Gothic Dog Names

Dogs don't have to be cute and fluffy creatures... they can also be as dark as your soul. Choose one of these gothic dog names for the ultimate alternative pup.

Gothic Dog Names

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Gothic Dog Names For Girls

  • Sanskrit for 'sky
  • (Jungian psychology) the inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious
  • Ash
    Success
  • The goddess of dawn in greco-roman mythology
  • Fearsome witch-like figure.
  • An Irish spirit.
  • From Egyptian bꜣstjt, a variant of Bast. This form of the name, was given to her after the similar goddess Sekhmet (protector of Upper Egypt) became more important.
  • Ghostly hijinks ensue.
  • Beautiful; short for Isabella.
  • Originally it meant 'female warrior' in Latin, but it's had a pop culture revival thanks to the character Bellatrix Lestrange in the 'Harry Potter' series.
  • Battlefield Or Plain
  • Bright and shiny.
  • From buffy the vampire slayer television series.
  • An element in carbon dioxide.
  • Latinized form of Greek Κίρκη (Kirke), possibly from κίρκος (kirkos) meaning "hawk". In Greek mythology Circe was a sorceress who changed Odysseus's crew into hogs, as told in Homer's Odyssey. Odysseus forced her to change them back, then stayed with her for a year before continuing his voyage.
  • Created by the French composer Adolphe Adam for one of the main characters in his opera Le toréador (1849). He probably based it on the name Coralie. It was also used by the author Neil Gaiman for the young heroine in his novel Coraline (2002). Gaiman has stated that in this case the name began as a typo of Caroline.
  • Earth Mineral Or Brilliant Glass
  • One-eyed giants in greek mythology
  • Leader, commander, governor of a province
  • Dark Black-wooded Tree
  • inspiring a feeling of fear; strange and frightening
  • Foreign And True
  • From the English word essence, which means either "odour, scent" or else "fundamental quality". Ultimately it derives from Latin esse "to be".
  • a shallow salt lake in south central Australia about 35 feet below sea level; the largest lake in the country and the lowest point on the continent
  • Beautiful
  • Fay
    English for beautiful
  • A goddess of love in norse mythology
  • state of violent mental agitation
  • used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
  • Grey-haired
  • Bunny
  • Short for Stephen Hawking.
  • From the Greek Ἑκάτη (Hekate), possibly derived from ἑκάς (hekas) meaning "far off". In Greek mythology Hecate was a goddess associated with witchcraft, crossroads, tombs, demons and the underworld.
  • Hex
    an evil spell
  • Magic trickery/deception.
  • A woman who hunts in mythology
  • Jet
    To move or travel rapidly, especially if jet-propelled.
  • Unexalted
  • Energetic
  • Dear One
  • A pop culture name that now refers to a strong, sassy girl.
  • The sneaky and trickster god in Norse mythology.
  • The divine embodiment of the moon in greek mythology
  • Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Medb meaning "intoxicating". In Irish legend this was the name of a warrior queen of Connacht. Her fight against Ulster and the hero Cúchulainn is told in the Irish epic The Cattle Raid of Cooley.
  • Evil, wicked, malicious, cruel
  • The most famous of the monster figures known as gorgons in greek mythology
  • 12:00 AM
  • Feminine form of Morgan 1.
  • Gothic, dark beauty.
  • Mystery and enigma.
  • Goddess of mythos.
  • New; a star that suddenly releases a huge burst of energy, temporarily becoming extraordinarily bright.
  • a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy
  • Black Gemstone
  • The first woman in greek mythology
  • A long-lived bird in greek mythology.
  • Fairy
  • a vulcanized rubber disk 3 inches in diameter that is used instead of a ball in ice hockey
  • God's grace
  • Rebellious.
  • Latinized form of Habren, the original Welsh name of the River Severn. According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, Sabrina was the name of a princess who was drowned in the Severn. Supposedly the river was named for her, but it is more likely that her name was actually derived from that of the river, which is of unknown meaning. She appears as a water nymph in John Milton's masque Comus (1634). It was popularized as a given name by Samuel A. Taylor's play Sabrina Fair (1953) and the movie adaptation that followed it the next year.
  • Peace
  • one who is playfully mischievous
  • The goddess of the Moon in Greek mythology
  • Mythical sea creature shape-shifter.
  • From The Sloping Field
  • Hybrid girl.
  • Smoky, hazy, foggy, misty.
  • a woman sorcerer
  • From the name of the bird, ultimately from Old English spearwa.
  • Variant of Star.
  • Star
  • To deliver a violent attack or assault. barrage.
  • an elemental being believed to inhabit the air
  • Strong.
  • Dusk
  • provide (a shoe) with a new vamp
  • Soft Fabric
  • Destitute, bereft
  • From The Willow Grove
  • Peaceful friend
  • The Season
  • a female sorcerer or magician
  • Battle maid

Spooky Dog Names For Girls

  • Crescent
  • a situation resembling a terrifying dream
  • Fog
    confusion characterized by lack of clarity
  • a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage
  • a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon
  • the charge for transporting something by common carrier
  • a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter
  • noisy talk
  • hide under a false appearance
  • provide with choice or abundant food or drink
  • Bat
    (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit
  • a scandal that is kept secret

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Our guide to the best gothic dog names

Gothic culture has had a profound impact on art, music, fashion and architecture for decades, and has gone through multiple revivals. It represents the darker aspects of life, focusing boldly on magic, terror and gloom.

While these aren’t traits we commonly associate with dogs, giving your dog a gothic name shows a powerful, non-conformist personality, and also gives your pup a touch of humorous irony. You already know if you’re a fan of gothic culture, or consider yourself to be a goth – and if that’s the case, you’ll be naturally drawn to some of these unconventional but striking gothic dog names.

For females, Zelda is a lovable choice for all kinds of reasons. Not only does it inspire thoughts of the famous Nintendo princess, but it also comes from the feminine name Griselda, which may originally have meant "dark battle”. This name isn’t limited to black dogs either.

For dogs on the smaller side, we think Pixie is adorably cute while paying homage to gothic magic. And for something less common, we love Selene. This refers to the Greek goddess of the moon, so it’s as dark or glittering as you want it to be.

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How popular are Gothic Dog Names?

Gothic Dog Names currently rank in 67th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of March 2024, gothic dog names seem increasingly popular with new puppy owners. Our stats show that they are more fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Gothic Dog Names?

These gothic dog names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Scamp is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Ogre.

Kumo scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Bella.

How does interest compare across the United States for Gothic Dog Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Gothic Dog Names.

The states that love gothic dog names the most are Hawaii, Iowa and Kentucky.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Virginia, South Dakota and Montana.

Which countries have the most love for Gothic Dog Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of gothic dog names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE gothic dog names are Papua New Guinea, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Sweden.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Malaysia, Lithuania and China.

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