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Gigantic List of Harry Potter Names

  1. Petunia

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "trumpet-shaped flower"

    • Description:

      Literary heritage: the "Loony Tunes" girlfriend of Porky Pig. But with the increasing popularity of all kinds of unusual botanical names, Petunia may be a name we start to hear more of. Perhaps-more-pleasing Petunia alternatives: Petal, Posy, Poppy.
  2. Hestia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "hearth, fireside"

    • Description:

      Hestia is the name of the Greek goddess of the hearth, home and chastity. Though Hestia has been long dormant as a name, it's a possibility for the parent in search of a classic name with deep roots that's also unusual. It's one of the Greek goddess namesthat's both familiar and distinctive.
  3. Marietta

    • Origin:

      Italian diminutive of Maria

    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

    • Description:

      Marietta would make for a classy and uncommon long form for cool nickname Etta.
  4. Narcissa

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "daffodil"

    • Description:

      This Greek flower and mythological choice doesn't make it into the pantheon of possibilities because of its association with narcissism. But narcissa is December's flower of the month, so Narcissa and Daffodil theoretically make perfect names for December babies.
  5. Myrtle

    • Origin:

      Greek botanical name

    • Description:

      Long in our category of so-far-out-it-will-always-be-out category, once seen as a gum-cracking 1940's telephone operator, we think it's time to reassess Myrtle, and look at is as a nature name, a plant with pink or white aromatic berries. Ruled by Venus, myrtle is a plant associated with love, peace, fertility and youth.
  6. Dudley

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "Dudda's meadow"

    • Description:

      It's easy to love a name that rhymes with "cuddly" and is also attached to the surname Do-Right -- once you ignore the "dud" connection.
  7. Severus

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "stern"

    • Description:

      Though it has literary credentials--making an appearance in Jane Austen's Mansfield Park and as the mean-spirited teacher Severus Snape in the Harry Potter books, most modern parents would find it too--well--severe.
  8. Pomona

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "apple"

    • Description:

      This name of the Roman goddess of fruit trees is also associated with a suburban town in Southern California.
  9. Viktor

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian, Russian, and Eastern European variation of Victor

    • Description:

      The Viktor form of this classic name is widely used throughout Europe and is rising in the US as well.
  10. Gryffin

    • Origin:

      Variation of Griffith, Welsh, English

    • Meaning:

      "strong lord; mythical creature"

    • Description:

      Rugged and ancient, but also very cool and on-trend, Gryffin is a variation of the Old Welsh name Gruffudd (or Griffith), whose usage is likely to be inspired by the mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.
  11. Argus

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "watchful guardian"

    • Description:

      In mythology, a creature with a hundred eyes, making it a better name for a camera than a baby.
  12. Abraxas

    • Origin:

      Persian mythology name

    • Description:

      Abraxas is a sci-fi-sounding name with earthly possibilities, but some playground challenges.
  13. Sybill

    • Description:

      Sybill is a feminine name that represents a variation of Sibyl or Sybil, derived from the Greek word 'sibylla' meaning prophetess or oracle. In ancient Greece and Rome, sibyls were women believed to possess prophetic powers. This elegant name carries an air of mystery and wisdom throughout history. While less common than its traditional spelling, Sybill offers a distinctive touch with its double 'l' ending. The name experienced modest popularity during the early 20th century but remains relatively rare today, giving it a unique quality. Literary and pop culture references, including characters in works like Harry Potter, have occasionally brought attention to variants of this name.
  14. Albus

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "white, bright."

    • Description:

      The ancient name Albus has modern currency as the first name of the headmaster of Harry Potter's Hogwarts, more formally known as Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore. Can Albus work if you're missing the long white beard and the magic wand? Maybe, though it might be a heavy mantle for a Muggle child to wear.
  15. Zacharias

    • Origin:

      Greek form of Hebrew Zachariah

    • Meaning:

      "the Lord has remembered"

    • Description:

      One of several more venerable names that get to the nickname Zack if you're tired of Zachary. In the New Testament, Zacharias was the husband of Elizabeth and father of John the Baptist.
  16. Parvati

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "the daughter of the mountain"

    • Description:

      This Hindu goddess name is very popular in India. The goddess of love, fertility and devotion, representing female force, Parvati is the wife of Shiva and the mother of Ganesh. There is a Harry Potter character named Parvati Patil, a twin sister of Padma..
  17. Ambrosius

    • Description:

      Ambrosius is a masculine name of Greek and Latin origin, derived from the Greek word "ambrosios," meaning "immortal" or "divine." It is the original Latin form of the more common Ambrose. The name carries significant historical weight, having been borne by Saint Ambrosius of Milan, an important 4th-century theologian and one of the four original doctors of the Catholic Church. Throughout European history, the name appeared among clergy, nobility, and scholars, maintaining associations with learning and spiritual devotion. While Ambrosius has never been widely popular in modern English-speaking countries, it retains appeal for parents drawn to names with classical roots and substantial historical significance. The name projects dignity and intellectual seriousness, with potential nicknames including Ambrose, Brose, or even Sio.

  18. Padma

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "lotus"

    • Description:

      A name rich in Hindu tradition as the alternate name for the Goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of beauty and charm; currently borne, appropriately, by model-actress-writer Padma Lakshmi.
  19. Kingsley

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "king's meadow"

    • Description:

      Kingsley is a sophisticated Harry Potter name that entered the US Top 1000 in 2013.
  20. Hepzibah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my delight is in her"

    • Description:

      This is a streamlined spelling of the biblical Hephzibah. Hephzibah is an Old Testament name that came into use in the 17th century, but is not often used today. It does have less formal nicknames Eppie and Hepsie, which seem revivable. Hephzibah "Eppie" Cass/Marner is the heroine of George Eliot's novel Silas Marner and Hepzibah Smith is a witch in the Harry Potter series.

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