Some good names could be 'Damien'. It has an air of mystery and evil associated with it. Another one is 'Luna', which can be a bit deceiving as it sounds beautiful but can be used for a character with a dark side. Also, 'Victor' gives the impression of someone who might be involved in some unethical experiments, which is very fitting for a horror story.
Some classic names could be 'Damien' which has a devilish connotation. 'Luna' can be used as it gives an eerie, otherworldly feel. And 'Victor' which might remind people of Frankenstein's creator.
For a more psychological horror - inspired name, 'Norman' can be great. It makes people think of Norman Bates from 'Psycho'. 'Scarlett' can be used in a horror context too. It gives a sense of danger and passion, like a femme fatale in a horror - tinged story. 'Balthazar' has an old - fashioned and somewhat sinister feel to it.
One could be 'Damien'. It has an air of mystery and evil associated with it, like in 'The Omen'. Another good name is 'Lilith'. In many horror and dark mythologies, Lilith represents a powerful and often menacing female figure. 'Cain' is also a great choice as it brings to mind the first murderer in the Bible, which adds a sense of ancient and primal horror.
The names of the characters in horror novels are usually more terrifying. Here are some common names of the characters in horror novels:
1 Little Red Riding Hood ( red hat)
2 Ghost
3 Devil
4. Vampire (Vampire Hunter D)
5 Zombies (W-hate)
6 Wizards (Witches)
7 Monster (Monster)
8 Werewolf
9 Banshee (Fox Demon)
10 Soul (Spectre)
Detective (A common character in detective novels)
12 Doctors (A common character in Doctor's novels)
Police (Common Character in Police Fictions)
14 Teachers (Common characters in teacher novels)
15 students (common characters in student novels)
16 Couple (Common Plot in Horror Stories)
Horror (Common Elements in Horror Stories)
18 Death (A Common Element in Death Fictions)
Missing (A Common Element in Missing Stories)
Rebirth (A common element in rebirth novels)
Of course, this was only a small part of the names that were commonly used in horror novels. In fact, there were many other names that could be chosen.
Jason Voorhees. From the 'Friday the 13th' franchise. He haunts Camp Crystal Lake, and his name strikes fear into those who are fans of the horror genre. His hockey mask is an iconic part of his look.
Beverly. It has an old - fashioned charm that can be quite creepy in a horror context. She could be a character in an old, haunted house, with secrets lurking in her past.
Luna. It has an otherworldly feel, like she could be a mysterious figure in the horror story, perhaps a ghostly presence. The moon is often associated with the supernatural in horror, and Luna means moon.
Look at old - fashioned or archaic names. They often have a spooky quality. For example, 'Ezekiel' or 'Hester'. Another way is to use names of places or things that are associated with fear, like 'Shadow' or 'Grimwood'.
Names like Dracula are very popular for horror characters. This name is directly related to the infamous vampire. Also, Bella from 'Twilight' (which has some horror elements) is a name that can be considered. However, in a more traditional horror sense, names like Norman, as in Norman Bates from 'Psycho', are very well - known. He's a character with a very twisted mind, and the name has become somewhat iconic in the horror genre.