200+ Witch Names and Their Meanings

ByMaria Rosales
Witch Names

Choosing a name for your witch persona or a fictional character can be a deeply personal and creative process. A witch’s name often carries significant meaning, reflecting their personality, powers, or the elements they are connected to. Here is a comprehensive list of over 200 witch names, complete with their meanings, to inspire and guide you in selecting the perfect name.

Witch Names

A

  1. Acantha – Thorn
  2. Adalinda – Noble serpent
  3. Adrastia – Inescapable
  4. Aelia – Sun
  5. Aeronwen – Fair, blessed, and pure
  6. Ailith – Seasoned warrior
  7. Aislin – Dream or vision
  8. Aithne – Fire
  9. Althea – Healing power
  10. Amara – Eternal
  11. Amethyst – Precious purple stone
  12. Amira – Princess
  13. Andromeda – Ruler of men
  14. Anona – Of the harvest
  15. Aradia – Goddess of witches
  16. Arden – Great forest
  17. Arwen – Noble maiden
  18. Ashlynn – Dream
  19. Astrid – Divine strength
  20. Athena – Goddess of wisdom

B

  1. Belladonna – Beautiful lady, also a deadly plant
  2. Blythe – Happy, carefree
  3. Briana – Noble, strong
  4. Brigid – Exalted one
  5. Bronwen – White breast
  6. Brynja – Armor, protection
  7. Brynne – Hill
  8. Briar – Thorny bush of wild roses
  9. Beatrix – Voyager, traveler
  10. Belinda – Beautiful snake

C

  1. Calista – Most beautiful
  2. Calliope – Beautiful voice
  3. Calypso – She that conceals
  4. Cassandra – Prophetess
  5. Celeste – Heavenly
  6. Ceridwen – Fair, blessed poetry
  7. Chandra – Moon
  8. Cicely – Blind of self beauty
  9. Circe – Enchantress
  10. Clio – Glory
  11. Cordelia – Daughter of the sea
  12. Cressida – Gold
  13. Cybele – Mother of the gods
  14. Cynthia – Moon goddess
  15. Cyra – Sun or throne
  16. Cyrilla – Lordly
  17. Cytherea – Goddess of love
  18. Clover – Meadow flower
  19. Corvina – Like a raven
  20. Cosima – Order, beauty

D

  1. Damaris – Gentle
  2. Damia – Goddess of the fertile earth
  3. Daphne – Laurel tree
  4. Delphine – From Delphi
  5. Desdemona – Ill-fated
  6. Diana – Divine
  7. Drusilla – Fruitful
  8. Dulcina – Sweetness
  9. Dysis – Sunset
  10. Deryn – Bird

E

  1. Eira – Snow
  2. Eirlys – Snowdrop
  3. Elaine – Shining light
  4. Electra – Amber, shining, bright
  5. Elspeth – Chosen by God
  6. Elvira – Truth
  7. Ember – Spark, burning low
  8. Elysia – Blissful
  9. Endora – Light
  10. Epona – Horse goddess
  11. Esme – Beloved, esteemed
  12. Esmeralda – Emerald
  13. Evadne – Pleasing one
  14. Evelina – Light
  15. Evony – Archer’s bow
  16. Eydis – Island goddess
  17. Echo – Reflected sound
  18. Elda – Warrior
  19. Enid – Spirit
  20. Erica – Ever ruler

F

  1. Fae – Fairy
  2. Fay – Fairy
  3. Fern – Fern plant
  4. Fiona – White, fair
  5. Fleur – Flower
  6. Freya – Goddess of love
  7. Frost – Born in a cold spell
  8. Freyja – Lady, noble woman
  9. Fenella – White shoulder
  10. Fiammetta – Little flame

G

  1. Gaia – Earth goddess
  2. Garnet – Precious red gem
  3. Gemma – Gem, jewel
  4. Genevieve – Woman of the race
  5. Ginevra – Fair one
  6. Giselle – Pledge
  7. Glinda – Fair, good
  8. Gwendolyn – White ring
  9. Gwyneth – Blessed, happy
  10. Guinevere – White shadow, fair one

H

  1. Halcyon – Calm, peaceful
  2. Harmonia – Harmony
  3. Hecate – Goddess of magic
  4. Hesperia – Evening star
  5. Holly – Holly tree
  6. Hypatia – Supreme
  7. Helena – Bright, shining light
  8. Hilda – Battle woman
  9. Heloise – Healthy
  10. Hera – Queen of the gods

I

  1. Idalia – Behold the sun
  2. Idony – Renewal
  3. Iolanthe – Violet flower
  4. Iris – Rainbow
  5. Isolde – Ice ruler
  6. Isla – Island
  7. Ivy – Ivy plant
  8. Imelda – All-consuming fight
  9. Indira – Beauty
  10. Ingrid – Beautiful goddess

J

  1. Jade – Precious green stone
  2. Jocasta – Shining moon
  3. Juno – Queen of the heavens
  4. Juniper – Evergreen shrub
  5. Jasmin – Flower
  6. Jezebel – Unexalted
  7. Jocelyn – Joyous
  8. Josephine – God will add
  9. Joy – Happiness
  10. Jacinta – Hyacinth flower

K

  1. Kaida – Little dragon
  2. Kali – Black one
  3. Karma – Destiny, fate
  4. Kassandra – She who entangles men
  5. Kerensa – Love
  6. Kestrel – Bird of prey
  7. Kiara – Dark-haired
  8. Kiera – Dark
  9. Kynthia – Of the moon
  10. Kyra – Lord

L

  1. Lamia – Witch
  2. Lara – Protection
  3. Larissa – Cheerful
  4. Leda – Woman
  5. Lenore – Light
  6. Leona – Lioness
  7. Lila – Night
  8. Lilibeth – God is my oath
  9. Lilith – Of the night
  10. Luna – Moon

M

  1. Mab – Queen of the fairies
  2. Maia – Mother
  3. Maris – Of the sea
  4. Medea – To think
  5. Melisande – Strength
  6. Morgana – Sea circle
  7. Morwenna – Waves of the sea
  8. Morrigan – Phantom queen
  9. Myra – Wonderful
  10. Mystique – Mysterious

N

  1. Nadia – Hope
  2. Nerissa – Daughter of the sea
  3. Niamh – Bright
  4. Nyx – Night
  5. Nerine – Sea sprite
  6. Nerida – Sea nymph
  7. Nessa – Pure
  8. Nimue – Lady of the lake
  9. Noor – Light
  10. Nora – Honor

O

  1. Odessa – Long journey
  2. Olwen – White footprint
  3. Ophelia – Help
  4. Orla – Golden princess
  5. Oriana – Dawn
  6. Orlaith – Golden princess
  7. Ottilie – Prosperous in battle
  8. Ondine – Little wave
  9. Olivia – Olive tree
  10. Odilia – Little wealthy one

P

  1. Pandora – All gifted
  2. Persephone – Bringer of destruction
  3. Phoebe – Bright, pure
  4. Phaedra – Bright
  5. Psyche – Soul
  6. Penelope – Weaver
  7. Perdita – Lost one
  8. Phaenna – Shining
  9. Priya – Beloved
  10. Prudence – Cautious

Q

  1. Quinn – Wise
  2. Quintessa – Essence
  3. Quintana – Fifth
  4. Quenby – Queen’s settlement
  5. Quorra – Heart
  6. Quilla – Goddess of the moon
  7. Querida – Beloved
  8. Quella – Pacify
  9. Quintina – Fifth born
  10. Quenlyn – Queen’s land

R

  1. Raven – Blackbird
  2. Rhea – Flowing
  3. Rhiannon – Great queen
  4. Rosalind – Pretty rose
  5. Rowena – Fame and joy
  6. Ruby – Precious red stone
  7. Runa – Secret lore
  8. Roxana – Dawn
  9. Rune – Secret
  10. Rhea – Flowing

S

  1. Sabrina – Legendary princess
  2. Selene – Moon goddess
  3. Seraphina – Fiery ones
  4. Sierra – Mountain range
  5. Soleil – Sun
  6. Soraya – Princess
  7. Stella – Star
  8. Sybil – Prophetess
  9. Sylvia – From the forest
  10. Sable – Black

T

  1. Talia – Dew from heaven
  2. Tatiana – Fairy queen
  3. Tempest – Stormy
  4. Thalassa – Sea
  5. Thalia – To blossom
  6. Thea – Goddess
  7. Thora – Thunder goddess
  8. Tiana – Princess
  9. Trinity – Triad
  10. Twila – Twilight

U

  1. Ula – Sea jewel
  2. Ulani – Cheerful
  3. Uma – Splendor
  4. Ursula – Little bear
  5. Ursa – Bear
  6. Una – One
  7. Uriel – Light of God
  8. Ulrica – Power of the wolf
  9. Unity – Oneness
  10. Usha – Dawn

V

  1. Vala – Chosen
  2. Valeria – Strong, healthy
  3. Vanessa – Butterfly
  4. Vega – Falling star
  5. Vera – Truth
  6. Verity – Truth
  7. Vespera – Evening star
  8. Vesta – Goddess of hearth, home
  9. Violet – Purple flower
  10. Vivian – Alive

W

  1. Wanda – Shepherdess
  2. Waverly – Meadow of quivering aspens
  3. Willow – Willow tree
  4. Winifred – Blessed peacemaking
  5. Wynne – Fair, blessed
  6. Wynter – Born in winter
  7. Wisteria – Flower
  8. Wren – Small bird
  9. Wynonna – First-born daughter
  10. Winona – Firstborn daughter

X

  1. Xanthe – Golden, yellow
  2. Xenia – Hospitable
  3. Xiomara – Ready for battle
  4. Xyla – From the forest
  5. Xylia – Wood-dweller
  6. Xenia – Hospitable
  7. Xandra – Defender of man
  8. Xenia – Welcoming
  9. Xara – Princess
  10. Xyla – Wood-dweller

Y

  1. Yara – Water lady
  2. Yasmin – Jasmine flower
  3. Yelena – Shining light
  4. Yesenia – Floria
  5. Yvette – Yew tree
  6. Yvonne – Archer
  7. Yara – Small butterfly
  8. Yasmine – Jasmine flower
  9. Yara – Princess
  10. Ysolde – Ice ruler

Z

  1. Zara – Princess
  2. Zelda – Gray fighting maid
  3. Zella – One who knows the way
  4. Zinnia – Flower
  5. Zoe – Life
  6. Zora – Dawn
  7. Zelda – Blessed, happy
  8. Zephyr – West wind
  9. Zara – Blooming flower
  10. Zinnia – Flower

Choosing a witch name that resonates with you can enhance your connection to your magical practice and personal identity. Whether you prefer names inspired by nature, mythology, or specific qualities, this list provides a wealth of options to consider.

As we conclude, I’d love to hear from you. Which of these names resonate with you, or do you have a favorite witch name not listed here? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. Let’s continue this magical conversation together.

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