Often therefore, ancient vampires specifically, will have names reflective of their darker traits. They looked at the traits that the baby exhibited, that they might want the baby to exhibit, or who they might want that baby boy or girl to become. In older times, people paid more attention to the meaning of names when naming their baby boy or girl. A typical vampire name might also reference the night, long-life, or even death. Often the name will have a reference to being immortal, evil, or dark. The list of names below can be used to help identify someone as a possible vampire simply by hearing their name. Many of these names may sound unfamiliar or unusual as some are taken from older times and are not popular names for boys or girls today.
The list is divided by male names for vampires and female names for vampires.
Here is a list of 150 vampire names with their meanings and origins (when known).
