100 Most Scary And Spooky Halloween Names For Your Baby

Halloween is the time for pumpkins, ghosts, witches, and all things spooky. But it’s also a time when people get extra creative with names—from costumes and pets to even babies born in October. If you are expecting a little one around Halloween, you might want something unique, mysterious, and, of course, a little bit creepy.

Scary names can be fun—they don’t have to be frightening. You can choose something sweet, magical, and full of character. Spooky names can come from folklore, horror movies, mythology, or classic Halloween characters.

If you want your baby’s name to pack a supernatural punch and stand out from the crowd, this list is for you.

Here are 100 of the scariest and spookiest Halloween names for your baby.

Scary Girl Names for Halloween

Lilith – Connected to dark mythology and all-around mystery.
Raven – Based on the spooky black bird and Edgar Allan Poe’s poem.
Morticia – The gothic matriarch from The Addams Family.
Elvira – The ultimate “Mistress of the Dark.”
Wednesday – Inspired by Wednesday Addams and spooky.
Salem – References both the witch trials and the magic black cat in Sabrina.
Hecate – Greek goddess of witchcraft, ghosts, and magic.
Belladonna – A poisonous plant with a beautiful and haunting sound.
Ophelia – Beautifully haunting, from Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
Drusilla – A vampire name from classic gothic literature.
Lilitu – Ancient mythological name linked to the night.
Hexa – From “hex,” meaning spell.
Nyx – Greek goddess of the night.
Circe – A beautiful and fearsome enchantress from Greek mythology.
Sabrina – Famous witch name from books and TV shows.
Mysteria – From mystery and the darkness itself.
Vespera – Means “evening star.”
Medusa – Snake-haired Gorgon from Greek mythology.
Cruella – Dark fashionista Disney villain.
Sable – Means black, dark, and sleek.

Scary Boy Names for Halloween

Damien – Iconic name from The Omen, meaning “to tame.”
Lucifer – From fallen angels and light-bringers.
Vlad – Inspired by Vlad the Impaler and ties to Dracula.
Draco – Latin for “dragon” or “serpent.”
Ichabod – Schoolmaster from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Orpheus – Mythological figure who literally went to the underworld.
Hades – The Greek god of the underworld.
Casper – Friendly ghost name.
Ripper – Inspired by the real-life killer Jack the Ripper.
Salazar – Dark and magical, thanks to Harry Potter.
Balthazar – Gothic and mysterious.
Barnabas – Classic vampire name from Dark Shadows.
Alaric – Dark and powerful, named after an ancient Gothic king.
Crowley – Inspired by famous occultist Aleister Crowley.
Dexter – The creepy TV antihero.
Nosferatu – Original name from the vampire film.
Edgar – A fun name for fans of Edgar Allan Poe.
Severus – Dark but noble, from Harry Potter.
Lazarus – Biblical name that means “to rise from the dead.”
Wolfgang – Just makes you think of werewolves and moonlit howls.

Gender-Neutral Spooky Names

Shadow – Dark and mysterious.
Ash – From ashes but still connected to fire and rebirth.
Storm – As in wild and unpredictable weather.
Onyx – A black gemstone.
Ghost – Simple but haunting.
Ember – Glowing and magical but also fiery.
Wraith – Ghostly and spirit-like.
Night – Simple but evocative and mysterious.
Blade – Sharp, cool, and a bit edgy.
Cinder – Dark and fiery like ashes.

Witchy Names Inspired by Magic

Rowena – Connected to magic and witchy lore.
Agatha – From famous witch character Agatha Harkness.
Endora – Quirky witch from Bewitched.
Tabitha – Soft and witchy name that’s also classic and spooky.
Morgana – Dark enchantress from Arthurian legend.
Selene – Moon goddess.
Isolde – Romantic, haunting, and from medieval romance tales.
Titania – Queen of the fairies in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Eris – Greek goddess of chaos.
Persephone – Queen of the underworld.

Names Inspired by Monsters and Horror

Frankenstein – Gothic and classic as a name.
Dracula – The ultimate vampire name.
Greta – Classic horror name from movies (Bride of Frankenstein).
Lycan – From “lycanthrope,” meaning werewolf.
Ghoul – A creepy creature that comes out at night.
Zombie – Dead and chilling.
Mummy – Classic Halloween monster.
Lestat – The vampire name from Anne Rice’s book series.
Chucky – The creepy doll.
Freddy – Freddy Krueger.
Jason – Classic Friday the 13th name.
Michael – As in Michael Myers from the Halloween franchise.
Penny – Short for Pennywise, the scary clown.
Annabelle – Haunted doll from horror films.
Regan – Possessed girl from The Exorcist.
Carrie – Telekinetic horror girl from Carrie.
Norman – From Psycho, the slasher film.
Clarisse – Dr. Lecter’s patient from The Silence of the Lambs.
Buffy – The vampire slayer with a vampire hunter name.
Blade – The vampire hunter name.

Haunting Nature-Inspired Names

Willow – Tree of mystery and found in many spooky stories.
Autumn – Halloween baby is always perfect for an autumn baby.
Cypress – A tree often associated with graveyards.
Ivy – Plant with twisting vines, perfect for Halloween.
Rowan – Protective tree from folklore.
Holly – Classic name that’s dark green and timeless.
Briar – As in Sleeping Beauty’s castle thorns.
Thorne – Pointy and edgy.
Hazel – Earthy and mystical, but connected to trees.
Elm – A tree that’s found in many haunting stories.

Gothic and Darkly Romantic Names

Esmeralda – Connected to mystery and magic.
Seraphina – Has angelic connotations but is strong and powerful.
Isabella – Powerful and dramatic, but also haunting.
Valentina – Romantic but with gothic flair.
Carmilla – Classic vampire name from gothic fiction.
Arabella – Elegant and otherworldly but still spooky.
Victor – As in Victor Frankenstein.
Sabrina – Witchy, magical, and enchanting.
Opal – Gemstone often tied to mystery.
Evangeline – Dark but also a name with divine connotations.

Final Thoughts

There are plenty of spooky Halloween-inspired names that are perfect for your little one. But just because they are Halloween baby names doesn’t mean they have to be downright frightening.

Scary names can be sweet, whimsical, and even magical. Gothic names can also be stunning, elegant, and timeless. Plus, many of these names have an edge and a little bit of mystery to them.

A Halloween baby deserves something memorable, and with 100 scary and spooky Halloween baby names on this list, you’ll be sure to find inspiration to pick the perfect one.

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Onwe Damian Chukwuemeka is a relationship and self-improvement coach, as well as a final-year law student at the University of Calabar, Nigeria. He has distinguished himself in leadership and service, and has held key positions such as Deputy Director of Public Prosecution in the Students’ Union Government and Justice of the Malabor High Court, University of Calabar, Nigeria. Learn more about him

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