Ever wish you could spread the spirit of spooky season throughout the whole year? If you’re the type of person who puts out painted pumpkins and starts crafting DIY Halloween costumes the second October hits, then you can probably relate! But while it may not be the norm to decorate your home with cotton cobwebs and faux blood beyond Halloween, there is a way to extend the magic of your favorite season beyond October: by giving your furry friend a Halloween dog name!
Whether you just added a new dog to your family this fall or have plans for a Halloween adoption, you’ll need to decide on a naughty name so you can successfully summon your pooch. Plus, there’s no better way to elevate your matching hound and human Halloween costumes than pairing them with a festive Halloween pet name!
Choosing the right name for your dog is based on many factors, like dog breed, personality, fur color, and more. Luckily, the Halloween dog names on this list are versatile enough to fit all types of pups (with some extra freaky flair)! No matter what size or breed of dog you choose, these Halloween dog names inspired by iconic movies, TV shows, and horror icons are sure to match your dog’s unique personality—and your Halloween aesthetic. Think pop-culture-inspired names like Zero from The Nightmare Before Christmas and Buffy (as in the vampire slayer).
There are also tons of cute and spooky Halloween dog names, like Boo, Shadow, and Fang that sound straight out of Halloweentown! And let’s not forget all the candied canine names inspired by your favorite Halloween treats, like Tootsie and Twix, that are perfect for the pup that looks so cute you could just eat him! Regardless of which name you choose, you can't go wrong with the Halloween dog names on this list that are equal parts scary and sweet—just like your dog’s costume on Halloween.
Halloween Names for Boy Dogs
- Jack (The Nightmare Before Christmas)
- Norman
- Zero (The Nightmare Before Christmas)
- Freddy
- Frankenweenie (Frankenweenie)
- Merlin
- Dante (Coco)
- Rusty
- Hal
- Casper (Casper the Friendly Ghost)
- Ash
- Damien
- Scrappy (Scooby-Doo)
- Hunter
- Hyde
- Gizmo (Gremlins)
- Poe
- Chucky
- Davy Jones (Pirates of the Caribbean)
- Mort
- Gomez (The Addams Family)
- Ripley
- Myers
- Billy (The Nightmare Before Christmas)
Halloween Names for Girl Dogs
- Sally (The Nightmare Before Christmas)
- Luna
- Buffy (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- Autumn
- Pandora
- Sabrina (Sabrina the Teenage Witch)
- Raven
- Ivy
- Rosemary (Rosemary’s Baby)
- Scarlett
- Hazel
- Blair (Blair Witch Project)
- Amber
- Medusa
- Elvira (Elvira, Mistress of the Dark)
- Ginger
- Opal
- Wednesday (The Addams Family)
- Shelley
- Carrie
- Glinda (The Wizard of Oz)
- Lilith
- Crystal
- Winifred (Hocus Pocus)
- Cruella
- Bellatrix
- Willow
- Coraline (Coraline)
- Ruby
- Vixen
- Misty
- Lydia (Beetlejuice)
- Eve
Spooky Halloween Dog Names
- Shadow
- Midnight
- Phantom
- Salem
- Spider
- Fang
- Onyx
- Diablo
- Lucifer
- Dracula
- Twilight
- Noir
- Grim
- Beast
- Spirit
- Spook
- Scar
- Howler
- Fog
- Goblin
- Monster
- Eerie
- Mummy
- Skull
Cute Halloween Dog Names
- Pumpkin
- Boo
- Bone
- Snoopy (It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown)
- Stormy
- Jinx
- Potion
- Boo
- Phoenix
- Ghost
- Charm
- Wolf
- October
- Tarot
- Church (Pet Sematary)
- Bat
- Sphinx
- Moon
- Hex
- Topaz
- Patch
- Cackles
- Trick
- Obsidian
- Count
Halloween Dog Names Inspired by Halloween Treats
- Candy Corn
- Cinnamon
- Apple
- Twix
- Snickers
- Tootsie
- Ruth
- Mike
- Ike
- Kit
- Kat
- Hershey
- Rolo
- Reese
- Butterfinger
- Cider
- Skittles
- Chai
- Caramel
- Starburst
- Cookie
- Maple
- Licorice
- Junior
Nitya Rao is the editorial assistant at The Pioneer Woman, covering stories ranging from food, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, news, and more.
