October is a super-fun month because it’s spooky season. And for parents having babies during this time of the year, they may want to pay homage to the season with their child’s name. But even for parents who aren’t Halloween lovers, there are plenty of options on this October baby name list to inspire the cutest and most original monikers.
From star signs to TV and movie characters, here are 20 October-themed baby name options to choose from.
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Toby
Opal
Per the American Gem Society, one of the birthstones for the month of October is the opal, which also makes for a very sweet baby name. The other gemstone for the month is tourmaline, so parents can also name their child that if they want something super unique.
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Casper
October is spooky month thanks to the Halloween holiday, so there are quite a few spirited monikers to choose from. A classic is Casper, as in Casper the Friendly Ghost. The name hasn’t been very popular in decades, per data from the Social Security Administration, so any modern Caspers won’t have to worry about sharing their name with a ton of people.
Jack
Whether parents are trying to make a nod to jack-o’-lanterns or Jack Skellington from the spooky classic The Nightmare Before Christmas, Jack is the perfect October baby name for little boys. Since it’s a fairly common moniker, the October reference is subtle.
Sally
Sally is an October baby name that refers to a couple of classic fall movies. The first is The Nightmare Before Christmas, where Sally is Jack Skellington’s love interest. And Sally is also one of the two titular characters in Nora Ephron’s seasonal classic When Harry Met Sally.
Harry
Harry is a great name for baby boys born in October. Not only is there the When Harry Met Sally reference, but there’s the Harry Potter reference, too. Ask most Harry Potter fans, and they’ll say they rewatch the movies every Halloween season because the magic and wizardry of the films are perfect for spooky season.
Wednesday
The Addams Family is an enduring part of the spooky season, especially now with Wednesday on Netflix. Wednesday is a unique baby name, and perfect for a baby girl born in October — especially if she’s also actually born on a Wednesday.
