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By Isolde Quirante Assistant Editor, Baby Names
Getting ready for baby’s big arrival? Finding yourself searching for names like a wandering spirit? You’ve come to the right place! Gothic boy names are pure gold glimmering in the twilight. Somber yet full of soul, they pull you right in, calling out from the dark of night to show you and baby the mystery and magic that await. Consider Poe, Bram or Bronte—gorgeous gothic names for boys inspired by the legends of Gothic lit. Or, perhaps, Noctis, Blade and Nosferatu for a little fantasy and thrill. Kiernan, Kyron and Jett are cute, modern and slightly more subtle, but still have that midnight sparkle. And if vintage is screaming your name, you’re going to love gothic Victorian boy names like Merle and Mortymer.

Ready for your little guy’s gothic debut? (For more gothic baby boy names and girl names, check out our 250 Gothic Names With Dark Meanings.)

Unique Gothic Boy Names

It goes without saying that gothic boy names are as about as unique as you can get. (Jett, Sabr, Keir—you won’t find names as otherworldly as these anywhere else!). And we’ve handpicked the rarest of the rare to help you celebrate baby’s future inner goth and one-of-a-kind self. Explore our head-turning recommendations for your kiddo below.

Victorian Gothic Boy Names

The Victorian era is known for some of the most famous gothic names—which comes as no surprise since it’s also responsible for iconic works of gothic literature. From the names of great gothic poets to monikers from Jane Eyre and Dracula, you’re going to love what we’ve got in store for that little ghoul of yours. Not much of a bookworm? There are plenty of non-literary Victorian names to choose from too.

Modern Gothic Boy Names

Gothic culture has been around for centuries, with the earliest work of gothic lit dating all the way back to the late 18th century, when Horace Walpole published The Castle of Otranto. But, over the years, so many cool and modern gothic names for boys have emerged, giving you plenty of choices for your 21st-century tot. Take a look below at some of our current favorites.
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