About vampire names
Vampire names lean on old aristocracy. Long, elegant first names paired with grand family names suggest centuries of wealth, secrecy and very good tailoring.
Pick a region to shape the family name. Germanic houses sound like von Rabenholt, French houses like de Noircendre, and Romanian houses like Vasescu. Add a noble title for a count or countess who expects to be addressed properly.
Tips for choosing a vampire name
Age the name
Older vampires might use forms of names that fell out of fashion centuries ago.
Let them hide
A vampire in the modern world may shorten their name. Lucien becomes Luke.
Mind the house
A vampire's house can be as important as a noble family's, with its own feuds.
Questions
Are these taken from famous vampires?
No. First names are classic, and family names are generated, so they don't belong to any story.
Can I use these for gothic characters who aren't vampires?
Of course. They suit any aristocratic or gothic character.