The name was never really popular, but after the release of the film, it started showing signs of revival. Regan would have been just another girl’s name if it were not for the 12-year-old girl possessed by the devil in “The Exorcist”, one of the scariest movies of all time. The name Buffy is a diminutive of Elizabeth. But after the year 2003, the year when the last season was aired, Buffy gained momentum. Scary and supernatural television shows would be incomplete without mentioning “Buffy.” Although the series was incredibly popular in the late 90s, the name did not gain much traction in its starting years. So, it will make an uncommon name, but will forever be associated with the movie. It enjoyed great popularity in the 1970s and is not used much now. The name Clarice is adorable and ultra-feminine. In the film, Clarice, an FBI agent played by Jodie Foster, hunts down a serial killer. “The Silence of the Lambs” is one of those movies that come to mind when we think about scary movies. Despite the scary connotation, the name stayed at the top 500 for years and is now at #382. The name Annie spiked in popularity after the release of “Misery”. She was the former nurse cum serial killer who tortures a novel writer. AnnieĪnnie was the name of the lead character in Stephen King’s novel ‘Misery’. It also reminds us of Popeye’s skinny girlfriend. Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher named their daughter Olive. The name is a favorite with the celebrities. Olive is the name of the perky waitress and Ned’s sidekick in “Pushing Diaries”. Related: 101 Sweet And Cute Baby Girl Names, With Meanings 6. Merlin is the name of the famous sorcerer from the Camelot myth. AdamĪdam reminds us of the mysterious, creepy, and kooky monster from “The Addams Family”. If people can use June and December for baby names, why not October, the month of Halloween? And it is unique too! 28. So, it’s a perfect Halloween-inspired name for your kid.

Tim Burton is renowned for his horror and fantasy films like “Corpse Bride,” and “The Nightmare before Christmas”. We love the name for its regal feel and, of course, its reference to Halloween. This classic and respected name is also the moniker of Victor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley’s Gothic novel. Godric is also the name of a character in “True Blood”. Godric is an uncommon name, meaning ‘rules with God.’ It’s the name of a place (Godric’s Hollow), and the name of a character in (Godric Gryffindor) in Harry Potter. Meaning ‘treasure,’ it is also the name of a character from “Twilight.” 24. We all know about the friendly ghost Casper, but if you want something that is not too out there, then you can try Jasper. It is inspired by the character Xander from the show “Buffy, the Vampire Slayer”. This strong name, meaning ‘defender of man’, would make a cool Halloween name for your baby boy. And how can we forget Heath Ledger, the actor who played the terrifying Joker in “The Dark Knight.” 22. It’s also associated with Emily Bronte’s novel “Wuthering Heights”, which has some supernatural elements in it. This nature name conjures images of the haunted and disturbing moorlands found in some British Isles. Related: 103 Most Stunning And Riveting Autumn Baby Names To Fall For 21. This strong Halloween baby name will grow pretty well with your little son. Besides, it’s also associated with the Pumpkin King from the film “The Nightmare before Christmas”. Jack reminds us just one thing during Halloween, and that is “Jack-o-lantern”. We feel that the name Igor has a menacing feel to it.

Igor, the name of the evil scientist, would make a sassy Halloween themed name for your child. Meaning ‘dragon,’ the name Draco brings to mind the sneering wizard from the “Harry Potter” series. But, what many don’t know is that Cullen is a traditional Irish name, meaning ‘handsome.’ 18. The name Cullen stirs up images of everyone’s favorite vampire family. This name has Hebrew origins and sounds rather cool. Ichabod is a character from the book “ Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. If you want a slightly different moniker for your Halloween baby, go with Ichabod. The name Blade means ‘wealthy glory.’ 17. So Blade was born as a dhampir, a human with a vampire’s genes. In the film, Blade’s mother was bitten by a vampire while she was in the labor with Blade. Blade is the name of the vampire hunter from the movie of the same name. Here’s another sinister and spooky Halloween name for your baby.

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