Spooky Cat Names

Step into the shadows with this list of spooky cat names. If you love Halloween, horror movies, or have a cat with a mysterious or mystical aura, this list is brimming with names inspired by all things eerie and supernatural. Unearth a name that will give others the spooks!

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• Abracadabra

  Magic word often used in eerie, mysterious tricks and illusions.
• Binx

  Named after a witch's black cat in "Hocus Pocus" movie.
• Blade

  Sharp edges and dark vampire movies give it a chilling vibe.
• Blair

  Witch trials in Blair, Maryland inspired a famous horror film.
• Bones

  Skeletons and graveyards are classic Halloween and horror themes.
• Boo

  Ghosts often say "Boo!" to scare people in stories and movies.
• Boogey

  This name evokes images of the infamous Boogeyman, a classic fright figure.
• Broomstick

  Witches often ride these during Halloween, a night filled with fright.
• Carrie

  She's named after a horror film telekinetic teen.
• Cauldron

  Witches often brew potions in these, creating a creepy Halloween vibe.
• Count

  Dracula's title evokes eerie, vampire-like imagery.
• Creeper

  Minecraft's hostile mob and eerie night lurker inspires this feline moniker.
• Crow

  Associated with Halloween and Edgar Allan Poe's eerie poem.
• Cruella

  She's a villain from Disney's 101 Dalmatians, known for her wickedness.
• Daphne

  She's named after a ghost-hunting Scooby-Doo character.
• Doom

  This moniker evokes fear, referencing a popular, eerie video game.
• Draco

  Named after a Harry Potter villain and a constellation, it's mysterious!
• Dracula

  Named after a famous vampire, it screams Halloween and frightful nights.
• Eerie

  This name evokes a sense of mystery and supernatural chill.
• Elm

  Nightmare on Elm Street gives it a chilling, Halloween vibe.
• Elphaba

  She's named after the Wicked Witch in "Wicked".
• Fang

  Sharp teeth imagery and vampire lore make it a chilling choice.
• Frankie

  Named after Frankenstein, a famous horror character.
• Fright

  This name evokes feelings of fear and surprise, perfect for Halloween.
• Ghost

  Ethereal spirits often haunt, creating a chilling feline moniker.
• Glinda

  She's named after a witch from "The Wizard of Oz".
• Goblin

  Goblins are mischievous, eerie creatures from folklore tales.
• Grave

  This name evokes images of eerie cemeteries and chilling Halloween nights.
• Gremlin

  References mischievous monsters from a popular horror film.
• Hallie

  Resembles "Halloween," a holiday associated with fright and mystery.
• Haven

  Evokes images of eerie sanctuaries and mysterious safe places.
• Hazel

  Witchy associations from folklore and "The Witch of Blackbird Pond".
• Hermoine

  She's named after a witch from Harry Potter series.
• Janet

  She's named after a witch from British folklore.
• Luna

  Moon association evokes darkness, mystery, and popular witchy folklore.
• Marnie

  She's named after Hitchcock's chilling thriller, enhancing her eerie aura.
• Mary

  She's named after Bloody Mary, a chilling ghostly legend.
• Midnight

  Darkness and mystery often associate with witching hour, evoking eerie feelings.
• Misty

  Eerie fog associations and ghostly folklore give it a chilling vibe.
• Monster

  Evokes images of scary creatures from horror films and folklore tales.
• Moon

  Lunar phases often symbolize mystery and darkness in folklore tales.
• Moonlight

  Dark nights and eerie lunar glow often stir feelings of mystery.
• Morticia

  She's named after a famously eerie character from Addams Family.
• Mummy

  Ancient Egyptian tombs and curses evoke a chilling, supernatural vibe.
• Night

  Darkness and mystery often evoke fear, like in horror movies.
• Nightmare

  This moniker evokes images of scary dreams and chilling horror tales.
• Noir

  Dark and mysterious, it's French for black, like a shadowy night.
• October

  Halloween's month inspires eerie vibes, perfect for a mysterious feline.
• Ogre

  Ogres, in folklore, are scary, monstrous creatures, perfect for Halloween vibes.
• Omen

  Foretelling bad luck or disaster, it's a chilling prediction!
• Penny

  She's named after a haunted doll from horror lore.
• Phantom

  Ghosts are eerie, and phantoms are ghostly apparitions!
• Poe

  He's named after Edgar Allan Poe, famous for chilling tales.
• Potion

  Conjures images of witches brewing mysterious, magical concoctions.
• Raven

  This name evokes dark, mysterious birds linked to Halloween and horror tales.
• Reaper

  Grim reapers are eerie, death-associated figures in folklore.
• Sabrina

  She's named after a teenage witch from popular culture.
• Salem

  Witch trials history and a famous TV witch's black cat inspire chills.
• Sally

  She's named after a haunting character from Nightmare Before Christmas.
• Shade

  Darkness and mystery often evoke feelings of fear and unease.
• Shadow

  Darkness and mystery often evoke fear, just like Halloween night.
• Skull

  Reminds us of Halloween, pirates, and eerie skeletal imagery.
• Slayer

  This moniker implies a fearless hunter, echoing eerie vampire lore.
• Smokey

  Eerie associations with smoke, shadows, and mysterious campfire tales abound.
• Spider

  Arachnids are often associated with fear and Halloween frights.
• Spirit

  Ghosts are often called spirits, adding a supernatural vibe.
• Spook

  This moniker hints at ghostly apparitions and eerie Halloween frights.
• Stormy

  Dark clouds and thunderstorms often evoke fear and mystery.
• Tarot

  Mystic cards used for fortune telling inspire eerie, supernatural vibes.
• Trick

  Halloween pranks and magic illusions often involve tricks, evoking eeriness.
• Twilight

  Vampires lurk at dusk, and "Twilight" signifies this eerie, dim-lit time.
• Ursula

  She's a sea witch in Disney's Little Mermaid, quite eerie!
• Vampy

  Draws from vampire lore, suggesting a mysterious, nocturnal creature.
• Victoria

  Named after a dark, mysterious queen, it oozes eerie royal charm.
• Voldemort

  He's a scary wizard from Harry Potter known for dark magic.
• Wednesday

  Named after eerie Addams Family character, it suggests mystery and darkness.
• Winifred

  She's a witch in "Hocus Pocus," making her eerie.
• Witch

  Witches are associated with magic, mystery, and Halloween frights!
• Zombie

  Undead creatures from horror films make for chilling pet monikers.

Spooky Cat Names currently rank in 19th place out of all MeowNames.com categories.

As of November 2024, spooky cat names are rising in popularity with new cat owners. According to our stats, they are more fashionable than they were at the same time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variation for this category, which might suggest that its popularity is influenced by seasonal or cultural events.