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harry-potter-esque names

prettyoddmoon
By prettyoddmoon
Updated Thu May 25 2023
in this collection, i am compiling names that could very well belong to a character straight out of the harry potter universe.
  1. Adeon

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Description:

      This name of a legendary Welsh prince could serve as a more original alternative to Adam or Aidan, though it does sound a tad chemical.
  2. Aglaia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "beauty, splendour"

    • Description:

      The name of one of the three Graces or Charites in Greek mythology, sometimes spelt Aglaea. The anglicized pronunciation would be "ah-GLY-ah", while the traditional Greek would "ah-glah-EE-uh".
  3. Alexandrine

    • Origin:

      French and German variation of Alexandra

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      Alexandra is a name with many international variations, elaborations and short forms, and Alexandrine is one of the more unusual. Another, Alexandrina, was the first name of Queen Victoria.
  4. Alia

    • Origin:

      Arabic feminine form of Ali

    • Meaning:

      "supreme, exalted"

    • Description:

      Alia is the most classic and feminine form of Ali, one of the 99 attributes of Allah within Islam. Meaning "supreme, exalted, high, sublime", it is pretty, powerful and spirited.
  5. Alphonsus

    • Origin:

      Latin form of Alfonso

    • Meaning:

      "noble and ready"

    • Description:

      This Latinized form of a name that's well used in Italy and Spain is sometimes heard, oddly enough, in Ireland.
  6. Aries

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "a ram"

    • Description:

      Better than Capricorn or Cancer, not as usable as Leo, the name of the Roman god of war becomes more possible as a baby name every day, as mythological names take the place of biblical names.
  7. Arsenia

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Arsenio

    • Description:

      As current as Arsenio Hall -- not very.
  8. Astoria

    • Origin:

      Place name

    • Description:

      Long more associated with the New York Waldorf- hotel and the neighborhood in Queens than as a baby name, Astoria is finally beginning to emerge from their shadow and find favor with parents looking to move beyond Brooklyn. The name Astoria is drawn from the surname of titan of industry John Jacob Astor, theorized to mean "hawk."
  9. Astraea

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "of the stars"

    • Description:

      Astraea —also found as Astraia — is the Greek goddess of justice and innocence who left earth to become the constellation Virgo after she grew unhappy with the state of humanity. She was prophesised to return and begin a new Golden Age, meaning she is associated with renewal — and with Queen Elizabeth I of England thanks to Renaissance writers associating her with the goddess.
  10. August

    • Origin:

      German form of Latin Augustus

    • Meaning:

      "great, magnificent"

    • Description:

      The name August is at its highest point since the 1890s, when it ranked among the Top 100 boy names in the US – and deservedly so. With its great meaning, historic roots, and cool nicknames, 2024 saw August officially re-enter the Top 100.
  11. Austria

    • Origin:

      Place-name, Latinization of German, Osterreich

    • Description:

      Austria is an nteresting, appealing, unexplored geographic destination, much fresher than American cousin Austin.
  12. Apollinaire
    • Apollinaria
      • Artemius
        • Athaeris
          • Athaerius
            • Calendre

              • Description:

                Calendre is an extremely rare feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from calendar-related words or a variant of names like Calandra (from Greek, meaning 'lark'). With its melodic three-syllable structure and elegant ending, Calendre has a distinctly French or romantic quality. The name is so uncommon that it has never appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration naming records for any significant number of births. This extreme rarity makes it appealing to parents seeking a truly unique name that still has an intuitive pronunciation and graceful sound. Calendre evokes images of sophistication and perhaps artistic sensibility. While lacking widespread historical usage, its construction follows familiar naming patterns, making it accessible despite its uniqueness.

            • Calpurnia

              • Origin:

                Latin "chalice; cup"

              • Meaning:

                "chalice; cup"

              • Description:

                Calpurnia is a name with a massive history. As the third and final wife of Julius Caesar, Calpurnia has been forever depicted in literature (Shakespeare) and film (Cleopatra; Rome) as a modest and sweet woman, utterly devoted to Caesar. She is said to have foretold his death and to have tried (and failed) to have warned him of the treachery of his trusted allies. Following Caesar's assassination, Calpurnia never remarried.
            • Cerise

              • Origin:

                French

              • Meaning:

                "cherry"

              • Description:

                Infinitely preferable to the tease-inspiring English version of the word.
            • Claudian

              • Description:

                Claudian is a masculine name with ancient Roman roots, derived from the Latin name Claudius, meaning 'lame' or 'limping' - though this original meaning has long been divorced from the name's perception. Historically significant, the name recalls Claudian (Claudius Claudianus), a celebrated Latin poet who lived in the late 4th and early 5th centuries. The name carries a scholarly, classical air that evokes the grandeur of ancient Rome. While uncommon in modern usage, Claudian offers a distinguished alternative to the more familiar Claude or Claudio. Its literary and historical associations give it intellectual gravitas, potentially appealing to parents with an appreciation for classical culture or literature.