Names That Mean Death

A secret nature name for boys.

Yes, Yew is a tree name, but it's similarity to "you" makes it a potentially problematic choice as a first name.

The name of the hero of Nathan Englander's The Ministry of Special Cases is also the name of the prayer Jews say for the dead, so be aware that this could definitely be seen as an offensive choice to avoid.

Tiamat is a goddess of the sea worshipped in ancient Mesopotamia, also seen as the creator goddess in some texts.

A rare spelling variation of the Norse mythological name Valhalla — the great hall which housed slain heroes who were to fight the battles of Ragnarök.

This gender-neutral royal name of Tahiti was inspired by the death of a child from a night cough, not the most positive reference especially in the age of Covid.

Anput is the ancient Egyptian goddess of the dead; the female counterpart to the god Anubis.

The Lithuanian form of Martha.

Also associated with Morta, the Roman goddess of death.

Traditional West African name used for daughters born after the death of a parent.