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108 Spooky And Mysterious Cat Names

BySarah Jeanne TerryMar 25, 2019 4:07 pm EST

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.

Name your cat after one of these spooky creatures.

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

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Names inspired by spooky fictional cats

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

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

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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Names inspired by mysterious places, both real and fictional

• 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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Mysterious words that perfectly encapsulate the otherworldly vibe of your kitty

• 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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Name your cat after these spooky objects

• 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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Punny names that are both funny and spooky at the same time

• Scaredy Cat
• Count Catula
• Purranormal
• Hocus Purrcus
• Lucifurr
• Nightmew