In the first decades of the 20th century but saw a gradual decline after 1930.

Female last names meaning dark. The Anglicized form is Ephah. Selima comes from Arabic and means peace or an anche. While not overtly evil in itself the meaning of Doyle can suggest dark undertones.

We like its strength. Amaris - This name meaning child of the moon would be great for a baby born during the full moon. Derived from either the personal name Meuric which is the Welsh form of Maurice or ultimately from the Latin personal name Mauritius which means dark.

Doyle is derived from an Irish surname and means dark stranger. This is an unusual name for a baby girl but it has a pretty unique ring to it. 103 rows Kiara means a Woman With Raven-Black Dark Hair.

This name means white bright or beautiful. From a nickname meaning dark in Spanish and Portuguese. For instance if your story is set in ancient Rome last names like Axius Gallius and Octavius would sound truer to the conventions of that time and place than contemporary American last names like Williams or Roberts.

Cruella 101 Dalmatians Desdemona Othello Ebony. Jasper- Jasper is a beautiful type of stone but it makes for a beautiful last name also. Means beautiful lady Blair The Blair Witch Project Buffy Buffy the Vampire Slayer Carrie.

Bird of prey or falcon hawk The female variation is Sokolova. Kingsley- Perfect for any queen trying to equal a king. Korin- There are not a lot of great K last names but we sure do love this one.