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Names That Mean Dead

Updated November 2026

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Yomi
Japanese, Yoruba
"land of the dead; my joy"
The Japanese word for the land of the dead, it may also be interpreted as meaning "world of darkness" or "yellow springs". According to Japanese mythology, Yomi isn't like heaven (a place of reward…
Valdís
Icelandic, Norse
"goddess or the dead and slain"
Unrelated to the Latvian Valdis ("rule"), the Icelandic Valdís comes from Old Norse, with the mythological meaning of "goddess of the dead".
Mortimer
English
"dead sea"
Other kids might see a teasible connection to mortician or mortuary. Mortimer is an English family name used a few generations ago as an Anglicization of Moses; it was Walt Disney's original choice…
Ghost
English word name
"apparition of a dead being"
Spooky and a little bit edgy, Ghost is usually reserved as name for pets, particularly cats. It's possible some may pick Ghost as a chosen name however, thanks to its cool Halloween vibes, though…
Requiem
Word name, Latin
"rest; act or token of remembrance; Mass or musical composition for the souls of the dead"
A word name with grandeur, musicality, and a hint of spirituality, Requiem could have the nickname Remi. Associated with remembrance, Catholic Mass, and music for the dead, it more literally means…
Akuji
Invented name
"dead and awake; bad deeds"
A name from the 1999 video game, Akuji the Heartless , this invented choice is borne by a playable voodoo priest and warrior, who is cursed to wander the Underworld after his heart was ripped out on…
Requiem
Word name, Latin
"rest; act or token of remembrance; Mass or musical composition for the souls of the dead"
A word name linked to music and spirituality, Requiem could have the more familiar nicknames Remi or Emmy. Associated with remembrance, Catholic Mass, and music for the dead, it more literally means…

Names That Mean Dead

The names

Yomi

Valdís

Mortimer

Ghost

Requiem

Akuji

Requiem