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540+ Creative Zombie Names for Every Undead Character

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Zombies have captivated our imagination through movies, games, and stories, blending fear and fascination with their undead charm. Whether you’re creating a character for a story, naming your Halloween decorations, or brainstorming for a game, finding the right name can bring your idea to life—undead life, that is.

Zombie names can range from creepy and gory to funny and lighthearted, giving you plenty of creative options to suit any context. Let’s explore a range of imaginative names that will add character, spookiness, or even humor to your next undead creation!

Classic Zombie Names

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Classic zombie names bring a timeless, eerie feel to your undead characters. These names evoke traditional horror vibes and are perfect for zombies that shuffle, moan, and haunt in the most iconic ways.

  1. Rotten Joe
  2. Deadeye
  3. Shuffler Sam
  4. Crawling Cathy
  5. Gravedigger Greg
  6. Walking Ted
  7. Boney Bart
  8. Hollow Hank
  9. Ghastly Gale
  10. Creeping Chris
  11. Zombie Jack
  12. Decaying Donna
  13. Putrid Pete
  14. Lurching Larry
  15. Corpse Carl
  16. Mangled Mary
  17. Withered Will
  18. Decomposing Dan
  19. Ragged Rachel
  20. Grim Greta
  21. Rotting Ron
  22. Silent Sue
  23. Eerie Ed
  24. Hollow Heather
  25. Staggering Steve
  26. Ghoul Gary
  27. Undead Uma
  28. Frightful Frank
  29. Dreadful Debra
  30. Chilling Chuck
  31. Groaning Gus
  32. Wailing Wendy
  33. Creaky Craig
  34. Limping Lou
  35. Ghastly Grace
  36. Rotting Ralph
  37. Haggard Harry
  38. Crumbling Claire
  39. Terrifying Tom
  40. Raggedy Anne
  41. Broken Bob
  42. Wasted Walter
  43. Grotesque Gwen
  44. Lurking Lee
  45. Stumbling Stan
  46. Cracked Connie
  47. Fading Fred
  48. Chilling Cindy
  49. Nasty Nate
  50. Frail Fiona
  51. Eerie Ella
  52. Languid Luke
  53. Dismal Dawn
  54. Morbid Mitch
  55. Sunken Sarah

Funny and Quirky Zombie Names

If you want to add some humor to your undead creations, funny and quirky zombie names are the way to go. These names lighten the mood and bring a playful twist to the otherwise grim theme of zombies.

  1. Stumble Bob
  2. Brainy
  3. ZomBae
  4. Toe Tag Tom
  5. Flesh Eater Fred
  6. Limp Bizkit
  7. Zedward
  8. Zombrah
  9. Crawly Sue
  10. Dead Fred
  11. Chompers
  12. Wobbling Wanda
  13. Floppy Frank
  14. Brainiac Bruce
  15. Gnarly Nate
  16. Jawless Jake
  17. Drippy Dave
  18. Snack Steve
  19. Oozy Ozzie
  20. Tattered Tim
  21. Munchy Max
  22. Crawly Carla
  23. Zombie McZomberson
  24. Bitey Bart
  25. Raggedy Rick
  26. Lurchy Lizzy
  27. Brain Buffet Bob
  28. Gnash Gordon
  29. Crawly Carl
  30. Rotten Rebecca
  31. Snappy Sally
  32. Zombalicious Zoe
  33. Moaning Martha
  34. Grinning Greg
  35. Stinky Stan
  36. Wobbly Wendy
  37. Gobble Gus
  38. Oozy Olive
  39. Chattering Chuck
  40. Rotface Rob
  41. Crawly Chris
  42. Fester Phil
  43. Snapjaw
  44. Limb-Less Luke
  45. Moldy Marv
  46. Decay Dave
  47. Chewy Cheryl
  48. Zippy Zane
  49. Boney Barbara
  50. Deadpan Danny
  51. Creepy Carl
  52. Gory Gwen
  53. Chompy Chester
  54. Frazzled Frank
  55. Biting Brenda

Creepy and Gory Zombie Names

For a truly spine-chilling effect, creepy and gory zombie names deliver the perfect mix of horror and grotesque imagery. These names are ideal for zombies in scary stories or terrifying games.

  1. Gutspill
  2. Decayra
  3. Rotmaw
  4. Skullcrusher
  5. Bonegrinder
  6. Fleshgnaw
  7. Bloodfang
  8. Gory Gale
  9. Rotface
  10. Ripjaw
  11. Shredder
  12. Grimskin
  13. Dripfang
  14. Blackrot
  15. Fleshripper
  16. Skullsnap
  17. Wormtongue
  18. Decomposa
  19. Necroth
  20. Gravebiter
  21. Bloodclot
  22. Stench
  23. Cracksnap
  24. Rotjaw
  25. Guttaker
  26. Spinebreaker
  27. Woundlicker
  28. Curdled
  29. Flaylord
  30. Pestilence
  31. Gangrene
  32. Lichface
  33. Morgrot
  34. Filthfang
  35. Mawler
  36. Cadaver
  37. Shrivel
  38. Decayth
  39. Rotclaw
  40. Moldfang
  41. Shatterjaw
  42. Goretooth
  43. Husk
  44. Necrofang
  45. Bloodspiller
  46. Frightflesh
  47. Charnel
  48. Gristlebane
  49. Deathrot
  50. Cryptkeeper
  51. Nightrot
  52. Vileclaw
  53. Skeletor
  54. Tainted Terry
  55. Putrefy

Pop Culture-Inspired Zombie Names

Pop culture-inspired zombie names let you pay homage to iconic movies, TV shows, and games. Whether you’re a fan of The Walking Dead or Zombieland, these names bring a touch of familiarity and creativity to your undead roster.

  1. Rick (The Walking Dead)
  2. Negan (The Walking Dead)
  3. Daryl (The Walking Dead)
  4. Michonne (The Walking Dead)
  5. Shaun (Shaun of the Dead)
  6. Ash (Evil Dead)
  7. Ed (Shaun of the Dead)
  8. Tallahassee (Zombieland)
  9. Columbus (Zombieland)
  10. Wichita (Zombieland)
  11. Little Rock (Zombieland)
  12. Barbara (Night of the Living Dead)
  13. Ben (Night of the Living Dead)
  14. R (Warm Bodies)
  15. Julie (Warm Bodies)
  16. Bill (Left 4 Dead)
  17. Zoey (Left 4 Dead)
  18. Francis (Left 4 Dead)
  19. Nick (Left 4 Dead 2)
  20. Coach (Left 4 Dead 2)
  21. Jill (Resident Evil)
  22. Leon (Resident Evil)
  23. Ada (Resident Evil)
  24. Claire (Resident Evil)
  25. Chris (Resident Evil)
  26. Evelyn (The Last of Us)
  27. Ellie (The Last of Us)
  28. Joel (The Last of Us)
  29. Tess (The Last of Us)
  30. Alice (Resident Evil)
  31. Nemesis (Resident Evil)
  32. Brainiac (DC Comics)
  33. Frankenstein
  34. Murphy (Z Nation)
  35. Addy (Z Nation)
  36. Doc (Z Nation)
  37. George (Z Nation)
  38. 10k (Z Nation)
  39. Cassandra (Z Nation)
  40. Carl (The Walking Dead)
  41. Maggie (The Walking Dead)
  42. Hershel (The Walking Dead)
  43. Ezekiel (The Walking Dead)
  44. Zombie Jane Doe
  45. Homer (Day of the Dead)
  46. Dawn (Day of the Dead)
  47. Tallboy (Army of the Dead)
  48. Zeus (Army of the Dead)
  49. Kay (28 Days Later)
  50. Selena (28 Days Later)
  51. Jim (28 Days Later)
  52. Major West (28 Days Later)
  53. Alex (28 Weeks Later)
  54. Tammy (28 Weeks Later)

Nature-Inspired Zombie Names

Nature-inspired zombie names connect the undead to elements of decay, plants, and the environment. These names offer a creative twist that highlights the natural cycle of life and death in a uniquely spooky way.

  1. Moldy
  2. Rotwood
  3. Fungus
  4. Lichen
  5. Decaythorn
  6. Blight
  7. Mossy
  8. Briar
  9. Rotpetal
  10. Ashbark
  11. Wilted
  12. Gravel
  13. Cinderrot
  14. Hollowtree
  15. Mudclaw
  16. Creepervine
  17. Blackthorn
  18. Muck
  19. Frostrot
  20. Thornshade
  21. Dreadbloom
  22. Pusroot
  23. Fogshade
  24. Deathvine
  25. Swampwalker
  26. Dreadwood
  27. Graveling
  28. Blisterbloom
  29. Crackedrock
  30. Poisonbark
  31. Shadowmoss
  32. Rottedleaf
  33. Dustshade
  34. Grimroot
  35. Murk
  36. Rotfern
  37. Deathshade
  38. Barrenbloom
  39. Bramble
  40. Nightthorn
  41. Wispwood
  42. Darkbloom
  43. Wretchedvine
  44. Skullbark
  45. Glaremoss
  46. Moldrot
  47. Duskpetal
  48. Wiltshade
  49. Rustthorn
  50. Cobweb
  51. Veinroot
  52. Gloombark
  53. Deathtree
  54. Sporeling
  55. Dustrot

Unique and Rare Zombie Names

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Unique and rare zombie names stand out from the crowd, making your undead characters unforgettable. These imaginative names are perfect for adding originality to your creations.

  1. Necroza
  2. Gravelyn
  3. Morthak
  4. Zombielis
  5. Dreadon
  6. Fleshka
  7. Rotricia
  8. Skelora
  9. Vileth
  10. Crypton
  11. Decayla
  12. Frightalyn
  13. Boneza
  14. Zarkon
  15. Mortacina
  16. Grimsten
  17. Decomara
  18. Spineza
  19. Zaltor
  20. Shrivela
  21. Dracoth
  22. Putrissa
  23. Skulara
  24. Necrossa
  25. Dismoria
  26. Cravella
  27. Lurkalyn
  28. Scatha
  29. Zoroth
  30. Ghoulista
  31. Vrotna
  32. Wretchin
  33. Charnexa
  34. Festra
  35. Marrowyn
  36. Zydra
  37. Ecthros
  38. Pustrid
  39. Rotrick
  40. Maldrin
  41. Velexia
  42. Dregal
  43. Grissandra
  44. Mortrid
  45. Putrel
  46. Zithra
  47. Shadrex
  48. Blighton
  49. Cryptix
  50. Skelith
  51. Moldren
  52. Frightore
  53. Cadelis
  54. Wretchlyn
  55. Dreadara

Historical Zombie Names

Historical zombie names reimagine famous figures from the past as part of the undead. Whether it’s a zombified monarch or a decayed inventor, these names bring a humorous yet chilling twist to history.

  1. Zombraham Lincoln
  2. Cleozombie
  3. George Washingdead
  4. Julius Seizure
  5. Joan of Dread
  6. Napoleon Boneapart
  7. King Zombyr
  8. Queen Graverly
  9. Vlad the Impaler (Undead Edition)
  10. Eleanor Rigrotten
  11. Alexander the Rot
  12. Henry VIII (of the Dead)
  13. Marie Decaytonette
  14. Rasputin (The Undying)
  15. Rotted Ramsey
  16. Deadana Franklin
  17. Grave Columbus
  18. Ivan the Terrible (Zombie Form)
  19. Rotten Ramses
  20. Dead Vinci
  21. Empress Putria
  22. Blackbeard the Decayed
  23. Queen Decaydrith
  24. Captain Morgan (the Undead)
  25. King Charrotmane
  26. Ben Rotten Franklin
  27. Mark Gravey
  28. Edgar Rot Poe
  29. Jane Deadstone
  30. William Shakesfear
  31. Beethoven the Rotten
  32. Grave Marie Curie
  33. Joan of Graveyard
  34. Rotting Roosevelt
  35. Winston Deadhill
  36. Zomby Caesar
  37. Rotted Roosevelt
  38. Marie Corpseie
  39. Vlad Decaycula
  40. Queen Lizrot
  41. Dead Edison
  42. Rotted Reagan
  43. Cleopatra the Undead
  44. Hannibal the Grim
  45. Ash Napoleon
  46. Empress Catrina
  47. Grave Jester
  48. Rotney the Brave
  49. Richard the Rot
  50. Charles Deadwin
  51. Zombella the Wise
  52. Graveyard Genghis
  53. Decayed Darwin
  54. Lincoln the Risen
  55. Julius Rotter

Sci-Fi and Futuristic Zombie Names

For zombies in post-apocalyptic or futuristic settings, sci-fi zombie names blend the undead theme with advanced technology and cyberpunk aesthetics. These names are perfect for stories that merge horror with science fiction.

  1. Necrotron
  2. CyberGhoul
  3. Zombot
  4. Rotoid
  5. MechaRot
  6. Decayron
  7. Cryptoid
  8. Ghoultron
  9. Fleshdroid
  10. Dead-5000
  11. Skullbyte
  12. Bionicrot
  13. Necrone
  14. Rotborg
  15. Gravex
  16. Synthrot
  17. MechaLich
  18. CorpseTech
  19. Bonechip
  20. Plasmazombie
  21. CryoGhoul
  22. Cyb-Rot
  23. Fleshware
  24. Rotframe
  25. Rotanator
  26. Undroid
  27. SkullCore
  28. DecayVex
  29. NeuralNecro
  30. Bonebot
  31. Rotax
  32. CyberDecay
  33. Digitrot
  34. Necrotix
  35. BioGhoul
  36. Fleshframe
  37. Rotcore
  38. Gravexus
  39. CyberCrypt
  40. Lichware
  41. Bionecro
  42. Rotplex
  43. NecraTekk
  44. PlagueBot
  45. MechaPlague
  46. RotTekk
  47. BionicDead
  48. CryoCorpse
  49. Skeletix
  50. Deadframe
  51. NecraX
  52. Brainborg
  53. Zombitron
  54. Crypticore
  55. TechLich

Cute and Lighthearted Zombie Names

Not all zombies have to be terrifying! Cute and lighthearted zombie names add a whimsical, endearing touch, making them perfect for kid-friendly stories or comedic takes on the undead.

  1. Snuggly Rot
  2. Zombina
  3. Brainy Boo
  4. Nibbles
  5. Moany Mona
  6. Stumblekin
  7. Cuddlezombie
  8. Rottykins
  9. Wigglebones
  10. Zom-Boo
  11. Fluffrot
  12. Dribble
  13. Zom-Zom
  14. Cutie Corpse
  15. Tumbles
  16. Boney Boo
  17. Snuggles the Undead
  18. Wiggly Wanda
  19. Groany George
  20. Zombkins
  21. Chompy
  22. Lumpy Lou
  23. Squishy Rot
  24. Fuzzy Fred
  25. Rotty Roo
  26. Snappy Sue
  27. Huggy Bones
  28. Wobbles
  29. Nibbly Nate
  30. Grumble Gus
  31. Oozey Izzy
  32. Bouncie Bones
  33. Crawly Kins
  34. Chompers McGee
  35. Puffy Rot
  36. Slippy Slim
  37. Stumbly Sally
  38. Wobble Bob
  39. ZomBuddies
  40. Brainette
  41. Zomby Bear
  42. Sweet Decay
  43. Chewy Chum
  44. Fluffy Frank
  45. CuddleGhoul
  46. Gigglebones
  47. OozeBear
  48. Friendly Fred
  49. Little Rot
  50. Smiley Stumbler
  51. Zombunnie
  52. Shuffler Puff
  53. RotTeddy
  54. Tickly Toes
  55. Wiggly Wilma

Group and Horde Zombie Names

Sometimes, the collective nature of zombies is what makes them most terrifying. Group and horde zombie names bring an ominous or creative identity to large gatherings of the undead.

  1. The Shufflers
  2. Rotten Reapers
  3. Creeping Cadavers
  4. Dead Brigade
  5. Lurkers
  6. Flesh Eaters
  7. The Moaners
  8. Walking Woes
  9. Gory Gang
  10. Death Marchers
  11. The Crawlers
  12. Staggering Shadows
  13. Rotting Army
  14. The Decayed
  15. Corpse Collective
  16. The Groaners
  17. Crypt Keepers
  18. Wailing Walkers
  19. Stumbling Souls
  20. Graveyard Grumblers
  21. The Hollow Ones
  22. Limb Draggers
  23. Stench Squad
  24. The Rotting Horde
  25. Creepers
  26. Decay Pack
  27. Morbid Mob
  28. Spine Shufflers
  29. The Undying
  30. Tomb Terrors
  31. Ragged Rovers
  32. Scattered Shadows
  33. Ghoulish Gatherers
  34. Bloodstained Bunch
  35. Frightful Fleet
  36. Wasted Wanderers
  37. Haggard Horde
  38. Crumbling Clan
  39. Dead Marchers
  40. Ghoul Gang
  41. Zombie Zippers
  42. The Risen
  43. Ravaged Runners
  44. Rot Pack
  45. Crypt Crawlers
  46. Flesh Stalkers
  47. Haunted Hoarders
  48. Wraith Walkers
  49. Deathless Drifters
  50. Cursed Cadavers
  51. Eternal Echoes
  52. Tomb Travelers
  53. Fading Fellowship
  54. Moaning Marchers
  55. Broken Bunch
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