476 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
Aabinus		Boy	Ebony; Dark-colored
Abanus		Boy	Someone having a dark complexion
Abnus		Unisex	A dark colored wood that do not sink; Ebony
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.
Achlys		Unisex	Mist; Darkness
Adaj		Girl	A dark colored person with large black eyes
Adelram		Boy	A dark noble or a noble raven
Adie		Boy	Little fire; Man; Man from Hadria; Dark one
Adiran		Boy	A man from Hadria; Dark one; A variant form of Adrian
Adrean		Boy	Man from Hadria; Dark One; A variant form of Adrian
Adreana		Girl	Women from Hadria or the Adriatic sea region; Dark one; A variant of Adriana
Adreen		Girl	A dark person; A dark-colored person
Adria		Girl	Women from Hadria or the Adriatic sea region; Dark one; A variant of Adriana
Adriane		Girl	Women from Hadria, the Adriatic sea region; Dark one; A variant of Adria and Adriana
Adriano		Boy	A man from Hadria; Dark one; A variant form of Adrian
Adrianus		Boy	A man from Hadria; Dark one; A variant form of Adrian
Adrielle		Girl	Women from Hadria or the Adriatic sea region; Dark one; A variant of Adriel
Adriene		Girl	Women from Hadria, the Adriatic sea region; Dark one; A variant of Adria and Adriana
Adrienna		Girl	Women from Hadria, the Adriatic sea region; Dark one; A variant of Adria and Adriana
Adrik		Boy	One who is from Hadria; Dark person
Adrion		Boy	A man from Hadria; Dark one; A variant form of Adrian
Adrionna		Girl	Dark one
Adron		Boy	A man from Hadria; Dark one; A variant form of Adrian
Adryan		Boy	A dark person; From Hadria
Ahwinahwi		Boy	A really black or dark individual
Akmad		Boy	Dark; Not lit; No light; Dusky
Akrsna		Boy	Black; Dark
Also leilah		Girl	One who is born at night; Dark-haired beauty who provides satisfaction
Andrian		Boy	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; Man from Hadria; Dark One; A variant of name Adrian
Anisha		Girl	Continuous; Without darkness; Light; Unceasing
Anjisnu		Boy	One who always shines and removes darkness
Anogopta		Boy	A well-known person with dark eyes
Antama		Boy	An intimate individual who is without darkness
Arold		Boy	An Eagle who is born to rule; from the dark ages
Asitvaran		Boy	Dark complexioned; One of the names of Lord Ganesh
Ater		Unisex	Dark or black
Atiyama		Boy	Extremely dark
Badrudduja		Boy	Full moon on a dark night
Baize		Unisex	Dark brown
Bellinor		Boy	Beautiful and dark person
Beorhtsige		Boy	The victory of light over the darkness
Bisman		Boy	Black; Dark Blue
Black		Boy	Dark; Dark Skinned
Blackwell		Unisex	Black well; Dark spring
Blagden		Boy	From the Dark Valley
Blakeleigh		Unisex	Dark meadow; Pale meadow
Blakeley		Girl	Pale-skinned; Dark
Blakely		Girl	Black; Dark; Woodland clearing
Blakelyn		Girl	A dark-complexioned man who shines
Blakemore		Girl	From the Dark Moor
Blakenee		Girl	Pale-skinned; Dark
Blakeney		Girl	Pale-skinned; Dark
Blakeny		Girl	Pale-skinned; Dark
Blakesley		Unisex	Dark woodland clearing
Blakesly		Girl	She who comes from the clearing of dark wolves
Blakey		Boy	Dark Complexioned; Blond
Blakley		Unisex	Dark woods or clearing
Blamore		Boy	He who comes from the dark, black hill
Bron		Boy	A dark or brown man
Brona		Girl	A brown-haired or dark-haired woman
Browning		Unisex	Surname; The act of browning food or tanning leather; Someone with a dark complexion
Bruns		Boy	A man of dark skin
Cahya		Unisex	Light in darkness
Ceira		Girl	Dark -haired; Black
Cerne		Boy	The dark-complexioned one
Charlynn		Girl	The dark one who is manly, strong and filled with virility
Charna		Girl	Dark
Charugna		Girl	Dark colored
Ciara		Girl	Dark haired; Dark complexioned
Ciaran		Boy	Dark haired; Dark complexioned
Ciarra		Girl	Dark; not fair; dim; dusk
Ciarran		Girl	One who is dark and dusky
Cica		Boy	A coal seller; the son of the dark man
Ciera		Girl	A messenger of god; Dark-haired one; Black
Cierra		Girl	Dark; Mountain range
Cippa		Boy	Coal seller or the son of the dark man
Citoc		Boy	One who is the son of a dark man; an intense person
Clacc		Boy	The son of a man who is dark in color
Claec		Boy	Dark; not light; the shade of sky at night
Claret		Unisex	A dark purplish-red color
Cofa		Boy	One who is considered as the son of the dark man; the bearer of Jesus Christ
Coffee		Unisex	The dark one
Cofsi		Boy	The son of a dark or dusky man
Cole		Boy	Victorious; Dark person
Colemann		Boy	One who is tanned or dark skinned or dusky
Coleridge		Boy	A dark ridge or mountain range
Coley		Boy	One who is dark and dusky like the coal
Colis		Boy	One who is the son of a dark or dusky man
Collby		Boy	One who hails from a dark farm, where there is no form of light
Collibe		Girl	Hailing from a dark, dull village with no source of light
Collis		Boy	One who is the son of the dark man or a coal seller
Colly		Unisex	Dark or black hair
Colt		Boy	Residing from a dark town with no source of light
Colvin		Boy	The black color; The darkest of all colours
Colys		Boy	Son of the Dark Man
Cors		Boy	Son of the dark man
Corvina		Girl	A person who has dark hair like the Raven
Corvo		Unisex	Raven; Dark; Clever
Cronan		Boy	Slightly dark one; Dark brown
Cufa		Boy	A dark coal seller

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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