​
​
Advanced Search

Powerful Sorceress Names

Valkyrie
By Valkyrie
Updated Thu May 25 2023
Names that evoke the image of a powerful sorceress or dark goddess.
  1. Beltaine
    • Carmilla

      • Description:

        Carmilla is a feminine name with literary origins, most famously associated with Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's 1872 Gothic novella featuring a female vampire character named Carmilla, predating even Bram Stoker's Dracula. The name likely derives from 'Carmela' or 'Carmel,' which has Hebrew origins meaning 'garden' or 'vineyard of God.' Carmilla has a flowing, romantic sound with its melodic syllables and gentle ending. While uncommon in most English-speaking countries, it offers an intriguing alternative to more familiar names like Camilla or Carmela. The Gothic literary connection gives it a mysterious, somewhat dramatic flair that might appeal to parents with an appreciation for classic literature or unconventional name choices that still maintain feminine elegance.

    • Deirdre

      • Origin:

        Irish

      • Meaning:

        "sorrowful"

      • Description:

        Sadly, this strong Celtic name often has "of the sorrows" attached to it because of the tragic character in Irish legend. Also a bit drab when compared with newer Irish imports.
    • Drusilla

      • Origin:

        Latin

      • Meaning:

        "fruitful"

      • Description:

        Drusilla is an ancient Roman name, (probably) borne by descendants of Antony and Cleopatra, and is one of the 'illa' names that are ready for a comeback, especially with its cute short form Dru.
    • Duvessa
      • Hecate
        • Lilith

          • Origin:

            Assyrian, Sumerian

          • Meaning:

            "ghost, night monster"

          • Description:

            Lilith is derived from the Akkadian word lilitu meaning "of the night." In Jewish folklore she is portrayed as Adam's rejected first wife, who was turned into a night demon for refusing to obey him. Lilith is unrelated to most other Lil- names, with the exception of Lilita, which is the Latvian variation.
        • Lucinda

          • Origin:

            Variation of Lucia

          • Meaning:

            "light"

          • Description:

            Lucinda, an elaboration of Lucia created by Cervantes for his 1605 novel Don Quixote, is a pleasingly pretty alternative to Lucy. It was subsequently used by Moliere in his play The Doctor in Spite of Himself' (1666). More in tune with the times than Linda, Belinda and Melinda, it could be used to honor someone with one of those dated names.
        • Lucrecia

          • Description:

            Lucrecia is a feminine name with ancient Roman origins, derived from the Latin name Lucretia. It carries the meaning "wealth" or "profit," stemming from the Latin word "lucrum." The name has profound historical connections, most notably to Lucretia, a legendary Roman woman whose tragic fate reportedly sparked the overthrow of the Roman monarchy. Lucrecia is particularly popular in Spanish-speaking countries and Latin America. The name conveys strength, dignity, and classical elegance. Throughout history, notable bearers include artists, nobility, and cultural figures. While maintaining its classical roots, Lucrecia offers a distinctive alternative to more common Latin-derived names, blending historical significance with a melodious quality that transitions beautifully across different cultures.
        • Morgana

          • Origin:

            Female version of Morgan, Welsh

          • Meaning:

            "sea-circle"

          • Description:

            Since Morgan is used as--or more--frequently for girls as for boys, this feminization has fallen by the wayside. It drew some brief attention via the pop singer Morgana King.

            The similar Morgiana appears in Tales from the Thousand and One Nights.

        • Morrigan

          • Origin:

            Irish

          • Meaning:

            "phantom queen"

          • Description:

            The mythological Morrigan was the ancient goddess of war, often symbolized by a crow. Besides being a name, this is also used as a proper noun preceded by an article: the Morrigan, defined as a monster in female form. The meaning of Morrigan has been related to both terror and greatness. While some relate the name to Morgan of the Arthurian legends, Morrigan and Morgan are actually unrelated.
        • Sage

          • Origin:

            Herb name, Latin

          • Meaning:

            "wise and knowing"

          • Description:

            Sage is an evocatively fragrant herbal name that also connotes wisdom, giving it a double advantage. It entered the Top 1000 at about the same time for both genders in the early 1990s, but it has pulled ahead for the girls. Toni Collette named her daughter Sage Florence.
        • Tanith

          • Origin:

            Phoenician

          • Meaning:

            "serpent lady"

          • Description:

            Name of the Phoenician deity who was the patron of Carthage, goddess of the moon, and a fertility figure. Variations include Tanit, Tanis, and Tanitha. The name is frequently misinterpreted to be an Irish name meaning "estate." Despite this august heritage, the original form of the name is a bit lispy for use in modern English-speaking lands.
        • Ursula

          • Origin:

            Latin

          • Meaning:

            "little female bear"

          • Description:

            A saint's name with a noteworthy literary background, including uses by Shakespeare in Two Gentlemen of Verona and Much Ado About Nothing, by Ben Johnson, Walter Scott, Longfellow, D. H. Lawrence and Neil Gaiman. In real life, her two most well known representatives are writer Ursula Le Guin and actress Ursula Andress. In literature, there is also Ursula Iguaran, a key, long-lived character in Gabriel Garcia Marquez's major work, One Hundred Years of Solitude.