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
Gotama		Boy	One who dispels inner darkness with his brilliance and spiritual knowledge
Goutam		Boy	Lord Buddha; One who dispels inner darkness by his brilliance; One who dispels ignorance with spiritual knowledge
Goutham		Boy	Lord Buddha; One who dispels inner darkness by his brilliance; One who dispels ignorance with spiritual knowledge
Grissel		Girl	Dark battle; Gray-haired
Hadria		Girl	A town in northen Italy, Dark; Shady
Hadrien		Girl	Dark; Mysterious
Harkan		Boy	Dark Red
Harken		Boy	Dark red; A variant of Harkin
Harkyn		Boy	Dark red; A variant of Harkin
Harnish		Boy	Remove the darkness and spread the brightness
Hethin		Boy	Dark-skinned; Swarthy
Hisha		Unisex	Night; Darkness
Hraefn		Boy	He who is like a dark raven
Humairah		Girl	Dark red color
Hunapo		Unisex	Hidden darkness
Jai deep		Boy	The light's victory over darkness
Jemisha		Girl	Monarch of the night; Queen of darkness
Jothi		Girl	Lamp; Removes darkness; Brings brightness; Radiant, luminant
Joti		Girl	Candle; Light; One who removes darkness
Juhainah		Girl	Darkness at the end of the night
Kaanan		Boy	Wild dark forest; A childhood name of Lord Krishna signifying his love for the forest
Kairan		Unisex	Temporary; Little dark one
Kakarauri		Girl	Dusk, or garment of darkness
Kalmali		Boy	One who dispels the darkness
Kara		Boy	To love; Dark; Pure
Karmegam		Boy	Rain-bearing Cloud; Resourceful; Dark and grey clouds
Karmegan		Boy	Rain-bearing Cloud; Resourceful; Dark and grey clouds
Karuppan		Boy	One who is Dark; Black is Beautiful; One who is black
Karvannan		Boy	One of many names of Lord Krishna signifying his dark and beautiful complexion
Kaval		Boy	Dark Skinned; Black toned
Keaira		Girl	The little and dark one
Kearney		Boy	Darkness; The fighter
Keary		Boy	Dark
Kedron		Boy	Shady and dark
Keera		Unisex	Dark-haired; Black
Keeria		Boy	Boy with dark hair
Keir		Girl	Dark; Thicket
Keira		Girl	Little dark-haired one
Keiran		Girl	Dark-haired
Keiron		Unisex	Dark-haired warrior
Keirra		Girl	Dark-haired; Dark
Keiry		Unisex	Dark-haired
Keria		Unisex	Dark-haired
Keridwen		Girl	Dusky; Dark
Kerigan		Unisex	Dark-haired; Dusky
Kerin		Girl	Dark-haired; Pure
Keron		Boy	Dark-skinned
Kerr		Boy	Little dark
Kerrell		Girl	Dusky; Dark
Kerrim		Boy	Dark
Kerryn		Boy	Dark
Kerwinn		Boy	Dark-skinned
Kes		Unisex	Blackness, darkness, night
Keyair		Boy	Dusky; The one who has dark hair
Keyara		Girl	The small one with dark hair
Keyra		Unisex	Dark-haired; Dark and mysterious
Kiarah		Girl	Dark-haired princess
Kiaran		Unisex	Dark-haired; Dark-skinned
Kidron		Unisex	Valley of darkness
Kieara		Girl	Dark-haired; Dark
Kier		Boy	Boy with dark skin and hair
Kiera		Girl	Little dark one
Kieran		Boy	Dark-haired
Kierian		Boy	He who has dark hair
Kierin		Unisex	Little dark one; Small dark-haired
Kieron		Boy	Darkness
Kierra		Girl	Dark; Lord
Kieryn		Girl	Black; Dark
Kimimila		Girl	Dark-skinned
Kiora		Girl	A little and dark loved one
Kiralescense		Boy	Baby born with dark complexion
Kirian		Unisex	Dark-haired; Dark
Kirryn		Boy	A dark man; Dark complexion
Kirushan		Boy	One who is dark or black-colored; God Vishnu
Kiyrah		Girl	The black and dark person
Kol		Boy	Dark
Kolden		Boy	Dark valley; Cold valley
Korbin		Boy	Raven; Dark-haired person
Kordae		Boy	The name means means Coal Worker, Dark Skinned
Krishaan		Unisex	dark, black, or blue,
Krishan		Boy	A variant name of Lord Krishna; It holds a Sanskrit meaning as black or dark
Krishankanta		Boy	A variant name of Lord Krishna; It holds a Sanskrit meaning as black or dark
Krishanth		Boy	A variant name of Lord Krishna; It holds a Sanskrit meaning as black or dark
Krishay		Boy	A variant name of Lord Krishna; It holds a Sanskrit meaning as black or dark; One of many names of Lord Vishnu
Krishendu		Boy	A variant name of Lord Krishna; It holds a Sanskrit meaning as black or dark
Krishna		Boy	Dark
Krishna-dwaipayana		Boy	A dark wise or sage Vyasa
Krishnachand		Boy	A variant name of Lord Krishna; It holds a Sanskrit meaning as black or dark
Krishnakumar		Boy	A variant name of Lord Krishna; It holds a Sanskrit meaning as black or dark
Krishnala		Boy	A variant name of Lord Krishna; It holds a Sanskrit meaning as black or dark
Krishnam		Boy	A variant name of Lord Krishna; It holds a Sanskrit meaning as black or dark
Krishnan		Boy	A dark person, dusky, incarnation of Lord Vishnu
Krishnaroop		Boy	Krishnaroop means Dark
Krishneel		Boy	A variant name of Lord Krishna; It holds a Sanskrit meaning as black or dark
Kshipa		Girl	Kshipa means Darkness, Night
Kuraim		Boy	The meaning of the name is Dark nad Gloomy
Kuromi		Unisex	Mysterious; Dark; Cute
Kyren		Unisex	Dark haired; From the dark land
Kyrin		Boy	Dark-haired male
Laela		Girl	A woman who is dark-haired and beautiful

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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