55+ Unique Vampire Names & Their Meanings

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Co-authored by Elaine Heredia, BA

Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Fact Checked

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In ancient times, people told stories of vampires to warn against evil and protect their children from danger. Now, we make up our own vampire characters, give them unique names, and create fascinating, nuanced backstories that make us love them rather than fear them. If you're stumped for a good vampire name for your male or female blood-sucking alter-ego, your search ends here! Keep reading to find the best female and male vampire names and their meanings, as well as the names of your favorite vampire characters from pop culture. And, for a truly unique name, take our Vampire Name Generator out for a spin and discover unlimited power! (Uh, we mean options.)

Awesome Vampire Names (Male & Female)

Bella: "Beautiful" of Italian and Latin origin; also short for Isabella.
Carmilla: "Garden" or "orchard" in Hebrew.
Selene: "Moon" of Greek origin.
Alaric: "Ruler of all" or "noble ruler" of Germanic origin.
Edward: "Wealthy guardian" or "rich guard" in Old English.
Draven: "Hunter" of Scottish and Gaelic origins.

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Best Female Vampire Names

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Wake your inner Gothic beauty or badass vampire heroine from the dead. Female vampires are beautiful, wild, wise, and always iconic. The name you choose should channel the energy you're looking for, whether you want to be a somber vampire queen or an independent, weapon-wielding vampire woman of action. Taste these female vampire names and their meanings, and use the one that stirs your blood.^{[1]
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- Alice: "Noble" or "noble kind" of Germanic origin.
- Amaris: "Promised by God" in Hebrew or "child of the moon" in Spanish.
- Artemia: "Whole" or "safe and sound" in Polish.
- Bella: "Beautiful" of Italian and Latin origin; also short for Isabella.
- Belladonna: "Beautiful lady" in Italian.
- Carmilla: "Garden" or "orchard" in Hebrew.
- Drusilla: "Strong" or "mighty" of Roman origin; also "little dew" in Latin.
- Elena: "Shining light" of Greek origin.
- Esme: "Esteemed" or "loved" in French.
- Guinevere: "White fairy" or "fair one" of Welsh origin; also associated with Arthurian legends.
- Lilith: "Belonging to the night," "night monster," or "screech owl" of Hebrew or Akkadian origins.
- Lysandra: "Liberator" in Greek.
- Marceline: "Young warrior" or "dedicated to Mars" of Latin origin.
- Ophelia: "Help," "aid," or "advantage" in Greek.
- Osanna: "A prayer or acclamation" or "praise" in Hebrew.
- Rosalie: "Rose garden" in French.
- Sapphira: "Sapphire," as in the jewel, in Aramaic.
- Selene: "Moon" of Greek origin.
- Valentina: "Strong" or "healthy" of Latin origin.
- Victoria: "Victory" or "conqueror" in Latin.

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Best Male Vampire Names

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Channel strength, cunning, and wisdom with these vampire names for men. The stereotypical male vampire strikes fear into the hearts of men and seduces women to his service. But modern-day vampires are more nuanced. They're capable not only of great brutality but also of great intelligence, compassion, and even humor. Drink in these male vampire name suggestions and see if any of their meanings speak to the vampire you want to be.^{[2]
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- Alaric: "Ruler of all" or "noble ruler" of Germanic origin.
- Armand: "Soldier" or "army man" in French.
- Azrael: "The one whom God helps" in Hebrew; also the name of the Angel of Death in the Bible.
- Bram: "Father of multitude" in Hebrew, or "bramble" or "brushwood" in Scottish; also short for Abraham.
- Caedmon: "Wise warrior" or "battle wisdom" of Celtic origins.
- Carlisle: "Stronghold of Lugus," "fort of Luguvalium," and "the wall of the God Lugus" of English origins.
- Constantine: "Constant" or "steadfast" of Latin origins.
- Damian: "To tame" or "to subdue" in Greek.
- Dimitri: "Follower of Demeter" in Greek and "earth-lover" of Slavic origins.
- Draven: "Hunter" of Scottish and Gaelic origins.
- Edward: "Wealthy guardian" or "rich guard" in Old English.
- Godfrey: "God's peace" or "good peace" of Germanic origins.
- Jasper: "Treasurer" or "bringer of treasure" of Persian origins.
- Julian: "Youthful," "downy-bearded," or "Jove's child" (Jove is another name for the god Jupiter) of Greek origin.
- Lucien: "Light" in French.
- Lucifer: "Shining one" in Hebrew or "light-bringer" in Latin; also another name for Satan in the Bible.
- Roderick: "Ruler" and "gory" of Germanic origins
- Samael: "Venom of God" in Hebrew; also another name for Satan.
- Vlad: "Glorious rule," "ruler of the world, people, peace," or "to rule with greatness" of Slavic origins; also short for Vladislav and Vladimir.
- Xander: "Defender of the people" or "protector of mankind."

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Vampire Names from Movies, TV, & Literature

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The most unique vampire names come from pop culture. When did you first become enamored with vampires? Was it when you read the classic that started it all, Dracula by Bram Stoker? Was it when you saw Tom Cruise playing Lestat de Lioncourt in Interview with a Vampire? Or was it when you first laid eyes on Edward Cullen and his sparkly, hot vampire family in the Twilight Saga? No matter where you first discovered vampires, you can bet the characters had unique names that have stuck with you. Here's a list of pop culture vampire names to refresh your memory (and inspire your next vampiric persona).
- Akasha (The Vampire Chronicles)
- Alucard (Castlevania; Hellsing)
- Angel (Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Angel)
- Barnabas (Dark Shadows)
- Carlisle (Twilight)
- Count von Count (Sesame Street)
- Damon (The Vampire Diaries)
- Dracula (Dracula by Bram Stoker)
- Laszlo (What We Do in the Shadows)
- Lestat (Interview with a Vampire by Anne Rice)
- Morbius (Marvel Comics)
- Nadja (What We Do in the Shadows)
- Nandor (What We Do in the Shadows)
- Orlok (Nosferatu)

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