Whether it's because they're so stealth and quiet or because their eyes glow in the dark, we have to accept that cats are a little spooky. Plus, they're a favorite animal in plenty of our favorite mysterious and creepy stories. So why not lean into your feline's inherent creepiness by giving them a spooky or mysterious name?
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Here we've collected 108 spine-tingling names perfect for your spooky kitty.
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Name your cat after one of these spooky creatures.
- Ghost
- Chupacabra
- Ghoul
- Spirit
- Witchy
- Goblin
- Vamp
- Balrog
- Werewolf
- Mummy
- Zombie
- Reaper
- Dementor
- Warlock
- Kikimora
- Demon
- Orca
- Basilisk
- Sphynx
- Raven
- Phantom
Names inspired by spooky fictional cats
- Binx
- Mrs. Norris
- Cheshire
- Scar
- Greebo
- Macavity
- Graymalkin
- Salem
- Meowth
- Church
- Azrael
- Mr. Bigglesworth
- Sylvia
- Crookshanks
- Shere Khan
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Names inspired by other spooky fictional characters
- Beetlejuice
- Hannibal
- Freddy
- Pennywise
- Darth Maul
- Sauron
- Casper
- Bellatrix
- Medusa
- Samara
- Elphaba
- Gengar
- Morgana
- Frankenstein
- Voldermort
- Iago
Names inspired by creepy sounds
- Creak
- Boo
- Growl
- Clang
- Shriek
- Cackle
- Hiss
- Snarl
- Moan
- Dirge
- Howl
- Screech
Names inspired by mysterious places, both real and fictional
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- Cemetery
- Asylum
- Catacombs
- Nazca
- Azkaban
- Labyrinth
- Overlook
- Arkham
- Highgate
- Amity
- Winchester
Mysterious words that perfectly encapsulate the otherworldly vibe of your kitty
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- Eerie
- Creeper
- Spooky
- Haunting
- Shadow
- Horror
- Conjure
- Blood
- Crook
- Vortex
- Cobweb
- Fangs
- Morbid
- Occult
- Wicked
Name your cat after these spooky objects
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- Broomstick
- Cauldron
- Halo
- Tarot
- Skull
- Veil
- Pumpkin
- Amulet
- Scroll
- Dagger
- Spectra
- Gemstone
Punny names that are both funny and spooky at the same time
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- Scaredy Cat
- Count Catula
- Purranormal
- Hocus Purrcus
- Lucifurr
- Nightmew