Send a shiver down your spine with our names that mean fear! These spooky, creepy, frightful names range from normal to quirky to unique ideas from other cultures.

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These dark and evil boy names are inspired by famous male villains from history, literature and mythology. Find unique baby name inspiration from these dark names. #babynames

While some parents might prefer to choose a name with a positive or uplifting meaning, others find beauty in names that evoke a sense of darkness or mystery. After all, fear is a universal human experience, and it can be a powerful and evocative emotion to capture in a name. #babynames #uniquebabynames #girlnames #boynames #nameideas

Horror is certainly one of the more popular genres in general, whether it’s a book, a movie, or a game, and good horror stories must have at least one terrifying character that will set the tone and expectations, along with instilling fear wherever they go. A good background and explanation, bolstered by a scary name, will go a long way in creating suspense situations.