Halloween is a time filled with magic, mystery, and of course, plenty of spooky vibes! For many cat lovers, the holiday’s association with black cats makes it the perfect inspiration for naming a new feline friend.
Whether you love the festive decorations, eerie atmosphere, or just the thrill of the season, giving your cat a Halloween-themed name adds a special touch of enchantment.
We’ve compiled a list of over 200+ hauntingly fun cat names that capture the spirit of Halloween. Whether you’re looking for something playful, eerie, or downright magical, you’ll find the perfect name for your spooky kitty right here!
How to Name Your Cat
When it comes to naming your cat, there are several fun approaches you can take. One popular way is to start with their appearance—maybe their fur color, texture, or patterns.
For example, a sleek black cat could be named Shadow, while a fluffy white one might suit the name Ghost.
Another option is to draw inspiration from your favorite Halloween characters, books, or movies. Names like Sabrina or Salem, for example, could be perfect for a bewitching feline.
If your cat has a quirky personality, you might want to choose a name that reflects their unique traits—something like Mischief for a playful cat or Luna for one that’s always gazing out the window.
1. Female Halloween Cat Names
- (Bella)trix Lestrange — evil witch from “Harry Potter”
- Morticia — the Addams Family matriarch
- Elvira — Mistress of the Dark
- Sabrina — from “Sabrina the Teenage Witch”
- Winifred — one of the Sanderson sisters from “Hocus Pocus”
- Circe — sorceress from Greek mythology
- Hecate — Greek goddess of witchcraft
- Lilith — demon from Jewish folklore
- Nyx — Greek goddess of the night
- Raven — Edgar Allan Poe’s famous bird
- Buffy — the vampire slayer
- Carrie — Stephen King character with telekinetic powers
- Sally — from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
- Samara — the ghostly girl from “The Ring”
- Wednesday — from “The Addams Family”
- Maleficent — evil fairy from “Sleeping Beauty”
- Elphaba — the Wicked Witch of the West from “Wicked”
2. Male Halloween Cat Names
- Lucifer — the Devil himself
- Merlin — legendary wizard from Arthurian tales
- Loki — Norse god of mischief
- Crowley — demon from “Supernatural” and “Good Omens”
- Bram (Stoker) — author of “Dracula”
- Igor — classic mad scientist’s assistant
- Damien — from “The Omen”
- Poe — famous author of macabre tales
- Vlad — as in Vlad the Impaler, inspiration for Dracula
- Draco — from “Harry Potter”
- Beetlejuice — from the eponymous movie
- Binx — enchanted black cat from “Hocus Pocus”
- Casper — the Friendly Ghost
- Freddy (Krueger) — from “A Nightmare on Elm Street”
- Hannibal (Lecter) — from “Silence of the Lambs”
- Jack (Skellington) — from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
- Voldemort — the main villain of “Harry Potter”
3. Cute Halloween Cat Names
- Boo — playful ghost sound
- Pumpkin — iconic Halloween symbol
- Candy — sweet treat associated with trick-or-treating
- Spooky — adorably haunting
- Ghostie — cute version of “ghost”
- Batty — reference to bats, a Halloween staple
- Jinx — playful term for a curse or spell
- Twilight — eerie time between day and night
- Autumn — the season of Halloween
- Whisper — soft, ghostly sound
- Cauldron — witch’s brewing pot
- Treat — as in “trick-or-treat”
- Blossom — contrasting cuteness with spooky themes
- Moonbeam — soft light on a Halloween night
- Pixie — small, mischievous fairy
- Cobweb — spider’s creation, common in haunted houses
- Marshmallow — soft and sweet, like a friendly ghost
4. Spooky Halloween Cat Names
- Phantom — ghostly apparition
- Specter — another term for ghost
- Wraith — ghostly or spectral image
- Banshee — wailing spirit from Irish folklore
- Ghoul — evil spirit that robs graves
- Reaper — as in the Grim Reaper
- Crypt — burial chamber, often underground
- Doom — impending fate or destruction
- Omen — sign of future events, often negative
- Hex — magic spell or curse
- Voodoo — magical practice from Haiti
- Nightmare — frightening dream
- Diablo — Spanish for “devil”
- Thanatos — Greek god of death
- Mephisto — demon from German folklore
- Relic — object from the past, often with supernatural properties
- Enigma — mysterious and puzzling entity
5. Halloween Cat Names for Black Cats
- Shadow — dark silhouette
- Onyx — black gemstone
- Midnight — darkest time of night
- Eclipse — when the moon covers the sun
- Ebony — dark black wood
- Raven — black bird associated with Edgar Allan Poe
- Noir — French for “black”
- Shade — area of darkness
- Obsidian — volcanic glass, usually black
- Nox — Latin for “night”
- Jet — deep black mineral
- Inky — like black ink
- Sable — heraldic term for black
- Cosmos — the dark night sky
- Nightshade — poisonous plant with dark berries
- Smokey — dark like smoke
- Velvet — soft, often black fabric
6. Orange Halloween Cat Names
- Ember — glowing coal in a fire
- Blaze — bright flame or fire
- Ginger — spice with a reddish-orange color
- Autumn — season associated with orange leaves
- Butterscotch — golden-brown candy
- Marigold — orange flower
- Rusty — reddish-brown color of oxidized iron
- Flame — fire or blaze
- Apricot — orange-colored fruit
- Marmalade — orange citrus spread
- Pumpkin — iconic orange Halloween gourd
- Sunset — orange sky at day’s end
- Amber — fossilized tree resin, often orange
- Copper — reddish-orange metal
- Cinnamon — warm, reddish-brown spice
- Tangerine — bright orange citrus fruit
- Persimmon — orange fruit associated with autumn
7. Unique Halloween Cat Names
- Samhain — ancient Celtic harvest festival
- Equinox — day when night and day are equal length
- Nightshade — poisonous plant with mystical associations
- Hemlock — poisonous plant used in potions
- Mandrake — root used in magical rituals
- Rune — ancient Norse letter with magical properties
- Tarot — cards used for divination
- Séance — attempt to communicate with spirits
- Oracle — person or thing providing prophecy or insight
- Enigma — mysterious or puzzling person or thing
- Alchemy — medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy
- Labyrinth — complex maze, often with mythical connotations
- Poltergeist — noisy, mischievous ghost
- Ouija — board used for communicating with spirits
- Grimoire — textbook of magic
- Ethereal — extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not of this world
- Zephyr — gentle breeze, often personified as a god
8. Fall-Themed Halloween Cat Names
- Harvest — gathering of crops, associated with autumn
- Cider — autumn beverage made from apples
- Maple — tree known for its colorful autumn leaves
- Chestnut — nut that ripens in the fall
- Acorn — nut of the oak tree, abundant in autumn
- Crisp — describing the cool autumn air
- Amber — warm, golden color associated with fall
- Cocoa — warm chocolate drink perfect for cool autumn nights
- Nutmeg — spice often used in fall cooking
- Mocha — coffee and chocolate drink, warming on cool days
- Cinnamon — spice commonly used in fall baking
- Russet — reddish-brown color of autumn leaves
- Tawny — light brown to brownish-orange color
- Hazel — light brown color, also a type of nut
- Sage — herb used in fall cooking, also a muted green color
- Auburn — reddish-brown color like autumn leaves
- Gala — type of apple harvested in the fall
9. Witchy Cat Names
- Salem — famous TV witch’s cat from “Sabrina the Teenage Witch”
- Binx — enchanted cat from “Hocus Pocus”
- Thackery — full name of Binx from “Hocus Pocus”
- Pyewacket — famous witch’s familiar from the 1958 film “Bell, Book and Candle”
- Goblin — mischievous mythical creature
- Hex — magic spell or curse
- Spell — magical incantation
- Potion — magical brew
- Cauldron — witch’s brewing pot
- Broomstick — witch’s traditional mode of transportation
- Raven — bird often associated with witches and magic
- Merlin — legendary wizard from Arthurian tales
- Hecate — Greek goddess of witchcraft
- Circe — sorceress from Greek mythology
- Morgana — powerful enchantress from Arthurian legend
- Endora — witch from the TV show “Bewitched”
- Bellatrix — evil witch from “Harry Potter” series
10. Halloween Movie-Inspired Cat Names
- Jack (Skellington) — from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
- Sally — from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
- Oogie (Boogie) — from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
- Beetlejuice — from the eponymous movie
- Winifred — one of the Sanderson sisters from “Hocus Pocus”
- Thackery (Binx) — from “Hocus Pocus”
- Carrie — from Stephen King’s “Carrie”
- Freddy — from “A Nightmare on Elm Street”
- Jason — from “Friday the 13th”
- Hannibal — from “Silence of the Lambs”
- Norman (Bates) — from “Psycho”
- Regan — possessed girl from “The Exorcist”
- Chucky — from “Child’s Play”
- Ghostface — from “Scream”
- Pennywise — from Stephen King’s “It”
- Michael (Myers) — from “Halloween”
- Clarice — from “Silence of the Lambs”
11. Halloween Treat-Inspired Names
- Candy — general term for sweet treats
- Taffy — chewy candy often given out on Halloween
- Toffee — hard candy made from caramelized sugar and butter
- Licorice — black, chewy candy
- Reese — as in Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- Hershey — famous chocolate brand
- Twix — chocolate-covered cookie bars
- Snickers — popular chocolate bar
- Skittles — fruit-flavored candy
- Boo-Berry — Halloween-themed cereal
- Candy Corn — iconic Halloween candy
- Caramel — sweet, sticky confection
- Mallow — short for marshmallow
- Butterfinger — crispy peanut butter and chocolate bar
- Twizzler — twisted candy rope
- Smartie — colorful sugar candy
- Kit-Kat — chocolate-covered wafer bar
12. Best Halloween Cat Names
- Luna — moon goddess, popular witch’s cat name
- Salem — famous TV witch’s cat
- Shadow — perfect for a black cat
- Pumpkin — iconic Halloween symbol
- Midnight — the witching hour
- Spook — playful term for a ghost
- Binx — from “Hocus Pocus”
- Hocus — part of the magical phrase “Hocus Pocus”
- Boo — classic ghost sound
- Raven — Edgar Allan Poe’s famous bird
- Sabrina — famous teenage witch
- Lucifer — the Devil himself
- Merlin — legendary wizard
- Morticia — from “The Addams Family”
- Jinx — playful term for a curse
- Autumn — the season of Halloween
- Phantom — ghostly apparition