Are you a practitioner of Wicca or Witchcraft? If you embrace your magickal identity with a devil-may-care attitude, chances are you’re shopping for some cool witchy name ideas. Look no further! We have compiled an extensive list of witchy names just for you!
Whether you’re searching for a witchy name for yourself, your child, or a familiar, we’re sure you would find something matching your preference in our selection of 100+ magickal names.
These witchy names are sourced from their Pagan origin and we present them to you along with their esoteric meanings.
Religious people name their children after Biblical figures or characters of their native religious texts. Sometimes we get bound by a name that doesn’t reflect our beliefs or ideology.
Followers of Paganism, Witchcraft, or Wicca love to name their kids, their pets, and even themselves after the gods of antiquity, nature, seasonal cycles, and characters from myths, legends, and folklores.
The monikers on this list are drawn from Pagan stories and names of Pagan goddesses and gods.
Some of the cool witchy names featured in this list did not have a Pagan beginning, but became magickal with time, by getting associated with pop culture or famous modern day witches.
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This list of witchy names would be more relevant in the Western world, however, if you’re someone from the mysterious East, we would love to hear some good witchy names from your ancient culture as well!
This list comprises both female witchy names and male witchy names. But many Pagan names are unisexual and as this esoteric path puts emphasis on energy rather on gender, these cute witchy names can be adopted by anyone.
And if you’re looking for witchy last names, we won’t disappoint you. We, the followers of the ancient path, love to create compound names that honor nature, the elements, spirits, or sacred objects.
So, tap into your inner magick, add these first names with nouns and adjectives that resonate with you, and you will get your very own witchy surnames, such as Aura Sirene or Aoelus The Mighty.
Now, without further ado, let’s get into the pagan names and their meanings, shall we?
100 + Witchy Names And Their Meanings
1. Adelinda
A German name that means “Noble serpent.” A variation would be Delinda.
2. Aine
It means “Radiance.” Queen of the fairies in Celtic lore has this name.
3. Airlia
This witchy name means “Ethereal.”
4. Aislinn
One of the female witchy names, this Irish female name means “Dream” or “Vision.”
5. Alcina
She was a Greek sorceress. Title character of an opera by Handel.
6. Alita
This beautiful witchy name means “The winged one.”
7. Althea
This name simply means “Healer.”
8. Alvin/Alvina
“Elf.” Many “Al-” names are related to elfkind, including Alfred/Alfreda (“elf counsel”) and Albert (“bright elf” or “elf ruler”).
9. Ambrosia/Ambrosius
Can you guess this one? It means “Food of the gods.”
10. Amethyst
A purple colored stone, known for bringing health and protection, especially to travelers.
11. Angela
This name means “Angel” or “Divine messenger.”
12. Aoelus
This witchy name means “Wind.”
13. Aradia
Legendary Italian Witch, one of the principal figures in Charles Godfrey Leland’s 1899 work Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches.
14. Ariadne
“Most holy.” Mythical figure associated with mazes and labyrinths.
15. Ariel
A Biblical name meaning “Lion of God.” In Disney, a little mermaid. In Shakespeare, a shape-shifting spirit who aids the wizard Prospero. Also the name of the famous poem cycle by Sylvia Plath.
16. Artemis
Greek virgin goddess of the moon and wild animals.
17. Arwen
An elven princess in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. Arwen is derived from Welsh and means “fine” or “fair.” A masculine form is Arwyn.
18. Asteria
“Star-like.” Variations include Aster, Astrid, and Astra.
19. Aura
“Wind,” in Greek. In metaphysics, the word refers to the energy field surrounding the body.
20. Avalon
Legendary final resting place of King Arthur. Also the setting of a series of fantasy novels by Marion Zimmer Bradley.
21. Awen
“Inspiration.” Symbol of the well of creativity and of the bardic arts.
22. Bran
Means “Raven” in several Celtic languages. A great historical name with connections to Welsh mythology and Arthurian legend.
23. Breena
It means “Faery place.” Variations: Brinna or Briana.
24. Brigid
One of the most popular female witchy names. Celtic goddess of the forge, healing, and poetry. Beloved in Ireland and around the world, variations of her name include Bridget, Brighid, and Bride.
25. Calypso
“Hidden.” A nymph who detained Odysseus for many years.
26. Cassandra
Ill-fated soothsayer of Troy. Cassandra incurred the displeasure of Apollo, who cursed her so that her prophecies would never be believed.
27. Cedar
An ancient tree associated with wisdom and protection.
28. Celeste
Another of the popular female witchy names, it means “Heavenly.”
29. Cerridwen
“Fair as the poem.” May also derive from the Celtic word for “cauldron.” A powerful enchantress of Welsh legend, identified with the Wiccan mother goddess.
30. Charon
As the boatman on the River Styx, Charon ferries souls across to the Underworld. The modern Greek equivalent is Haros.
31. Chimera
One of the unique witchy names, it means “Dream”, “Phantasm.”
32. Circe
Greek demi-goddess or witch renowned for her knowledge of herbs and potions.
33. Corvus
Latin for “raven” or “crow.” A literate alternative to becoming yet another Raven.
34. Crystal
A name that became popular in the 1980s and 90s. (Witches love crystals!)
35. Delphine
“Woman from Delphi.” The Delphic oracles were priestesses of Apollo.
36. Devin
“Musical poet.” A Gaelic boy’s name, now unisex.
37. Diana
The names of Pagan goddesses are quite popular choices. This one is the Roman name for the moon goddess, known in European lore as the “Queen of the Witches.”
38. Draco
“Dragon.” One famous bearer is Draco Malfoy of the Harry Potter series.
39. Eartha
“Earthly.” From Old English.
40. Endora
The magical mother-in-law in the TV sitcom Bewitched. Her name comes from the Biblical Witch of Endor who counseled King Saul.
41. Eris
Greek goddess of Chaos. Patron goddess of the Discordian magickal tradition.
42. Erzulie
A spirit (or family of spirits) in Vodou. She has many forms and rules over love, beauty, health, and sexual passion.
43. Fabula
This witchy name simply means “Legend.”
44. Faye
Another of the widely used female witchy names, it means “Fairy.” From Old English/Old French. Also Fay, Fae, Faeryn, Fayette.
45. Fiamma
“Flame.” This Italian word carries the same connotations as “flame” in English, meaning either a (literal) fire or a (figurative) lover.
46. Foster
This witchy name means “Forest guardian.” From Old English.
47. Freya
“Noble lady.” One of the most revered of the Norse deities and one of the more popular names of pagan goddesses.
48. Gaia
One of the Greek primordial goddesses. The personification of Earth and naturally, one of the most important names of pagan goddesses.
49. Glinda
“Fair” or “good.” The Good Witch of the South in the Oz novels of L. Frank Baum.
50. Gwydion
Master magician and trickster of Welsh lore. His name means “born of trees.” Famous bearers include the American witch and bard Gwydion Pendderwen (1946–1982).
51. Hazel
“Hazel tree.” Hazel branches are the traditional material for divining rods.
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52. Hecate
Crossroads-dwelling goddess of witchcraft. Her name may mean either “power” or “far-reaching.” The Greek spelling is Hekate. One of the powerful names of pagan goddesses.
53. Hermione
“Messenger.” A female name derived from Hermes. Popularized as a Witch name by the Harry Potter series, but also appropriate for a Hermetic magician.
54. Herne
“Horned.” The lord of wild things, identified with Pan, the original Pagan Horned God.
55. Holly
This cheery girl’s name is shared with one of the sacred trees of Celtic lore. A male or family name version is Hollis.
56. Isis
One of the most popular names of pagan goddesses. Mighty Egyptian goddess of magick and healing.
57. Jasmine
A delicate and aromatic flower known for its mystical and aphrodisiac properties. The name is Arabic in origin.
58. Jinx
This witchy name simply translates to “Trick” or “Curse.”
59. Lamia
The Lamia is a child-devouring serpent or monster in Greek mythology. She was once a Libyan queen, but was cursed by Hera for her trysts with Zeus.
60. Larissa
A Greek sea nymph, also the name of an ancient city in Thessaly.
61. Leo
This witchy name means “Lion.” Also a sign of the zodiac.
62. Ligeia
“Shrill” or “whistling.” The name of one the Greek sirens, revived by Edgar Allan Poe in his short story by the same title.
63. Lilith
Adam’s first wife, according to Hebrew mythology. Lilith is associated with various night demons and flying goddesses. One of the dark names of pagan goddesses.
64. Lorelei
Freshwater mermaid of the Rhine River. The Lorelei is a temptress who delights in the destruction of fishermen.
65. Lucia
A Latin name meaning “light”. The masculine form is Lucius.
66. Lucifer
A provocative name associated with the Christian devil. Lucifer means “light-bringer.”
67. Luna
“Moon.” Luna Lovegood is a minor character in the Harry Potter series.
68. Maeve
“Intoxicating.” An Irish warrior queen. Also related to Queen Mab, faery ruler of British folklore. Variations include Mab, Meave, Maeven.
69. Marisol
Beautiful Spanish name meaning “sea and sun.”
70. Medea
A Greek witch, the subject of a play by Euripides and a later opera. Medea was of divine descent and used sorcery to defeat her foes.
71. Melusine
A water spirit from French medieval folklore. Also written as Melusina.
72. Merlin
Legendary sorcerer of Old Britain.
73. Minerva
Roman name for the goddess of wisdom. A well-known bearer is Minerva McGonagall, the headmistress of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter series.
74. Miranda
“A marvel.” This name first appeared in Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
75. Morgan
Morgan le Fay is a (usually) adversarial figure in the Arthurian legends. Variations include Morgaine or Morgana. A similar-sounding name belongs to Celtic warrior goddess Morrighan.
76. Morpheus
“Shaper.” Greek god of sleep and dreams.
77. Nerissa
This witchy name means “Of the sea.” From Shakespeare.
78. Neve
“Bright.” An Anglicized version of the Irish name Niamh.
79. Nissa
A Scandinavian name for a brownie, sprite, or friendly elf.
80. Oberon
“Elf ruler.” A Faery king in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Famous bearers include Oberon Zell (b. 1942).
81. Ondine
“Mermaid or “Water spirit.”
82. Orion
A prominent constellation named for the hunter from Greek mythology. One notable Orion is author Orion Foxwood.
83. Pagan
“Country-dweller.” The most straightforward Pagan name there is.
84. Petra
This witchy name means “Stone.”
85. Peregrine
“Traveler”, “Foreigner”, or “Pilgrim.”
86. Phoenix
Mythical bird that would incinerate itself every 500 years (by most accounts), then rise from the ashes.
87. Puck
A mischievous forest spirit in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Origin of the adjective “puckish.”
88. Pythia
One of the traditional titles of the Oracle of Delphi. The Pythia was originally a serpent monster defeated by Apollo.
89. Raven
One of the most widely-used Pagan/witch names, in various spellings and combinations. Ravens are associated with death, cunning, and secret knowledge.
90. Rhiannon
Welsh goddess associated with horses. Made popular as a witchy name by the Fleetwood Mac song “Rhiannon.”
91. Rosemary
“Dew of the sea.” The name refers to the small blue flowers that appear on Rosemary bushes.
92. Rowan
“Red-haired.” A unisex Celtic name shared with the mystical Rowan tree.
93. Rowena
A Germanic name, possibly derived from the words for “fame” and “joy.” Another name revitalized by the Harry Potter series.
94. Sabrina
Latin place-name meaning “from Cyprus” or “from the river Severne.” Teenage witch of comics and television.
95. Sage
“Wise redeemer.” Also a widely-used herb in witchcraft.
96. Salem
Historic Massachusetts city known for its 17th-century witchcraft trials. The feline familiar of Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
97. Samantha
In Hebrew it means something like, “God heard” or “told by God.” In Greek, it may mean “flower.” Samantha owes its witchy cred to Samantha Stevens, the protagonist of the TV sitcom Bewitched.
98. Sedona
A town in Arizona famed for its energy vortexes, now a thriving New Age community. This pretty name has no known meaning and was probably invented by an early settler in the area.
99. Selene
Greek goddess of the moon. A variation is Selena, and belongs to Pagan elder Selena Fox. One of the popular names of pagan goddesses.
100. Shadow
It means spirit, ghost, or illusion.
101. Shasta
An active volcano in California, renowned as a spiritual pilgrimage site.
102. Shayla
“From the faery place.” Many spellings and variations.
103. Silver
A magickal metal, sacred to the Moon. Famous bearers include author Silver Ravenwolf.
104. Sirena
This beautiful witchy name means “Mermaid.”
105. Sirius
“Glowing, burning.” Also known as the Dog Star, Sirius is the brightest star in Earth’s night sky.
106. Sophia
This interesting witchy name translates to “Wisdom.”
107. Stella
“Star.” Variations include Estelle and Estrella.
108. Strega
This unique witchy name literally means “Witch” in Italian.
109. Sybil
“Prophetess” or “Divine counsel.” This name, from ancient Greek, also belonged to the famous English witch Sybil Leek (1917-1982).
110. Sylvia
Can you guess what does this witchy name mean? It means “Of the forest.”
111. Tanith
Phoenician moon goddess whose name means “serpent lady.” Famous Taniths include science fiction and fantasy writer Tanith Lee (1947 – 2015).
112. Tara
In Irish, a rocky hill. In Sanskrit, a star.
113. Thurston
This witchy name means what it sounds like – “Thor’s stone.”
114. Titania
“Great one.” The queen of the fairies in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Variations include Tatiana and Tanya.
115. Umbra
This witchy name means “Shadow” or “Ghost”.
116. Urania
“Heavenly” or “daughter of the Sky.” An epithet of Aphrodite and Isis.
117. Vera
This beautiful witchy name means “Truth”.
118. Vernon
It simply means the “Alder tree.”
119. Vesta
Roman hearth goddess. Priestesses of Vesta tended the sacred flame in her temples.
120. Willow
“Willow tree.” Willow is a popular witch character in the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
121. Zephyr
This witchy name stands for “West wind.”
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