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She has many forms and rules over love, beauty, health, and sexual passion.įaye – “Fairy.” From Old English/Old French. Patron goddess of the Discordian magickal tradition.Įrzulie – A spirit (or family of spirits) in Vodou. Her name comes from the Biblical Witch of Endor who counseled King Saul.Įris – Greek goddess of Chaos.

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(Witches love crystals!)ĭelphine – “Woman from Delphi.” The Delphic oracles were priestesses of Apollo.ĭevin – “Musical poet.” A Gaelic boy’s name, now unisex.ĭiana – Roman name for the moon goddess, known in European lore as the “Queen of the Witches.”ĭraco – “Dragon.” One famous bearer is Draco Malfoy of the Harry Potter series.Įndora – The magical mother-in-law in the TV sitcom Bewitched. The modern Greek equivalent is Haros.Ĭirce – Greek demi-goddess or witch renowned for her knowledge of herbs and potions.Ĭorvus – Latin for “raven” or “crow.” A literate alternative to becoming yet another Raven.Ĭrystal – A name that became popular in the 1980s and 90s.

Cassandra incurred the displeasure of Apollo, who cursed her so that her prophecies would never be believed.Ĭedar – An ancient tree associated with wisdom and protection.Ĭerridwen – “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.Ĭharon – As the boatman on the River Styx, Charon ferries souls across to the Underworld. Beloved in Ireland and around the world, variations of her name include Bridget, Brighid, and Bride.Ĭalypso – “Hidden.” A nymph who detained Odysseus for many years.Ĭassandra – Ill-fated soothsayer of Troy. A great historical name with connections to Welsh mythology and Arthurian legend.īreena – “Faery place.” Variations: Brinna or Briana.īrigid – Celtic goddess of the forge, healing, and poetry.

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Also the setting of a series of fantasy novels by Marion Zimmer Bradley.Īwen – “Inspiration.” Symbol of the well of creativity and of the bardic arts.īran – Means “Raven” in several Celtic languages. In metaphysics, the word refers to the energy field surrounding the body.Īvalon – Legendary final resting place of King Arthur. Arwen is derived from Welsh and means “fine” or “fair.” A masculine form is Arwyn.Īsteria – “Star-like.” Variations include Aster, Astrid, and Astra.Īura – “Wind,” in Greek. Also the name of the famous poem cycle by Sylvia Plath.Īrtemis – Greek virgin goddess of the moon and wild animals.Īrwen – An elven princess in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. In Shakespeare, a shape-shifting spirit who aids the wizard Prospero. Title character of an opera by Handel.Īlvin/Alvina – “Elf.” Many 'Al-' names related to elfkind, including Alfred/Alfreda ('elf counsel') and Albert ('bright elf' or 'elf ruler').Īmethyst - Lovely purple stone, known to the ancients for bringing sobriety, wisdom, and protection, especially to travelers.Īradia – Legendary Italian Witch, one of the principal figures in Charles Godfrey Leland's 1899 work Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches.Īriadne – “Most holy.” Mythical figure associated with mazes and labyrinths.Īriel – A Biblical name meaning “Lion of God.” In Disney, a little mermaid. Try mixing and matching these first names with your favorite nouns and adjectives to create your very own Craft name.Īdelinda - A Germanic name meaning 'noble serpent.' A variation is Delinda.Īine – “Radiance.” Queen of the fairies in Celtic lore.Īislinn – “Dream or vision.” Irish female name.Īlcina – A Greek sorceress.

Creating compound names are one way that Pagans pay homage to sacred objects, spirits, and concepts (e.g., Raven Moonflower or Amethyst Dragonfyre). Many witch names are unisex and others can be adapted to any gender. If you are the bearer of a witchy name from another tradition, I’d love to learn about it!) (This is admittedly a Eurocentric list, since my own background is in classical literature and Western magick. Some of the names on this list didn’t start out magickal, but got that way in modern times through association with famous witches. Many names are drawn from ancient stories and are charged with mythic power. Whether it’s for yourself, an animal familiar, or a fictional character, have fun perusing these delightfully witchy monikers.Ĭhristian names have usually honored Biblical figures and saints, but Pagans prefer to name themselves after nature, folklore, and the gods of antiquity. Looking for the perfect Pagan or witch name? Check out our list of over 100 magickal names drawn from the realms of the occult.