145+ Wickedly Evil Baby Names You Can't Resist
Thankfully, we don't live in a literary tragedy, which means your baby's name isn't going to curse them to a horrific narrative. While some people might call you out for picking a horror-movie-inspired moniker, other people will think that quirky evil name strikes a chord.
Whether you're alternative, love to live on the dark side, or can't wait to inject a little irony into your bundle of joy's birth certificate, we've got a plethora of evil names with every meaning under the eclipse for you to choose from.
Enticing Baby Names With Mischievous Meanings
People around the world have different customs surrounding baby naming. Many babies are named for the way they look, how they act, or the circumstances of their birth. In honor of those traditions, if you've got a baby playing peek-a-boo with their due date, then you might want to add a mischievous name to the list.
Anwir - Liar
Cozbi - My lie, my deception
Dolion - Deceitful
Jaakobah - Deceiver
Leto - Hidden
Loki - Trickster
Naiche - Mischief maker
Přemysl - Trick, stratagem
Raz - Secret
Tajana - To keep secret
Decadent Names With Dark Meanings
These dark baby names put the same taste in your mouth as when you take a bite of a deliciously rich dark chocolate truffle. After all, these names are decadent and they know it.
Donahue - Dark warrior
Donovan - Dark warrior
Dougal - Dark stranger
Dubheasa - Dark beauty
Duncan - Dark warrior
Duvessa - Dark beauty
Lamya - Having beautiful dark lips
Layla/Leila - Dark beauty
Rajani - The dark one
Sauda - Dark beauty
Raven - Dark-haired or wise; also a large black bird
Looking for a dark 90s-inspired name for your little one? The name Raven had a popularity surge during the 90s when it ranked among the top two hundred names (coming in at an average of 171). It's derived from the original old English version "hræfn," meaning wisdom and prophecy. In some cultures, the raven is associated with magic and the ability to decipher omens and signs.
Intriguing Names for the Warriors in Your Life
Life is a constant battle — and what better way to equip your babies for handling the challenges it throws at them than with a name befitting of a warrior? All of these warrior-meaning names stretch across space and time and have served someone's ancestors well.
Adofo - Warrior
Bellatrix - Female warrior
Bellona - Warrior goddess of destructive warfare
Connla - Wolf warrior
Enyo - Warrior goddess of destructive warfare
Harvey - Army warrior
Helmer - Warrior's wrath
Kali - Warrior goddess of destruction
Nilesh - Dark blue ruler
Óttarr - Terror, warrior
Pele - Warrior goddess of destruction
Unique Baby Names That Call For Destruction
Just watch a toddler plow through a pile of blocks or a bowl full of cereal and you'll know that destruction is their middle name. Destruction's wrought with power and so are these strong baby names.
Aghanashini - Destroyer of sins
Aridam - Destroyer of enemies
Bela - Destruction
Deianira - Man-destroyer
Deidamia - To destroy
Gedeon - Destroyer
Hadeon - Destroyer
Runihura - Destroyer
Deadly Baby Names Reaching From the Void
Death and darkness go hand-in-hand. Keep your babies from being afraid of the dark by gifting them with a deadly name that embraces blackness.
Achlys - Darkness
Azvameht - Strong death
Bacia - Family deaths ruined the house
Erebus - Nether darkness
Kek - God of darness
Keket - Goddess of darkness
Mabuz - Ruler of death castle
Morana - Death
Mot - Death
Orpheus - The darkness of night
Sephtis - Eternal death
Than - Death
Thanatos - Death
Evil-Sounding Names With Curious Meanings
You can't take these evil-sounding names at face value. Though they're intimidating to the ear, they won't inspire dastardly deeds. So, if you've got a wicked sense of humor, lean into these evil-sounding baby names.
Belladonna - Name of a poisonous plant
Cronus - To cut
Damon - To tame
Desdemona - Ill-fated
Dorian - Derived from the Ancient Greek Dorians tribe
Drusilla - Derived from a Roman family name
Elvira - Happy, agreeable
Jareth - Unclear
Jezebel - To exalt
Lucius - Light
Morticia - Death
Onyx - Claw, nail
Pandora - All gifts
Perdita - Lost
Renwick - Raven
Rhoda - Rose
Vesper - Evening
Beautiful Baby Names That Mean Suffering or Sorrow
Sadness and sorrow are natural parts of life. The beauty of being alive is being able to feel the whole spectrum of emotion — the bad and the good. People who can embrace all their feelings and overcome suffering walk away from it stronger than ever, just as these names imply.
Acheros - River of sorrow
Ahlai - Sorrowing experience
Bronahc - Sorrow
Brone/Brona - Sorrowful
Dierdre - Sorrowful
Dolores - Sorrows
Drystan - Full of sorrow
Jabez - Sorrow
Jela - Father suffered during birth
Kestutis - To endure
Mahzun - Sad
Malalai - Sad, grieved
Nekan - Sorrows
Powerful Baby Names Inspired by Disaster
Natural disasters are great forces that challenge humanity's superiority complex. With a name that means "disaster" or "misfortune," you just might be gifting your baby with a powerful destiny that affects everyone around them.
Ares - Ruin
Bora - Storm
Casimir - To destroy the world
Corentin/Corentine - Hurricane
Devland - Misfortune
Perseus - To destroy
Pyry - Snowstorm
Tavarious - Misfortune
Tempest - Violent storm
Volkan - Volcano
Pure of Heart But Evil in Name
Some people say that we're all capable of good and evil. If your bundle of joy is carrying multitudes, then embrace their darker side and acknowledge it by picking one of these baby names with an evil meaning.
Ahriman - Evil spirit
Birsha - An evil
Daeva - Evil spirit
Dushyanta - Destroyer of evil
Dysnomia - Bad/wrong
Keres - Evil spirits
Maleficent - Harmful, evil
Matchitehaw - Has an evil heart
Nukpana - Evil
Sidero - Evil nymph
Ubel - Evil
Yurena - Evil spirit
Iconic Horror Movie Villain Names That'll Turn Heads
Michael. Jason. Freddy. All you need is one name to know who we're talking about. Horror movie villains are ubiquitous in pop culture today. Carry on their lethal legacies in one of these horror movie villain-inspired baby names.
Annabelle - Lovable
Annie - Favor
Asami - Hemp & beautiful
Chucky - Man
Cujo - Unclear
Damien - To tame
Freddy - Peaceful ruler
Hannibal - Grace of Ba'al
Jason - Healer
Kayako - Beautiful & good, field, child
Michael - Who is like God?
Norman - Northman
Pazuzu - Unclear
Sadako - Chaste child
Unforgettable Vampire Names That'll Hypnotize You
Movies, books, and folklore offer up tons of recognizable and unique vampire names you could give your baby. From silent film classics to newer underground hits, these vampire baby names will hypnotize you.
Ambrogio - Immortal
Angel - Messenger
Barnabas - Son of the prophet
Blade - Cutting edge
Carmilla - Garden
Dracula - Dragon
Lestat - Status
Marceline - Derivative of the Roman god Mars
Nosferatu - Troublesome
Orlok - Unclear
Renfield - From the raven's field
Reinhardt - Brave decision
Selene - Moon
Strahd - Unclear
Willow - Derived from the Old English word for tree
Delightfully Demonic Baby Names
Don't worry, naming your baby after a religious or fictional demon won't have them spitting up green goo and thrashing on the bed. Rather, these delightfully demonic baby names will certainly help your kiddos stand out from the crowd.
Abaddon - Ruin, destruction
Amon - The hidden one
Asmodeus - Wrath, demon
Azazel - Scapegoat
Baphomet - Praised, commendable
Beelzebub - Lord of flies
Belial - Worthless
Dagon - Grain
Legion - Choose, levy
Lilith - Of the night
Lucifer - Light bringer
Molech - Unclear
Naamah - Pleasant
Ramiel - Thunder of God
Embrace the Dark Side With Evil Baby Names
Whether you're looking for a scary baby name, an exotic baby name, or an evil-sounding baby name, evil names are so unique that your kid's name will stick with every person who hears it. Embrace your infant's dark and mischievous side with these extra dark yet delicious baby names.