50 Spooky and Fun Halloween Names for Dogs
Dogs love Halloween too—whether they’re dressed as a taco or a tiny vampire. These names match the festive, spooky season perfectly.
1. Classic Spooky Names 🧛
Names that bring classic Halloween chills:
Dracula
The legendary vampire count
Ghost
Invisible and mysterious
Batsy
Bat-inspired, perfect for night-loving pups
Gremlin
Mischievous little monster
Frankenstein
The famous monster, great for big or goofy dogs
Zombie
Back from the dead, for slow-moving or silly dogs
Bones
Skeleton-inspired, for skinny or bony pups
Shadow
Always lurking, perfect for black dogs
Midnight
The witching hour, for dark-coated dogs
Fang
Sharp-toothed and fierce
2. Witchy & Magical 🔮
Names for magical, mystical, and witchy pups:
Salem
Famous witchy town, mysterious and magical
Hocus
As in hocus pocus, for magical dogs
Luna
Moon-inspired, mystical and gentle
Hex
A little spell, for mischievous pups
Enchantress
Magical and charming, for captivating dogs
Merlin
Legendary wizard, wise and magical
Sable
Dark and mysterious, for black-coated dogs
Potion
Full of surprises, for quirky pups
Mystic
Full of secrets, for enigmatic dogs
Rune
Ancient symbol, for dogs with a mysterious aura
3. Fall-Themed Vibes 🍂
Names that celebrate the autumn season:
Pumpkin
Classic fall gourd, orange and round
Cider
Sweet autumn drink, for warm-hearted pups
Autumn
The season of falling leaves
Rusty
Red-orange color, for dogs with warm coats
Harvest
Season of plenty, for dogs who love food
Maple
Golden fall leaves, for sweet dogs
Acorn
Small but mighty, for little pups
Chestnut
Rich brown color, for brown-coated dogs
Spice
Pumpkin spice, for dogs with spicy personalities
Apple
Sweet and crisp, for cheerful pups
4. Funny & Punny 🎃
Names that bring a smile to Halloween:
Barkula
Vampire dog, for pups with a bite
Howl-o-weenie
Perfect for Dachshunds or howlers
Count Drool-a
For slobbery, lovable dogs
Boozer
Silly and fun, for party-loving pups
Tricksy
Always up to tricks, for clever dogs
Muttster
Monster + mutt, for mixed breeds
Frankendog
Monster dog, for big goofy pups
Wagula
Wagging vampire, for happy tails
Pumpk9
Pumpkin + canine, for orange dogs
Spookster
Always ready to play, for energetic pups
Holiday Tip
Many shelters promote Halloween-themed names for October adoptions—get creative early!