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Looking for a magical name for your little one or the perfect name to match your new character’s magical powers? We’ve got you covered! In this article, we’re sharing feminine, masculine, and gender-neutral names that mean “magic”, are based on magical characters or creatures in myths and stories, or simply have an enchanting vibe, with tips from wikiHow’s naming experts. Keep reading to learn more!

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Girl Names That Mean “Magic”

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  1. Some names for girls literally mean “magic,” while others have meanings related to magic, like “elf,” “fairy,” and “miracle.” Either way, these names are the perfect option for giving your little girl a sprinkle of magic. Check out some of our favorite ideas below:
    • Afsoun: “Charm” or “spell,” Persian origin.
    • Alara: “Water fairy,” Turkish origin.[1]
    • Božena: “Divine,” Slavic origin.
    • Elfreda: “Elf strength,” Old English origin.
    • Faye: “Fairy,” Old English origin.[2]
    • Guinevere: “White spirit” or “white fairy,” Welsh origin.
    • Kahina: “Seer,” “priestess,” or “diviner,” Arabic and Berber origin.
    • Lilura: “Enchantment” or “charm,” Basque origin.
    • Magia: “Magic” or “illusion,” Greek and Sanskrit origin.
    • Maravilla: “Miracle” or “wonder,” Spanish origin.
    • Maya: “Magic” or “illusion,” Sanskrit origin.
    • Milagros: “Miracle,” Spanish origin.
    • Mirei/Mireya: “Miracle,” Basque and Spanish origin.[3]
    • Mohini: “To enchant,” Sanskrit origin. Also refers to the Hindu goddess of enchantment.
    • Naenia: “Incantation,” Latin origin.
    • Nerida: “Sea nymph,” Greek origin.[4]
    • Pari: “Fairy” or “angel,” Persian origin.
    • Perihan: “Fairy queen,” Persian and Turkish origin.
    • Ruqayya: “Incantation,” Arabic origin.
    • Síofra: “Elf,” “sprite,” or “fairy,” Irish origin.
    • Taika: “Magic” or “spell,” Finnish origin.
    • Tünde: “Fairy,” Hungarian origin.
    • Yara: “Water lady” or “water spirit,” Indigenous Brazilian origin.[5]
    • Zoraida: “Enchanting” or “captivating,” Arabic and Spanish origin.

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Boy Names That Mean Magic

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  1. There are several boy names that literally mean “magic” or “magician,” as well as names that have meanings related to magic, like “elf,” “dragon,” and “ghost.” These names are mystical, powerful, and perfect for your little sorcerer. Here are some great options:
    • Alboin: “Elf friend,” German origin.
    • Alf: “Elf,” Old English origin.
    • Alfred: “Elf counsel,” Old English origin.
    • Alvar: “Elf warrior,” Finnish origin.
    • Alvin: “Elf friend,” Old English origin.
    • Cian: “Ancient” or “enduring,” Irish origin.
    • Draco: “Dragon,” Greek origin.
    • Drake: “Dragon,” English origin.
    • Drogo: “Ghost” or “illusion,” Old English origin.
    • Ejder: “Dragon,” Turkish origin.
    • Elden: “Valley of the elves,” Old English origin.
    • Galdur: “Magic,” Norse and Icelandic origin.
    • Imants: “Miracle” or “gift,” Latvian origin.
    • Magus: “Magic” or “magician,” Latin origin.
    • Ramil: “Magic” or “divination,” Arabic origin.
    • Rune: “Magical sign” or “secret lore,” Old Norse origin.[6]
    • Ryu: “Dragon,” Japanese origin.
    • Sahir: “Magical” or “enchanting,” Arabic origin.
    • Taikuri: “Magician” or “wizard,” Finnish origin.
    • Velho: “Wizard” or “elder,” Finnish origin.
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Magical Names from Myth and Stories for Girls

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  1. Find inspiration for a magical girl name from mythology or your favorite stories! Some of these names are based on goddesses of magic or on famous sorceresses, witches, and fairies. See some of our favorite options below:
    • Circe: After the enchantress or goddess of magic from Greek mythology.
    • Cyrene: After a Greek spring nymph, meaning “supreme.”[7]
    • Elphaba: After the witch from Wicked.
    • Freyja: After the Norse goddess of love, battle, death, and magic.
    • Glinda: After the witch from Wicked.
    • Halimede: After the Greek sea nymph, meaning “thinking seaweed.”[8]
    • Hecate: After the Greek goddess of magic and spells.
    • Hermione: After the witch from Harry Potter.
    • Irdessa: After the fairy from Tinkerbell.[9]
    • Isis: After the Egyptian goddess of magic and motherhood.
    • Jadis: After the witch from The Chronicles of Narnia.
    • Kamrušepa: After the Hittite goddess of magic and medicine.
    • Medea: After the sorceress from Greek mythology.
    • Minerva: After the witch from Harry Potter and the Roman goddess of wisdom.
    • Morgan/Morgana: After the enchantress from the legend of King Arthur.
    • Niamh: After the Irish goddess or fairy princess.
    • Sibyl: After the prophetesses from Greek mythology.
    • Titania: After the queen of the fairies in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
    • Winifred: After the witch from Hocus Pocus.
    • Yennefer: After the sorceress from The Witcher.
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Magical Names from Myth and Stories for Boys

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  1. There are many famous magic users in mythology, legends, and popular stories. So, why not choose a boy name based on one of these powerful deities, wizards, or elves? Here are some of our favorite options:
    • Albus: After the wizard from Harry Potter.
    • Apollo: After the Greek god of prophecy, healing, and music.
    • Dagda: After the chief Irish god and master of magic.
    • Elrond: After the elf from The Lord of the Rings.
    • Enki: After the Mesopotamian god of magic, wisdom, and creation.
    • Gwydion: After the magician in Welsh mythology.
    • Heka: After the Egyptian god of magic and medicine.
    • Helios: After the Greek god of the sun, who’s often associated with magic.
    • Jareth: After the magician from Labyrinth.
    • Loki: After the Norse god of mischief.
    • Merlin: After the wizard and magician from the legend of King Arthur.
    • Morpheus: After the Greek god of sleep.
    • Oberon: After the king of the fairies in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.[10]
    • Odin: After the Norse god of magic and wisdom.
    • Osiris: After the Egyptian god of death, resurrection, and fertility.
    • Prospero: After the sorcerer from The Tempest.
    • Thoth: After the Egyptian god of magic and wisdom.
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Magical Sounding Names for Girls

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  1. Instead of choosing a name that means magic, try a name that gives an enchanting, mystical, and ethereal vibe! According to Ferguson, a lot of magical names end in “-a,” which gives them a mystical, fairy-like vibe.[11] Naming expert Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson adds that magical names often have a soft, lyrical quality.[12] Here are some of their favorite suggestions:
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Magical Sounding Names for Boys

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  1. If you don’t want a name that literally means “magic,” consider options that give off fantastical, enchanting, and mystical vibes! Here are some great magical name ideas for your little boy:
    • Alaric: “Ruler,” German origin.
    • Alastor: “Avenger,” Greek origin.
    • Ambrose: “Divine,” Greek origin.
    • Aragorn: “Noble valor,” from Tolkien’s Sindarin language.
    • Azrael: “Whom God helps,” Hebrew origin.
    • Caelum: “Sky” or “heavens,” Latin origin.[37]
    • Caspian: “From Qazvin,” Latin origin.
    • Eldric: “Wise ruler,” Old English origin.
    • Fabian: “Bean,” Latin origin.
    • Fenris: “Fen-dweller,” Norse origin.
    • Jasper: “Treasurer,” Persian origin.[38]
    • Lorcan: “Little fierce one,” Irish origin.
    • Lucian: “Light,” Latin origin.
    • Lysander: “Liberator,” Greek origin.[39]
    • Magnus: “Greatest,” Latin origin.
    • Orion: “Heaven’s light,” Greek origin.
    • Orpheus: “Darkness of night,” Greek origin.
    • Percival: “Pierce the valley,” French origin.
    • Ronan: “Little seal,” Irish origin.
    • Theron: “Hunter,” Greek origin.
    • Torin: “Chief,” Irish origin.
    • Varuna: “God of water” or “cosmic ocean,” Sanskrit origin.[40]
    • Zephyr: “West wind,” Greek origin.
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Magic-Inspired Gender-Neutral Names

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  1. Want a magical name that’s not traditionally feminine or masculine? There are plenty of gender-neutral options that give off mystical and enchanting vibes. Here are some of our favorites:
    • Aeron: “Berry,” Welsh origin.
    • Arden: “Great forest,” Old English origin.
    • Atlas: “Enduring,” Greek origin.
    • Bellamy: “Good friend,” French origin.
    • Cedar: “Cedar tree,” Latin origin.
    • Celestine: “Heavenly” or “celestial,” Latin origin.
    • Dorian: “From the sea,” Greek origin.
    • Glenn: “Glen” or “valley,” Gaelic origin.
    • Indigo: “Blue-violet hue” or “from India,” Greek origin.
    • Juniper: “Evergreen,” Latin origin.
    • Lennox: “Elm grove,” Gaelic origin.
    • Linden: “Linden tree,” Old English origin.
    • Nyx: “Night,” Greek origin.[41]
    • Onyx: “Black gemstone,” Greek origin.[42]
    • Orenda: “Great spirit” or “divine essence,” Iroquois origin.
    • Phoenix: After the mythological bird, meaning “dark red.”
    • Quinn: “Chief” or “wisdom,” Irish origin.
    • River: “Flowing body of water,” English origin.
    • Rowan: “Little red one,” Celtic origin.[43]
    • Sage: “Wise,” Latin origin.[44]
    • Tiên: “Fairy,” Vietnamese origin.
    • Vesper: “Evening star,” Latin origin.
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More Magical Name Ideas

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  1. Looking for more magical names for your baby or fantasy character? We’ve got you covered. We have several name meaning lists for sorcerers and fairies, as well as name ideas that give off mystical vibes. Check them out below!

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This article was co-authored by Maddy Ferguson and by wikiHow staff writer, Devin McSween. Maddy Ferguson is a baby name consultant based in Longview, WA. With over 10 years of experience in the childcare industry, Maddy founded Birdie and Boyd two years ago. She provides a variety of naming inspiration, including sibling sets, rare names, and modern classics. She shares daily name inspiration on Instagram and Pinterest. Maddy has an associate's degree.
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