Finding the right inspiration for naming your new dog can sometimes be challenging. If you have a pup who was born or adopted in October, or if you just happen to really love the spooky season, a Halloween dog name may be the perfect fit. Whether you’re looking for black dog names with a side of scary, dog names from movies like “Beetlejuice” or “Psycho,” or sweet-and-spooky names inspired by trick-or-treat foods, these Halloween-themed dog names are festive treats!
Spooky Dog Names
Banshee
In Irish folklore, this screaming spirit announces the death of family members.
Bat
Ideal for a dog with bat-like ears (and/or a batty personality).
Beast
While fitting for big-boned breeds, we like this one even better for petite fluffballs.
Beelzebub
Of all of Satan’s aliases, this one is the most fun to say—and Bub makes for an angelic nickname!
Bigfoot
Perfect for the pup who leaves big muddy footprints everywhere.
Bones
As in skeleton bones (as well as the bones your dog loves to chew).
Boo
This Halloween expression of surprise doubles as a sweet nickname for your new dog.
Bram
In honor of “Dracula” author, Bram Stoker.
Casper
The friendliest ghost is a natural namesake for white dogs.
Cobweb
Our spidey sense is tingling with this one.
Count
If Dracula is a little too on-the-nose, Count has a certain sophistication.
Cryptkeeper
Your dog can host his own horror show, “Tails from the Cryptkeeper”!
Dante
In honor of 14th-century poet Dante Alighieri, who penned “Inferno.”
Davy Jones
Shiver our timbers! This “Pirates of the Caribbean” character is part squid, part crab.
Devil
Who doesn’t love a good devil dog?
Eerie
A synonym for strange and frightening, this name perfectly sums up the Halloween experience.
Fangs
If your pup has prominent canines, consider this vampire-inspired name.
Gargoyle
Don’t take this the wrong way, Frenchies, but we do see the resemblance.
Ghost
It’s an ideal name for all-white pups.
Goblin
These creatures are typically small and mischievous. Sound like anyone you know?
Gomez
The beloved Addams family patriarch is the master of all things macabre.
Gorey
A nod to gothic writer and illustrator Edward Gorey.
Halloweenie
Calling all Dachshund pet parents!
Haunt
For the four-legged friend with hauntingly cute puppy eyes.
Howler
This one speaks—or rather howls—for itself!
Ichabod
Giddy-up! Ichabod Crane is essential to the tale of the Headless Horseman.
Jack
Fresh-picked from the pumpkin patch!
Lucifer
When spooky season is over, you can call your four-legged friend Lucy.
Luna
Meaning “moon,” this popular dog name has an otherworldly air.
Lurch
You rang? For giant breeds, the Addams family’s butler is at your service.
Midnight
A certified classic for black dogs.
Medusa
It’s a monstrously fun choice for female dogs with wild hair.
Monster
As “Sesame Street” proved, some monsters are dear furry friends.
Mr. Hyde
Or should it be Dr. Jekyll?
Munster
Like “The Addams Family,” “The Munsters” was a 1960s family sitcom with a supernatural twist.
Noir
The French word for “black” has a certain je ne sais quoi.
Omen
Not all omens are bad, after all!
Ouija
Ouija boards can allegedly summon spirits.
Phantom
If your dog has mask-like markings, this name is scary good.
Poe
In honor of Edgar Allen Poe, the poet laureate of Halloween.
Pugsley
If you have a Pug, the Addams family has a name for you!
Raven
Edgar Allen Poe’s favorite flier has iconic spooky vibes.
Reaper
No one wants to meet the Grim Reaper. But a dog named Reaper’s another story!
Severus
Severus Snape haunts the “Harry Potter” franchise like a dog with a bone.
Shadow
Appropriate for gray or black pups—or for dogs who are always at your side.
Shelley
In honor of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, author of “Frankenstein.”
Spider
Is your pup small and black? Try Spider on for size.
Spirit
At Halloween, the name Spirit sounds spooky; for the rest of the year, it’s an apt name for an energetic pup.
Sookie
“True Blood” fans will appreciate this vampy name.
Tarot
It’s a fortune-telling name with plenty of paranormal possibilities.
Twilight
Whether referring to the movie franchise or the time of day, Twilight conjures vampire visions.
Voldemort
For a nickname, “He Who Must Not Be Named” will make the muggles giggle.
Yeti
The mythical monster is perfect for white pups with shaggy fur.
Yoda
This is a popular Halloween character and a great name for dogs with big ears.
Witch Dog Names
Amulet
Perfect for the protective pup, amulets are wearable charms that repel harm.
Bellatrix
As “Harry Potter” fans know, Bellatrix Lestrange is a raging witch.
Broomstick
The perfect complement to any pet parent with a witchy side.
Cackles
For the pup who always makes you laugh.
Cauldron
Bubble, bubble, toil, and puppy trouble!
Charm
Just like a witch, your dog has magical charm.
Coven
The term for a gathering of witches has pup potential.
Crystal
We don’t have a crystal ball, but we can still predict that the name Crystal will be a hit.
Elphaba
The Wicked Witch of the West has entered the chat.
Elvira
Also known as the “Mistress of the Dark,” Elvira ruled the ‘80s with her campy take on coven culture.
Endora
Endora is the name of Samantha’s magical mama on “Bewitched.”
Glinda
A Good Witch for Good Girls.
Halliwell
The Halliwell sisters enchanted viewers of “Charmed.”
Hermione
If your dog is a smartypants, consider this “Harry Potter” name. Hermione Granger is one of Hogwarts’ most talented witches!
Hex
Your pup would never hex you, but he cast a love spell on you.
Hocus Pocus
The beloved Halloween film franchise makes for a magical moniker.
Lilith
A demonic figure in Jewish folklore, Lilith has witchy modern-day connections.
Magic
Have you ever met a dog who wasn’t magical?
Minerva
Transform this Hogwarts professor into a dog name.
Morticia
The Addams family matriarch traces her family tree back to Salem, Massachusetts.
Pentagram
The five-pointed star is a symbol used in witchcraft.
Potion
What’s brewing? A hauntingly witchy name!
Rowena
The “Supernatural” villain is a mighty witch.
Sabrina
A nod to everyone’s favorite teenage spellcaster.
Salem
The Massachusetts city is known for its infamous witch trials.
Samantha
Consider Samantha Stephens, the “Bewitched” sorceress for the twitchy-nosed pup.
Sanderson
A tip of the witch’s hat to the Sanderson sisters, of “Hocus Pocus” fame.
Spell
Who isn’t under their dog’s spell?
Warlock
For the male dog with a penchant for spellcasting.
Wednesday
Technically speaking, Wednesday Addams is a clairvoyant—but she definitely winks to the witch world.
Winifred
The eldest Sanderson sister makes for an iconic movie character choice.
Halloween Food Names for Dogs
Apple
A fresh fall name for the apple of your eye.
Bourbon
It’s a spirited name with fall appeal.
Butterfinger
For short, you can call your pup Butter. (Or Finger, but that might be too spooky.)
Butternut
The seasonal squash is perfect for dogs with a nutty side.
Candy
Would a pup by any other name be as sweet?
Caramel
Come the spooky season; you can’t have apples without caramel!
Chai
We like this spicy fall option for a latte.
Chestnut
Perfect for dogs with a chestnut-colored coat.
Cider
It’s warm and sweet, just like puppy snuggles.
Cinnamon
Red-coated dogs, this spicy option is for you.
Clove
Spice things up with this quintessential fall flavor.
Cranberry
For a nickname, Berry is always in season.
Ginger
For red-coated dogs, consider this spicy fall ingredient.
Heath
A Halloween classic, the toffee bar is also a boy’s name.
Hershey
No tricks, just a treat! Hershey is perfect for chocolate-coated doggos.
Kit Kat
The candy is so delicious we think your dog will overlook the “Kat” part.
Maizey
This cute girl’s name calls to mind fall cornfields.
Maple
Naturally sweet, just like your dog!
Nestle
In honor of the beloved Crunch bar.
Peanut Butter
As everyone knows, the best Halloween candies involve peanut butter.
Pecan
Pie or not, you can’t go wrong!
Persimmon
Pick this fall fruit, and you get a bonus nickname—Percy!
Pie
The fall season’s signature dessert is a severe sweetie.
Pumpkin
The perfect pick for gourd boys and girls.
Reese
This on-trend girl’s name also calls Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to mind.
Sage
The fall herb also means “wise.”
Skittles
A colorful trick-or-treating choice for colorful personalities.
Snickers
For the sweet dog with a nutty side.
Toddy
Coming in hot!
Tootsie
An adorable name in itself, Tootsie also calls to mind Tootsie Rolls.
Treat
It’s a treat to be around your dog, of course. (Just be prepared to come up with another name for training rewards.)
Trick
A good sibling name to Treat, or a standalone name for a dog with tricks up their sleeve.
Twix
You can’t have candy names without Twix in the mix!
Twizzler
If your dog has a red coat, consider this licorice candy.
Horror Movie Names for Dogs
Audrey II
Like dogs, the “Little Shop of Horrors” plant is an enthusiastic carnivore.
Babadook
The bogeyman with the best name, in our opinion.
Beetlejuice
Just don’t say your pup’s name three times!
Blade
As long as you’re not a vampire, there’s nothing to fear.
Bogeyman
It is the perfect name for pups who go bump in the night.
Bub
Many horror aficionados consider this “Day of the Dead” character the best zombie ever.
Buffy
You won’t have to worry about bloodsuckers with Buffy the Vampire Slayer by your side.
Candyman
Of course, this Candyman isn’t selling lollipops.
Carrie
Stephen King’s telekinetic prom queen has some tricks up her sleeve.
Chucky
Because your dog is such a doll.
Clarice
Thanks to “The Silence of the Lambs,” this pretty girl’s name will always have creepy connotations.
Coraline
Coraline is the eponymous heroine of 2009’s creepy stop-motion film.
Damien
If you’ve seen “The Omen,” this boy’s name will send chills down your spine.
Dracula
The Vampire in Chief makes for a killer Halloween name—especially if your dog has prominent fangs!
Frankenstein
Frankenstein’s monster was big and intimidating, but we also love this imposing name for Chihuahuas.
Frankenweenie
Hot dog! The Bull Terrier from Tim Burton’s animated film perfectly blends spooky and silly.
Freddy Krueger
One, two, guess who’s coming for you? An adorable pup!
Ghostface
“Scream” if you love this ’90s-inspired name! Ghostface is especially fitting if your pup has mask-like markings.
Gremlin
Whatever you do, don’t feed him after midnight!
Hannibal Lecter
No biting, Hannibal.
Jack Torrance
Heeeeere’s Johnny! Every time your dog enters the room, you’ll be happy you named him after “The Shining” character.
Jason Voorhees
Be prepared for giggles if you call your dog Jason or Jason Voorhees.
Lestat
Courtesy of “Interview with the Vampire,” Lestat de Lioncourt is a bloody great name.
Michael Myers
The iconic character is Halloween royalty—in fact, his film franchise is named after the holiday.
Mothman
2002’s “The Mothman Prophecies” took the mythical moth-like demon mainstream.
Mummy
Mummies have haunted Hollywood for decades—why not your doghouse, too?
Norman Bates
The “Psycho” main character strikes fear into many, so consider just going by Norman at the dog park.
Nosferatu
For an old-school option, sink your teeth into this vintage vampire name.
Pennywise
If you fear clowns (understandable), you might want to skip over the “It” antagonist.
Poltergeist
The classic ’80s horror movie still gives us goosebumps.
Regan
If you’re a fan of “The Exorcist,” the power of this name may compel you.
Romero
George A. Romero was the legendary filmmaker behind the “Night of the Living Dead” franchise.
Rosemary
While “Rosemary’s Baby” was terrifying, your fur baby is anything but!
Sadako
If your pup keeps you up at night, “The Ring” ghost is frighteningly fitting.
Sid
The “Toy Story” villain likes to destroy toys—hopefully, your dog doesn’t pick up the habit.
Slimer
Mischievous, hungry, and slobbery, the “Ghostbusters” sidekick has quite a bit in common with our canine companions.
Stay-Puft
For big white dogs, the “Ghostbusters” marshmallow monster is right on brand.
The Thing
A spooky shout-out to the 1982 sci-fi horror film.
Van Helsing
The vampire slayer has a name as cool as his job.
Wolf Man
Will your dog transform into a werewolf on the full moon? Keep ’em guessing, we say.
Zombie
These undead entities have pop-culture appeal and plenty of creepy cred.
Zuul
AKA the Gatekeeper, this fridge-dwelling demigod terrorized the “Ghostbusters.”
Disney Names for Dogs
Captain Hook
Arrrr! The “Peter Pan” baddie is as salty as they come.
Cruella de Vil
If she doesn’t scare you, no evil thing will.
Darth Vader
When you want to switch things up, just go with Darth’s government name—Anakin Skywalker.
Diablo
In “Sleeping Beauty,” Maleficent’s pet raven is up to no good.
Edward Scissorpaws
Don’t leave him alone with the hedges!
Gaston
He may not be supernaturally scary, but “Beauty and the Beast” fans will agree that Gaston is a ghoul.
Iago
Hold the crackers! Jafar’s sidekick is a parrot with a dark side.
Jafar
The “Aladdin” sorcerer can’t wish his way off this list.
James P. Sullivan
The “Monsters, Inc.” big man is the perfect name for oversize furry friends with oversize hearts.
Maleficent
For black-coated beauties, Angelina Jolie’s evil fairy is a fitting choice.
Mike Wazowski
There’s nothing scary about this “Monsters, Inc.” cutie, but he’s still technically a monster!
Oogie Boogie
In “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” Oogie Boogie is an evil bag of bugs.
Prince Hans
Ask any “Frozen” fan—Prince Hans is a total monster.
Sally
Sally is the psychic rag doll and object of Jack’s affections, in “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
Scar
One of Disney’s most despised villains, Scar is the malicious younger brother of Mufasa.
Skellington
Jack Skellington is the reigning king of Halloween in “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
Ursula
Of “Little Mermaid” fame, this sea witch is as evil as they come.
Zero
After Jack Skellington’s ghostly dog in “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
Fall Names for Dogs
Acorn
The cute little nut is perfect for your cute little nut.
Aki
A Japanese name meaning “autumn.”
Annona
In Roman mythology, Annona is the goddess of the harvest.
Aster
The aster bloom is September’s birth flower.
Autumn
Seasonal and sweet, this synonym for fall makes a great dog name.
Cardigan
After the fall wardrobe staple.
Carver
As in pumpkin carver!
Cornucopia
This unusual name has Thanksgiving vibes.
Dusk
In honor of fall’s long, lovely, and low-key evenings as daytime transitions into night.
Equinox
During the fall equinox, the day and night are equal lengths.
Flannel
A cozy name for dogs who love autumn’s outdoor adventures.
Fog
This spooky mist just might be the perfect name for your gray-coated sidekick.
Forest
A trending boy’s name, Forest is charming when it calls to mind fall’s foliage.
Freyr
The Old Norse god of the harvest.
Goldie
A nod to fall’s golden hours and golden leaves.
Gourdon
A punny version of Gordon.
Harvest
During the other seasons, you can call your furry friend Harvey.
Jora
This charming Hebrew name means “autumn rain.”
Leaf
What dog doesn’t love a good romp in a leaf pile?
November
For short, Novie could be a cutie!
October
If you adopt your four-legged friend near Halloween, this calendar-inspired name is a fun way to commemorate your “gotcha day.”
ʻOkakopa
Say “aloha!” to the Hawaiian word for “October”!
Patch
This Halloween name could refer to a pumpkin patch or to a unique marking on your dog’s fur (or both!).
Ruby
In honor of fall’s ruby-red foliage.
Scarecrow
Boo! The farmer’s decoy is a fun fall option.
Stormy
Because every good campfire story begins with “It was a dark and stormy night…”
Sweater
A silly name to honor sweater weather, this one works best for fluffy friends.
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