Updated on November 10, 2024 by  Hannah Fitchett

If you’re like me, Halloween is your favorite time of year! From the spooky movies to the bite-sized candy, Halloween is the time of year to let our inner child have fun! And what better way to be reminded of this fun and festive time than having your new family member named in honor of this spooky season?

Whether you’re inspired by classic monsters, witches, or even creepy-cute treats, there’s a spooky Halloween dog name that’s perfect for your dog.

Check out our ultimate list of Halloween dog names to find the one that fits your pup’s personality best!

200 Halloween Dog Names for Pet Parents

Classic Halloween Dog Names

  1. Dracula
  2. Frankenstein
  3. Wolfie
  4. Igor
  5. Ghoul
  6. Casper
  7. Morticia (from The Addams Family)
  8. Elvira
  9. Gomez (from The Addams Family)
  10. Lurch

Witch-Inspired Female Halloween Dog Names

  1. Hocus
  2. Pocus
  3. Sabrina
  4. Salem
  5. Hex
  6. Wanda
  7. Maleficent
  8. Zelda
  9. Circe
  10. Morgana

Spooky Monster Male Halloween Dog Names

  1. Beast
  2. Yeti
  3. Bigfoot
  4. Kraken
  5. Chupacabra
  6. Gremlin
  7. Godzilla
  8. Mothra
  9. Cerberus
  10. Banshee

Ghost and Phantom Names for Dogs

  1. Spirit
  2. Phantom
  3. Specter
  4. Boo
  5. Haunt
  6. Spooky
  7. Wraith
  8. Poltergeist
  9. Revenant
  10. Shade

Vampire and Werewolf Names for Dogs

  1. Vlad
  2. Nosferatu
  3. Lestat
  4. Lycan
  5. Moon
  6. Fang
  7. Lupin
  8. Twilight
  9. Ripper
  10. Sanguine

Creepy-Crawly Names Inspired by Halloween

  1. Spider
  2. Web
  3. Widow
  4. Venom
  5. Tarantula
  6. Cobra
  7. Scorpion
  8. Viper
  9. Mantis
  10. Beetlejuice

Horror Movie-Inspired Dog Names

  1. Freddy (Freddy Krueger from A Nightmare on Elm Street)
  2. Chucky
  3. Hannibal
  4. Pennywise
  5. Carrie
  6. Jigsaw
  7. Leatherface
  8. Norman (Norman Bates)
  9. Jason (Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th)
  10. Michael (Michael Myers)

Fall and Pumpkin-Inspired Names for Dogs

  1. Pumpkin
  2. Spice
  3. Cider
  4. Autumn
  5. Maple
  6. Harvest
  7. Butternut
  8. Cinnamon
  9. Pecan
  10. S’mores

Cute but Spooky Halloween Dog Names

  1. Bones
  2. Skelly
  3. Fang
  4. Shadow
  5. Midnight
  6. Misty
  7. Raven
  8. Ember
  9. Moonlight
  10. Stormy

Magical and Wizard-Inspired Dog Names

  1. Merlin
  2. Gandalf
  3. Dobby
  4. Albus
  5. Snape
  6. Luna
  7. Remus
  8. Newt
  9. Grindelwald
  10. Weasley

Spooky Names for Dogs Inspired by Horror Books

  1. Cujo (from Stephen King’s Cujo)
  2. Frankenstein
  3. Jekyll
  4. Hyde
  5. Bram
  6. Poe (as in Edgar Allan Poe)
  7. Lovecraft
  8. Shelley (Mary Shelley)
  9. Dorian (from The Picture of Dorian Gray)
  10. It

Cartoons & Pop Culture Spooky Pet Names

  1. Scooby
  2. Shaggy
  3. Daphne
  4. Velma
  5. Zero (from The Nightmare Before Christmas)
  6. Oogie (from The Nightmare Before Christmas)
  7. Jack (Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas)
  8. Sally (from The Nightmare Before Christmas)
  9. Beetlejuice
  10. Cruella (from Cruella de Vil)

Dark and Mysterious Names for Halloween Dogs

  1. Onyx
  2. Obsidian
  3. Hades
  4. Nyx
  5. Diablo
  6. Voodoo
  7. Hex
  8. Shadow
  9. Vesper
  10. Eclipse

Halloween Treats Dog Names

  1. Candy Corn
  2. Taffy
  3. Twix
  4. Snickers
  5. Kit Kat
  6. Buttercup
  7. Reese
  8. Hershey
  9. Skittles
  10. Tootsie

Famous Villain Halloween Dog Names

  1. Jack (Jack Torrance from The Shining)
  2. Norman (Norman Bates from Psycho)
  3. Damien (The Omen)
  4. Regan (The Exorcist)
  5. Samara (The Ring)
  6. Ghostface (Scream)
  7. Candyman
  8. Babadook
  9. Carrie
  10. Michael Myers (from Halloween)

Mystical and Supernatural Dog Names

  1. Demon
  2. Angel
  3. Valkyrie
  4. Azrael
  5. Leviathan
  6. Selene
  7. Lilith
  8. Fenrir
  9. Thor
  10. Loki

Haunted House-Inspired Dog Names

  1. Mansion
  2. Crypt
  3. Tombstone
  4. Gravedigger
  5. Ghost
  6. Phantom
  7. Haunted
  8. Cemetery
  9. Mausoleum
  10. Coffin

Halloween-Themed Magic and Sorcery Dog Names

  1. Spell
  2. Charm
  3. Curse
  4. Magic
  5. Enchantress
  6. Rune
  7. Tarot
  8. Seer
  9. Clairvoyant
  10. Oracle

Spooky Movie Names for Halloween Dogs

  1. Elm (as in Elm Street)
  2. Freddy (from Nightmare on Elm Street)
  3. Hocus (from Hocus Pocus)
  4. Pocus (from Hocus Pocus)
  5. Buffy (from Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
  6. Ichabod (from Sleepy Hollow)
  7. Sally
  8. Jack (Jack Skellington or Jack Torrance)
  9. Jason Voorhees
  10. Jack O’Lantern

Fun Halloween Dog Names

  1. Trick
  2. Treat
  3. Boo
  4. October
  5. Fall
  6. Scary
  7. Stormy
  8. Mist
  9. Fog
  10. Nightmare

Final Thoughts

Halloween themed dog names are a fun way to embrace the holiday and show off your pet’s spooky side!

Whether you’re naming a new pup or renaming your furry friend for spooky season, this list has something for everyone.

From cute to creepy, you’ll find a perfect name that will keep the Halloween spirit alive all year long!

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