Choosing a name for your dog is hard—so why not take inspiration from the season? Whether you’ve adopted a Halloween puppy or just love spooky season, we’ve compiled a list of over 200 Halloween dog names for you to peruse.
With inspiration spanning everything from horror movie villains and classic literature to pop culture favorites, this list is full of monikers for your new monster.
Creatures of the Night
If your dog thrives on mischief and mayhem, one of these monstrous names is sure to delight.
- Frankenstein—looking for something shorter? Try Frank or Frankie
- Yeti
- Casper
- Grim (aka the Grim Reaper)
- Dracula
- Bigfoot
- Poe—in honor of the poet and author Edgar Allan Poe, famous for his dark, eerie tales
- Wolf
- Maleficent
- Rowena—this name has many Halloween ties: “Ligeia” by Edgar Allan Poe, Rowena Ravenclaw in Harry Potter, and Rowena MacLeod in the television show Supernatural
- Nessie—a popular nickname for the Loch Ness Monster
- Norman—from Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho
- Bates—also inspired by the main character in Psycho
Classic Horror Villain Names
A fan of horror? Try one of these infamous villain names for your spooky pup.
- Krueger
- Hitchcock
- Chucky
- Jason
- Carrie
- Penny—short for Pennywise
- Art (Art the Clown)
- Valak—from The Conjuring Universe
- Zuul—both minion and demigod in Ghostbusters
- Joker
- Cruella
- Kalabar—the sneaky, villainous warlock from Halloweentown
- Bowser
- Carrie
- Fred or Freddy
- Hyde
- Rosemary
Pop Culture Halloween Names
From movies and television shows to Broadway and books, this list of your favorite magical characters has spine-chillingly perfect names for your new canine.
- Vader
- Elphaba
- Binx—the irreplaceable boy-turned-cat, Thackery Binx, in Hocus Pocus
- Bellatrix
- Sabrina
- Beetlejuice
- Morticia—the matriarch of the Addams family
- Wednesday
- Matilda
- Jack—this one is twofold: short for jack-o-lantern or inspired by Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Lurch
- Buffy
- Coraline
- Sally—Jack’s better half in The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Audrey—the female lead in the musical Little Shop of Horrors
- Dexter
- Gizmo—the adorable protagonist from Gremlins
- Azkaban
- Gandalf
- Elvira
- Zero—Jack Skellington’s loyal ghost canine companion in The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Marnie—main protagonist in the Halloweentown series
- Winifred or Winnie—the vivacious red-headed antagonist from Hocus Pocus
- Sulley—formally known as James P. Sullivan, one of the best scarers in the biz in Monsters, Inc.
- Albus
- Daphne—the most fashionable member of the Mystery Inc. team in Scooby Doo
- Chewie—or even this Star Wars character’s full name, Chewbacca
- Loki
- Scooby
- Dobby
- Oz
- Wanda—Wanda Mazimoff, also known as the Scarlet Witch, from the Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Ursula
- Glinda
- Gollum
- Sirius
- Wendy—of the dynamic duo Casper and Wendy
- Batman
- Zorro
- Pugsley—this Addams Family member’s name is perfect for adorable Pugs
- Ichabod
- Blair—inspired by the cult classic The Blair Witch Project
- Sherlock
- Diablo—Maleficent’s pet raven in Sleeping Beauty
- Wilhelmina or Mina—heroine in Dracula
- Van Helsing
- Ripley
- Lydia—the apple of Beetlejuice’s eye
- Minerva
- Elm
- Sookie (True Blood series)
- Granger—inspired by Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter Series
- Agatha—Agatha Harkness from Marvel Comics, WandaVision, and Agatha All Along
Seasonal & Nature Names
If autumn is your favorite season, use one of these cozy names to keep the fall vibes going all year long.
- Willow
- Luna
- Apple
- Butternut
- Clove
- Maple
- Pumpkin
- Stormy
- Midnight
- Cider
- Rusty
- Crescent
- Ember
- Maize
- Mocha
- Misty
- Comet
- Cosmo
- Chestnut
- Cinnamon
- Astro
- October
- Solstice
- Harvest
- Orion
- Eclipse
- Honey
- Crow
- Thorn
- Blaze
- Halloween
- Thunder
- Amber
- Goldie
- Sage
- Autumn
- Moonstone
- Astra (Latin for “star”)
- Acorn
- Magic
- Onyx
- Belladonna
- Stella
Creepy & Cute Names
Looking for a Halloween-inspired name that’s creepy or cute, or maybe a mix of both? We’ve conjured up some ideas that are sinister and bewitching.
- Mayhem—you could even use May for short
- Midnight
- Boo
- Bones
- Fang
- Charm
- Shadow
- Raven or Ravena
- Phantom
- Jinx
- Hex
- Echo
- Ghost or Ghosty
- Siren
- Riot
- Chaos
- Witchie
- Tarot
- Venom
- Claws
- Fright
- Trick
- Vlad
- Monster
- Omen
- Beast
- Boogey
- Count
- Mummy
- Creeper
- Goblin
- Spirit
- Zombie
- Chance
- Rascal
- Kismet
- Riddle
- Thriller
Candy & Food-Inspired Names
Got a sweet tooth? Enjoy this list inspired by favorite Halloween treats and sweets.
- Candy—an obvious but adorable option
- Peanut
- Waffles
- Chai
- Ginger
- Cocoa
- Toffee
- Muffin
- Snickers
- Buttercup
- Spud
- Candy Corn
- Marshmallow
- Caramel
- Reese
- Pecan
- Sugar
- Jelly Bean
- Dulce
Myths and Legends
Give your dog a legendary name with one of these Halloween dog names from myth and legend.
- Merlin
- Valkyrie—a mythological female warrior from Norse culture
- Persephone—Greek goddess of the underworld
- Banshee
- Cyclops
- Kraken
- Grendel—a monster in Beowulf
- Zeus
- Karma
- Oracle
- Wendigo—an evil mythological creature from Algonquian folklore
- Rune
- Destiny
- Sybil
- Dante
- Nyx—Greek goddess of night
- Ogre
- Medusa
- Gorgon
Close but not quite right? We have you covered with dog names from mythology, black dog names, and truly unique names for your new canine companion.
