There are many reasons to love Halloween beyond just candy and costumes. Don’t get us wrong, candy and costumes are at the top of our list when it comes to why we love celebrating every October 31. However, the scary vibes and classic stories that come with Halloween are underrated sources of inspiration for baby names.
Halloween certainly isn’t the first place most parents expecting a baby consider for inspiration, but for parents who like to move to the beat of their own drums, don’t write Halloween off. There are classic baby names that have subtle ties to Halloween, and others that are full-on influenced by ghosts, witches, the color orange, and everything in-between.
If you’re in love with the spirit of Halloween and want to have some of that magic passed along to your kid, check out these 20 spooktacular baby names.
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Angel
Angel is usually not considered a Halloween-themed name, but fans of Buffy know differently. This name definitely fits into the world of the supernatural, works for any gender, and sits in that perfect spot between unique but not too out-there, so that the kiddo won't stand out for the wrong reasons.
Wolf
While many people think the baby name Wolf comes from an animal, historically the name is used as a short nickname for classic names like Wolfgang or Wolfram. For Halloween fans, though, the name is a fun nod to werewolves, one of the most extraordinary supernatural beings.
Blair
Blair, for many people, might immediately make them think of Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl. Still, there's a more Halloween-fitting Blair that can be used as inspiration, too. Most of us remember Blair as the witch from that terrifyingly unique scary movie.
Matilda
Matilda is a loved story that many of us still remember from childhood. Matilda was a sweet little girl who discovered she had powers such as psychic abilities and intellect. She had been put down for so long, and being able to cheer her on as she took control was a beautiful place to find inspiration. But Matilda is a charming name for Halloween.
Jasper
Jasper is a name that has a really long history. However, it hasn't been at the top of the baby name lists either. It's a unicorn in that sense, but most of us tie the name back to Halloween, thanks to the Twilight books and movies. It's a strong name that's also not too obvious.
Hallow
Hallow is a baby name that's pretty on the nose for fans of Halloween. It's a really unique Halloween girl name that will stand out, but it's a fun play on the more common names like Harlow, Holly, or Hailey. Although it's part of the word Halloween, the word hallow means "a saint or holy person."
