120+ Halloween Names for Pets, Costumes and Characters
Halloween asks for a name with a bit of theatre. A black cat, a costume character, a haunted-house actor or a story villain all need something that sounds good in a whisper.
These names come in groups by mood, from sweet to scary. Each has a short note on why it works.
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Spooky Halloween Names
Names that sound like a creaking door.
- Morwen Grimm – a witch of the old school
- Crypt Keeper Clive – polite and ghoulish
- Ravenna Blackwood – a manor mistress
- Silas Hollow – a gravedigger's name
- Lucinda Vex – a curse with a smile
- Draven Mourne – a dark stranger
- Belladonna – poisonous berry, pretty name
- Nocturne – a night piece, a night name
- Wraith – a ghost, plain and sharp
- Sorrow Lane – a haunted street
- Thistle Gloom – a prickly spook
- Marrow – the inside of bones
- Vesper Crowe – dusk and feathers
- Elspeth Ash – burnt and old
- Corvus – Latin for raven
- Hex – short and ominous
- Tobias Grave – a ghoulish gentleman
- Mourning Dove – a gentle haunt
- Cinder – what is left after the fire
- Midnight Marlow – a swamp spirit
Cute Halloween Names
Sweet names for pets and kids who love the season.
- Pumpkin – the classic orange choice
- Boo – the friendliest ghost
- Spooky – a tiny ghost in a sheet
- Candy Corn – sweet, striped and small
- Marshmallow – a white ghost cat
- Cocoa – for a dark brown pup
- Pip Squeak – a bat the size of a thumb
- Binx – a black-cat favourite
- Mothball – a fluffy little night flyer
- Sprout – a pumpkin patch baby
- Button – a stitched eye on a doll
- Fang – a puppy with new teeth
- Cobweb – soft grey fluff
- Maple – a leaf in autumn
- Nibbles – a mouse in a witch hat
- Sugar Skull – bright and bold
- Toffee – autumn sweets
- Biscuit – a costume cookie
- Wisp – a small floating ghost
- Dot – a ladybird in a black cape
Funny Halloween Names
For the party host who wants a laugh.
- Boo Berry Muffin – a ghost with a sweet tooth
- Sir Screams-a-Lot – a very loud knight
- Count Snackula – never leaves the buffet
- Frank N. Stein – a pun that never ages
- Mummy Dearest – a wrapped parent
- Skele-Ton – heavy bones
- Ghoul Friend – a ghost with a date
- Witch Please – a sassy broom rider
- Bat Signal Sue – a flying hero with a lamp
- Fangela – a vampire with a manicure
- Pumpkin Spice Girl – an autumn trend
- Zombie Dave – undead and ordinary
- Boris Karloff-ee – a coffee-loving monster
- Casper the Friendly Goat – a mismatched ghost
- Draculaundry – vampire chores
- Wolf Gang – the whole pack
- Spider Pam – ten legs, nine lives
- Mr. Bones – a skeleton with manners
- Hallow-Weenie – a hot dog costume
- Boo Radley's Cousin – a shy neighbour
Gothic Halloween Names
Dark, formal and romantic.
- Seraphine Duskmoor – a pale lady of the manor
- Lucien Ravenscroft – a brooding heir
- Isolde Thorn – a story heroine
- Cassian Vale – a quiet poet
- Odalys Crane – a candlelit elegance
- Evander Blackthorn – a haunted knight
- Rosalind Mourne – a widow in black
- Lazarus Wren – back from the grave
- Tiberius Gloam – a cold collector
- Ophelia Marsh – a lake maiden
- Dorian Ashgrove – a portrait's secret
- Calista Nightshade – beauty and poison
- Alaric Stormveil – a vampire count
- Philomena Dray – an old ghost
- Barnabas Quill – a ghostly writer
- Morgana Fell – a sorceress
- Lenore – a name made for ravens
- Sebastian Cryptmore – a mortician's heir
- Rowena Hex – a spell-casting heiress
- Valentin Grey – pale and polite
Halloween Pet Names
Pick one for a black cat, a bat-eared dog or a pet spider.
- Salem – a cat for a witch
- Raven – the dark bird, the dark cat
- Shadow – simple and fitting
- Onyx – a black polished stone
- Pumpkin Pie – autumn and orange
- Ozzy – a rocker with ghost ears
- Ghoulie – a sheet-covered pup
- Vlad – a pup with a big bark
- Poe – a literary raven
- Draco – a dragon-sized dog
- Luna – a moon-bright night cat
- Hocus – half of a spell
- Pocus – the other half
- Morticia – a cat with attitude
- Gizmo – a gremlin in fur
- Wednesday – a deadpan pet
- Binkie Bat – a puppy with big ears
- Jinx – bad luck, good friend
- Midnight – a black coat
- Tarantula Tim – a gentle spider
Halloween Costume Character Names
Give your costume a name and it plays better.
- Professor Crypt – a mad scientist
- Madame Zelda – a fortune teller
- Captain Barnacle – a pirate ghost
- Gravely Greta – a kind undertaker
- Dr. Scarlet Hollow – a plague doctor
- Lady Wisteria – a Victorian ghost
- Sergeant Spook – a ghoulish soldier
- Nurse Nightingale-Grim – a hospital haunt
- Baron Batwing – a vampire host
- Granny Gloom – a witch with cookies
- Jack O'Lantern – a pumpkin head
- Mad Hatter Hex – a tea party gone wrong
- Bonesy – a friendly skeleton
- Countess Cobweb – a spider queen
- Old Mother Moss – a swamp witch
- Farmer Frightful – a scarecrow
- Detective Dread – a ghost hunter
- Madam Mist – a fog spirit
- Skully McGee – a cheerful bone man
- Lord Moonshade – a werewolf lord
How to Pick a Halloween Name
The best Halloween names make people smile or shiver on the first read.
1. Pick the mood first
Cute for pets and kids, creepy for haunted houses, funny for parties. The mood narrows the list at once.
2. Use real spooky words
Hex, crypt, raven, hollow and nightshade all carry the season. One of them in the name does the work.
3. Say it with a straight face
A good Halloween name still sounds right when you introduce it seriously.
4. Keep pet names short
Pets answer to one or two syllables. Save the long titles for costumes.
5. Avoid names that hurt
Skip names that make light of real tragedies. Spooky stays fun when no one gets hurt by it.
FAQs
What is a good Halloween name for a black cat?
Salem, Shadow, Onyx and Jinx are common picks. Each is short and easy for a cat to learn.
What are some Halloween baby or kid names?
Raven, Luna, Silas and Rowan suit the season without sounding like a costume. They work for any day of the year.
How do I name a Halloween costume character?
Add a title and a surname, like Madame Zelda or Professor Crypt. A name gives the costume a story.
Conclusion: Halloween Names
Choose the mood, pick a name that sounds right in a whisper, and let October do the rest. For a group, try our Halloween team names.