36 Halloween Names for Your Baby Boo

EEK! October is here, which means it’s finally time to get your ghoul on with some fun-filled pumpkin carving, spooky crafting and, most importantly, Halloween costume planning (yay!). If you’re having a Halloween baby, there’s one more thing you might want to check off your list to make the season extra special: finding the perfect Halloween name for the newest (and cutest!) addition to your boo-crew. Not sure where to start? Have no fear—our hair-raising Halloween name ideas are here!

Top 36 Halloween Names for Baby

Naming baby can be quite the challenge. But when it comes to Halloween girl names and boy names, the choices are as plentiful as a fully grown pumpkin just waiting to be picked from the patch. From famous characters in Halloween films and freaky figures in folklore to names that just have that ghostly, gothic vibe—we’ve got plenty for you to peruse. And we’ve rounded up the best of the best to make your search for the Halloween baby name easier and quicker than you can say, “trick or treat!” So read on to find out more about our fang-tastic picks—if you dare…

Spooky Halloween Names Inspired by Movie Characters

What is it that makes the Halloween season so exciting? Is it the ghost stories? Is it the spine-tingling chill in the air? Or is it the thought of finally binge-watching your favorite Halloween flicks? If horror or fantasy movie marathons are your favorite fall tradition, then naming your new addition after an iconic Halloween film character is a no-brainer! From Carrie to Jack (“all work and no play!”), these creepy-cool Halloween names are perfect for your future horror fanatic. (Check out our Spooky Names for Baby for more movie-inspired choices!)

Scary Halloween Names From Folklore and Urban Legends

Halloween has been around for centuries, and with it comes chilling tales that have stood the test of time. They’ve been repeated so much, they almost feel real (eep!). Our Scary Baby Names has tons of terrifying picks inspired by the frightening fiends that appear in them, from Banshee to Beelzebub all the way to Kek and Kuchisake-Onna (aka “The Slit-Mouthed Woman” in Japanese urban legend). If you’re a hardcore horror fan on the hunt for something truly sinister, these scary Halloween names have those eerie vibes nailed!

Gothic-Inspired Halloween Names

Halloween-themed names don’t always have to be frightful, of course. They can be soft, elegant and darkly romantic too—and if that’s the kind of aesthetic you’re looking for, Gothic Baby Names are the way to go! Whether you dress things up with Onyx or Raven or keep things sweet and subtle with Shelley or Poe, expect dark magic with these lovely Halloween names.

Cute Halloween Names

Having a Halloween baby calls for a name that’s creepy and cute! And we’ve got a charming selection of cute Halloween names that are just perfect for your adorable little monster. With a cuddly Halloween costume or a themed onesie to match, baby will be the season’s sweetest treat!

To find more Halloween-inspired baby name ideas, check out lists on TheBump.com.