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220+ Gothic Dog Names for Dark Pups

You don’t have to fancy dark clothing and dramatic makeup in order to love a name with a dark touch.

Dog names that are inspired by goth culture, horror, nature, and mythology can be super elegant and unique as well as eerie and “evil”.

As Goth is such a big subculture, you can also take inspiration from music, architecture, novels, and more.

This list of over 220 gothic dog names may contain the perfect choice for your companion that accurately reflects their personality and appearance.

Gothic Female Dog Names

  • Abbey
  • Alice
  • Amaris
  • Amethyst
  • Amy
  • Annie
  • Aura
  • Aurora
  • Ava
  • Bella
  • Bellatrix
  • Bernia
  • Blair
  • Blaise
  • Boots
  • Carrie
  • Circe
  • Clove
  • Crimson
  • Dalia
  • Daphne
  • Dream
  • Dusk
  • Eerie
  • Elsa
  • Eris
  • Essence
  • Eve
  • Faline
  • Fay
  • Freda
  • Freya
  • Gretta
  • Hestia
  • Hex
  • Irana
  • Isis
  • Izora
  • Jinx
  • Kairos
  • Kali
  • Kalma
Black dog sitting on the ground near a canyon.
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  • Leila
  • Lexi
  • Lilith
  • Lilly
  • Lisha
  • Luna
  • Lux
  • Maddie
  • Magic
  • Menace
  • Merle
  • Merula
  • Midnight
  • Mina
  • Molly
  • Moon
  • Mortel
  • Naenia
  • Nesta
  • Nirvana
  • Nissa
  • Nova
  • Nyx
  • Opal
  • Ophelia
  • Oracle
  • Orla
  • Pandora
  • Perdita
  • Pheonix
  • Pixie
  • Poison
  • Rain
  • Raven
  • Ripley
  • Rogue
  • Rose
  • Rosemary
  • Sage
  • Scarlet
  • Secret
  • Selene
  • Sheba
  • Shelley
  • Shiva
  • Siren
  • Stella
  • Storm
  • Tama
  • Tanis
  • Tarot
  • Tempest
  • Tessa
  • Theda
  • Thora
  • Umbra
  • Ursa
  • Velika
  • Velvet
  • Violet
  • Whisper
  • Widow
  • Willow
  • Winter
  • Winy
  • Witch
  • Zara
  • Zelda
  • Zephyr
Black Pitbull in a dark room.
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Gothic Male Dog Names

  • Ace
  • Altair
  • Amdis
  • Arch
  • Aro
  • Ash
  • Balor
  • Binx
  • Blade
  • Blaken
  • Blaze
  • Boo
  • Bowie
  • Bram
  • Burton
  • Butler
  • Cain
  • Caps
  • Carbon
  • Casper
  • Chaos
  • Corbin
  • Cross
  • Crow
  • Dade
  • Dali
  • Dante
  • Darko
  • Dot
  • Dracula
  • Dragon
  • Duke
  • Dusty
  • Dwarf
  • Dyrk
  • Fang
  • Felix
  • Fenrir
  • Forrest
  • Frankenstein
  • Gotham
  • Gray
  • Griffin
  • Grimm
  • Hades
  • Hannibal
  • Hastie
  • Hawk
  • Hendrix
  • Henry
  • Hocus
  • Hunter
  • Igor
  • Ingram
  • Jack
  • Jael
  • Jasper
  • Java
  • Jet
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever standing on a log in a forest.
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  • Kane
  • Keir
  • Kieran
  • Lestat
  • Loki
  • Lucien
  • Lucifer
  • Mercer
  • Morty
  • Nebula
  • Nicolo
  • Night
  • Nodin
  • Noir
  • Norman
  • Omen
  • Onyx
  • Orion
  • Phantom
  • Poe
  • Raider
  • Reaper
  • Rebel
  • Saber
  • Salem
  • Shadow
  • Silas
  • Sin
  • Sinister
  • Sirius
  • Skull
  • Slither
  • Sly
  • Smokey
  • Sparrow
  • Spike
  • Stoker
  • Stone
  • Taboo
  • Tariq
  • Thorn
  • Tower
  • Tudor
  • Wicked
  • Wilde
  • Wolf
  • Xanthe
  • Xenos
  • Zorro
Disclaimer: This blog post does not substitute veterinary attention and does not intend to do so. I am not a veterinarian or pet nutritionist. If your dog shows any sign of illness, call your vet.

About Danielle

Equipped with 5+ years of expertise as a Rottweiler owner, I partner with licensed veterinarians and trainers to share research-backed and actionable advice for you and your furry friend.