Naming Halloween Traditions
If you love Halloween you’re in for a treat. No, this isn’t a trick. Just read and you’ll see how these names tie in to the Halloween glee.
From pumpkin carving to getting dressed up as our favorite superhero’s and princesses, there are so many Halloween traditions celebrated all over the world. Halloween is one of the most magical days of the year but the magic doesn’t have to stop there.
The names on this list celebrate the most popular Halloween traditions in America. Share the love for your favorite Halloween tradition this spooky season when picking out a name for your baby boy or baby girl.
The best part? The names on this list aren’t only reserved for October 31st, they can be worn all year around!
Here is our list of names the top names to celebrate this spooktacular day!
Trixie
Origin: Latin - Meaning: She Who Brings Happiness
Trix-or-treat! This play on words is a subtle way to celebrate your sweet tooth this season. Often used a nickname for Beatrix, Trixie will surely bring happiness to everyone she meets.
Jack
Origin: Diminutive of John - Meaning: God is Gracious
From John to Jackson to Jack, every variation of this name has topped the leaderboards throughout history. Jack has definitely been glowing bright more and more lately and we don’t see this flaming burning out anytime soon. Last year 8,876 boys were named Jack landing himself a place just outside the top 20. Don’t let the popularity scare you away from this mini moniker! Jack is the perfect choice for your little pumpkin. When he’s older, celebrate his name in the best way possible, by carving Jack-o’-lanterns and making family memories that’ll last him a lifetime.
Avalon
Origin: Celtic - Meaning: Island of Apple
Move over pumpkin spice we have a new star of the show. With fall in full swing we’re ready to dive into the sweet aroma of the apple. From pies to cider to a fun round of bobbing for apples this Ava alternative is one to top your list.
Arista
Origin: Greek - Meaning: Harvest, The Best, Ear of Corn
Halloween falls in the middle of the harvest season and Arista might be the best choice for your baby girl this autumn season. An aristocratic choice that flies under the radar is perfect for parents who search for the rarest options out there. Arista is also the name of a star in the constellation Virgo making it an adorable choice for a baby born under this star sign.
Burton
Origin: English - Meaning: Enclosed Fort Settlement
From Beetlejuice to The Corpse Bride and even Edward Scissorhands, Tim Burton had created some of the most iconic Halloween movies for of all time. You can learn more about Burton and other Halloween films in our blog Ghostly Ghouls of Halloween Fright.
Murcielago
Origin: Spanish - Meaning: Bat
A few people may recognize this name from a luxury sports car but it’s one that can work on a baby too. Murcielago is the Spanish word for bat. Bats were not linked to Halloween at all until one novels comparison between the animal and one fictional character became widely apparent. The correlation stems from Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1897) depicted vampires shapeshifting into bats and this little winged creature has been a symbol of Halloween ever since.
Alani
Origin: Hawaiian - Meaning: Orange
Orange you happy Alani is on this list? Holidays always bring out the most colorful decorations. Christmas is decorated with reds and greens, Easter is painted in pastel hues and Halloween is filled with bright shades of orange. Both representing the color and the abundant fruit tree, Alani is one colorful name we want to keep seeing.
Sullivan
Origin: Irish - Meaning: Dark Eyed
One other color seen often at this time of year is black. Darker shades gives us all the feels of spooky season and this dark eyed beauty is a top contender in our book. Sullivan made its top 1000 debut in 2002 for the first time in over a century thanks to the most scariest monster of all time; Sully from Monsters Inc. released the year prior. Today Sullivan comes in at number 398 with 763 births in 2020.
Blaze
Origin: Latin - Meaning: Fire, Flame
After a long night of pumpkin carving with your friends the best way to finalize the night is by roasting marshmallows around an open campfire. This sweet treat will set your Halloween spirit ablaze and even inspire your newest baby name.
Lilith
Origin: Assyrian Myth - Meaning: Ghost of the Night
While sitting around the campfire now is the perfect time to tell ghost stories. One of the greatest ghosts of the night is Lilith. With British royal Lilibet’s birth announcement making headlines earlier this year and similar names such as Lily, Lilian and Lydia all have a spot in today’s top 100 why not consider lively Lilith? Lilith isn’t far behind for parents brave enough to use it. The name Lilith was most popular in 2020 with 995 girls being gifted the name. Whether you like this name for it’s female empowerment or it’s ghostly essence, one things for sure is Lilith will be a head turner. Nevertheless, I predict this name will get a lot more popular in due time.
Dusan
Origin: Slavic - Meaning: Soul, Spirit
For many Christians Halloween, also known as All Hallows Eve is followed up by two more holidays. All Saints’ Day on November 1st and All Souls’ Day on November 2nd. All Souls’ Day is a day of remembrance for deceased loved ones who have passed on. Dusan, a Slavic name meaning “Soul” or “Spirit” is a beautiful way to commemorate the holiday and honor all your departed loved ones. One other vintage tradition on this day is making homemade soul cakes.
Zinta
Origin: Latvian - Meaning: Magic
Nothing feels more magical than dressing up for Halloween night. From witches and warlocks to black cats galore the possibilities so endless, you never know what’s to be in store. The name Zinta is based off of the word zinte meaning '“Magic”. Zinta was first documented as a first name in 1922 and it’s name day is celebrated on April 6th. Relive the magical spark of childhood dress up with this zesty ‘Z’ name.
Sabrina
Origin: Celtic Mythology, Latin - Meaning: From the River Severn
Throwback to the 90’s with everyone’s favorite teenage witch. Sabrina While not as popular as she once was 20 years ago, Sabrina still holds steady in that sweet spot on the list. Coming in at number 389, there were 793 baby girls named Sabrina in the year 2020. A slight increase of the year before. Sabrina is familiar but not too common. I can see this name being a rising star in classrooms worldwide.
Do you have a favorite name on this list, or a favorite Halloween tradition in your family? Let us know in the comments.
Have a Happy Halloween!!