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Halloween Names

  1. October

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "month name"

    • Description:

      What is so rare as a month named June? October – and November and December – are a lot rarer. Brisk and substantial, they're so much more memorable and modern than April or May. October got its name via being the eighth month in the old Roman calendar. Some related, more feminine variations are Octavia and Ottavia.
  2. Lon

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Alonzo

    • Meaning:

      "noble, ready"

    • Description:

      For older generations this still summons silent horror star Chaney; for others it's a pleasant if slight nickname name.
  3. Scorpio

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "scorpion"

    • Description:

      Of all the astrological names —think Leo, Aries, Gemini— Scorpio probably has the most dramatically potent presence, which could prove something of a burden to a young boy.
  4. Roc

    • Origin:

      Arabic mythical name; Catalan form of Rocco

    • Meaning:

      "rest"

    • Description:

      An earthy rock'n'roll name with multiple origins. The Roc was a giant bird in Middle Eastern legend.
  5. Crane

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "crane"

    • Description:

      This elegant surname has great potential to turn into an unusual first name, especially with its literary associations to both Stephen and Hart Crane.
  6. Magic

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      A name that's appeared out of thin air, in the same vein as such mystical favorites as Destiny and Nevaeh.
  7. Faun

    • Description:

      Faun is a delicate feminine name derived from Roman mythology, where fauns were woodland deities or nature spirits, often depicted as half-human, half-goat creatures similar to the Greek satyrs. The name evokes images of enchanted forests, mystical creatures, and a connection to the natural world. In literature, fauns have been portrayed as playful, musical beings, adding to the name's artistic associations. As a personal name, Faun has remained quite rare, appealing to parents drawn to uncommon mythological names with a whimsical quality. The name's brevity and soft sound give it an ethereal, graceful quality. Faun may also appeal to nature-loving parents seeking a subtle botanical or woodland-inspired name that references the magic and mystery of the natural world.

  8. Quint

    • Origin:

      English from Quintus; diminutive of Quinton

    • Description:

      Clint with a glint; used for flinty characters in old TV westerns and soap operas.
  9. Nemain

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "venomous, poison"

    • Description:

      Also spelled Nemaine, Neman or Nemhain, Nemain derives from Irish mythology, given to the fairy spirit of havoc of war. She is possibly an aspect of the trio of goddesses known as the Morrígan.
  10. Glinda

    • Origin:

      Literary name

    • Description:

      Glinda is famous as the name of the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz, invented by author L. Frank Baum. but has there ever been a real life, non-fictional Glinda? Not in the US last year.
  11. Elly

    • Description:

      Elly is a charming feminine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a diminutive for several longer names including Eleanor, Elizabeth, Ellen, Eloise, and Eliana. With English and Greek origins, its root meaning connects to 'light' or 'shining one' through its connection to these longer forms. Elly has a friendly, approachable quality with its cheerful sound and simple spelling. While not typically ranking among the most popular names, it has maintained steady usage throughout the decades. The name strikes a perfect balance between feeling familiar and yet not overly common. Its brevity makes it practical and unpretentious, while still carrying the elegant heritage of its longer counterparts.

  12. Magic

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      For basketball fans, in honor of Magic Johnson. Or anyone who believes in magic.
  13. Taif

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "specter, visitation, wraith, phantom; one who performs Tawaf"

    • Description:

      An Arabic name with two possible meanings, depending on which root your follow, Taif is both a spiritual name in both senses of the word. On one hand, it can come from tayf meaning "ghost, visitation, wraith", while on the other, it can come from taafa meaning "to walk around, to circle something". More broadly, this refers to the performance of Tawaf, an important part of an Islamic pilgrimage in which pilgrims walk round the Holy Ka'abah seven times anti-clockwise.
  14. Hitch

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Hitchcock

    • Description:

      The charming Hitch played by Will Smith in the eponymous movie put this into the lexicon. Also known as the nickname of director Alfred Hitchcock and writer Christopher Hitchens, who titled his autobiography "Hitch."
  15. Chucky

    • Description:

      Chucky is primarily known as a diminutive or nickname form of Charles, which has Germanic origins meaning 'free man' or 'manly.' The name gained notable recognition through the horror film character 'Chucky,' a possessed doll featured in the Child's Play franchise beginning in 1988. Before the films, it was simply an affectionate nickname, often used for young boys named Charles, Charlie, or Chuck. The name has a playful, friendly sound that contrasts with its horror film associations. While rarely used as a formal given name, Chucky still appears occasionally as a nickname or informal name. Its popularity as a given name declined after the horror films, though some parents might choose it for its friendly, approachable quality, particularly if it has family significance.
  16. Treat

    • Origin:

      English word and nickname

    • Description:

      One of the magical words of childhood (and beyond), and associated with actor Treat (born Richard) Williams, whose nickname came from ancestor Robert Treat Williams, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
  17. Luxifer

    • Origin:

      Variation of Lucifer, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "light bearer"

    • Description:

      Lucifer not cool enough for you? Then you might want to pivot to this arguably badder-boy alternative with the X in the middle. Bonus advantage: Nickname Lux.
  18. Virva

    • Origin:

      Finnish

    • Meaning:

      "will o' the wisp"

    • Description:

      Mystical and mysterious, but with grounded sounds, Virva is a name of Finnish origin, derived from the word virvatuli meaning "will o' the wisp". In folklore, will o' the wisps are floating orbs of bluish light, appearing above water and marshes in the dark, then disappearing when travellers approach them. Sometimes said to lure the unwary into danger, in Finnish folklore specifically, they are they are claimed to mark the places where faerie gold is buried.