Goth Dog Names

Updated: May 22, 2024

Welcome to a darkly unique collection of monikers drawn from the mysterious and dramatic world of gothic culture. This page is dedicated to all those pet parents who have a fascination for the darker side of literature, music, and fashion. Here, we present a curated list of names that reflect the haunting beauty and intriguing depth of the goth aesthetic.

From the cryptic allure of Victorian gothic to the rebellious spirit of punk goth, our list offers a wide range of names inspired by the multifaceted gothic subculture. These unconventional names are perfect for your pup if you're looking for something that stands out from the typical options, and captures the essence of your own unique tastes and interests. So, if you're ready to give your new furry friend a name as distinctive as they are, delve into this collection of the enigmatic and the charming.

Remember, a name is the first gift you give to your pet, so make it a special one. And don't worry, our list embraces all shades of gothic, from the subtly eerie to the dramatically obscure. Each name is more than just a label; it is an expression of individuality and character. So, get ready to explore and find that perfect moniker that suits your canine companion!

Name Reason to Choose
Absinthe Named after the potent green liquor associated with bohemians and artists
Abyss This name reflects the deep, dark, and mysterious side of gothic culture
Acheron A river in the underworld in Greek mythology, symbolizing death and darkness
Alchemy A medieval precursor to chemistry, associated with magic and the transformation of matter
Ash This name mirrors the gothic associations with death and decay
Bane Symbolizes death and destruction
Beelzebub Another name for the devil, it embodies the gothic fascination with the demonic
Belial Derived from a term in the Bible often associated with wickedness and chaos
Blackjack This name invokes the dark, moody undertones of the gothic subculture
Bleak Gothic culture often embraces a darker, more pessimistic view of the world, making this an appropriate name
Blight Meaning a thing that spoils or damages, it's a dark and dramatic name
Bram Inspired by Bram Stoker, author of the gothic novel 'Dracula'
Bramble This name brings to mind the dark, twisted woods often found in gothic literature
Cadaver A name that ties into the gothic interest in death and the macabre
Calamity Referring to disaster or catastrophe, it is a dark and dramatic name
Carcass A name that reflects the gothic fascination with decay and mortality
Casket This name plays into the gothic fascination with death and the macabre
Catacomb A name that ties into the gothic fascination with underground burial places
Chalice A symbol of dark rituals and ceremonies
Chaos Embodies disorder and unpredictability
Charcoal A dark and smoky name fitting for a goth dog
Charnel Associated with death and the body, it's a macabre and gothic choice
Cimmerian Referring to a mythical land of perpetual darkness and gloom
Cobweb Symbols of abandoned and haunted houses
Corvus Latin for raven, a bird often associated with the gothic and mysterious
Coven Denotes a group of witches, embodying dark magic and rituals
Crimson This dark red color symbolizes passion and blood
Cruor The Latin word for blood, fitting for a goth dog
Crypt Symbolizes death and the afterlife
Cryptic Something that is mysterious or obscure, it's a great choice for a mysterious pet
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Gothic Fashion Inspired Names

These names can be inspired by elements of gothic fashion, such as colors or clothing items. They reflect the aesthetic aspects of the goth subculture.
Name Description
Amethyst A purple gemstone often seen in gothic jewelry
Brocade Named after the luxurious fabric often used in gothic clothing
Chiffon Named after a lightweight fabric used in gothic fashion
Choker Inspired by a common gothic fashion accessory
Corset A nod to a popular gothic fashion item
Crimson Named after a deep red color often used in gothic fashion
Damask Inspired by the ornate fabric design often seen in gothic fashion
Garnet Refers to a dark red gemstone often seen in gothic jewelry
Jet A black gemstone, symbolizing the gothic love for dark colors
Lace This name is inspired by the delicate fabric often used in gothic attire
Leather A fabric often seen in gothic fashion
Locket Inspired by the gothic tradition of wearing lockets containing loved ones' pictures or hair
Onyx A black gemstone, often seen in gothic jewelry
Paisley A complex design often seen in gothic clothing
Pewter A metal often used in gothic jewelry
Pinstripe Refers to a pattern often seen in gothic attire
Raven Named after the black bird, a beloved symbol in gothic culture
Ruffle Refers to a popular design detail in gothic clothing
Satin Another fabric often associated with gothic fashion
Sequin Inspired by the decorative detail often used in gothic attire
Silk Named after a fabric often used in gothic clothing
Stiletto Named after the high-heeled shoe often worn by goths
Taffeta Named after a crisp, smooth fabric often used in gothic fashion
Topaz Named after a gemstone often used in gothic jewelry
Velvet Refers to the lush, dark fabric often seen in gothic fashion
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Gothic Music Inspired Names

These names can be based on gothic musicians, bands, or songs. They are a great choice for music-loving dog owners.
Name Description
Bauhaus Bauhaus is a seminal goth band, making this a fitting gothic dog name
Bram Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, has had a major influence on gothic culture
Cradle Cradle of Filth is a gothic metal band
Cure The Cure is a band closely associated with the goth rock genre
Damien Damien is a popular gothic name, likely due to its association with the devil's son
Elysium Elysium is a term often used in gothic literature and music to denote paradise or afterlife
Joy Joy Division helped to pioneer the post-punk and gothic rock genres
Lenore Lenore is a character in a poem by Edgar Allan Poe, a popular figure in the gothic community
Lestat Lestat is a vampire character from Anne Rice's gothic novels
Lovecraft H.P. Lovecraft's horror stories have been a huge influence on the gothic culture
Lucifer Lucifer, the fallen angel, is a character often used in gothic literature and music
Manson Marilyn Manson's music and style are iconic to the gothic community
Mephisto Mephistopheles is a demon featured in German folklore and widely utilized in gothic literature and music
Merciful Inspired by the band The Sisters of Mercy, a prominent name in the goth rock genre
Misfit This name is inspired by the American punk rock band Misfits, known for their gothic horror themes
Morrison Jim Morrison of The Doors has been hugely influential in the gothic rock scene
Mortis Mortiis is a project known for dark ambient and gothic music
Nephilim Named after Fields of the Nephilim, a gothic rock band
Nosferatu Nosferatu is a classic gothic horror film, and its name has become synonymous with vampires
Phantom Phantom of the Opera is a classic gothic novel and musical
Raven The Raven is a famous poem by gothic writer Edgar Allan Poe
Ravenloft Ravenloft is a gothic horror-themed campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game
Reznor Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails is a significant figure in industrial goth music
Siouxsie Named after Siouxsie Sioux, lead singer of the band Siouxsie and the Banshees, a pioneer of the goth genre
Vlad Vlad III, also known as Vlad the Impaler, is a historical figure often associated with vampire lore in gothic culture
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Dark Mythology Inspired Names

Names inspired by dark or eerie mythology can be a good fit for a goth dog, embodying a sense of mystique and otherworldliness.
Name Description
Anubis Egyptian god of the dead and the afterlife
Azrael Often identified as the Angel of Death in some traditions
Banshee A spirit from Irish mythology known for its haunting wail
Cerberus The three-headed dog guarding the gates of Hades in Greek mythology
Cthulhu A cosmic entity in H.P. Lovecraft's works
Dracula Inspired by the infamous vampire from Transylvanian folklore
Dullahan A headless rider from Irish mythology, often seen as a harbinger of death
Erebus Greek god of darkness and shadow
Fenrir A monstrous wolf from Norse mythology
Grimm Short for Grim Reaper, the personification of death
Hades Named after the Greek god of the underworld
Hel The ruler of the underworld in Norse mythology
Kraken A legendary sea monster from Norse sagas
Lilith A figure in Jewish mythology often depicted as a night demon
Loki From Norse mythology, a trickster god with a dark side
Mara A demonic creature from Slavic folklore that brings nightmares to people in their sleep
Medusa The Gorgon from Greek mythology who turned people to stone with her gaze
Mephistopheles A devil character from German folklore
Morrigan A powerful figure from Celtic mythology associated with war and death
Nyx The Greek goddess of the night
Osiris Egyptian god of the underworld and judge of the dead
Pandora The first woman in Greek mythology who unleashed all evils on the world
Raven Dark bird often associated with prophecies and death
Styx The river in Greek mythology that forms the boundary between Earth and the Underworld
Thanatos Greek god of death
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Horror Movie Inspired Names

These names can be inspired by famous horror movies. They are suitable for dog owners who are fans of the horror genre.
Name Description
Bates A reference to Norman Bates, the troubled character from Psycho
Candyman Named after the urban legend from the horror film of the same name
Carrie Named after the telekinetic protagonist from Stephen King's horror novel
Chucky Inspired by the murderous doll from the Child's Play series
Clarice An homage to the protagonist from Silence of the Lambs
Cujo Inspired by the rabid St. Bernard from Stephen King's novel
Damien Taken from the Antichrist child in The Omen
Dexter A nod to the serial killer protagonist from the show of the same name
Dracula Inspired by the character from Bram Stoker's iconic horror novel
Freddy Taken from Freddy Krueger, the antagonist of the Nightmare on Elm Street series
Ghostface A reference to the masked killer from the Scream series
Hannibal Named after the sophisticated cannibal from Silence of the Lambs
Jason Taken from the hockey mask-wearing killer from Friday the 13th
Jigsaw Inspired by the mastermind behind the deadly traps in the Saw series
Krueger Named after Freddy Krueger, the antagonist of the Nightmare on Elm Street series
Leatherface Inspired by the chainsaw-wielding killer from Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Lestat An homage to the vampire from Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles
Loomis Named after Dr. Loomis, the psychiatrist from the Halloween series
Michael A nod to the silent killer from the Halloween series
Norman Named after Norman Bates, the troubled character from Psycho
Pennywise An homage to the terrifying clown from Stephen King's IT
Pinhead Inspired by the leader of the Cenobites from the Hellraiser series
Regan A reference to the possessed girl from The Exorcist
Ripley A nod to the badass character from the Alien franchise
Samara Named after the creepy girl from the Ring series
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Gothic Literature Inspired Names

These names can be derived from iconic characters, authors, or elements from gothic literature. They often have a dark or mysterious connotation.
Name Description
Byronic Named after the dark and brooding Byronic heroes of Gothic fiction
Carmilla Takes its name from a vampire novella by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Crimson Inspired by the blood imagery often found in Gothic literature
Cthulhu Named after the cosmic entity from H.P. Lovecraft's stories
Dorian From Oscar Wilde's masterpiece 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'
Dracula A tribute to Bram Stoker's iconic gothic character
Eldorado After the poem 'Eldorado' by Edgar Allan Poe
Frankenstein In homage to Mary Shelley's classic Gothic novel
Gothel Inspired by Mother Gothel from the dark fairy tale 'Rapunzel'
Heathcliff From Emily Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights'
Helsing Named after the vampire hunter in Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'
Ichabod From Washington Irving's 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'
Lenore From another of Edgar Allan Poe's poems
Lestat Derived from Anne Rice's 'The Vampire Chronicles'
Ligeia Another Edgar Allan Poe-inspired name
Lucifer Bearing the name of the fallen angel, it exudes a dark aura
Mina The heroine of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'
Morbidia A name that suggests a fascination with the macabre, a common theme in Gothic literature
Morella Inspired by a short story by Edgar Allan Poe
Morticia Named after Morticia Addams from 'The Addams Family'
Phantom Inspired by 'Phantom of the Opera', a gothic novel by Gaston Leroux
Poe Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, a master of Gothic Literature
Radcliffe In honor of Ann Radcliffe, a pioneer of the Gothic novel
Raven A nod to Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven'
Sweeney Derived from 'Sweeney Todd', the Demon Barber of Fleet Street
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