If you’re expecting a little one this spooky season, these witchy names might just cast the perfect spell. From dark and mysterious to magical and whimsical, this list of 78 witchy names draws inspiration from pop culture, folklore, and real-life legends. Whether you’re searching for a witchy baby name for a girl, boy, or a gender-neutral pick, you’ll find enchanting options with meaning, mood, and just the right amount of Halloween flair.
Witchy Names for Girls and Boys
These witchy girl names, boy names, and gender-neutral options blend magic, mystery, and meaning—perfect for a baby born in October or anyone drawn to a touch of the mystical.
34 Witchy Girl Names
These spellbinding picks include some of the most iconic witchy names for girls—ranging from fierce and fearless to whimsical and wise. With names like Hermione, Sabrina, Elphaba, and Wanda, this list is full of magical energy, pop culture power, and Halloween charm.
1. Alexandra — One of the witches, Alexandra Medford, is a main character in the film “The Witches of Eastwick.”
2. Bellatrix — A witch and death eater named Bellatrix Lestrange is a popular “Harry Potter” character.
3. Cordelia — In “American Horror Story: Coven,” Cordelia Goode is one of the main characters and also a witch.
4. Elphaba — Elphaba, also known as the Wicked Witch of the West, is a main character of the musical “Wicked.”
5. Elsa — A queen with magical ice powers is one of the most famous Disney characters from the “Frozen” films.
6. Fiona — Another witch from “American Horror Story: Coven” is Fiona Goode.
7. Gillian — One of the witch sisters from the classic film “Practical Magic.”
8. Ginny — This is one of the Weasley siblings from the “Harry Potter” series.
9. Helena — Helena Ravenclaw was the daughter of Rowena Ravenclaw, a Hogwarts co-founder, and she became the Grey Lady after her death.
10. Hilda — Aunt Hilda is one of the characters from the TV series “Sabrina the Teenage Witch.”
11. Hermione — One of the most popular fictional witches from “Harry Potter” is Hermione Granger.
12. Louise — In the movie “Teen Witch,” a high schooler named Louise Miller discovers she has magical abilities on her 16th birthday.
13. Luna — Luna Lovegood is one of the students from Gryffindor House in “Harry Potter.”
14. Mary — One of the Sanderson sisters in “Hocus Pocus.”
15. Mildred — The main character of the TV series “The Worst Witch.”
16. Minerva — The head of Gryffindor House and teacher at Hogwarts is Minerva McGonagall.
17. Morgana — In the legend of King Arthur, Morgana Le Fay is a powerful enchantress.
18. Phoebe — One of the main characters of the popular 1990s TV series “Charmed.”
19. Piper — The middle sister witch and a main character from “Charmed.”
20. Prue — The oldest Halliwell sister from TV’s “Charmed.”
21. Queenie — Queenie is a character from “American Horror Story” who has blood ties with the Salem witches and the voodoo tribe.
22. Rochelle — Rochelle is one of the main characters from the cult film “The Craft.”
23. Rowena — The founder of the Ravenclaw House in “Harry Potter.”
24. Sabrina — The iconic title character from the popular TV show “Sabrina the Teenage Witch.”
25. Sally — Gillian’s sister in “Practical Magic.”
26. Samantha — The classic TV series “Bewitched” features a witch named Samantha.
27. Sarah — The youngest witch in the Sanderson clan is Sarah in the “Hocus Pocus” films.
28. Tabitha — The daughter of Samantha and Darrin Stephens from “Bewitched.”
29. Triss — Triss Merigold is a main character and sorceress in “The Witcher.”
30. Ursula — The sea witch from “The Little Mermaid.”
31. Wanda — In the Marvel Universe, Wanda Maximoff is known as the Scarlet Witch.
32. Winnie — The nickname of Winifred Sanderson from “Hocus Pocus.”
33. Yennefer — The mage Yennefer of Vengerberg is one of the main characters in the novels, video games, and series “The Witcher.”
34. Zelda — One of the witchy aunts in the TV series “Sabrina the Teenage Witch.”
26 Witchy Boy Names
These magical picks draw from legends, fantasy, and iconic pop culture—think Gandalf, Merlin, Loki, and Sirius. Whether you’re looking for a bold, mystical vibe or a name tied to powerful wizards and warlocks, these witchy names for boys are full of strength, mystery, and meaning.
1. Alatar — A wizard created by J.R.R. Tolkien in “The Lord of the Rings.”
2. Albus — Headmaster at Hogwarts and a powerful wizard in “Harry Potter.”
3. Atlantes — In a medieval poem called “Chansons de Geste,” there is a sorcerer named Atlantes.
4. Bruxo — This Portuguese name means “wizard.”
5. Cedric — A wizard named Cedric Diggory appears in the “Harry Potter” series.
6. Credence — A warlock from “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.”
7. Draco — Draco Malfoy is one of the main characters of the “Harry Potter” series.
8. Elminster — The name of a fictional character and powerful mage featured in the Forgotten Realms campaign of the game Dungeons & Dragons.
9. Emeric — One of the professors of Hogwarts in the “Harry Potter” universe.
10. Gandalf — A powerful wizard created by J.R.R. Tolkien and featured in “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy.
11. Ganondorf — The main protagonist for the Legend of Zelda video game series.
12. Gwydion — Gwydion Fab Don was a mythological Welsh magician and trickster.
13. Harry — For the title wizard of the “Harry Potter” franchise.
14. Jafar — The main antagonist and royal vizier to Agrabah in “Aladdin” who practiced the dark arts.
15. Jareth — This is the name of the mythical goblin king from “Labyrinth.”
16. Kalabar — The villain’s name in “Halloweentown” and “Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge.”
17. Loki — Loki is a mythical Norse trickster god from the Marvel Universe who is very good at magic.
18. Merlin — The famous wizard from Arthurian legend.
19. Ommin — This is an ancient Sith sorcerer in the “Star Wars” universe.
20. Pallando — In “The Lord of the Rings” universe, Pallando was part of the order of wizards who were sent to help the people in Middle Earth in the fight against Sauron.
21. Radagast — Another wizard from “The Hobbit” is Radagast the Brown.
22. Rand — The character of Rand al’Thor from “The Wheel of Time” has magical powers.
23. Remus — A wizard and a werewolf in the “Harry Potter” series.
24. Saruman — A wizard who becomes a force of evil in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy.
25. Severus — The potions teacher at Hogwarts in the “Harry Potter” series.
26. Sirius — The godfather of Harry Potter and a powerful wizard from the “Harry Potter” universe.
11 Gender-Neutral Witchy Names
If you’re looking for witchy baby names that work for any gender, this list offers stylish and mystical options that feel both modern and timeless. From pop culture favorites like Alex, Raven, and Max to more unique picks like Kit and Ambrose, these gender neutral names carry magical energy and a sense of individuality.
1. Alex — The middle child of the magical family featured in the Disney Channel series “The Wizards of Waverly Place.”
2. Ambrose — Ambrose Spellman is a warlock and a main character of “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.”
3. Blaise — In the novel series “Night World,” one of the main characters is named Blaise Harman.
4. Camryn — A powerful witch named Camryn Barnes is one of the main characters of the novel series and films called “Twitches.”
5. George — One of the Weasley twins in the “Harry Potter” series.
6. Kit — The main character Kit Tyler, of “The Witch of Blackbird Pond,” befriends a woman whom the other townspeople believe is a witch.
7. Madison — In the TV series “American Horror Story,” Madison Montgomery is a powerful witch seen in seasons three and eight.
8. Max — The youngest child of the magical family featured in “The Wizards of Waverly Place.”
9. Raven — The title character of the children’s show “That’s So Raven” is a teenager named Raven Baxter who has psychic powers.
10. Robin — If you are an anime fan, you have likely heard of “The Witch Hunter Robin” featuring the title character Robin Sena.
11. Willow — For both Willow Rosenberg, a witch from the TV series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and the film’s title character in the Disney series “Willow.”
7 Real-Life Witchy Names
Some of the most fascinating names are tied to real people accused of or associated with witchcraft throughout history. From voodoo queens and occultists to figures from the Salem witch trials, each one tells a story. If you’re drawn to a witchy name with roots in magic, myth, and the past, these rare picks offer both meaning and mystery.
1. Agnes — One of the most famous witches from the witch trials in 1500s Scotland is Agnes Sampson.1
2. Aleister — Aleister Crowley was an English occultist who believed himself to be a magical prophet during the early 20th century.2
3. Dorothea — A German woman named Dorothea Flock (or Floch) was convicted of witchcraft in Bamburg in the 1600s.3
4. Gerald — Also known as the “father of witchcraft,” is self-proclaimed Wiccan Gerald Gardner.4
5. Grace — One of the last people to have been convicted of witchcraft in Virginia was Grace Sherwood.5
6. Marie — Herbalist Marie Laveau was famous in New Orleans for practicing voodoo.6
7. Wilmott — One of the victims of the Salem witch trials was a woman named Wilmott Redd.7
From bold pop culture picks to enchanting legends, these witchy names offer something magical for everyone. Whether you’re drawn to powerful witchy girl names, mysterious witchy boy names, or charming gender-neutral options, we hope this list of witchy baby names sparks inspiration for your Halloween baby.
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