October has always been associated with ghosts, goblins, witches, wizards, vampires and zombies as we prepare to celebrate Halloween.
And whether you look to a particular book, movie or even old legend there are plenty of places to inspire you in your baby name quest, if your little one is due around now.
However, if you have exhausted all the movies, books and scary shows that you can think of, why not look for something a little more Gothic-inspired?
Boys:
1. Brendan – meaning little raven
2. Cassius – meaning vain
3. Dorian – meaning child of the sea
4. Edric – meaning wealth
5. Fable – meaning story
6. Idris – meaning ardent lord
7. Jarlath – meaning tributary lord
8. Jinx – meaning magic charm
9. Lucifer – meaning light-bearer
10. Merlin – meaning sea hill
11. Onyx – meaning type of gem
12. Phaedra – meaning bright
13. Sullivan – meaning man with black eyes
14. Zephyr – meaning west wind
Girls:
1. Amethyst – the colour of a gem
2. Aubrey – meaning elf ruler
3. Aura – meaning soft breeze
4. Bellatrix – meaning female warrior
5. Briar – meaning sturdy
6. Edwina – meaning wealthy friend
7. Elvira – meaning truth
8. Fae – meaning faith
9. Melania – meaning black
10. Morwenna – meaning waves of the sea
11. Ophelia – meaning help
12. Rowena – meaning famous friend
13. Rue – meaning regret
14. Tempest – meaning turbulent