650+ Names That Mean Zombie: Male, Female, Japanese & Cool Name Ideas

Zombies have always captured attention through mystery, darkness, and survival stories. Names That Mean Zombie are inspired by undead legends, ancient myths, and eerie folklore. These names reflect themes of rebirth and life after death.

This collection includes male, female, and Japanese name ideas with deep dark symbolism. Each name connects to resurrection, the undead, or haunting myths. They work well for stories, games, and creative characters.

If you are searching for something unique and chilling, this list offers strong identity and impact. From classic creepy styles to cool modern picks, these names stand out. Explore over 650 ideas designed to leave a lasting impression.

Male Names That Mean Zombie

Name	Origin	Meaning
Mortis	Latin	Related to death/undead
Necros	Greek	Corpse, dead body
Zombos	Haitian/African	Direct zombie reference
Revenant	French	One who returns from death
Cadaver	Latin	Dead body, corpse
Lazaro	Hebrew	God has helped (Biblical resurrection)
Draugr	Norse	Undead creature
Ghoul	Arabic	Grave-dwelling undead
Lich	Germanic	Corpse, undead sorcerer
Mortifer	Latin	Death-bringer
Thanatos	Greek	Death personified
Moribund	Latin	At the point of death
Zombie	Haitian	Reanimated corpse
Wraithon	English	Ghostly undead form
Sepulcher	Latin	Tomb dweller
Moros	Greek	Doom, death
Nekros	Greek	Dead one
Corvus	Latin	Raven (death symbol)
Grim	English	Death/darkness
Bane	English	Cause of death
Mortem	Latin	Death
Ankou	Breton	Death personification
Samael	Hebrew	Angel of death
Azrael	Hebrew	Angel of death
Mort	French	Death
Dredge	English	To bring up from depths
Graveborn	English	Born from grave
Ashborne	English	Born from ashes

Female Names That Mean Zombie

Name	Origin	Meaning
Morticia	Latin	Death, undead
Lilith	Hebrew	Night demon/undead
Morta	Latin	Fate of death
Morrigan	Irish	Phantom queen of death
Nekra	Greek	Dead, corpse
Zombina	Haitian	Female zombie
Thanatia	Greek	Death
Persephone	Greek	Queen of underworld
Libitina	Roman	Goddess of death/corpses
Morana	Slavic	Goddess of death
Proserpina	Roman	Underworld queen
Keres	Greek	Death spirits
Banshee	Irish	Death herald
Mara	Sanskrit	Death, destroyer
Hel	Norse	Goddess of death
Nyx	Greek	Night/darkness
Erebia	Greek	Darkness
Mortisha	Latin	Of death
Ghoulina	Arabic	Female ghoul
Revena	French	Returned from death
Sepulchra	Latin	Of the tomb
Cadavera	Latin	Corpse
Dreadis	English	Fear of death
Grimhilde	Germanic	Death battle
Mortessa	Latin	Death
Necra	Greek	Dead
Zombette	Haitian	Small zombie
Wraitha	English	Ghost-like undead

Japanese Names That Mean Zombie

For readers interested in ghostly and spirit-inspired names, check out our Ghost Names list for more eerie ideas.

Name	Origin	Meaning
Zonbi (ゾンビ)	Japanese	Zombie (direct translation)
Shiryō (死霊)	Japanese	Dead spirit
Shinin (死人)	Japanese	Dead person
Kyōnshi (キョンシ)	Japanese/Chinese	Hopping vampire zombie
Shisha (死者)	Japanese	The deceased
Mumei (無冥)	Japanese	Lifeless darkness
Shinigami (死神)	Japanese	Death god
Yūrei (幽霊)	Japanese	Ghost/undead spirit
Akumu (悪夢)	Japanese	Nightmare
Kurai (暗い)	Japanese	Dark, gloomy
Kuroshi (苦死)	Japanese	Painful death
Yamiyo (闇夜)	Japanese	Dark night
Mikoto (冥途)	Japanese	Underworld
Shira (死ら)	Japanese	Death (plural)
Ankoku (暗黒)	Japanese	Darkness
Meikai (冥界)	Japanese	Underworld realm
Funbo (墳墓)	Japanese	Grave, tomb
Reikon (霊魂)	Japanese	Soul of the dead
Borei (亡霊)	Japanese	Ghost of the dead
Yokai (妖怪)	Japanese	Supernatural monster
Oni (鬼)	Japanese	Demon/ogre
Gaki (餓鬼)	Japanese	Hungry ghost
Hakaba (墓場)	Japanese	Graveyard
Shikabane (屍)	Japanese	Corpse
Nakigara (亡骸)	Japanese	Dead body
Sofu (屍風)	Japanese	Corpse wind
Reishi (霊死)	Japanese	Spirit death

Last Names That Mean Zombie

Name	Origin	Meaning
Mortensen	Scandinavian	Son of death
Graves	English	From the graveyard
Cadwell	English	Cold well/spring (death)
Grimwood	English	Dark forest
Blackwood	English	Dark forest
Tombson	English	Son of the tomb
Deadman	English	Man of death
Graveson	English	Son of the grave
Mortimer	French	Dead sea
Morbid	Latin	Related to disease/death
Necrose	Greek	Dead tissue
Zombinski	Slavic	Zombie descendant
Draugaard	Norse	Undead keeper
Lichfield	English	Field of corpses
Corpsewood	English	Wood of corpses
Ashborne	English	Born of ashes
Darkmore	English	More darkness
Nightshade	English	Poisonous plant (death)
Boneyard	English	Graveyard
Holloway	English	Hollow path (grave)
Sepulveda	Spanish	Buried place
Gravenstein	German	Grave stone
Mordecai	Hebrew	Servant of death
Thanatos	Greek	Death itself
Revenwood	French/English	Return wood
Ghoulfang	Arabic/English	Ghoul tooth
Decayne	French	Decay
Rotwood	English	Rotting wood

Popular Names That Mean Zombie

Name	Origin	Meaning
Walker	English	One who walks (undead walker)
Rotter	English	One who rots/decays
Biter	English	One who bites (zombie trait)
Creeper	English	One who creeps slowly
Shambler	English	One who shambles/shuffles
Decay	Latin	State of decomposition
Corpse	Latin	Dead body
Undead	English	Not alive, not dead
Infected	Latin	Disease carrier
Carrier	English	Disease bearer
Ghoul	Arabic	Flesh-eating undead
Wight	English	Undead creature
Hollow	English	Empty, soulless
Risen	English	Risen from death
Lurker	English	One who lurks
Flesh	English	Living flesh consumer
Horde	Germanic	Mass of zombies
Crawler	English	One who crawls
Roamer	English	Wandering undead
Drifter	English	Aimless wanderer
Stumbler	English	One who stumbles
Groaner	English	One who groans
Rigor	Latin	Death stiffness (rigor mortis)
Plague	Greek	Epidemic disease
Viral	Latin	Virus-related
Bitten	English	One who was bitten

Zombie Names Based on Cause of Death

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Name	Origin	Meaning
Plagueborne	English/Greek	Born from plague
Virex	Latin	Virus carrier
Toxin	Greek	Poisoned undead
Radiant	Latin	Radiation victim
Fungal	Latin	Fungal infection victim
Frostbite	English	Frozen death
Burnward	English	Burn victim
Drowned	English	Death by drowning
Strangled	English	Death by strangulation
Venomous	Latin	Poisoned by venom
Acidborn	Latin/English	Acid death
Scorched	English	Burned to death
Suffocate	Latin	Death by suffocation
Starven	English	Death by starvation
Thirstmor	English	Death by thirst
Fevered	Latin	Fever death
Septic	Greek	Blood poisoning death
Hemorrhage	Greek	Bled to death
Asphyx	Greek	Asphyxiation death
Electros	Greek	Electrocution death
Crushed	English	Death by crushing
Impaled	Latin	Death by impalement
Lacerated	Latin	Death by deep cuts
Shattered	English	Death by trauma
Contagion	Latin	Infectious disease death
Miasma	Greek	Toxic air death

Supernatural Zombie Name Ideas

Name	Origin	Meaning
Vexhallow	English	Cursed hollow being
Soulless	English	Without soul
Wraithkin	English	Ghostly undead kin
Shadowmire	English	Dark swamp creature
Hexwalker	Germanic/English	Cursed walker
Doomshade	English	Shadow of doom
Cursemark	English	Marked by curse
Blightborne	English	Born from blight
Voidheart	English	Empty-hearted
Netherbound	English	Bound to underworld
Fellwight	English	Evil undead creature
Grimspawn	English	Dark offspring
Darksoul	English	Evil soul
Nightcrawl	English	Night creature
Dreadborn	English	Born from dread
Cryptwalk	Greek/English	Tomb walker
Bonechill	English	Bone-chilling undead
Gravewalker	English	One who walks graves
Deathmark	English	Marked by death
Tombspawn	English	Spawned from tomb
Mireghoul	English/Arabic	Swamp ghoul
Foulspirit	English	Evil spirit
Hauntwraith	English	Haunting wraith
Cursewight	English	Cursed undead
Abyssal	Greek	From the abyss
Veilwalker	English	Walker between worlds

Psychological Zombie Names

Name	Origin	Meaning
Mindless	English	Without mind/thought
Thoughtvoid	English	Void of thought
Memoryless	English	Without memories
Lobotome	Greek/Latin	Lobotomized being
Cognull	Latin	Null cognition
Instinctor	Latin	Pure instinct
Soulblank	English	Blank soul
Emotionless	Latin	Without emotions
Willbroken	English	Broken will
Mindrot	English	Rotted mind
Psychosnap	Greek	Broken psyche
Identityless	Latin	No identity
Feral	Latin	Wild, savage mind
Primitive	Latin	Primitive brain state
Consciouslost	Latin	Lost consciousness
Reasonless	Latin	Without reason
Autonomic	Greek	Automatic responses only
Braindead	English	Dead brain function
Memento	Latin	Lost memory
Amnesiac	Greek	Memory loss
Vacant	Latin	Empty minded
Hollowmind	English	Empty mind
Madness	English	Driven mad
Delirious	Latin	Delirium state
Catatone	Greek	Catatonic state
Regression	Latin	Mental regression
Devolved	Latin	Mentally devolved
Primalrage	Latin/English	Primal rage state
Zombified	Haitian/English	Turned into zombie
Puppeteer	French	Controlled being
Controlled	Latin	Mind-controlled
Enslaved	Latin	Enslaved mind
Dominated	Latin	Dominated will
Possessed	Latin	Possessed consciousness
Hivemind	English	Collective consciousness
Droned	English	Drone-like state
Automated	Greek	Automatic function
Husked	English	Empty husk
Shellbound	English	Trapped in shell
Spiritless	Latin	Without spirit
Willweak	English	Weak-willed
Mindshackle	English	Shackled mind
Thoughtdrain	English	Drained of thought
Consciousnumb	Latin	Numb consciousness
Cognitfade	Latin	Fading cognition
Senseblind	English	Blind to senses

Popular Zombie Names

• Walker
• Biter
• Lurker
• Shambler
• Rotface
• Deadhead
• Grinner
• Moaner
• Crawler
• Stagger
• Decayden
• Sloucher
• Groaner
• Dragger
• Stumbles
• Ragdoll
• Dusty
• Limpy
• Zombie Joe
• Grayson
• Rigor
• Corpsy
• Braindead
• Shuffles
• Patches
• Stitches

Horror Zombie Names

• Bloodreaver
• Fleshripper
• Gorefang
• Skullcrusher
• Bonegnawer
• Skinflayer
• Corpsemaker
• Dreadmaw
• Terrorjaw
• Painhowler
• Gutspiller
• Nightstalker
• Evilgrin
• Madbiter
• Ravager
• Tormentor
• Mangler
• Mutilator
• Slasher
• Deathdealer
• Screamface
• Hellspawn
• Vilefang
• Nightmarish
• Horrific
• Terrorface
• Bloodlust

Paranormal Zombie Names

• Specter
• Wraith
• Phantom
• Apparition
• Ectoplasm
• Poltergeist
• Shadowborn
• Soulless
• Voidwalker
• Banshee
• Possessed
• Cursed
• Haunted
• Ethereal
• Summoned
• Spiritual
• Ghostface
• Astral
• Possessed One
• Hexed
• Conjured
• Medium
• Channeled
• Supernatural
• Occult
• Mystic
• Transcendent

Gothic Zombie Names

• Mortimer
• Raven
• Crimson
• Nightshade
• Obsidian
• Vesper
• Ebony
• Damien
• Lucian
• Draven
• Thorn
• Sable
• Ash
• Crow
• Graves
• Lorelei
• Belladonna
• Lazarus
• Morticia
• Phantom Rose
• Salem
• Dusk
• Orpheus

Crazy Zombie Names

• Rotface
• Skullcrusher
• Bonegnawer
• Fleshripper
• Gravedigger
• Bloodhunger
• Corpsegrinder
• Nightstalker
• Doomwalker
• Plaguebringer
• Deathmoaner
• Braineater
• Tombcrawler
• Gutmuncher
• Shadowshambler
• Veinbiter
• Decaymaster
• Soulgnasher
• Cryptkeeper
• Bonecruncher
• Meatwagon
• Ashwalker
• Graverot
• Skullbreaker
• Corpsewalker
• Plaguefoot

Zombie Girl Names

• Morticia
• Raven
• Lilith
• Rotten Rose
• Wednesday
• Decay
• Corvina
• Mortisha
• Gravewyn
• Nocturna
• Morana
• Libitina
• Morella
• Thanasia
• Sepulchra
• Cadavera
• Necrona
• Zombina
• Cryptina
• Mortemma
• Pallorina
• Ashlyn
• Griselda
• Belladonna
• Salem
• Ophelia

Names That Mean Zombie A to Z

• Azrael (angel of death)
• Banshee (death spirit)
• Crow (death symbol)
• Draven (hunter)
• Erebus (darkness)
• Famine (apocalypse)
• Ghoul (undead creature)
• Hades (underworld)
• Infected
• Jinx (curse)
• Keres (death spirit)
• Lazarus (risen from dead)
• Mort (death)
• Necros (corpse)
• Omega (the end)
• Pestilence (plague)
• Requiem (death mass)
• Styx (river of death)
• Thanatos (death personified)
• Umbra (shadow)
• Venom (poison)
• Walker (zombie term)
• Xipe (flayed god)
• Yama (death deity)
• Zombie
• Zed (British slang for zombie)
• Zom (abbreviated zombie)

Classic Zombie Names

• George (after George Romero)
• Romero
• Lucio (after Lucio Fulci)
• Walker
• Shuffler
• Shambler
• Biter
• Creeper
• Lurker
• Crawler
• Roamer
• Dragger
• Stumbler
• Groaner
• Moaner
• Muncher
• Devourer
• Ghoul
• Corpse
• Cadaver
• Revenant
• Wraith
• Specter
• Phantom
• Undead
• Infected
• Carrier
• Rotter
• Stiff
• Deadhead

Silly Zombie Nicknames

• Zombie McZombface
• Rotten Ronnie
• Moldy Marvin
• Crusty Carl
• Stinky Steve
• Limpy Larry
• Droopy Doug
• Wobbly Wanda
• Saggy Sally
• Peeling Pete
• Fungus Fred
• Musty Mabel
• Decaying Derek
• Slimy Sam
• Gooey Gary
• Crumbly Craig
• Flaky Frank
• Putrid Patty
• Grimy Gus
• Crusty Karen
• Smelly Shelly
• Oozy Oliver
• Lumpy Lou
• Mangy Mike
• Scabby Scott
• Bruised Bruce
• Pale Paul
• Ashy Ashley
• Dingy Dan
• Mushy Murray

One-Word Zombie Names

• Decay
• Rot
• Plague
• Fester
• Blight
• Pestilence
• Carrion
• Putrid
• Necrosis
• Cadaver
• Mortis
• Pallor
• Rigor
• Sepsis
• Toxin
• Venom
• Rancid
• Morbid
• Grim
• Dread
• Doom
• Ash
• Void

Rhyming Zombie Names

• Zombie Mombie
• Rombie Zombie
• Crombie the Zombie
• Lombie
• Bombie
• Tombie
• Sombie
• Dombie
• Grombie
• Fombie
• Chombie
• Nombie
• Wombie
• Hombre Zombie
• Kombie
• Pombie
• Rhombie
• Vombie
• Yombie
• Zomzie
• Glombie
• Slombie
• Frombie
• Trombie
• Drombie

Baby Names Like Zombie for Girls

• Zombina
• Zombelle
• Zombina Rose
• Zombette
• Zombelia
• Zombara
• Zombrina
• Zombella
• Zombita
• Zombiana
• Zomblyn
• Zombara Mae
• Zombelina
• Zomberry
• Zombina Grace
• Zombeth
• Zombianne
• Zombina Claire
• Zombette Marie
• Zombina Joy

Scary Zombie Names

• Skulltearer
• Soulripper
• Bloodcurdler
• Nightterror
• Dreadfiend
• Boneshatter
• Fleshrender
• Deathshriek
• Goremonger
• Terrorspawn
• Veinsnapper
• Darkdevourer
• Painbringer
• Fearbeast
• Horrorface
• Screamer
• Mauler
• Ravager
• Slaughterer
• Tormentor
• Nightmare
• Hellspawn
• Abomination
• Monstrosity
• Butcher

Apocalyptic Zombie Names

• Fallout
• Doomsday
• Armageddon
• Extinction
• Wasteland
• Cataclysm
• Oblivion
• Endtimes
• Survivor
• Scavenger
• Aftermath
• Collapse
• Ruination
• Desolation
• Judgement
• Omega
• Exodus
• Havoc
• Pandemic
• Ground Zero
• Patient Zero
• Outbreak
• Contagion
• Epidemic
• Vector
• Carrier Zero
• Genesis (end beginning)
• Terminus
• Reckoning
• Annihilation

Campy or Funny Zombie Names

• Bob the Zombie
• Dead Fred
• Zombie Steve
• Walking Ned
• Hungry Harold
• Bitey McBiteface
• Sir Shambles-a-lot
• Count Rotula
• Zombo
• Zed Head
• Brain Drain
• Mortimer Munch
• Dead-ward
• Zack the Snack
• Gore-don
• Undead Ted
• Corpsy Collins
• Rot Stewart
• Elvis Deadley
• Michael Jerk-son
• Zombrad Pitt
• Dead Sheeran
• Grateful Dead Greg
• Rigor Mortis Morris
• Decompose DeNiro

Historical Zombie Names

• Lazarus (Biblical)
• Osiris (Egyptian god)
• Draugr (Norse undead)
• Jiangshi (Chinese hopping vampire)
• Nachzehrer (German vampire)
• Vetala (Hindu undead)
• Ghul (Arabian demon)
• Strigoi (Romanian undead)
• Vrykolakas (Greek undead)
• Jiang Shi
• Quetzalcoatl (Aztec)
• Anubis (Egyptian)
• Hel (Norse goddess)
• Mictlantecuhtli (Aztec death god)
• Yama (Hindu death god)
• Morrigan (Celtic death goddess)
• Baron Samedi (Voodoo)
• Papa Legba (Voodoo)
• Frankenstein
• Victor (Frankenstein)
• Vlad (Dracula reference)
• Nosferatu
• Golem (Jewish folklore)
• Mumm-Ra
• Imhotep (The Mummy)
• Ramses (Egyptian)
• Tutankhamun
• Pharaoh
• Cleopatra (undead version)
• Nefertiti (undead version)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some popular Names That Mean Zombie?

Popular names include male, female, and Japanese-inspired options linked to the undead.

Where can I find Names That Mean Zombie?

You can find them in lists of 650+ names online for stories, games, or characters.

Are Names That Mean Zombie suitable for babies?

Some are more thematic and spooky, so they are usually used for characters rather than real babies.

Can Names That Mean Zombie be used in games?

Yes, these names are perfect for zombie characters in games or creative projects.

What makes a name a Name That Means Zombie?

It usually has a meaning related to undead, resurrection, or dark folklore.

Are there female Names That Mean Zombie?

Yes, there are spooky and creative female names connected to the zombie theme.

Are there Japanese Names That Mean Zombie?

Yes, some names are inspired by Japanese mythology and the undead concept.

Can Names That Mean Zombie be cool or modern?

Absolutely, many names combine dark meaning with a modern, edgy vibe.

How many Names That Mean Zombie are available?

There are over 650+ names covering male, female, and fantasy-inspired options.

Why should I choose Names That Mean Zombie for characters?

They give your characters a unique, eerie, and memorable identity.

Conclusion

Exploring 650+ Names That Mean Zombie gives you endless options for spooky and creative characters. From male and female names to Japanese-inspired choices, each one has a unique dark meaning. These names can bring stories, games, and projects to life.

Choosing the right name adds depth and personality to your characters. Whether you want something creepy, mysterious, or cool, this collection has it all. It’s perfect for writers, gamers, and creative minds looking for inspiration.

With so many options, you can find a name that truly stands out. These names leave a lasting impression and fit any undead or zombie-themed concept. Dive into the list and discover names that spark imagination and intrigue.