20 Baby Names for Parents Who Love Halloween

What is Halloween without a little Candy, right? We all have our favorite sweet treats. For many parents, the name Candy is the sweetest treat. While this baby name is certainly informal, it gives off happy vibes that will grow with the little one from babyhood to adulthood.

Buffy is one of the most iconic characters from the supernatural world. And for parents who want to use this as a baby name, there is no doubt they're going for a fun and cool vibe. The name is a variation on the word "bunny," and it's gone up and down in popularity. However, it's never cracked the top 100.

Angel is usually not considered a Halloween-themed name, but fans of Buffy know differently. This name definitely fits into the world of the supernatural, works for any gender, and sits in that perfect spot between unique but not too out-there, so that the kiddo won't stand out for the wrong reasons.

While many people think the baby name Wolf comes from an animal, historically the name is used as a short nickname for classic names like Wolfgang or Wolfram. For Halloween fans, though, the name is a fun nod to werewolves, one of the most extraordinary supernatural beings.

Blair, for many people, might immediately make them think of Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl. Still, there's a more Halloween-fitting Blair that can be used as inspiration, too. Most of us remember Blair as the witch from that terrifyingly unique scary movie.

Matilda is a loved story that many of us still remember from childhood. Matilda was a sweet little girl who discovered she had powers such as psychic abilities and intellect. She had been put down for so long, and being able to cheer her on as she took control was a beautiful place to find inspiration. But Matilda is a charming name for Halloween.

Jasper is a name that has a really long history. However, it hasn't been at the top of the baby name lists either. It's a unicorn in that sense, but most of us tie the name back to Halloween, thanks to the Twilight books and movies. It's a strong name that's also not too obvious.

Hallow is a baby name that's pretty on the nose for fans of Halloween. It's a really unique Halloween girl name that will stand out, but it's a fun play on the more common names like Harlow, Holly, or Hailey. Although it's part of the word Halloween, the word hallow means "a saint or holy person."

Raven is another gender-neutral name where the inspiration comes from the smart and eerie bird. This spooky Halloween name is good for people who love poetry, but it's not a name that's going to be too centered on Halloween since it's been around for a while.

Casper is one of the most well-known ghosts because he's not like the others. He doesn't have to scare people; instead he has warmed the hearts of people who come to know his story. This is a fun name we don't hear a lot, but chances are people will make the connection to Halloween.

Sanderson is a last name usually, and that has strong potential for a baby name. It's the last name of the witches from Hocus Pocus, which brings in the fun Halloween vibes that fans of the movie will understand but others will just consider it a cool name.

We've all heard of the boy name Adam, but parents might want to consider a fun Halloween twist in the spelling. Instead of Adam, go with Addams as a fun nod to the iconic Addams Family movies and characters. Whether Uncle Fester, Lurch, or Gomez may be the favorite characters in the movie, Addams is a unique name that is always going to be really cool.

Carrie might immediately be assumed to be inspired by the HBO show Sex and the City and the fabulous Carrie Bradshaw. However, the original Carrie, based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, is a misunderstood teenager who grew tired of being the joke of every kid at her school. Things take a turn, and she comes into her terrifying power.

Dexter is a very versatile name because it can be used for any gender and it has a pretty open-to-interpretation meaning: "right-handed." Oh, and it also happens to be the name of a serial killer on a fictional TV show that makes Halloween look like a piece of cake.

Georgie is the sweetest name and can work for any gender, making it a strong option for parents. The name has a creepy connection to Halloween, too, thanks to George Elmer, the little boy who came up against the creepy clown Pennywise in the scary Stephen King book It and the film adaptation.

Mary is one of those baby names that is so common, and it's been around for several generations. While it's not a name that can easily be pointed to as a Halloween-inspired name, anyone who is a huge fan of Hocus Pocus will get the reference right away.

Jason is certainly not an uncommon baby name, and it's not immediately clear when hearing the name where the inspiration comes from. For many parents, it may be a family tie or an important person in the parents' lives. But we can't ignore the scary Halloween movie villain who shares the name.

The moment someone hears the name Morticia, it's automatically understood who we're talking about. But, of course, the beautiful woman won over Gomez's heart and loved to let her kids be whoever they were, no matter how odd or unique they were. Morticia is a name we don't often hear for girls these days, but that's good reason to go for it — it's gorgeous!

Sabrina is a fun name on its own, but for fans of Halloween, we know Sabrina for the witch who had an adorable cat named Salem. While she had powers, Sabrina was still learning how to use them in a fun, playful way that only a teen can. This name is a fun option for parents who want their inspiration to be a little subtle.

Wednesday is a pretty clear nod to the Addams Family movies and the film's playfully weird daughter, Wednesday. While this isn't a super-common name, it's fun because of the tie to the movie. Also, months as names have taken off, so days like Wednesday should work too.