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Some witchy names

106 replies

caitlinrose · 07/10/2022 13:38

I love witchy names (that make me think of kind witches, not evil ones). Agatha is one of my favourites but my husband dislikes it so unfortunately it's not on our list. Sabrina is on our list and I love it. Last night I was reading "The Worst Witch" to my little cousin and encountered some more lovely witchy names. What do you think?

Enid
Mildred
Maud
Dawn
Gloria
Ethel

and from the TV show that I remember watching as a kid (some names are the names of the actresses):

Ruby
Felicity
Sybil
Georgina
Drusilla

Thoughts? And would you say that Felicity is a posh name? I just noticed lots of comments like that in an old post on the name that I found.

Ruby is already on our list too but feels a bit "woman in her 20s" to me. Husband loves it, though.

I wouldn't consider all of them for my list but curious what you think. The ones I would consider adding (if my husband agrees): Enid (this was also suggested by someone here, thanks!), Felicity.

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YetAnotherSpartacus · 07/10/2022 13:42

Esmeralda, Gytha, Esme, Samantha.

Ornamentalcabbages · 07/10/2022 13:42

(witch) Hazel?

Aria999 · 07/10/2022 13:43

YetAnotherSpartacus · 07/10/2022 13:42

Esmeralda, Gytha, Esme, Samantha.

Magrat 🤣

Purpleavocado · 07/10/2022 13:43

Rowen/Rowan, Rowena
Morgan/Morgana

S25 · 07/10/2022 13:44

I adore Sabrina! Great choice!

Endora
Beatrix
Sukie
Minerva
Blair

YetAnotherSpartacus · 07/10/2022 13:44

Endora

YetAnotherSpartacus · 07/10/2022 13:46

Circe
Hecate

S25 · 07/10/2022 13:46

Soreya/Soraya

AlexTurnersmicrophone · 07/10/2022 13:46

Tabitha?

TwigTheWonderKid · 07/10/2022 13:46

Tabitha

Wibbly1008 · 07/10/2022 13:46

Sabrina - she was a teenage witch 😂

MrsJoker · 07/10/2022 13:47

Tabitha
Geillis

Idratherbepaddleboarding · 07/10/2022 13:47

Hermione?

caitlinrose · 07/10/2022 13:48

Thanks so far! I love Beatrix it's also on my list. Unfortunately couldn't get husband to agree on Tabitha.

I am also looking for comments on the names I posted as I am interested to hear what people think of them.

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Cakecakecheese · 07/10/2022 13:48

Hilda
Zelda
Meg
Hermione
Luna

DeePlume · 07/10/2022 13:50

Agatha

Azandme · 07/10/2022 13:50

Meredith
Ursula
Sorcha

ThisShipIsSinking · 07/10/2022 13:51

Gypsy
Raven
Winnie
Theodora
Wanda

Rosio · 07/10/2022 13:51

I think Sabrina is cool! What about Hilda or Zelda. Zelda would be more associated with the video game, but still very cool! I would call Zelda Zee as a nickname

Rosio · 07/10/2022 13:53

Mildred is okay, probably would use Milly day to day. Maud reminds me of Flanders. Enid is also okay and probably due a come back as in my mind it's similar to Ivy/Everly

Mymoneydontjigglejiggle · 07/10/2022 13:55

I like Maud and Sybil. Georgina is nice too although doesn't scream 'witch' to me. I think nature inspired names could work too - Sage, Autumn, Fern.

Purpleavocado · 07/10/2022 13:55

On your list, I like Maud, Gloria and Sybil.
How about Willow or Tara as you like Buffy names?

SummerInSun · 07/10/2022 13:57

I'm with your husband - I like Ruby. Feminine but strong.

IaltagDhubh · 07/10/2022 14:00

Agnes
Anathema
Esmerelda Margaret Note Spelling
Eskarina
Winifred
Sarah
Mary

pamshortsbrokenbothherlegs · 07/10/2022 14:02

I must like witchy names. My DD is Enid and I also love Maud, Ethel, Mildred, Winifred, Sybil, Hermione, Rowena and even Circe (though not sure I'd actually ever choose that one)!