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
Cula		Boy	A dark-born coal seller
Curtiss		Boy	Son of a Dark man
Dade		Boy	Dark one
Daegel		Boy	Dark stream
Dagen		Boy	The one who is dark-haired
Daghishat		Boy	Full of darkness
Daken		Boy	Darkness; Revenge; Strength
Daray		Unisex	Dark skinned
Darce		Boy	The dark one
Darcelle		Girl	Dark; determined
Darci		Girl	A stubborn, dark person
Darcia		Girl	The dark one
Darcie		Girl	Dark-haired; From the fortress; Descendant of the dark
Darcio		Boy	Dark; From Arcy
Darcus		Girl	Strong; Dark one
Darcy		Girl	Dark-haired
Darth		Boy	Dark
Daruk		Boy	Dark skinned
Dawayne		Boy	The one who is dark haired
Deagan		Boy	A dark-black haired guy
Dee		Girl	Dark and sacred Goddess
Delaney		Boy	The progeny of dark challenger
Delano		Boy	A swamp land; A dark being
Delaynie		Unisex	A dark challenger from the woods
Demri		Unisex	Dark beauty; Of the earth
Devlin		Girl	Dark-haired, brave, valiant
Dewayne		Boy	Dark; Swarthy
Don		Boy	Dark Brown; Amighty and great chief
Donahue		Boy	A brave dark warrior; Stable and loving beings
Donavan		Boy	Dark; Brown-haired chieftain
Donavin		Boy	Dark chieftain; Dark warrior
Donella		Girl	Elfin Girl who has Dark haired
Donner		Boy	Dark Warrior; one who is strong as thunder
Donovin		Boy	Dark warrior; Strong fighter
Doogie		Boy	Dark water; Desire to lead
Dooley		Boy	Hero with a dark skin; A dark-haired person
Dorcey		Girl	One who is dark in color
Dorjan		Boy	A dark man; efficient and loving
Dorrin		Boy	The one who is dark-browned colored
Dorsey		Girl	A dark-colored individual; In need of freedom
Doue		Boy	A dark black colored person; Stream
Doug		Boy	Dark river; Dark water
Doughlas		Boy	A stream of dark river
Dougie		Boy	A dark river or a dark stream of water
Douglas		Boy	Dark water
Douglass		Boy	A dark river or a stream
Dow		Boy	A dark-haired individual; Has a happy heart
Duana		Unisex	Little dark one
Duane		Boy	Dark; Swarthy
Duff		Boy	Dark Skinned person who is capable
Dugan		Boy	One who has a dark skin
Duglas		Boy	Dark Stream; River
Dulamah		Boy	Tall and Dark; a determined and efficient person
Duna		Girl	Little dark one; one who is tall and confident like a hill
Duncan		Boy	Dark-skinned warrior
Dunn		Boy	One who has a dark complexion
Dunnere		Boy	Dark brown colored; shadow
Dunstan		Boy	Hill; one who is dark as the stone
Duwayne		Boy	One who is dark brown colored
Dwade		Boy	Dark traveler
Dwain		Boy	One with dark colored complexion
Dwaine		Boy	A dark-colored individual
Dwane		Boy	One who is dark or black
Dwayne		Boy	Dark; Black
Ebanee		Girl	A black or dark timber
Ebany		Unisex	Dark colored wood
Ebon		Unisex	A deep, dark black color; Ebony wood
Eboney		Girl	Deep black wood; Dark beauty
Ebony		Girl	Dark beauty
Ebota		Girl	One who is a dark beauty
Eclipsa		Unisex	Darkness; Shadow; Eclipse
Edhem		Boy	Dark-skinned; Black
Ela		Girl	Tree; Dark; God is my vow
Eleena		Girl	The one who shines even during darkness
Eoduin		Girl	A character from the Darkangel Trilogy
Erebus		Unisex	Father of Charon; Darkness
Esmeray		Girl	Dark moon
Fascienne		Girl	A woman of dark beauty
Fia		Girl	One who makes a dark peace; Daughter in Italian
Fie		Boy	Darkness of peace
Finias		Boy	The Oracle; the son of Eli; Dark-skinned
Finneas		Boy	The Oracle; Biblically, the son of Eli; Dark-skinned
Finnehas		Girl	The oracle; The son of Eli; Dark-skinned
Fitche		Girl	Ermine, a dark-furred weasel-like animal
Fosco		Boy	Something dull or dark-colored
Gara		Girl	Height; Dark
Gethrude		Boy	A dusky or dark skinned person
Gethwine		Unisex	A dusky friend or a dark skinned friend
Getla		Unisex	One who belongs to the town of dark people
Ghadra		Boy	Refers to dark period; Darkness; Shady
Ghanashyam		Boy	A childhood name of Lord Krishna signifying his black and dark cloud like form
Ghanasyaam		Boy	A childhood name of Lord Krishna signifying his black and dark cloud like form
Ghanasyama		Boy	A childhood name of Lord Krishna signifying his black and dark cloud like form
Ghanshyam		Boy	A childhood name of Lord Krishna signifying his black and dark cloud like form
Ghansyam		Boy	A childhood name of Lord Krishna signifying his black and dark cloud like form
Glenden		Boy	From the dark glen, From the dark valley
Glendin		Boy	From the dark valley
Glendon		Boy	From the dark glen
Gonzo		Unisex	War salve; War ointment; Dark war; War house
Gotam		Boy	One who dispels inner darkness with his brilliance and spiritual knowledge

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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