These 50 Halloween-Inspired Baby Names Are So Cute It’s Scary

Aggie

A beloved character from Halloweentown, Aggie (short for Agatha) was played by the legendary Debbie Reynolds as the matriarch of the family who has never been ashamed of who she is: an excellent quality to instill in your daughter from birth. The name, which has Greek origins and means “good” and “pure,” would be fitting for any lively young witch.

Anita, or “Needy”

The 2009 movie Jennifer’s Body has turned into a beloved cult classic over the years, and for good reason. Between the original storyline and the spot-on casting, everything about the movie is perfect, including the name of Amanda Seyfried’s character Anita, or “Needy” for short, which means “grace” in Spanish.

Blair

The Blair Witch Project completely changed the horror movie genre in 1999 with its clever marketing that purposefully blurred the lines between reality and fiction. While the Blair Witch will go down in history as a scary legend because of it, we love the Scottish name Blair, which means “plain,” “field,” or “battlefield” for your little legend that will certainly shake up your family (in the best way possible).

Bella

Hopefully, she won’t grow up and fall in love with a sparkly vampire, but Bella, which means “beautiful,” is a gorgeous name from the Twilight series that will never go out of style.

Carrie

Future prom queen in the making? Maybe! While any future high school dances of your little girl’s will hopefully be 100 percent dry and free of any slimy substance in a bucket, the name Carrie, which means “free man” or “strong,” is a more timeless and classic choice. Plus, her supernatural power will be loving you more than anyone.

Carrigan

While Carrigan was the villain in the 1995 classic Casper, it’s such a fun and unique name that you don’t hear very often. A name of Irish origin meaning “spear,” we have a feeling that any Carrigan would be the life of the party instead of the one trying to crash it.

Coraline

This 2009 stop-motion fantasy film is a great not-so-scary Halloween movie for kids. The main character’s name, Coraline, which means “heart” and “maiden,” is a beautiful option to give any little girl that’s born to stand out from the crowd.

Dani

A focal character from Hocus Pocus, Dani is the loveable little sister of Max who is always up for a fun adventure. The name Dani is of Hebrew origin and means “God is my judge,” and we love the trend of giving more traditional boy names to little girls.

Delia

A name so good, you’ll want to say it three times! Delia, which you might recognize from Beetlejuice, has Greek origins and means “noble” or “the exalted one.”

Hermione

Harry Potter’s book-loving best friend is usually the one to save everyone in a pinch with some last-minute cleverness. Any baby girl given this name will possess that same magic. Hermione, which means “stone” in Greek, is both sophisticated and out of the ordinary.

Kathleen, or “Kat”

If you grew up in the ‘90s, you were definitely jealous of Kat, the outspoken daughter of a ghost hunter in Casper. Not only did Kat, which means “pure” in Hebrew, get to pick her room in a massive mansion, but she also got to slow dance with *the* Devon Sawa. We won’t judge if you constantly whisper to your little Kat, “Can I keep you?”

Laurie

Laurie Strode went through a lot during the many Halloween movies at the hands of Michael Myers, but she’s also known as one of the strongest characters in a movie franchise ever. Make sure your little girl is someone nobody wants to mess with by giving her the name Laurie, which appropriately means “symbol of victory.” Just don’t let her babysit on Halloween night…

Luna

Another character from Harry Potter, Luna, holds the meaning of “moon” in Latin. It’s a great name to give your little girl to help her embrace all of her wonderful quirks that make her her and to grow up not caring what anyone else thinks.

Marnie

If you’re a Millennial, you know that nothing can compare to some of those early Disney Channel original movies from the ‘90s and early 2000s. Case in point? Halloweentown. While your dreams of secretly discovering you’re a witch are probably gone now, you can give your daughter the next best thing by naming her Marnie, which has Latin origins and means “of the sea.” Just make sure you give her an extra-special 13th birthday.

Morticia

As the matriarch of The Addams Family, Morticia has always exuded confidence, mystery, and glamor. Even though the name does derive from the morbid word “mortician,” it’s still a hauntingly romantic choice for a baby girl.

Raven

The Raven is a famous poem by Edgar Allen Poe, but we love the name for its whimsical and mysterious undertones. Despite the raven, which means “a large black bird,” typically being thought of as a bad omen, we have a feeling your little one will be the greatest thing to come flying into your life.

Regan

The Exorcist may be considered one of the scariest movies of all time, but we’ve always had a soft spot for Regan, the main character whose name means “little king” or “sovereign” in Irish. Maybe just don’t feed her any pea soup?

Rosemary

Feel free to ignore the entire premise of the deeply horrifying movie Rosemary’s Baby and focus on the main character’s name instead, which has Latin origins and means “dew of the sea.” Whether you want to call your baby Rosemary or give her short and sweet nicknames like Rose or Mary, we can’t help but love this Halloween-adjacent name.  

Sabrina

Whether you’re a fan of the ‘90s TV show or the more recent Netflix reboot, Sabrina from Sabrina the Teenage Witch is such a classic character (and name). Meaning “from the river Severn” or “patience,” your little Sabrina will instantly put a spell on you the moment you lay eyes on her.

Salem

Salem will either make you think of the small Massachusetts town where the witch trials took place in the 1690s or the name of a certain black cat in Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Either way, the name, which has Hebrew and Arabic origins and means “peaceful, safe, and complete,” is a wonderfully spooky name for any baby girl.

Sally

Sally is a name you probably recognize from numerous Halloween movies, including Practical Magic and The Nightmare Before Christmas. But no matter which character you want your little girl to channel, Sally, which is a Hebrew name meaning “princess,” is sure to cast a love spell on you.

Sidney

Perhaps you’ll want to scream this name from the rooftops once your little one is here. Sidney Prescott survived every scary scenario thrown at her in the Scream movies, and we’ve always loved her for it. A British name meaning “wide island,” Sidney is a beautiful name for any strong little girl.

Wednesday

If you want your little girl to dance to the beat of her own drum and refuse to let anyone else tell her who she is, Wednesday, which means “day of Woden” after the German god of war and wisdom, is the perfect name from The Addams Family. We just recommend getting a lot of black onesies for her wardrobe (you know, until they make a darker color).

Wendy

As long as your daughter doesn’t grow up to spend an off-season living at a remote hotel with only her family like the character in The Shining, we don’t think you’ll ever regret giving her this sweet name, which has English origins and means “friend.”

Winifred, or “Winnie”

“Winnie… I smell a child!” The beloved witch from Hocus Pocus is easily the most nostalgic villain we all love to hate. Yes, she wants to steal the lives of little children in order to look younger and live longer, but she also has so many good one-liners, a killer wardrobe, and a soft spot for her sisters. Winifred has multiple meanings, including “friend of peace” and “blessed,” and we have a feeling any little girl with this name will be exactly those things (she’ll probably also love boOoOoOks).

Addams

If you want a classic baby boy name with a modern twist, Addams is the perfect option. With ties to the quirky characters from The Addams Family, the name has Hebrew origins and means “Earth” or “man.”

Bates

If Norman isn’t jumping out at you, maybe his last name will. Bates, which is of British origin and means “son of Bartholomew” or “boat,” is crisp and clean (you know, unlike a certain hotel).

Binx

Sure, this is the name of the black cat in Hocus Pocus that can talk (well, technically his first name is Thackery), but it still works perfectly as an adorable name for a little boy. Its meaning and origins are unknown, making the spooky factor all the more alluring.

Bram

Before there were horror films, there were the novels that inspired them. Brought to our list by the author of Dracula, Bram Stroker, is this striking Hebrew name short for Abraham, meaning “father of multitudes.”

Casper

The name of the friendliest ghost would also make an adorable name for the friendliest little boy! Casper is derived from the Aramaic word that means “treasurer,” and if the character from the movie is any indication, your son will love his family more than anything.

Derry

While this is the name of the town in IT where terrifying things happen, we actually love it for a baby name choice! It’s different, it’s fun, and, if we may, it sounds pretty Pennywise.

Edward

A teenage vampire with perfect hair that collects graduation caps might not be the first person you think of when brainstorming baby names, but that doesn’t mean it’s still not a top choice! Edward Cullen from the Twilight series is a complex character, but the name, which means “wealthy guardian,” is the perfect choice to add a little sparkle to your family.

Graves

The ties to Halloween are obvious here, but don’t let the dark undertones fool you! Graves, which has British origins and means “steward,” is perfect for any light-hearted and silly little boy.

Haddon

Names from Halloween are all over this list—and for good reason. The movie franchise is so iconic, and the fictional town many of them take place in would actually make for a beautiful name for a baby boy! Yes, Haddonfield is where Michael Myers terrorizes teenagers, but shortening that to the name Haddon, which has English origins and means “hill of heather,” is a wickedly fun idea.

Harry

Your son is your chosen one, after all, so why not name him after the boy who lived? Harry Potter is a massively beloved book and movie series, but the name, which has German origins and means “home ruler,” is so sweet and simple that we give it a 9 ¾ out of 10.

Harvey

Harvey, which has German origins and means “army warrior,” is Sabrina’s love interest in Sabrina the Teenage Witch. It’s an uncommon name with a fun and spooky association, and we love the vintage vibes it gives.

Irving

For a truly uncommon name, consider Irving. Inspired by Washington Irving, author of the gothic novel The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, is this ultra cool and spooky Scottish name meaning “freshwater.”

Jack

Whether you love it from The Shining or The Nightmare Before Christmas, or even the classic Jack-o-Lantern, this J-baby name will always be a classic choice. It has British origins and means “God of choice,” which is a far cry away from these Halloween movie characters, but your little guy can quickly redeem it.

Jacob

If you’re more on #TeamJacob in the Twilight battle, we get it. The name, which has Hebrew origins and means “to follow” or “be behind,” represents the strength and empathy his character is known for.

Jason

He may have terrorized counselors at Camp Crystal Lake, but Jason (yep, as in Jason Voorhees) actually means “healer” in Greek. The name of the legendary character from Friday the 13th can also fit perfectly for the latest little legend that joins your family.

Max

He may have lit the Black Flame Candle that started it all, but Max has always been a beloved character from Hocus Pocus that we’ll never stop rooting for. The name, which has German and Roman origins and means “greatest,” is perfect for any little boy who will stop at nothing to impress his crush.

Michael

Another classic horror movie villain, Michael Myers has terrorized audiences for decades in Halloween without saying a word. While we still cower at the sight of his mask, his name, which means “gift from God,” is a timeless moniker that we’ll never shy away from.

Nikolai

Despite his dark magic obsession, who didn’t love Adam Brody’s character in Jennifer’s Body? His dark humor made us laugh, he sang a song that actually deserved a spot on our iPods, and his name, which has Greek origins and means “victory of the people,” is wonderfully unique.

Norman

Norman Bates from Psycho is a person nobody wants to emulate, but his first name has a vintage charm to it that we can’t resist. The name, which is of German origin and means “Northman,” is one you don’t hear often anymore, and we’re all for bringing it back.

Poe

If you have a feeling your little one is going to be a brooding poet, we recommend the name Poe, which means “peacock.” It’s the last name of poet Edgar Allen Poe, but makes for a romantic and mysterious first name choice.

Sanderson

The last name of the witchy sisters of Salem from Hocus Pocus, Sanderson, which is of Scottish and English origin and means “son of Alexander,” is such a fun and unique way to bring your love of Halloween into your family tree without being too obvious.

Stine

If you want your little one to grow up to be a great storyteller, why not tap the goosebump-inducing powers of iconic author R.L. Stine? His books may have given us a few nightmares back in the day, but his name, which is derived from the German word “stein” meaning “stone,” is the stuff of dreams.

Strode

This is the last name of Laurie in the Halloween movies, but we love it as a first name for a boy or a girl. The name, which has German origins meaning “thicket,” also leans into the popular trend of giving last names for first names.

Thackery

Forgive us for including yet another Hocus Pocus name, but it had to be done. This unique title, which is the first name of the helpful black cat, Binx, is not one to be overlooked. A fun variation of the common Zachary, this British name means “place with the thatching.” Literary fans may also recognize the title as the surname of Vanity Fair author, William Makepeace Thackeray (now there’s a name!).

Torrance

If you love The Shining but want something a little more unique than Jack, why not use his character’s last name? Torrance has Irish origins and means “little hills,” and is a strong name choice for your newest addition. Just don’t name his brother Danny…