My assumption is that they gave him that name because it has to do with Hallloween.
Jack Skellington, The Pumpkin King, is the king of Halloweentown (Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, 1993).
The Pumpking Song :D
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Jack Skellington is a fictional character created by Tim Burton for the movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas." His age is not explicitly stated in the film, but as he is the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, it can be assumed that he is an adult character.
The skeleton in "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is named Jack Skellington. He is the protagonist and the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town who becomes fascinated with Christmas.
In "Oogie's Revenge," to turn Jack Skellington into the Pumpkin King, you need to collect special items and complete various tasks throughout Halloween Town. This involves defeating Oogie Boogie’s henchmen and solving puzzles to gather the necessary items that restore Jack's powers. Once you've amassed enough items and completed the required challenges, you can unlock Jack's ultimate transformation, allowing him to fully embrace his role as the Pumpkin King.
Jack Skellington is a fictional character from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" created by Tim Burton. In the movie, Jack does not die. He is the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town who stumbles upon Christmas Town and decides to take over the holiday, leading to various misadventures.
The pumpkin king in "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is named Jack Skellington. He is the central character of the film, known for his skeletal appearance and charismatic personality. Jack becomes bored with Halloween and seeks to discover the joys of Christmas, leading to a series of adventures and misadventures. His journey explores themes of identity and the desire for change.
Many girls are drawn to Jack Skellington due to his unique and intriguing character design, as well as his complexity and vulnerability portrayed in "The Nightmare Before Christmas." Additionally, some find his story of self-discovery and yearning for something more relatable and endearing.
A skeleton
No. I don't think so.
The Pumpkin King