It can be difficult coming up with inspiration for naming your new dog. If you have a dog who was born or adopted in October, or if you just happen to really love Halloween, one of these Halloween dog names may be the perfect fit.
Halloween Dog Names
Autumn
Seasonal and sweet, this synonym for fall makes a great dog name.
Bat
Perfect for a dog with bat-like ears (or a batty personality).
Beast
A good name for a mean-looking dog—and possibly an even better ironic name for a sweet little fluffball.
Bogey or Bogeyman
The perfect name for pups who go bump in the night.
Bones
As in skeleton bones (as well as the bones your dog loves to chew).
Boo
The classic Halloween expression of surprise doubles as a sweet nickname for your new dog.
Broomstick
The perfect complement to any pet parent with a witchy side.
Cackles
Whether you’re a clown or a witch, this dog brings laughter to your life.
Cape
From vampires to superheroes, capes are always in style at Halloween.
Carver
As in pumpkin-carver!
Candy
Name your sweet pet after this trick-or-treating prize.
Candy Corn
Love it or hate it, you can’t deny that candy corn is an unmissable part of the Halloween experience. Learn how to make a dog-friendly version of candy corn.
Cauldron
Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble! This reference to a witch’s stirring pot comes with a cute nickname: Caullie.
Cloak
Another dramatic piece of Halloween fashion, and a sleek Halloween dog name.
Clown
Some dogs have clown-like facial markings. Others just have a funny personality. This is a perfect Halloween dog name for both.
Cobweb
It can be gross and shocking to encounter real cobwebs, but as a Halloween dog name, Cobweb is just the right amount of spooky.
Creeper
Give your dog this name, and you can exclaim, “Jeepers, Creeper!” all year long.
Crystal
Did your dog cast a love spell on you? Name them after stones often used by witches to enhance spells.
Devil
Better hope your dog’s behavior doesn’t match this name!
Dracula
The name of the best-known vampire doubles as a great Halloween dog name—especially for pets with noticeable fangs.
Eerie
A synonym for strange and frightening, this name perfectly sums up the Halloween experience.
Elvira
A reference to the “Mistress of the Dark,” TV hostess Elvira who became popular in the 1980s.
Fangs
Your dog probably has ‘em, so why not?
Fog
This spooky mist just might be the perfect name for your new dog.
Frankenstein
Dr. Frankenstein, of course, created the famous green-faced, bolt-necked monster.
Frankenweenie
This Tim Burton film tells the story of young Victor Frankenstein, who brings his dog Sparky back to life.
Fright
Fitting for a spooky pup—or one who’s easily frightened.
Gargoyle
Some dog breeds, such as French Bulldogs, have facial features similar to gargoyles.
Ghost
An ideal Halloween dog name for a pup who’s all white.
Goblin
These monsters are typically small and mischievous. Does that sound like your dog?
Gremlin
The spooky creatures of 1980s movie fame.
Halloween or Halloweenie
Why not go literal? After all, Halloweenie is a great name for a Dachshund.
Haunt
If your pup follows you everywhere you go, you could claim they’re “haunting” you.
Hocus
And if you adopted dog siblings, you can name the other one Pocus.
Howler
This one speaks for itself—or howls for itself, rather!
Jack or Jack-o-Lantern
A common name that takes on added meaning during Halloween.
Monster
Perfect for a dog with a talent for snarling or growling.
Mummy
Referencing the mummified remains of ancient Egyptians.
Nightmare
A great Halloween dog name, whether or not you live on Elm Street.
Omen
Not all omens are bad, after all.
Patch
This Halloween name could refer to a pumpkin patch, or to a unique marking on your dog’s fur (or both!)
Pocus
Hocus’ brother or sister (see above).
Potion
You can shorten this reference to witches’ magic brews to a cute nickname: Po.
Pumpkin
A cute name inspired by the season’s most ubiquitous food.
Raven
A chilling, appropriate name for dogs who are all-black, like the bird.
Reaper
No one wants to meet the Grim Reaper. But a dog named Reaper’s another story!
Shadow
Appropriate for gray or black pups—or for dogs who are always at your side.
Skeleton
They’re spooky to humans, but who knows? To your dog, a skeleton might just look like a pile of great things to chew.
Skellington
As in Jack Skellington, lead character in the film “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
Spider
Is your pup small and black? Spider might be just the right fit for a name.
Spirit
At Halloween, the name Spirit might sound spooky; for the rest of the year, it might just be an apt name for an energetic pup.
Spooky
What better name for a Halloween dog?
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.
Werewolf
Will your dog transform into a wolf-beast on the full moon? Keep ‘em guessing.
Zero
After Jack Skellington’s ghostly dog in “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
Yoda
This is a popular character at Halloweentime—and a great name for dogs with big ears.
Zombie
The name of these spooky undead characters doubles as a great Halloween dog name.
If these Halloween pet names aren’t spooky enough for you, there are also dog names inspired by horror movies, including some scary dog names like Jigsaw, Regan and Samara.
Getting Into the Halloween Spirit
This spooky and fun holiday is the perfect opportunity to get your pup involved with the celebration. From treats to crafts to costumes, there’s something festive for everyone… and every dog!
Your pup might enjoy Halloween-themed dog treats—after a trick, of course! Whip up this frozen homemade dog treat based on a classic Halloween candy.
Get step-by-step dog treat instructions here.
Give your pet a spooky shelter to haunt all month long with this DIY dog house.
Get the step-by-step haunted dog house instructions here.
Invite all your fellow Halloween loving friends and family—and their canine companions—and host a dog Halloween party. Get the party how-to here.
And don’t forget all of the cute Halloween dog costumes out there. Check out these dog and human “couples costumes” to get your creative juices flowing.
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