If you’re expecting a baby this October, these Halloween names might be the perfect match. From spooky and moody to playful and iconic, these names are inspired by everything we love about the season—witches, ghosts, monsters, and characters from classic and modern horror.

We’ve broken these Halloween baby names into themed categories, including spooky girl names, creepy picks for boys, and legendary names from horror movies. Whether you want something bold, vintage, or just a little bit eerie, this list has it all.

Halloween Names for Girls and Boys

These Halloween baby names are grouped by style—from eerie and edgy to cute or classic—so you can quickly find a name that feels just right.

17 Spooky Girl Names

These Halloween girl names are full of dark charm and iconic energy. From horror heroines like Laurie Strode and Buffy to eerie legends like Wednesday Addams, Morticia, and Elphaba, these picks are perfect for a baby girl born near October 31.

1. Agatha — Famous mystery novelist Agatha Christie is the best-selling author ever.

2. Belladonna — This is the name of a toxic plant known as “deadly nightshade.”

3. Blair — This name is taken from the film “The Blair Witch Project.”

4. Buffy — This is the title character of the movie and TV series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”

5. Calypso — Calypso is a sea nymph in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise who puts a curse on Davy Jones and his crew.

6. Elena — The main female protagonist of the TV series “The Vampire Diaries” is Elena Gilbert.

7. Elphaba — The witch in the play “Wicked” and the novel of the same name is named Elphaba.

8. Kathleen — Kathleen Harvey, or “Kat,” is the main character of the 1990s movie “Casper.”

9. Laurie — In the “Halloween” franchise, Laurie Strode is the main protagonist.

10. Ligeia — One of Edgar Allen Poe’s early stories was called “Ligeia.”

11. Mary — Two spooky Marys are Mary Sanderson from “Hocus Pocus” and Bloody Mary from the folktale.

12. Mavis — In “Hotel Transylvania,” Mavis Dracula is one of the main characters.

13. Morticia — “The Addams Family” is known for being spooky, and Morticia Addams is the family matriarch.

14. Salem — The cat from “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” and Salem, Mass. (home of the Salem witch trials) got this name on the list.

15. Sarah — One of the three witches in “Hocus Pocus” is Sarah Sanderson.

16. Wednesday — From movies to TV to her show, Wednesday Addams is a popular creepy character.

17. Winifred — The leader of the Sanderson witches is Winifred or “Winnie” Sanderson.

18 Spooky Boy Names

If you’re naming a baby boy born around Halloween, these Halloween boy names offer the perfect mix of eerie, bold, and timeless. From horror legends like Poe and Stephen King to classic characters like Gomez, Igor, and Betelgeuse, these names channel strong seasonal vibes with just the right amount of fright.

1. Alfred — Alfred Hitchcock is one of the most famous movie directors of all time.

2. Betelgeuse — This is the leading and title character of the spooky comedy “Beetlejuice.”

3. Billy — This name is for William “Billy” Butcherson from “Hocus Pocus.”

4. Bram — Bram Stoker is the author of the famous novel “Dracula.”

5. Burton — Known for his dark and whimsical films is Tim Burton.

6. Cullen — This is the name of the vampire family in the movies and books of the “Twilight” series.

7. Diablo — This is the Spanish name for the devil.

8. Fester — Another one of the characters of “The Addams Family” is Uncle Fester.

9. Gage — The main antagonist of Stephen King’s “Pet Sematary” is a young boy named Gage Creed.

10. Gomez — Gomez Addams is the famous patriarch of “The Addams Family.”

11. Herman — “The Munsters” was a popular and comedic sitcom in the 1960s, and Herman Munster looked like Frankenstein’s monster.

12. Ichabod — Ichabod is a character created by writer Washington Irving and featured in the short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”

13. Igor — This is the name of Dr. Frankenstein’s lab assistant in the 1974 film Young Frankenstein.

14. Merlin — In Arthurian legend, Merlin was a mythological wizard.

15. Poe — This is the last name of famous author and poet Edgar Allen Poe.

16. Rune — A rune is a secret symbol typically significant in magic.

17. Sanderson — The last name of the fan-favorite witch sisters in “Hocus Pocus.”

18. Stephen — Stephen King is one of the most famous thriller authors of all time.

11 Cute Halloween Names

If you’re looking for Halloween fun names that are more charming than chilling, these picks are adorably spooky. From Casper and Coraline to Marnie and Glinda, these names bring just the right balance of festive flair and feel-good nostalgia.

1. Audrey — From “The Little Shop of Horrors,” Audrey is the female lead, and Audrey II is the plant (and antagonist) that feeds off human blood.

2. Binx — Thackery Binx is turned into the black cat in “Hocus Pocus” and is known simply as “Binx.”

3. Carol Anne — The protagonist of the “Poltergeist” trilogy is a young girl named Carol Anne Freeling.

4. Casper — The friendly title ghost of several movies and TV series is Casper.

5. Coraline — This is the title character of the spooky animated film by Tim Burton.

6. Eve — Hallows’ Eve is another name for Halloween.

7. Georgie — A character who falls victim to Pennywise in Stephen King’s “It.”

8. Glinda — In “The Wizard of Oz,” Glinda the Good Witch helps Dorothy return to Kansas.

9. Marnie — One of the main characters of “Halloweentown” is a young aspiring witch named Marnie.

10. Sally — The female lead of the animated film “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and the love interest of Jack Skellington is Sally.

11. Sookie — In “True Blood,” Sookie Stackhouse is the main protagonist of the vampire series.

10 Halloween Names from Popular Horror Characters

Looking for creepy names with instant recognition? These picks are pulled straight from modern horror movies and thrillers—from Chucky and Freddy to Annabelle and Michael Myers. If you’re a fan of Halloween flicks or just love a little fright factor, these iconic names deliver.

1. Annabelle — The name of the creepy doll in the spinoff of “The Conjuring” films.

2. Ash — The classic “Evil Dead” film features the character Ash Williams, who also goes on to star in a series.

3. Blade — This is the name of the title character of the “Blade” series from the Marvel Universe.

4. Chucky — Chucky’s killer doll is seen in several films and series, making his debut in “Child’s Play.” If you horror names are your style, this one is a winner.

5. Hannibal — “The Silence of the Lambs” is where we first meet Hannibal Lecter, a cannibal and serial killer.

6. Freddy — One of the most iconic characters in horror is Freddy Krueger from “The Nightmare on Elm Street” films. If you’re looking for an iconic horror name, you can’t go wrong here.

7. Jack — This name is seen in “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “The Shining.”

8. Jason — Camp Crystal Lake is the home of the notorious masked killer named Jason Vorhees, as seen in the “Friday the 13th” franchise.

9. Michael — “Halloween” has another of the most well-known horror characters — the masked killer Michael Myers.

10. Norman — Writer Robert Bloch created the character of Norman Bates in the novel “Psycho.”

14 Halloween Names from Classic Horror Characters

These spooky Halloween names come straight from the most iconic horror films of all time. From Carrie and Clarice to Jekyll, Hyde, and Elvira, each one has a chilling backstory and cult-favorite status. If you’re a fan of vintage horror or psychological thrillers, these names bring unforgettable edge.

1. Annie — “Misery” by Stephen King introduces us to the killer named Annie Wilkes.

2. Carrie — This is the novel’s title character and film about a bullied high school student.

3. Clarice — The female lead in “The Silence of the Lambs” and “Hannibal” is Clarice Starling.

4. Damien — The fictional character Damien Thorn of “The Omen” franchise is the antichrist and son of the devil.

5. Elvira — First appearing in “Elvira: Mistress of the Dark,” Elvira is a dark horror hostess who has become a staple of all things spooky.

6. Frankie — Short for Dr. Victor Frankenstein, who is the classic character who created a monster.

7. Hyde — The name Hyde comes from “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” a novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.

8. Jekyll — This is the other half of “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.”

9. Patrick — The main antagonist of “American Psycho” is Patrick Bateman, who lives a double life and is a serial killer at night.

10. Regan — In “The Exorcist,” Regan MacNeil is the main character who becomes a victim of demonic possession.

11. Ripley — Ellen Ripley is the iconic character from the “Alien” movies.

12. Rosemary — The psychological thriller directed by Roman Polanski, “Rosemary’s Baby” features the main character Rosemary Woodhouse.

13. Samara — Samara Morgan is the creepy girl we know from “The Ring.”

14. Victor — Dr. Victor Frankenstein is the classic character who created a monster.

Whether you’re inspired by horror classics or pop culture icons, these Halloween names offer just the right mix of spooky, bold, and unforgettable for your October baby. From eerie and edgy to cute and creepy, we hope you found a name that feels like the perfect fit.

Looking for more ideas? Check out our lists of witchy names, emo names, fall-inspired baby names, badass girl names, and badass boy names. Or check out our favorite Halloween movies for kids if you’re naming a character or looking for more seasonal inspiration. You can also visit our baby names hub to explore even more naming ideas.