, we bring you a list of names from feminine, masculine, or unisex. Keep reading to find a perfect name for your child that truly makes your heart sing.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Layla		Girl	Night; Dark
Melanie		Girl	Black; Dark; Dark-skinned
Cole		Boy	Victorious; Dark person
Blakely		Girl	Black; Dark; Woodland clearing
Leila		Girl	Night time; Dark
Colt		Boy	Residing from a dark town with no source of light
Lila		Girl	Playful; Dark beauty
Phoenix		Boy	A bird that gets reborn from ashes; Dark red
Keira		Girl	Little dark-haired one
Keiran		Boy	Dark-haired
Lylah		Girl	A dark beauty
Mauricio		Boy	A dark-skinned man
Melany		Girl	Black; Dark
Douglas		Boy	Dark water
Maurice		Boy	Dark
Korbin		Boy	Raven; Dark-haired person
Kiera		Girl	Little dark one
Duncan		Boy	Dark-skinned warrior
Melani		Girl	Dark; Black
Darcy		Girl	Dark-haired
Ciara		Girl	Dark haired; Dark complexioned
Dwayne		Boy	Dark; Black
Lailah		Girl	Dark; Night
Kyren		Unisex	Dark haired; From the dark land
Melania		Girl	Obscure; Dwells in the dark places; Invisibleness
Kyrin		Boy	Dark-haired male
Finneas		Boy	The Oracle; Biblically, the son of Eli; Dark-skinned
Blakelyn		Girl	A dark-complexioned man who shines
Don		Boy	Dark Brown; Amighty and great chief
Nigel		Boy	Hero, Dark-haired
Ela		Girl	Tree; Dark; God is my vow
Blakeleigh		Unisex	Dark meadow; Pale meadow
Morris		Boy	Dark-skinned; From Mauritania
Nila		Girl	Dark blue; Sapphire; God is my judge
Duane		Boy	Dark; Swarthy
Mahogany		Girl	Dark Red Wood
Ciaran		Boy	Dark haired; Dark complexioned
Adriano		Boy	A man from Hadria; Dark one; A variant form of Adrian
Adryan		Boy	A dark person; From Hadria
Krishna		Boy	Dark
Dewayne		Boy	Dark; Swarthy
Kol		Boy	Dark
Keiry		Unisex	Dark-haired
Donavan		Boy	Dark; Brown-haired chieftain
Adria		Girl	Women from Hadria or the Adriatic sea region; Dark one; A variant of Adriana
Blakeley		Girl	Pale-skinned; Dark
Blakley		Unisex	Dark woods or clearing
Leylah		Girl	Night; Dark
Delano		Boy	A swamp land; A dark being
Esmeray		Girl	Dark moon
Adrielle		Girl	Women from Hadria or the Adriatic sea region; Dark one; A variant of Adriel
Leighla		Girl	The dark-haired beauty of the night
Kierra		Girl	Dark; Lord
Laela		Girl	A woman who is dark-haired and beautiful
Anisha		Girl	Continuous; Without darkness; Light; Unceasing
Fia		Girl	One who makes a dark peace; Daughter in Italian
Layal		Girl	Dark hours of the day; Night
Kiarah		Girl	Dark-haired princess
Darcie		Girl	Dark-haired; From the fortress; Descendant of the dark
Mela		Girl	Darkness; The one who always cannot see anything; Gloomy and shady
Meila		Girl	Variation of Melanie which means Black or Dark
Lamya		Girl	One who has dark lips
Deagan		Boy	A dark-black haired guy
Devlin		Girl	Dark-haired, brave, valiant
Donavin		Boy	Dark chieftain; Dark warrior
Darci		Girl	A stubborn, dark person
Melonie		Girl	A black or dark-skinned individual from a special racial group
Rinoa		Girl	One who is a tourch of light in the darkness
Adrik		Boy	One who is from Hadria; Dark person
Colvin		Boy	The black color; The darkest of all colours
Teal		Unisex	A medium to dark greenish-blue color; A small freshwater duck with such colored markings
Melony		Girl	Black; Dark
Keyra		Unisex	Dark-haired; Dark and mysterious
Kier		Boy	Boy with dark skin and hair
Adrion		Boy	A man from Hadria; Dark one; A variant form of Adrian
Eleena		Girl	The one who shines even during darkness
Glendon		Boy	From the dark glen
Kordae		Boy	The name means means Coal Worker, Dark Skinned
Dawayne		Boy	The one who is dark haired
Delaney		Boy	The progeny of dark challenger
Lejla		Girl	A dark-haired beautiful woman who is born at night
Adrean		Boy	Man from Hadria; Dark One; A variant form of Adrian
Kolden		Boy	Dark valley; Cold valley
Keyara		Girl	The small one with dark hair
Darcelle		Girl	Dark; determined
Ciera		Girl	A messenger of god; Dark-haired one; Black
Krishay		Boy	A variant name of Lord Krishna; It holds a Sanskrit meaning as black or dark; One of many names of Lord Vishnu
Moise		Boy	A person with a dusky or dark skin color.
Kiora		Girl	A little and dark loved one
Lamiya		Girl	Dark-lipped woman
Demri		Unisex	Dark beauty; Of the earth
Daken		Boy	Darkness; Revenge; Strength
Kimimila		Girl	Dark-skinned
Kieron		Boy	Darkness
Maurizio		Boy	Dark-skinned
Suneel		Boy	Dark blue or sapphire
Shyam		Boy	Dark blue; Black
Acai		Unisex	A small, dark purple, berry-like fruit from the acai palm tree, native to Central and South America, known for its high antioxidant content.
Dwain		Boy	One with dark colored complexion
Kara		Boy	To love; Dark; Pure

Infographic: Intriguing Baby Names That Mean Dark

Darkness is associated with strong spiritual aspects. The shade also has an aura of magic and mystery that is hard to ignore. Names representing it perfectly capture its essence. Parents expecting babies with dark skin, hair, and eyes can also explore names representing dark. This infographic features the top ones that suggest darkness in different ways.

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