Lenore is the subject of Edgar Allan Poe’s poem The Raven. Lenore: Eleanor is one of the most popular baby names right now, but variant has yet to be revived substantially as just 76 girls received the name in 2022. Irving didn’t invent the name it’s a rare Biblical option with the unusual meaning of “without glory.” You won’t find any modern babies with this name, but I think “Icky” could be a cute nickname! Ichabod: Ichabod Crane is the main character in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving, the story that gave us the Headless Horseman. 115 girls were named Hermione in 2022, which is the most popular the name has ever been in the USA (that’s still quite rare though). Other famous characters named Hermione include a queen in Shakespeare and the daughter of Helen in Greek Mythology. Hermione: Harry Potter is often cited as an early example of Dark Academia, so bookish Hermione Granger’s unusual first name fits the vibe for Spooky Season. No known babies were named Hannibal in 2022. Silence of the Lambs shows its age, but Hannibal Lecter is an enduring villain and most people’s primary association for the name. Hannibal: The name of an ancient Carthaginian general, an American Vice President, a famous comedian/celebrity…and a cannibal. It’s been out of the Top 1000 since the early 1980s, so if you love this name don’t worry about running into another Elvira on the playground! Only 67 girls received the name last year. in 2022.Įlvira: This is a vintage Spanish name best known to Americans via Elvira: Mistress of the Dark. Most of us probably associate Draco with the Harry Potter character, Draco Malfoy. 97 girls were named Wednesday in 2022.ĭesdemona: Besides its sad Shakespearean connotations and maximalist flair, elegant Desdemona literally contains the word “demon” – perfect for Halloween! No known girls were named Desdemona last year, but it has a certain aesthetic that appeals to some parents.ĭraco: With all the dragons featuring in pop culture, it’s a wonder Draco (“dragon” in Ancient Greek) isn’t more popular. Wednesday: “Wednesday’s child is full of woe…” I don’t think this name will be rare for much longer, but for now Wednesday still reigns well beneath the Top 1000. Morticia: Even though Morticia sounds like “mortician,” the parents of 13 baby girls picked this fandom name last year. I’m sure some children have it for their last name, though! Gomez: A variation on the medieval Portuguese name Gomes, no known babies were named Gomez last year. 28 American girls were named Enid in 2022. And if you’re as excited for the second season of Wednesday as I am, check out my list of names from the show!Įnid: An Arthurian name that probably means “soul” in the original Welsh, Enid is Wednesday’s roommate in the eponymous recent Netflix series. Every few decades, we get a new rendition of our favorite “spooky” and “kooky” yet oddly wholesome family and obscure names. Tell me you heard the jingle in your head. A stoker is someone who stokes (feeds) a fire, which is a lovely association for babies born in colder months. This could be a fun, super-unique way of celebrating Spooky Season. Stoker: Bram Stoker’s surname is unheard of as a baby name, and no known children received it in 2022. Carmilla predates Dracula (and influences that book) by some 25 years. Just 30 boys were named Bram in 2022!Ĭarmilla: Although Carmilla looks like a variation of even misspelling of Camilla, it’s really the name of a famous vampire horror novel by Joseph Sheridan le Fanu. 13 boys were named Barnabas in 2022.īram: In honor of Dracula’s author, Abraham “Bram” Stoker. 19 boys were named Alucard in 2022.īarnabas: Barnabas Collins is the 18th-century-born vampire and patriarch of the Collins family in the Dark Shadows universe. Alucard is also a character in the Castlevania game series. Some are more usable than others…there are definitely a few I think should remain character or pet names…but I’ll let expecting parents be the judge of that!Īlucard is Dracula backwards and the main character of Hellsing, an anime. Top 1000 baby names, though a couple of them might take off soon. None of these names are currently in the U.S. I’ve been racking my brains for unique and unusual baby name options for fans of Spooky Season. There are many ways to enjoy some Fall fun. Though who says you have to even watch horror movies to partake? Dark Academia scratches the itch too. Why limit enjoyment of horror movies and pumpkin spiced anything to just *one* day? Whether it’s September, October, or November, I’m going to enjoy my hot apple cider, fall foliage, and scary stories. Although I don’t yet have any children of my own and can’t go trick-or-treating anymore (to be honest, I’m not huge on sweet foods or candy anyway!), I love the whole “Spooky Season” vibe. The older I get, the more I appreciate Halloween.
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