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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• Banshee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Named after a spooky English cathedral, it screams mystery and old-world charm.
• 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 53rd place out of all MeowNames.com categories.

As of November 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.