What are names that mean magic? | 117 Unique Names for Girls and Boys

As a huge name nerd, I often find people asking me for names that mean magic! My (very nerdy) friends may be using them when writing a book, choosing a name for a child, or making up a character for an RPG!

I’ve compiled this massive list of unique magical names for girls and magical names for boys for you! They come from pop culture, Norse and Greek origins, movies, video games and more.

Girl Names That Mean Magic

Albrun

This ancient Germanic name for females means magical elf or shining magic. It is pronounced Al-broon. And another form of it is Alrun (pronounced Al-roon).

This is a fun name since it is extremely uncommon, but a person named Albrun or Alrun could go by a more common nickname like Allie

Althea

Althea comes from Greek mythology and means with healing power. In Greek legend, when Althea’s son was born, she was told he would die as soon as a piece of wood that was burning in her fire was fully consumed.

This name is fairly uncommon. Around 100-200 girls in the US are named Althea each year. And she could use the nicknames Allie or Thea.

Araminta

Araminta comes from the Greek word for defender, and the male Italian version, Amintas,was first used in a play where a shepherd falls in love with a nymph

The Harry Potter books had a minor character named Araminta, and this name has been used in literature since the 1600s! Araminta was actually abolitionist Harriet Tubman’s real first name.

This unique name for a baby girl has so many nickname possibilities: Ara, Minty, Mindy, and Mint are just a few!

Bormey

This female Khmer name means magical power.

Calypso

The name Calypso comes from a nymph from Greek mythology and means she that conceals. This referred to how she used her magical powers to sing Odysseus into staying with her for seven years!

Circe

Another name from Greek mythology Circe (pronounced sir-sea) means hawk. In the Odyssey, she was a powerful sorceress who enchanted Odysseus’s crew and turned them into pigs!

This name also reminds me of Cercei from Game of Thrones.

Cassandra

Cassandra means prophetess. And in ancient Greek legend, Cassandra was a famous prophet and Trojan princess.

Cassandra is a gorgeous name with lots of nickname potential: Cassie, Casey, Sandra, Sandy, and Ann.

Dahud

This female Breton name means good magic. In Celtic legend, Dahud was a princess of a sunken city called Ys.

Elysia

Does it get more magical than naming a baby or character for Elysium, the Roman or Greek version of heaven?

While Elysia is somewhat known in England and Wales, it isn’t common in the United States. And you could use the nicknames Ellie, Elsie, Elsa, Lisa, Lysa, or Sia.

Faye

The unisex name Faye or Fay means fairy. It’s often associated with Morgan le Fay, the sorceress from Athurian times.

It used to be common in the US but has declined in the last 50 years. It’s also a nickname for Faith.

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Gondul

This ancient Scandinavian name for girls means magic. And Gondul is a valkyrie in Norse mythology.

Guinevere

The name Guinevere comes from Norman French and Welsh, and means white phantom or blessed magical being.

You may know of Guinevere from the Legend of King Arthur. And of course, Harry Potter fans know the Italian version of this name, Ginevera! In modern times, these names have evolved into the more common and easier to spell Jennifer.

Hecate

Another name from Greek mythology, Hecate (pronounced heck-ah-tee) means far off. In Greek myth, she was a goddess of witchcraft, crossroads, tombs, and the underworld

Hildirun

Derived from the ancient German words for magic and battle, Hildirun certainly has a magical sound to it.

Kessem

I love this unisex Hebrew name that means magic. It’s unique but also easy to pronounce and spell!

Kimaya

Kimaya is a name of Marathi origin, from India, and means magic or sleight of hand.

Moira

Did you know that in Peter Pan, Wendy’s middle name is Moira? It means fate or destiny, certainly magical topics!

Although many people have heard the name before, it’s very uncommon in the US and given to fewer than 100 baby girls every year.

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Siofra

The gorgeous modern Irish girl’s name, Siofra, means an elvish or changeling child, from the Irish word Síobhra, meaning fairy. The siobhra (pronounced as “sheevra”), may be prone to mischief.

Taika

Taika (pronounced TAH-ee-kah) is a Finnish name that means magic or spell..

Zinta

Did you know that Zinta means magic, charm in Latvian? I love the exotic way it sounds!

Boy Names That Mean Magic

Here are a wide range of names for boys that mean magic.

Ambrose

This Latin name means immortal one. It’s uncommon yet familiar since people know it from the famous saint and from the tv show Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

Apollo

A name with a Greek origin, Apollo means father light. This god is associated with prophecy, music, art, and medicine.

Arthur

While the meaning of Arthur is unknown, the Legend of King Arthur certainly makes this a magical name in my book! Once you consider Arthur Weasley from the Harry Potter books, it’s definitely magical!

This classic name is making a comeback in the US and is becoming more popular each year. Common nicknames are Artie and Art.

Draco

The name Draco comes from the Greek word drakon, and means dragon. It’s also a consetllation in the northern sky.

Many people have moved past Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter and now consider this a perfectly useable name! In fact, about 100 baby boys receive this name every year in the US! And actress Danica McKellar named her son Draco, after the constellation.

Easton

This unisex name means east facing town, but could also mean magical power. It isn’t popular at the moment, but fits with the trendy names ending in -son, like Grayson and Madison.

Elendil

This gorgeous name comes from Lord of the Rings, where it means elf friend or student of the stars in Quenya, the language of the elves.

Fionn

Fionn comes from Irish mythology and means fair or white. The Irish hero Fionn became a legend when he ate a magical salmon and became the wisest and greatest man in all of Ireland.

Galdur

Galdur is a male Icelandic name meaning magic.

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Gandulf

Of course, you know of Gandalf from Lord of the Rings. But Gandulf is actually an Ancient Germanic name meaning magic wolf.

Gwydion

Gwydion is a Welsh name meaning born of trees. In Welsh mythology, Gwydion was a powerful magician

Harold

For me, the name Harold conjures magic! Of course, there’s Harry Potter, and Harry Houdini. Harold comes from Old English and means power. Although most people are familiar with the name Harold, it’s actually not very common in the US. Only 200-300 baby boys receive this name each year!

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Hermes

Hermes is the Greek god of speed and good luck. In Greek mythology, he’s also associated with magic. The female version of this name is Hermia.

Magus

Magus means sorcerer in Old English. This quirky name is popular in Scandinavia . If it’s too off-beat for your tastes, it could be used as s middle name, or you could consider the more common name Magnus.

Oberon

This name means noble. And it’s definitely a magical name- it’s the name of the King of Faeries in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Did you know fewer than 50 baby boys were named Oberon last year in the US? Find more totally unique baby boy names and meanings in this post!

Ramil

Derived from the Arabic word for magical, wonderful, Ramil is another unique but interesting name that means magic!

Seksan

This Thai name for boys means peaceful, magical.

Last Names That Mean Magic

Here are last names meaning magic:

Bylilly
Charodeev
Hurm
Ka’ana’ana
Nasution

Names Related To Magic

These magic related names can work for magic baby names too! Some are a little fantastical and might make better usernames, magical character names, and so on.

Charm
Crystal
Dream
Fantasia
Faye
Fortuna
Griffin
Hex
Juju
Karma
Legend
Luna
Mantra
Mojo
Phoenix
Presto
Raven
Rune
Sage
Shazam
Spellman
Star
Tome
Trixie
Voila
Wanda
Wish

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Magician Names

These famous magicians make great inspiration

Famous Magicians

Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin
John Nevil Maskelyne
David Devant
Howard Thurston
Harry Houdini
Paul Daniels
David Copperfield
Doug Henning
Slydini
Penn & Teller (Penn Jillette and Raymond Teller)
David Blaine
Darren Brown
The Professor (Dai Vernon)
The Great Blackstone (Harry Blackstone)
Doctor Harlan Tarbell
Cardini (Richard Pitchford)
Mark Wilson
Siegfried & Roy, Masters of the Impossible (Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn)
The Great Wizard of the North (John Henry Anderson)
Professor of Magic Philip Prentis Hind
Isaac Fawkes
Jacob Philadelphia
Hermann the Great (Alexander Herrmann)
Okito (Tobias Bamberg)
Ted Anneman
The Amazing Dunninger (Joseph Dunninger)
Fred Culpitt
Tommy Wonder (Jacobus Bemelman)
The Amazing Randi (James Randi)
Criss Angel (Christopher Sarantakos)
Hans Klok (Johannes Catharinus)
Lance Burton
Dynamo (Steven Frayne)
Dell O’Dell (Odella Newton)
Dorothy Dietrich
Dean of American Magicians (Harry Kellar)
Chung Ling Soo (William Ellsworth Robinson)
Silvan (Aldo Savoldello)
The Amazing Johnathan (John Szeles)
Mac King
Fakir of Ava (Isaiah Harris Hughes)
Wizardus (Fergus Anckorn)
Bravo the Great (Dick Brooks)
Dante the Magician (Harry August Jansen)
Dinardi (Alfred Körber)
Gazzo (Gary Osbourne)
Justin Kredible (Justin Willman)
The Amazing Kreskin (George Kresge, Jr.)
Magic Babe Ning (Ning Cai)
Max Maven (Phil Goldstein)
The Great Ovette (Joseph Ovette)
Romany, the Diva of Magic
P. T. Selbit (Percy Thomas Tibbles)
Sylvester the Jester (Daniel Sylvester Battagline)
The Masked Magician (Val Valentino)

Types of Magicians

Illusionist
Conjurer
Escapologist
Mentalist
Seances
Mathemagician
Street magician
Prestidigitator
Master Magician
Sword swallower,
Juggler
Fire breather

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Names That Mean Enchanted

These names meaning enchanted are perfect magic names!

Carmenta

The gorgeous name Carmenta comes from the Latin word for song, verse, enchantment, or religious formula.

Interestingly, while it is traditionally associated with singing, the meaning also carries the notion of chanting or reciting verses to invoke magical power.

Ginnlaug

Ginnlaug is a female Old Norse name. Ginna means to decoy, enchant or deceive.

Hallosheth

In biblical Hebrew, the male name Hallosheth means enchanter.

Itzel

The female Mayan name Itzel may mean enchanted, nectar, or dew.

Larentia

The female name Larentia may come from the Latin word meaning to enchant, to bewitch.

Maftuna

Maftuna is a female name and comes from the Uzbek word for enchanted.

Pelles

The male name Pelles comes from Arthurian Romance and may come feom the Cornish word for enchanter.

He is also known as the Grail King, Fisher King, Anfortas, Bron, Pelles, Pellam, Pescheour, or Petchere, depending on the specific legend.

Tenho

In Finnish, the male name Tenho means enchantment, glamour.

Thelxinoe

In Greek, Thelxinoe means enchantment, bewitchment.

According to Greek myth, one of the sirens was named Thelxinoe as well as the muse linked to the charming of the mind.

Thelxion

Like Thelxinoe, Thelxion comes from the Greek word for enchantment, bewitchment. It is often interpreted to mean magician, or enchanter.

Werethekaul

In Ancient Egyptian, Werethekau means great enchantress. She was a goddess, and the personification of supernatural power.

Yogita

The female name Yogita means enchanted or wild in Sanskrit.

Zoraida

Zoraida is a name Cervantes uses in Don Quixote for a Moorish woman. It means enchanting in Arabic.

Sources for Names That Mean Magic

I extensively use the website BehindtheName to research magical names, their origins, meanings, and usage.

I also use the Social Security Administration’s database to understand baby name popularity.