Gothic Cat Names

If you're a fan of all things dark and macabre, then this list of gothic cat names is sure to delight your inner vampire. From names inspired by Gothic literature to monikers that evoke the eerie and mysterious, this list offers a range of names that are both haunting and captivating.

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• Akasha

  She's a vampire queen from Anne Rice's novels.
• Anima

  Dark Latin roots hint at soul, mystery, and the supernatural realm.
• Baba Yaga

  She's a spooky witch from Slavic folklore, perfect for a dark vibe.
• Banshee

  Screaming spirits from Irish folklore make this feline moniker eerily enchanting.
• Baron

  Evokes images of dark, mysterious nobility from old horror tales.
• Bastet

  Ancient Egyptian goddess, she's mysterious, dark, and linked to the supernatural.
• Beetlejuice

  Named after a spooky, dark-humored character from Tim Burton's film.
• Bella

  She's named after a vampire's love in Twilight!
• Bellatrix

  She's named after a dark, mysterious star and a Harry Potter villain.
• Binx

  He's named after a spooky black cat from Hocus Pocus!
• Bones

  Skeletons and darkness are classic elements of spooky, eerie tales.
• Bram

  Stoker, author of Dracula, lends a spooky vibe to this feline moniker.
• Buffy

  She's named after a vampire slayer, adding a dark, mysterious vibe.
• Changling

  Mysterious origins and eerie supernatural connotations make it a spooky choice.
• Circe

  She's a witch from Greek mythology, perfect for a spooky vibe.
• Claw

  Evokes dark, mysterious vibes often associated with eerie, supernatural tales.
• Coraline

  Spooky vibes from Neil Gaiman's dark fantasy novel make it fit.
• Creak

  Evokes eerie sounds, old houses, and chilling tales of Edgar Allan Poe.
• Creep

  Evokes eerie vibes, akin to Edgar Allan Poe's dark, mysterious tales.
• Crystal

  Dark, mysterious vibe matches eerie elegance associated with classic horror tales.
• Curse

  Dark, mysterious undertones link it to eerie, supernatural themes.
• Cyclops

  One-eyed mythological monster suggests mystery and darkness.
• Damien

  Associated with darkness and horror, like the movie "The Omen".
• Dante

  He's named after a dark, medieval poet known for "Inferno".
• Dauntless

  Bold and mysterious, it echoes bravery in dark, eerie tales of old.
• Demon

  Evokes dark, supernatural vibes often associated with eerie, mysterious tales.
• Diablo

  This devilish moniker hails from dark, eerie tales of medieval Europe.
• Dracula

  Named after a spooky, mysterious vampire from classic literature.
• Duke

  Nobility titles often inspire dark, mysterious vibes, perfect for felines.
• Dusk

  Darkness and mystery, hallmarks of gothic literature, are embodied in "Dusk".
• Echo

  Mysterious sounds in dark halls, perfect for a spooky feline companion.
• Edgar

  Allan Poe, master of dark tales, shares this mysterious moniker.
• Eerie

  Spooky undertones and mystery make this name perfect for black cats.
• Elvira

  She's named after a famous, spooky TV horror hostess.
• Endora

  She's named after a witch from Bewitched, adding a spooky vibe.
• Essence

  Mysterious and dark, it echoes the supernatural vibe of classic horror tales.
• Eyre

  Named after a brooding, mysterious character in Bronte's novel.
• Fang

  Sharp, spooky, and vampire-inspired, it screams dark mystery and ancient lore.
• Fay

  Mystical origins and dark fairy associations make her a spooky choice.
• Frankenstein

  Spooky origins and ties to horror literature make it a chilling choice.
• Freya

  She's named after a Norse goddess, adding a mystical, dark allure.
• Fury

  Evokes dark, intense emotions, like classic Edgar Allan Poe tales.
• Gargoyle

  Stone statues on old churches, spooky and mysterious, inspire this moniker.
• Ghost

  Spooky spirits and eerie tales are hallmarks of this dark genre.
• Gloom

  Dark, mysterious vibes resonate with eerie, macabre themes in literature.
• Gremlin

  Dark, mysterious origins from a popular horror movie classify it.
• Hades

  Dark underworld lord screams spooky vibes, perfect for a mysterious feline.
• Haunt

  Evokes eerie, supernatural vibes often associated with dark, medieval architecture.
• Haven

  Evokes dark, mysterious imagery often associated with eerie, secluded places.
• Hecate

  She's a dark, mysterious witch goddess from ancient Greek mythology.
• Hex

  Dark magic and witchcraft vibes make it a spooky, mysterious choice.
• Hocus

  Magic, mystery, and darkness link it to classic spooky themes.
• Huntress

  Dark, mysterious vibe aligns with eerie, supernatural themes in gothic literature.
• Igor

  Hails from classic horror tales, evoking images of dark, mysterious allure.
• Imp

  Hints at mischievous creatures from dark, eerie folklore tales.
• Jekyll

  Inspired by a spooky, split-personality character from classic literature.
• Kali

  Dark goddess of destruction in Hindu mythology screams edgy allure.
• Kumo

  Dark and mysterious, Kumo translates to "spider" in Japanese.
• Leprechaun

  Mystical creatures from Irish folklore evoke dark, supernatural themes.
• Lilith

  She's a dark, mysterious figure from Jewish folklore.
• Loki

  He's a mischievous Norse god, perfect for a dark, mysterious feline.
• Lovecraft

  Dark, mysterious origins link it to eerie tales and supernatural horror.
• Lucifer

  Dark, mysterious origins link this name to eerie tales and supernatural lore.
• Luna

  Moonlit nights and eerie beauty link it to dark, mysterious themes.
• Maeve

  She's named after an Irish queen linked to death and magic.
• Malficent

  Dark, mysterious origins link to Disney's infamous, brooding fairy villainess.
• Malfoy

  He's a dark, mysterious character from Harry Potter.
• Marrow

  Hints at darkness and mystery, echoing themes in classic horror literature.
• Medusa

  She's a mythical monster, evoking dark, mysterious, and supernatural vibes.
• Morgana

  She's named after a dark, mysterious sorceress from Arthurian legend.
• Morticia

  She's named after a spooky, dark-dressed character from Addams Family.
• Myst

  Eerie foggy landscapes and dark secrets echo in this enigmatic moniker.
• Mysteria

  Hints at mystery and darkness, typical in gothic literature and aesthetics.
• Mythia

  Dark, mysterious vibes from mythology make it a perfect spooky moniker.
• Nisse

  Originates from Scandinavian folklore, often associated with dark, mysterious tales.
• Nosferatu

  This vampire-inspired moniker oozes dark, eerie charm from classic horror films.
• Odyssey

  Epic journey, dark adventures, and ancient mysteries make it a spooky choice.
• Ogre

  Evokes dark, medieval folklore with monstrous, intimidating undertones.
• Omen

  Hints at dark, mysterious forces and supernatural events, perfect for Halloween!
• Oracle

  Mystical, dark undertones link it to ancient prophecies and supernatural themes.
• Pandora

  Mystery surrounds this name from Greek mythology, perfect for dark felines.
• Phantom

  Mysterious, ghostly vibes align with dark, eerie themes in gothic literature.
• Phoenix

  Rises from ashes, dark and mysterious, like a classic Edgar Allan Poe tale.
• Pixie

  Mystical origins and dark folklore associations make it a fitting choice.
• Poe

  Named after Edgar Allan Poe, famous for dark, mysterious tales.
• Poltergeist

  This spooky specter name screams haunted houses and eerie, supernatural vibes.
• Psycho

  This moniker channels eerie vibes from Hitchcock's classic horror film.
• Puck

  Shakespeare's mischievous sprite lends a dark, mystical vibe to felines.
• Raven

  Dark, mysterious vibe aligns with Edgar Allan Poe's eerie poem.
• Rebel

  Rebel embodies dark defiance, a key trait in classic gothic literature.
• Rochester

  Named after a dark, brooding character in Jane Eyre.
• Rogue

  Mysterious and rebellious, it echoes dark, medieval vibes and X-Men's anti-heroine.
• Sabrina

  She's a witch in popular culture, evoking dark, mysterious vibes.
• Salem

  Witch trials history and spooky vibes make it a perfect fit!
• Scamp

  Hints at mischief, echoing dark, playful themes found in gothic literature.
• Scarface

  This moniker evokes dark, mysterious vibes from infamous mobster lore.
• Scream

  Evokes horror, mystery, and dark romanticism, akin to Edgar Allan Poe's works.
• Selene

  Moon goddess ties and dark, mysterious vibes scream spooky elegance!
• Selkie

  Mystical creatures from Scottish folklore inspire this eerie moniker.
• Shadow

  Dark, mysterious undertones align with classic eerie, supernatural themes.
• Shelley

  Named after a famous horror writer, it screams mystery and darkness.
• Shriek

  Echoes horror themes, evoking images of chilling screams in dark, eerie settings.
• Silence

  Mysterious and eerie, it echoes themes of darkness and the supernatural.
• Siren

  Mysterious allure and dark allure link it to classic horror tales.
• Slayer

  Hints at dark, supernatural themes common in horror and fantasy genres.
• Slither

  Evokes images of serpents, mystery, and dark, eerie, supernatural elements.
• Smokey

  Dark hues and mystery link it to classic eerie, supernatural themes.
• Sorceress

  Mystical, dark, and linked to supernatural magic in medieval folklore.
• Soul

  Dark, mysterious undertones link it to eerie, supernatural themes.
• Spooky

  Evokes eerie vibes and mystery, common in dark, Victorian-era literature.
• Stella

  Dark starry night vibes link to eerie, mysterious themes.
• Stranger

  Mysterious and eerie, it echoes tales of unknown figures in dark tales.
• Styx

  Named after a dark, mythical river in Greek underworld lore.
• Sylph

  Mystical air spirits, Sylphs, evoke dark, romantic, supernatural vibes.
• Trinity

  Relates to dark religious imagery and popular in vampire lore.
• Troll

  Dark folklore and eerie fairy tales often feature these mythical creatures.
• Twilight

  Dark, mysterious vibe aligns with eerie, romantic themes in gothic literature.
• Vader

  Dark, mysterious origins from Star Wars evoke a spooky, eerie vibe.
• Vamp

  Relates to vampires, popular in dark, mysterious horror literature and films.
• Vlad

  Dracula's namesake, Vlad the Impaler, inspires dark, eerie vibes.
• Voodoo

  Dark magic and mystery link this feline moniker to eerie aesthetics.
• Warlock

  Dark magic and mystery surround this bewitching, supernatural moniker.
• Wednesday

  Named after a spooky Addams Family character, it oozes dark charm.
• Whisper

  Evokes mystery, darkness, and the supernatural, typical of Edgar Allan Poe's works.
• Widow

  Evokes dark, mysterious vibes linked to mourning and classic horror tales.
• Winchester

  Named after a spooky English cathedral, it screams mystery and old-world charm.
• Winifred

  She's a witch in "Hocus Pocus," adding a spooky, dark vibe.
• Witch

  Spooky connotations and ties to dark, supernatural folklore make it fit.
• Wuthering

  Dark, brooding Bronte novel vibes make it a spooky, mysterious choice.

Gothic Cat Names currently rank in 39th place out of all MeowNames.com categories.

As of December 2024, gothic cat names are losing some popularity with new kitten owners. According to MeowNames stats, they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variation for this category, which might suggest that its popularity is influenced by seasonal or cultural events.