Gothic Text Generator (Old English Font)
Create dramatic gothic and old English blackletter text you can copy and paste into names, bios, Discord servers and games.
- 1 Type your text
- 2 Pick a style
- 3 Copy & paste
Gothic lettering, also called blackletter, Fraktur or old English, has sharp angular strokes that feel historic, dark and powerful. This gothic text generator converts your words into Unicode Fraktur characters, ๐๐ฌ๐ฑ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ and ๐ญ๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐, that you can paste anywhere.
It is a favourite for metal and rock bands, tattoo artists, streetwear brands, Discord servers and gaming clans.
How to Create Gothic Text
Get old English lettering in three steps.
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Type your text
Enter a name, word or phrase into the gothic text generator above.
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Choose a gothic style
Pick regular Gothic for a lighter look or Bold Gothic for maximum impact.
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Copy and paste
Tap Copy and paste your gothic text into your profile, server or post.
Gothic Text Examples
โGothic Textโ in both blackletter styles, plus similar looks.
| Style | Example |
|---|---|
| Bold Script | ๐๐ธ๐ฝ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐๐ฝ |
| Gothic | ๐๐ฌ๐ฑ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ข๐ต๐ฑ |
| Bold Gothic | ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฟ๐๐๐ |
| Double Struck | ๐พ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฅ |
Gothic vs Bold Gothic
Gothic (๐๐ฌ๐ฑ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ ) is lighter and more traditional, and it works well for short headings and quotes. Bold Gothic (๐ญ๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐) has heavier strokes that are much easier to read at small sizes, so it is the better choice for usernames and profile names.
Ideas for Gothic Text
- Clan and team names: เผ ๐ฏ๐๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐ เผ
- Band and artist names in bios
- Discord server and channel headings
- Streetwear and tattoo studio captions
- Halloween posts and fantasy role-play
Readability tip: blackletter can be hard to read in long sentences. Use it for one or two words and keep the rest plain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is gothic text called?
Gothic text is also known as blackletter, Fraktur or old English. In Unicode the characters are called Mathematical Fraktur letters.
Can I use gothic text on Instagram?
Yes. Copy a gothic style from the generator above and paste it into your Instagram name, bio or captions.
Does gothic text include numbers?
Unicode has no Fraktur digits, so numbers stay in their normal form.
Why is gothic text hard to read?
Blackletter has dense, angular strokes. Bold Gothic is easier to read, and keeping it to a few words helps.
Go Dark With Gothic Text
Gothic lettering gives any name instant attitude. Pair it with symbols from our Discord fonts page or try the main fancy text generator.