Hello Halloween! Haunted houses, creepy sounds, jack-o-lanterns, skeletons, and costumes. If this is your favorite time of the year, you should definitely consider giving your pooch an eerie name. Choosing the right name is very important, so keep it short and simple. This task isn’t easy, so take your time and read our article to find the best one. Whether you want to name your big furry friend or mini pooch, Halloween can give you the best ideas!
Why choose a scary dog name?
So why would anyone pick a scary name for their dog? If your dog is a tough boy or girl, or just a scary dog breed, you can definitely go for such a name. Also, if you just love Halloween, that is reason enough to do so. And you can pick whatever you like best.
So what are the best names for scary dogs?
- Bang
- Banshee
- Blaze
- Bones
- Bullet
- Chopper
- Dagger
- Diablo
- Ghost
- Hercules
- Jaws
- Lucifer
- Maverick
- Mercy
- Pistol
- Rambo
- Scrapper
- Snake
- Steel
- Thunder
- Tyson
- Venus
- West
Spooky Halloween names for a puppy born on Halloween
Another reason for giving your fur friend an eerie name is that they are born on or around Halloween. Let’s be honest – there is no better reason than this! Check out this list of creepy Halloween dog names.
- Autumn
- Bat
- Banshee
- Beast
- Blaze
- Bogey
- Bone
- Boo
- Buffy
- Cackles
- Candy
- Casper
- Charcoal
- Charm
- Cobweb
- Creeper
- Crescent
- Dante
- Dexter
- Diablo
- Dracula
- Ebony
- Echo
- Eclipse
- Eerie
- Elvira
- Ember
- Fang
- Frankenstein
- Freddy
- Ghost
- Ghoul
- Goblin
- Goosebump
- Gremlin
- Haunt
- Halloween (obviously!)
- Hex
- Hocus
- Igor
- Jack
- Jinx
- Magic
- Midnight
- Monster
- Moon
- Night
- Nightmare
- Norman
- Ogre
- Omen
- Onyx
- Pandora
- Phantom
- Pocus
- Pumpkin
- Rascal
- Raven
- Rosemary
- Salem
- Scarecrow
- Serpent
- Shadow
- Sookie
- Sorcerer
- Spider
- Spirit
- Spook
- Storm
- Tarot
- Thunder
- Tootsie
- Trickster
- Trick and Treat (perfect if you have two dogs)
- Twilight
- Vamp
- Villain
- Vixen
- Vlad
- Willow
- Wizard
- Wolf
- Zombie
Halloween movie names for girl pups
A good idea is to pick a name from a scary movie or series. Here are some ideas for your girl dog.
- Annabelle
- Bella
- Buffy
- Caroline
- Claudia
- Elena
- Hermione
- Lexi
- Lorena
- Morticia
- Katherine
- Phoebe
- Piper
- Rebekah
- Riley
- Renesme
- Rosemary
- Sabrina
- Selene
- Wednesday
Halloween movie names for a boy dog
Similarly, you can name your puppy boy after a character from a movie or a TV series. Check out these ideas inspired by famous movie characters.
- Aro
- Addams
- Cullen
- Damon
- Draco
- Edward
- Emmet
- Gomez
- Jasper
- Klaus
- Magnus
- Pugsley
- Scooby-Doo
- Silas
- Stefan
- Tyler
- Voldemort
Tough female dog names
Got a sweet but tough girl dog? If you want to pick a proper name for her, you can find one in our list below. You will find some really cool tough names!
- Amber
- Arya
- Astra
- Avril
- Breanne
- Briana
- Carla
- Cirilla
- Damia
- Erin
- Harley
- Jenna
- Kahlan
- Kelsey
- Kitana
- Lara
- Matilda
- Meve
- Nina
- Rogue
- Rowan
- Roxie
- Storm
- Trixie
- Ursa
- Valkyrie
- Xena
- Zelda
Tough guard dog names – tough male dog names
Even if your new boy dog is just a pup, you already know that it’s a fierce dog? Or maybe he just looks scary? Be sure to pick a name that will suit their personality. Here is a list of the best tough dog names for boy doggies.
- Archer
- Ares
- Bear
- Blake
- Bouncer
- Brutus
- Buck
- Buckler
- Dragon
- Fury
- Colonel
- General
- Heath
- Helm
- Holt
- Jax
- Major
- Marine
- Marshal
- Master
- Officer
- Preston
- Sergeant
- Shield
- Soldier
- Steel
- Stone
- Trigger
- Wade
- Warden
- Watcher
Military and police strong dog names
If you need more ideas for fierce dog names for male dogs, you can get inspired by police and military subjects. Here is a list of really tough boy dog names. They will all sound perfect!
- Alpha
- Bear
- Blazer
- Blue
- Bomber
- Bruin
- Bullet
- Caesar
- Captain
- Charger
- Colt
- Delta
- General
- Gunner
- Hawk
- Hooper
- Mauser
- Pistol
- Ranger
- Rex
- Rhodes
- Rifle
- Sabre
- Scout
- Scout
- Sergeant
- Skipper
- Soldier
- Tango
- Tank
- Trooper
- Walther
- Warrior
List of tough dog names for fierce and strong dogs
Still looking for a tough name? If you still can’t pick your favorite name, here is a list of the best names for dogs that are really strong or fierce, male and female. These names will certainly suit their personality.
- Ares
- Bane
- Barbarian
- Bolt
- Boris
- Boss
- Bruiser
- Brute
- Bud
- Butcher
- Caliber
- Capo
- Cassidy
- Chaos
- Cobra
- Cowboy
- Don
- Draco
- Dragon
- Fire
- Freya
- Fury
- Gunner
- Hercules
- Hero
- Jaws
- Jedi
- Jenna
- Juggernaut
- Laser
- Mighty
- Mountain
- Punk
- Rage
- Red
- Sabre
- Savage
- Scar
- Sheriff
- Strongman
- Tarzan
- Venom
Badass names for dogs
Badass or not, you can always make your dog sound like a tough one! If you don’t like sweet dog names, choose one that is tough for your sweet little doggy. This should be fun! Pick their name from this long lists of ideas for both boy and girl dog names.
- Ace
- Amir
- Arya
- Atlas
- Axle
- Bale
- Bane
- Blade
- Bro
- Bruiser
- Brutus
- Bullet
- Butch
- Caesar
- Captain
- Cobra
- Dash
- Digger
- Dozer
- Duke
- Fighter
- Geralt
- Gunner
- Gus
- Hudson
- Hunter
- Jordan
- Lara
- Lex
- Mace
- Missy
- Ranger
- Reaper
- Rebel
- Ruby
- Samson
- Scar
- Sheena
- Snatch
- Stone
- Striker
- Tank
- Thor
- Titan
- Turbo
- Zeus
How to choose a great name for your pup
Ready to choose a name for your pooch? If not, don’t worry. Take your time and go through lists of scary name ideas or any other lists. You can also ask your friends if they have any interesting ideas. They might surprise you! Think about your interests, but also about your dog’s personality and appearance. Give your dog a name that suits them and that you really like. Once chosen, it shouldn’t be changed later!
As a dog lover, you want all the best for your dog. You probably want to start with the perfect name for them. Don’t worry if the decision is time-consuming. This is a big step and you shouldn’t rush it. If you love Halloween or your dog is a tough one, you can always get inspired by a ready list of Halloween-themed dog names. The possibilities are endless, so you will finally come up with a perfect tough dog name. Good luck!
