Names That Mean Dark

Check out our list of names that mean dark. Perfect for your unique baby’s name or writing inspiration. Explore names with dark meanings, mysterious origins, and enigmatic vibes. Popular choices include Blake, Ciara, and Donovan. View below and find the perfect dark-inspired name for your needs.

Jett

The name Jett is both a boy's name and a girl's name.

Maurice

The name Maurice is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "dark-skinned".

Ombra

The name Ombra is a girl's name meaning "shadow".

Mahogany

The name Mahogany is a girl's name of Spanish origin, meaning "rich, strong".

Hari

The name Hari is a boy's name of Hindu origin, meaning "dark, tawny".

Darcy

The name Darcy is both a boy's name and a girl's name of French, Irish origin, meaning "dark one, or from Arcy, or from the fortress".

Maurelle

The name Maurelle is a girl's name of French origin, meaning "dark, elfin".

Douglas

The name Douglas is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Scottish origin, meaning "black water".

Midnight

The name Midnight is both a boy's name and a girl's name.

Duncan

The name Duncan is a boy's name of Scottish origin, meaning "dark warrior".

Peta

The name Peta is a girl's name of Spanish, Greek, Native American origin, meaning "golden eagle, or rock, stone".

Melantha

The name Melantha is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "dark flower".

Sullivan

The name Sullivan is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Irish origin, meaning "black-eyed one".

Amaya

The name Amaya is a girl's name of Japanese, Basque origin, meaning "mother city; the end; night rain".

Melanie

The name Melanie is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "black, dark".

Guinevere

The name Guinevere is a girl's name of Welsh origin, meaning "white shadow, white wave".

Carey

The name Carey is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Irish origin, meaning "dark, black".

Melania

The name Melania is a girl's name of Spanish, Greek origin, meaning "black".

Blakesley

The name Blakesley is a girl's name of English origin, meaning "dark wolf's wood or clearing".

Hadrian

The name Hadrian is a boy's name of Latin origin, meaning "dark-haired".

Keir

The name Keir is a boy's name of Irish origin, meaning "dark, black".

Ginevra

The name Ginevra is a girl's name of Italian origin, meaning "white shadow, white wave".

Cronan

The name Cronan is a boy's name of Irish origin, meaning "dark one".

Phoenix

The name Phoenix is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "dark red".

Delaney

The name Delaney is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Irish origin, meaning "dark challenger".

Silhouette

The name Silhouette is a girl's name meaning "shadow outline".

Inola

The name Inola is a girl's name meaning "black fox".

Tamala

The name Tamala is a girl's name of African origin, meaning "dark tree".

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Names That Mean Dark

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