Halloween baby names for girls that are boo-tiful, enchanting, and just the right amount of spooky

No need for tricks — because these Halloween names are the ultimate treat. 

With the spooky season upon us, there’s no better time to welcome a baby girl than October. After all, it’s a season of transformation — when leaves are changing colors and the veil between worlds grows thin.

So, what better way to honor that magical timing than with a name that captures the spirit of Halloween?

No, that doesn’t mean you have to name your child Pumpkin or Candy (unless you want to, then by all means go ahead), but there are plenty of Halloween-inspired names that don’t scream October 31st. 

In fact, most of the Halloween names in this list are normal enough that they’ll fly under the radar. 

And that’s true whether you’re a fan of names that have spooky or dark meanings, names inspired by sweets or candy, monikers related to the autumn season or names tied to popular horror characters. 

Even if Halloween isn’t your thing, the names we’ve picked for you are gorgeous on their own merit. 

The spooky connection? That's just a fun bonus for those in the know.

READ MORE: Halloween baby names for boys that are spooky but sweet and perfect for October arrivals

So, grab your pumpkin spice latte (or hot cider), get that dusty box of Halloween decorations out from the attic and fill a bucket up with your favorite candy — because these Halloween names are eerie-sistable!

Halloween baby names with spooky meanings

Sometimes it’s the most beautiful — and popular — names that have the spookiest meanings. 

Take Luna, for example. 

Luna, which means “moon” in Latin, was the 13th most popular girl’s name in the U.S. in 2024, according to the Social Security Administration, while Selena, meaning “moon” in Greek, ranked 245th. 

According to Space.com, October's full moon phase will occur at 11:48 p.m. EDT on Oct. 6, 2025. 

Raven, which has ranked in the top-500 in each of the past 10 years, can also be considered spooky due to its association with the bird — fit with all-black feathers, dark beady eyes and a naturally gothic look. 

Let’s take a look at some other Halloween girl names with dark, mysterious and moon-like meanings. 

Lilith

Origin: Akkadian

Meaning: Night monster; Screech owl

Lilith, pronounced LIL-ith, derives from the Akkadian word lilitu, meaning "night monster" or "screech owl." In various mythologies, Lilith is often depicted as a female figure associated with the night or the dark. 

Ciara

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Black

Kiara, pronounced see-AR-uh or see-AIR-uh, is the feminine form of Ciar, which comes from an Irish name derived from the Irish word ciar, meaning “black.” It can also be spelled Kiara, Kyara and Keira. 

Blakely

Origin: Old English

Meaning: Dark meadow; Dark clearing

Blakely, pronounced BLAYK-lee, derives from the Old English elements blæc, meaning “black,” or blac, meaning “pale,” combined with the Old English element leah, meaning “meadow” or “clearing.” 

Nyx

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Night goddess

Nyx, pronounced NIKS, comes from a Greek word meaning “night.” In Greek mythology, Nyx is the Greek goddess of the night and a primordial deity who emerged from Chaos alongside Erebus (Darkness).

Runa

Origin: Old Norse

Meaning: Secret lore; Rune

Runa, pronounced ROO-nuh, is the feminine form of Rune, which comes from the Old Norse word rún, meaning “secret lore” or “rune.” It can also translate to “moon” and has a similar sound as Luna. 

Layla

Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Night

Layla, pronounced LAY-luh, comes directly from the Arabic word layla, meaning “night.” It was popularized by a character in the Arab tale “Layla and Majnun,” notably retold by Nizami Ganjavi in the 12th century. 

Melanie

Origin: Latin; Greek; French; English

Meaning: Dark; Black

Melanie, pronounced MEL-uh-nee, is the French and English form of the Latin name Melania, which comes from the Greek word melaina, meaning “black” or “dark.” You can also go with Melinda or Mindy.

Darcy

Origin: Irish; French

Meaning: Darkening; Becoming overcast; Of Arcy

Darcy, pronounced DAHR-see, comes from the from the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Dorchaidhe and Irish word dorcha, meaning “darkening” or “becoming overcast.” It can also come from a French place name.

Twyla

Origin: English

Meaning: Soft glowing light from the sky

Twyla, pronounced TWYE-luh, is a variant of Twila, which is believed to derive from the English word twilight, referring to “the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon.” 

Chhaya

Origin: Sanskrit; Hindu

Meaning: Shadow; Shade; Goddess

Chhaya, pronounced KYE-uh or SHY-uh, is believed to derive from a Sanskrit word meaning “shadow” or “shade.” In Hindu mythology, Chhaya is the goddess of shadows, the second wife of the Sun God Surya.

Halloween girl names inspired by sweets and candy

Let's be honest — half the fun of Halloween is the candy.

And if you're the type who sorts your trick-or-treat haul by your favorite treats (or sneaks a few pieces from your kid's bucket), why not give a subtle nod to those sugary delights with your baby girl's name?

These names are inspired by the sweetest parts of the season. 

But don't worry — they're way more sophisticated than naming your daughter Snickers or Butterfinger.

So whether you've got a serious sweet tooth (you’re not alone) or just want to celebrate the sweeter side of Halloween, these candy-inspired names are as delightful as finding a full-size candy bar in your bag!

Dulce

Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Candy; Sweet

Dulce, pronounced DUHL-chay or DOOL-say, comes directly from the Spanish word dulce, meaning “candy” or “sweet.” It was popularized by Mexican singer Dulce, who passed away in December 2024.

Godiva

Origin: Old English

Meaning: God’s gift; High-quality chocolate

Godiva, pronounced guh-DYE-vuh, comes from the Old English name Godgifu, meaning “God’s gift.” In this case, it refers to the Belgian chocolate brand known for its luxurious, high-quality chocolates. 

Reese

Origin: Welsh

Meaning: Enthusiasm; Passion; Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Reese, pronounced REES, comes from the Welsh name Rhys, meaning “enthusiasm” or “passion.” In this case, it refers to Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, which are a staple in anyone’s Halloween candy buckets. 

Coco

Origin: English; Spanish

Meaning: Cocoa bean; Chocolate

Coco, pronounced KOH-koh, comes from the English word cocoa and Spanish word cacao, referring to the cocoa bean or cacao tree. If it weren’t for the cocoa bean, then we wouldn’t have chocolate today. 

Condoleezza

Origin: Italian

Meaning: With sweetness; With pleasantness

Condoleezza, pronounced kahn-duh-LEE-suh, comes from the Italian phrase con dolcezza, which means “with sweetness” or “with pleasantness.” If you’d like something a little easier, then Candace works too.

Dove

Origin: English

Meaning: Bird; Peace; Chocolate brand

Dove, pronounced DUHV, comes from the English word for the white bird often symbolizing peace and love. In this case, it can also refer to the Mars brand of chocolate known for its "silky smooth" texture.

Candace

Origin: Cushitic

Meaning: Queen mother; Candy

Candace, pronounced KAN-diss, is believed to derive from the Cushitic word kdke, meaning “queen mother,” but we’re using it as an elaboration of the word candy. But you can always go with Candy too.

Eulalia

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Sweetly speaking

Eulalia, pronounced yoo-luh-LEE-uh, comes from the Greek word eulalos, meaning “sweetly speaking.” It’s a lot less common than other names on this list, but has a beautifully-sweet sound and meaning. 

Katherine

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Pure; Kit-Kat

Katherine, pronounced KATH-er-ihn, comes from the Greek word katharos, meaning "pure." Two of the most common nicknames for Katherine are Kit and Kat, which refer to the popular Halloween candy bar.

Ruth

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Female friend

Ruth, pronounced ROOTH, comes from the Hebrew name Rut and Hebrew word re’ut, meaning “female friend.” Baby Ruth candy bars consist of dry-roasted peanuts, caramel and nougat covered in chocolate.

Halloween names inspired by the autumn season

Halloween might steal the spotlight in October, but let's not forget about the season itself — autumn.

There's something undeniably magical about the fall season. The air gets crisp, the temperatures drop, the leaves turn vibrant shades of amber and crimson and suddenly everything feels a little bit cozier.

It's the season of apple picking, hayrides, chunky sweaters, and those perfect afternoons when the sunlight hits just right through the changing trees — I mean, what could be more boo-tiful than that? 

That’s what makes these warm, golden and cozy names perfect for a Halloween baby. 

So whether you're a die-hard fall fanatic or simply appreciate the beauty that comes with the season, these nature-inspired and autumn-filled baby names are perfect for your little October arrival.

Autumn

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: Autumn; Fall season; Season of harvest

Autumn, pronounced AWH-tum, comes from the Latin word autumnus, referring to the fall season that comes after summer and before winter. The word originally meant “passing of the year” in Latin.

Aurelia

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Golden; Gilded

Aurelia, pronounced awh-RELL-ee-uh or aw-REEL-ee-uh, is a feminine form of Aurelius, which derives from the Latin word aureus, meaning “golden” or “gilded” — perfect for the changing color of leaves in fall.

Orla

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Golden princess

Orla, pronounced OHR-luh, is the Anglicized form of the Irish name Órlaith, which is derived from the Old Irish elements ór, meaning “gold,” and flaith, meaning “princess.” It’s the perfect name for a fall princess!

Golden

Origin: English

Meaning: Color; Precious metal

Golden, pronounced GOHL-dihn, comes directly from the English word golden, which reflects the beautiful golden hues of the autumn season. Goldie is another name growing in popularity today. 

Amber

Origin: English; Arabic

Meaning: Yellow-orange color; Fossilized tree resin

Amber, pronounced AM-burr, comes directly from the English word amber, referring to the fossilized tree resin known for its orange-ish, yellow-ish color. Its rich and warm color resembles the changing leaves. 

Scarlett

Origin: English; Old French

Meaning: Rich red fabric; Brilliant red color

Scarlett, pronounced SKAR-lit, derives from the Old French word escarlate and Latin word scarlatum, which means "rich red fabric." Trees with leaves that turn red in the fall include white oak, black cherry, hornbeam, sourwood and winged sumac. 

Hazel

Origin: Old English

Meaning: Hazel tree; Hazel nuts; Light brown color

Hazel, pronounced HAY-zuhl, comes from the Old English word hæsel, referring to the hazel tree — known for producing edible nuts harvested in the fall. It can also refer to the light brown color of leaves. 

Maple

Origin: Old English

Meaning: Maple tree; Syrup

Maple, pronounced MAY-pul, derives from the Old English words mapel and mapultreow, referring to the maple tree known for producing maple syrup, their stunning fall foliage and their valuable hardwood.

Brisa

Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Breeze

Brisa, pronounced BREE-sah, comes directly from the Spanish word brisa, meaning “breeze.” The phrase "autumn breeze" or "fall breeze" refers to the gentle, refreshing wind that is a hallmark of the season.

Sienna

Origin: Italian

Meaning: Orange-red; Clay material

Sienna, pronounced see-EN-uh, takes its name from the Italian city of Siena and the reddish-brown earth pigment mined there. Burnt sienna is a popular fall color that we see once leaves start to change color. 

Halloween girl names inspired by horror characters

Now we're getting to the good stuff — scream queens and wickedly iconic horror characters. 

Horror movies have given us some of the most memorable female characters in cinema history. And while some of them might give us nightmares, others are the heroes we root for as they outsmart the villains.

The best part? Many of these character names are actually beautiful and totally wearable in real life.

Sure, your baby might share a name with a possessed doll, telekinetic teenager or long-haired girl who freakishly emerges through the TV, but chances are most people won't make the connection right away. 

And for those who do? Well, they'll just appreciate your excellent taste in horror films.

So, whether you're a horror buff who wants to pay homage to the genre without being too obvious about it or someone who wants a name with a backstory, these Halloween-inspired names are the perfect choice.

Penny

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Type of duck; Pennywise

Penny refers to Pennywise the Dancing Clown -- an ancient, shapeshifting entity in Stephen King's "It" that terrorizes the town of Derry, Maine, feeding on children's fears every 27 years while disguised as a sinister clown.

Carrie

Origin: English; Latin; Germanic

Meaning: Woman; Carrie White

Carrie refers to Carrietta "Carrie" White -- a shy, bullied high school girl in Stephen King's "Carrie" who discovers she has telekinetic powers and unleashes devastating revenge on her tormentors at prom after a cruel prank pushes her over the edge.

Morticia

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: Undertaker; Death; Morticia Addams

Morticia refers to Morticia Addams -- the elegant, gothic matriarch of the Addams Family in various films and TV series, known for her long black hair, pale skin, form-fitting black dress, and macabre sense of humor alongside her devoted husband Gomez.

Lauri

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Laurel; Laurie Strode

Laurie refers to Laurie Strode -- the resourceful protagonist of the "Halloween" franchise who becomes the primary target of masked killer Michael Myers, ultimately becoming the sole survivor of his 1978 Haddonfield rampage and his nemesis across multiple sequels.

Winifred

Origin: Welsh

Meaning: White; Blessed; Winnie Sanderson

Winifred refers to Winifred "Winnie" Sanderson -- the eldest witch sister in "Hocus Pocus," recognizable by her wild red hair and green dress, who leads her siblings in stealing children's life force after being resurrected in Salem.

Annabelle

Origin: Latin; Hebrew

Meaning: Lovable; Beautiful favor; Annabelle the doll

Annabelle refers to the possessed Raggedy Ann doll in "The Conjuring" universe — a conduit for a demonic entity that terrorizes families and paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.

Wednesday

Origin: Old English

Meaning: Woden’s day; Middle of the week; Wednesday Addams

Wednesday refers to Wednesday Addams -- the deadpan, morbid daughter of the Addams Family known for her braided pigtails, all-black attire, and dark fascination with death and torture in films and TV series.

Marnie

Origin: Roman

Meaning: Of the sea; Marnie Piper

Marnie refers to Marnie Piper -- the teenage witch protagonist of Disney's "Halloweentown" film series who discovers her magical heritage and battles dark forces to protect both the mortal and supernatural worlds.

Splendora

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Brilliance; Brightness; Splendora Agatha Cromwell

Splendora refers to Splendora Agatha Cromwell -- the powerful witch grandmother in Disney's "Halloweentown" who trains her granddaughter Marnie in magic while protecting the magical community from dark forces threatening both worlds.

Samara

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Guardian; Samara Morgan

Samara refers to Samara Morgan -- the vengeful, long-haired ghost child from "The Ring" who was murdered and thrown into a well, now killing anyone who watches her cursed videotape within seven days.

Marion

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Sea of bitterness; Marion Crane

Marion refers to Marion Crane -- the embezzling secretary in Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" who stops at the Bates Motel during her escape and becomes the infamous victim of Norman Bates' brutal shower scene murder.

Christiane

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Bearing Christ; Christiane Genessier

Christiane refers to Christiane Génessier -- the disfigured daughter in "Eyes Without a Face" whose surgeon father kidnaps young women to harvest their faces in desperate attempts to restore her beauty after a car accident.

Esther

Origin: Hebrew; Persian

Meaning: Star; Esther Coleman

Esther refers to Esther Coleman -- the seemingly innocent 9-year-old orphan in "Orphan" adopted by a grieving couple, later revealed to be a 33-year-old woman with a rare disorder who murders those threatening her deception.

Pamela

Origin: Greek

Meaning: All sweetness; Honey; Pamela Voorhees

Pamela refers to Pamela Voorhees -- the vengeful mother in the original "Friday the 13th" who murders Camp Crystal Lake counselors to avenge her son Jason's drowning, becoming the franchise's first killer before Jason's reign.

Annie

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Favor; Grace; Annie Wilkes

Annie refers to Annie Wilkes -- the obsessed, unstable nurse in Stephen King's "Misery" who rescues her favorite author Paul Sheldon after a car crash, then holds him captive and tortures him when displeased with his writing.

Pearl

Origin: English

Meaning: Gemstone; “Pearl” film

Pearl refers to the elderly, isolated woman in Ti West's "X" and its prequel "Pearl" who becomes a murderous antagonist driven by jealousy, unfulfilled dreams, and desperate longing for youth and fame.

Jennifer

Origin: Welsh; Cornish

Meaning: White phantom; Jennifer Check

Jennifer refers to Jennifer Check -- the possessed high school cheerleader in "Jennifer's Body" who transforms into a succubus after a botched satanic ritual, seducing and devouring her male classmates while her best friend tries stopping her.

Rhoda

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Rose; Rhoda Penmark

Rhoda refers to Rhoda Penmark -- the seemingly perfect 8-year-old girl in "The Bad Seed" who charms adults with her pigtails and polite demeanor while secretly being a ruthless, manipulative child psychopath who murders for personal gain.

Regan

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: Little king; Regan MacNeil

Regan refers to Regan MacNeil -- the innocent 12-year-old girl in "The Exorcist" who becomes possessed by the demon Pazuzu, undergoing a terrifying transformation requiring priests to perform a harrowing exorcism to save her soul.

Jane

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: God is gracious; Jane Hudson

Jane refers to Jane Hudson (Baby Jane) -- the former child star in "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" who torments her paralyzed sister Blanche while descending into madness, clinging desperately to her faded vaudeville fame. 

Are you considering any of these Halloween names for girls?

With countless names to consider, finding the right one for your little girl can feel like a daunting journey.

But as this list demonstrates, the best inspiration often comes from unconventional places — and that’s especially true with the magic and mystery of Halloween, so long as you're willing to think outside the box.

The good news? Most of these names are surprisingly wearable and won't feel out of place in everyday life.

Whether you’re interested in names with dark and mysterious meanings, those inspired by candy or nature and anything inspired by horror characters — Halloween names are as sweet as they are scary.

But if you still haven’t found the one, then don’t worry. Mod Moms Club is here to help!

From curated baby name lists organized by theme, origin and meaning to our baby name generator that can help you discover unique options in seconds — we’re here to help you find the perfect baby name. 

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So, don’t trick yourself this Halloween. Instead, treat yourself to one of these boo-tiful Halloween names!