Baby Names
Consult with your inner goddess and pick a name for your baby that transcends the physical realm. (And also makes you think of twinkle lights and Hogwarts.)
Rhiannon rings like a bell through the night, and wouldn't you love to love her? Takes through the sky like a bird in flight. And who will be her lover?
Does seeing the lyrics to Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac make you want to wrap yourself in a shawl and spin around the room? Do you feel compelled to light some candles, burn some incense, or just string up a trail of twinkle lights across your mantle? If you’re also pregnant, this list of magical baby names definitely deserves a scroll.
The idea of witchcraft, neopaganism, and Wicca in modern society has definitely come back in full force, especially for the Millennial and Gen Z generations. Perhaps we’re looking to regain some sense of power and purpose, or perhaps we’re truly finding the magic within us, but either way, it’s definitely an interesting and empowering ancient practice to study and learn.
For some practitioners, magic is a study in feminism. For others, they took off running with their growing interest in astrology and fell into tarot cards, studying energies, and more. For others, it’s the perfect spiritual practice for those who are already interested in mindfulness, meditation, and new age philosophies.
No matter why or how you’re dabbling in mysticism and magic, there’s no doubt that its popularity is here to stay. So cleanse your space, grab your favorite crystals, and settle in to check out these magical baby names for your new little witchling or wizard that will soon be earthside. I also highly recommend putting Rhiannon on repeat as you scroll through these names.
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Anise
Anise seeds are used to calm and build the nervous system, and magically is used to ward off the “evil eye,” stimulate psychic ability, and find happiness, per bodhibasics.com.
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Jade
Metaphysically speaking, the jade stone is excellent for “restoring your soul’s purity,” and is a “symbol for peace and love.” It’s also been associated with the wisdom and tranquility of the universe, which is very magical.
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Malachite
The malachite stone has a “strong affinity with nature and Devic energy, helping guide their cycles of growth and decay,” according to the crystal-life.com crystal glossary. “Malachite is protective and grounding. It clears obstructions, blockages, and old patterns to dispel confusion and apathy. Use this stone to help establish energetic and emotional boundaries that will lead to a more positive mindset.”
There are several sweet nicknames from this choice, too.
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Jasper
“The supreme nurturer, stone of courage, stone of wisdom,” are some of the ways the glossary of crystals on crystal-life.com defines this gorgeous crystal. “Jasper is primarily connected with the root or base chakra. It is capable of clearing and aligning all chakras.” I love it.
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Fox
According to worldbirds.org, “Many cultures around the world depict the fox in their myths and lore extensively.” In Native American traditions, if the fox is your “spirit animal,” you’re “likely among the intellectual lot whose sheer cleverness helps them draw quick solutions to problems and challenging questions in life,” the website notes.
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Kitty
It’s no secret that black cats have magical roots and are often seen accompanying a witch in popular culture. Plus who could forget Binx in Hocus Pocus? The name “Kitty” would make a great homage to the beautiful creatures.
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Khonsu
Khons or Khonsu is an Egyptian deity that’s referred to as the “moon god.”
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Dragomir
Dragomir played Chaser for the Chudley Cannons in Harry Potter, and it also means “he who cares about peace” or “precious” according to Behind the Name. Plus it sounds pretty medieval and magical, doesn’t it?
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Lobelia
Lobelia is an herb used for attracting love and preventing storms in ritual and spells, according to bodhibasics.com. Other non-magical uses include helping with asthma, depression, and it can induce vomiting. I love the nickname Lo for this one, or even Belia.
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Mullein
According to bodhibasics.com, “Mullein is a light bringer — from Roman times up until recently the leaves of mullein were dipped in wax or tallow and used as a lamp wick or torch.” Metaphysical properties include summoning energies of courage, love, and protection, and it’s often used in an amulet to ward off nightmares.
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Cardamom
Cardamom is used to clear the mind, and used in rituals and spells for lust, love, and fidelity. It’s also used to “treat sickness from damp, hot weather,” bodhibasics.com says.
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Hibiscus
Magical uses of hibiscus include attracting love and lust, divination, and dreams, according to bodhibasics.com. It’s also consumed for its antioxidant properties, and is used to treat cold, flu, and period pains.
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Sabrina
If you grew up in the ‘90s, you’ll remember the show Sabrina the Teenage Witch. There’s another witchy Sabrina in pop culture now, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, where she’s also a half-witch, half-human. Clearly the name Sabrina is very magical.
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Marie
Marie Laveau was the “Voodoo Queen of New Orleans,” and she was a healer and philanthropist, according to the New Orleans Ghost City Tours website.
“Songs have been written about her. She has inspired movies. And the popular television show, American Horror Story, has created a fan cult devoted to her legend. She has crossed the line from a historical figure to famous pop-culture icon, 138 years after her death,” the website notes. The name Marie also means “star of the sea” which is super magical and sweet.
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Aquamarine
According to The Alchemist’s Kitchen, the aquamarine stone is perfect for writers, teachers, and public speakers to instill gentle and receptive communication. This is because it’s “a stone of simplification and courageous expression, encouraging clarity and the ability to speak ones truth with compassion.”
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Aine
Aine is an Irish goddess that’s associated with midsummer and the sun. In fact the name itself means “radiance,” so that totally makes sense.
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Isobel
Isobel Gowdie confessed to being a witch in Scotland in 1662. “17th century Scotland had one of the highest rates of witchcraft persecution in Europe — and the trial of Isobel Gowdie is deemed as one of the most important within this period,” the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic website says.
Isobel also very sweetly means “God’s promise.”
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Shaman
A Shaman is a religious person who can interact with the spirit world that we can’t see with the physical eye. They do so with altered states of consciousness, meditation, and trance. They’re also healers in the New Age community.
“Shamanism is an ancient healing tradition and moreover, a way of life. It is a way to connect with nature and all of creation,” according to shamanism.com
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Uzzi
Uzzi is Hebrew for “my power.” That’s pretty magical, don’t you think?
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George
Honor George Burroughs, who was a reverend man hanged for witchcraft in Salem, one of very few men who were believed to be witches at the time. The name George also means “farmer.”
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Mage
Mage literally means a magician or wizard, so perfect for your tiny witchling.
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Comfrey
Comfrey is used in ritual to manifest money, stability, endurance, safety during travel, and “matters relating to real estate or property,” bodhibasics.com says.
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Rhiannon
An homage to the witchy anthem that we all know and love. Stevie Nicks would be so proud you named your child after her witchy song. Rhiannon also means “great queen or goddess” which is extra magical.
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Cedar
In hedge and kitchen witchery, cedar leaf is used as a strong disinfectant, an expectorant, and a fungal skin treatment, according to bodhibasics.com. Magical uses include using the ingredient in rituals and spells for confidence, strength, power, money, protection, and healing, the website notes. You can also use cedar to make magick wands. It has a fun nature vibe that also feels extra magical.
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Azziz
Azziz means powerful, which is perfect for your little witch or warlock. They’ll feel their sense of power for sure.
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Morrigan
The Morrigan is one of the famous triple goddesses in Celtic mythology. She’s also known as the goddess of magic, symbolizes the circle of life, and her name literally translates to “great queen.”
The triple goddess in neopaganism includes the goddess of the moon, the earth, and childbirth.
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Brigid
In Celtic mythology, Brigid is the goddess of healing, fertility, motherhood, passion, and fire, according to mythopedia.com. She is the protector of mothers and children, and has fiery hair. Her Sabbat holiday is Imbolc, which takes place on February first and is marked as the beginning of the Irish year.
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Zoe
Zoe is the first character of American Horror Story: Coven that we meet when she realizes she’ s witch in a pretty crazy way. No spoilers. She is then sent to Miss Robichaux's Academy, an academy for witches. The name Zoe also means “life” and what could be more magical than that?