Girl Names(01 of20)
Open Image ModalBlairAlthough this name is unisex, we love it for a girl because it’s uncommon. Blair means “dweller on the plain” and reminds us of the 1999 film “The Blair Witch Project.” (credit:Copyright Crezalyn Nerona Uratsuji via Getty Images)
Girl Names(02 of20)
Open Image ModalSelinaThis chic name comes from Catwoman, aka Selina Kyle. The moniker means “moon goddess” and similar names include Selena or Celine. (credit:Thinkstock Images via Getty Images)
Girl Names(03 of20)
Open Image ModalHazelFor those who want a more subtle Halloween-inspired name, try Hazel. This nature moniker conjures up images of the beautiful fall colours seen this time of year. (credit:Kim Ruoff via Getty Images)
Girl Names(04 of20)
Open Image ModalDaphneZoinks! Daphne is the name of one of the Mystery Inc. members from “Scooby-Doo!” This moniker is perfect for those who are longtime fans of the show or who simply love mystery and the supernatural. (credit:Copyright Crezalyn Nerona Uratsuji via Getty Images)
Girl Names(05 of20)
Open Image ModalLunaLuna, which means “moon,” is frequently associated with Halloween. Luna Lovegood from “Harry Potter” and Luna Garza the shapeshifter from “True Blood” are just a few examples. (credit:Jupiterimages via Getty Images)
Girl Names(06 of20)
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Open Image ModalCeleste There’s something about the name Celeste that makes it sound magical. The moniker fittingly means “heavenly” and conjures images of a starry Halloween night. (credit:Copyright Crezalyn Nerona Uratsuji via Getty Images)
Girl Names(08 of20)
Open Image ModalSabrinaSabrina, as in the Teenage Witch, is a lovely ode to the spooky holiday. Not only that, but the name has a playful, but sophisticated feel thanks to Audrey Hepburn who played Sabrina in a film of the same name. (credit:photobac via Getty Images)
Girl Names(09 of20)
Open Image ModalMatildaMatilda might not sound spooky enough to be on this list, but it's the name of one of Roald Dahl’s characters who has supernatural powers. (credit:Vast Photography via Getty Images)
Girl Names(10 of20)
Open Image ModalZeldaZelda is the name of one of the aunts in the '90s show “Sabrina the Teenage Witch.” Not only that, but the moniker also comes from the video game “The Legend of Zelda” which has been inspiring Halloween costumes for years! (credit:FamVeld via Getty Images)
Boy Names(11 of20)
Open Image ModalSilasWe love this name for its uniqueness and sweet sound. This moniker is the name of a character in “Vampire Diaries” who is half witch, half vampire. (credit:OsakaWayne Studios via Getty Images)
Boy Names(12 of20)
Open Image ModalJackJack, as in Jack-o-lantern, is a strong name that will grow well with your little one. Besides pumpkins, the moniker is also associated with the Pumpkin King from “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” (credit:Clare Dickinson via Getty Images)
Boy Names(13 of20)
Open Image ModalEdwardThis classic moniker is the name of a character in both “Twilight” and “Edward Scissorhands.” The name means “wealthy guardian.” (credit:Ariel Skelley via Getty Images)
Boy Names(14 of20)
Open Image ModalHeathThis nature name conjures images of the haunting moorlands commonly found in the British Isles and can also be associated with Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights,” which has supernatural elements. Additionally, Heath is associated with the late Heath Ledger, who played the terrifying Joker in “The Dark Knight.” (credit:David A Land via Getty Images)
Boy Names(15 of20)
Open Image ModalXanderXander is a strong name meaning “defender of man.” The name comes from the '90s show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” (credit:Lesley Magno via Getty Images)
Boy Names(16 of20)
Open Image ModalJasperEveryone knows Casper the friendly ghost, but if that name is a little too out there for you, try Jasper instead. Jasper means “treasure” and is also the name of a character from “Twilight.” (credit:SimplyMui Photography via Getty Images)
Boy Names(17 of20)
Open Image ModalGodricThis uncommon name means “rules with God.” In “Harry Potter,” it is both a place name (Godric’s Hollow) and a name of a character (Godric Gryffindor). It is also the name of a character from the TV series “True Blood.” (credit:Esposito,Jim via Getty Images)
Boy Names(18 of20)
Open Image ModalVictor This respectable moniker is also the name of Dr. Victor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley’s famous novel. We love the name’s regal feel and subtle Halloween reference. (credit:Anne Flinn Powell via Getty Images)
Boy Names(19 of20)
Open Image ModalEdgarThis Old English name is associated with author and poet Edgar Allen Poe. Poe wrote the hauntingly beautiful poem “The Raven,” which has a supernatural feel. (credit:Cathy Yeulet via Getty Images)
Boy Names(20 of20)
Open Image ModalTim Director Tim Burton is known for his quirky horror/fantasy films, such as “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Corpse Bride.” That’s why Tim is a perfect Halloween-inspired baby name. Plus, it’s subtle! (credit:SimplyMui Photography via Getty Images)