The spookiest time of year is approaching, and many dog and cat owners enjoy including their four-legged family members in Halloween fun. Some pet owners even keep the holiday thrills going year-round by giving their animals Halloween-inspired names. Ranging from adorable to spine-tingling, several Halloween-related names have become especially popular.
In an effort to highlight this new tradition, we has gathered the most common Halloween-themed dog and cat names from pets across the U.S. The top Halloween-themed names, in order of popularity, include:
- Midnight
- Ghost
- Pumpkin
- Boo
- Candy
These aren’t the only Halloween-inspired names that stand out. Pets Best has also identified a number of other creepy pet monikers that deserve honorable mentions. These include:
- Spooky
- Hannibal
- Cujo
- Monster
- Bones
If new or prospective pet owners are considering a Halloween-related name for their dogs and cats, Pets Best suggests identifying holiday treats, monsters and decorations that fit their animals’ personalities or looks. It also doesn’t hurt to simply pick something fun about the holiday that people love.
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