Whether you’re inspired by the serene beauty of the night sky, the mythological underworld, or the shadowy elegance of nature, these names offer a rich tapestry of meanings.
From mythological figures to nature-inspired titles, each name reflects a unique connection to the night and its timeless allure.
Explore our curated list of names and find the perfect fit that captures the essence of night and darkness for you or your loved ones.
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Names That Mean Night for Boys
Orpheus Dark of night
Rajani Lord of the night
Gethin Dark-skinned
Darcy Dark one
Blackwell Dark well
Kieran Little dark one
Amaya Night rain
Nishant End of night
Svart Black, dark
Tynan Dark, dusty
Blake Dark or fair-haired
Kaleb Faithful, dark
Samir Nighttime friend
Leigh Field, meadow; dark
Raven Dark bird
Names That Mean Night for Girls
Layla Night
Selene Moon goddess
Chandra Moon, shining
Nisha Night
Koko Night
Amaya Night rain
Ratri Night
Yin Dark, shade
Nyx Night goddess
Lilith Night demon
Esmeray Dark moon
Sauda Dark beauty
Ilta Night
Tamara Date palm; night
Vespera Evening star
Names That Mean Dark for Boys
Adham Dark
Colin Dark hero
Doyle Dark stranger
Donovan Dark warrior
Jett Black stone
Sullivan Dark-eyed
Morrissey Sea taboo; dark
Bran Raven, dark-haired
Lennox With elm trees; dark
Corbin Raven, dark-haired
Darcel Dark
Myles Dark, soldier
Keir Dark-haired
Darius He who holds firm to good; dark
Channing Young wolf; dark
Names That Mean Dark for Girls
Melanie Black, dark
Ciara Dark-haired
Maureen Little dark one
Kali The black one
Darcy From Arcy; dark
Blake Fair-haired, dark
Ebony Dark wood
Bruna Dark-haired
Colby From the dark village
Jetta Jet black
Keira Dark-haired
Ciaran Little dark one
Sable Black, dark-legged
Samara Protected by God; night talk
Tamsin Twin; dark twin
Unique and Rare Names Meaning Night or Dark
Kiara Dark-haired, black
Zephyr West wind, dark sky
Elara Mythical moon named after dark oceans
Orion Named after a constellation associated with night
Erebus Personification of darkness in Greek mythology
Luna Night light, moon
Calypso Concealment, dark
Nox Roman equivalent of Nyx, night goddess
Tsukiko Moon child
Adrienne Dark one
Zephyrine Dark wind
Fenrir Mythical wolf associated with darkness
Amaris Child of the moon
Umbra Shadow, darkness
Sirius Brightest star, night sky
Mythological Names Associated with Night or Darkness
Hades God of the underworld
Persephone Queen of the underworld
Nyx Greek goddess of the night
Thanatos Personification of death
Morpheus God of dreams
Selene Goddess of the moon
Hypnos God of sleep
Erebus Primordial god of darkness
Hecate Goddess of magic and witchcraft
Artemis Goddess of the hunt and moon
Cernunnos Celtic god of the underworld
Chandra Hindu moon deity
Raijin Japanese god of thunder and storms
Mani Norse personification of the moon
Achlys Goddess of misery and night
Nature-Inspired Names Signifying Night or Dark
Raven Dark bird associated with night
Luna Moon, night light
Ember Glowing coal at night
Starling Bird often associated with the night
Indigo Deep blue, like night sky
Shadow Created by absence of light
Comet Celestial object visible at night
Twilight The time between night and day
Onyx Black gemstone
Storm Powerful night weather
Mistral Cold night wind
Horizon Line where earth meets sky at night
Moonstone Gemstone reflecting moonlight
Galaxy Group of stars in the night sky
Nightshade Dark plant associated with mystery
Names Meaning Night or Dark from Different Cultures
Nox Latin for night
Yoru Japanese for night
Laila Arabic for night
Ratri Sanskrit for night
Zillah Hebrew for shadow
Orpheus Greek for darkness of night
Duvessa Irish for dark beauty
Ciaran Irish for little dark one
Blaka Albanian for dark
Kali Sanskrit for the black one
Mustafa Turkish for chosen, also relates to dark
Vesper Latin for evening
Chiasa Japanese for thousand mornings (after night)
Ciara Gaelic for dark-haired
Akumu African for nightmares
Cute and Short Names Meaning Night or Dark
Nyx Night
Jet Jet black
Lux Light after darkness
Noir French for black
Uma Meaning night in Sanskrit
Ara Latin for altar of the night
Finn Fair, from the dark
Leo Lion, strength in darkness
Rae Light of the sun
Rey King in the darkness
Ava Life in the night
Ren Lotus, rebirth from night
Taj Crown among the stars
Sol Sun after dark
Ami Beloved in the night
Names Meaning Shadow or Darkness
Shade Area of darkness
Chaya Hebrew for life, shadow
Umbra Latin for shadow
Sable Black, shadow-like
Zilla Shadow in Hebrew
Melaina Greek for black, shadow
Ciarán Little dark one
Kanika Black, dark
Gethin Dark-skinned
Dara Star in the shadow
Ragna Dark advisor
Blakely Dark wood or clearing
Merle Blackbird, dark shadow
Delano Night or dark one
Kalinda Sun, but shadows in Hindi belief