300+ Girl Names That Mean Magic: Real Meanings, Myths & Fantasy Picks

Names have the power to shape identities, and girl names that mean magic are no exception. With over 300 selections, this article opens the door to a realm filled with mystical names for girls, each brimming with stories and significance.

Discover the enchanting meanings behind these captivating names, connected to legends and lore from all corners of the world. By reading further, you’ll not only find the perfect name but also appreciate its magical essence. Embrace this adventure in naming and unlock the beauty of the enchanted names on our list!

A Quick Note On Accuracy

Most “names that mean magic” lists treat mythological association, pop-culture connection, and literal etymology as interchangeable. They aren’t. A name like Zaria doesn’t have a documented meaning of “magical princess energy” that’s a vibe, not an etymology. 

Aname like Kessem genuinely does mean “magic” in Hebrew. Difficulty ratings on “meaning strength” below are subjective calls based on how directly a name connects to magic, and multiple interpretations exist for many ancient names we’ve noted where a meaning is disputed or commonly cited rather than certain.

Girl Names That Directly Mean Magic, Spell, Or Enchantment

These are the closest thing to literal magic names real words or given names whose documented meaning is magic, spell, sorcery, prophecy, or enchantment.

• Kessem – Hebrew, “magic” or “sorcery”; used as a real given name in Israel
• Maga – Italian/Spanish, “sorceress” (feminine of mago, magician)
• Strega – Italian, “witch”
• Sorcière – French, “witch, enchantress”
• Magia – Italian/Spanish/Portuguese, “magic”
• Kimaya – Modern Indian usage, popularly translated as “magic”
• Fay – Old French root faerie, “enchantment”
• Faye – Variant spelling of Fay
• Fayette – French diminutive, “little enchanted one”
• Charme – French word-name, “charm, spell”
• Sibyl – Greek, “prophetess” — the title of ancient oracular women
• Sibylla – Latin variant of Sibyl
• Pythia – Greek, title of the Oracle of Delphi, “prophetess”
• Oracle – English word-name, “one who foretells”
• Runa – Scandinavian, “secret lore, rune” — runes being ancient magical symbols
• Miracle – English, “wonder, marvel”
• Marvel – English word-name, “an astonishing wonder”
• Mirabel – Latin root mirabilis, “wonderful, admirable”
• Miranda – Latin, “worthy of wonder”
• Mireille – French/Occitan, “to admire, be amazed”
• Epiphany – Greek, “manifestation, sudden divine revelation”
• Genie – English, popular shorthand tied to djinn/genius — a wish-granting spirit
• Jinnia – Stylized feminine form of “jinn,” Arabic supernatural spirits of folklore
• Pari – Persian, “fairy” — a benevolent magical being
• Peri – Variant spelling of Pari
• Xana – Asturian (Spanish) folklore, “water fairy”
• Diwata – Filipino/Visayan, “nature deity, fairy spirit”
• Encantada – Spanish/Filipino, “enchanted one,” from encantar (to enchant)
• Anjana – Canarian folklore, “protective fairy spirit”
• Elva – Icelandic/Scandinavian, “elf”
• Alvina – Old English/Germanic, “elf friend”
• Alfhild – Old Norse, “elf battle”
• Huldra – Norwegian/Scandinavian forest spirit; name relates to “hidden, secret” magic
• Vila – South Slavic, mountain/forest fairy-witch spirit
• Wila – Variant spelling of Vila
• Samodiva – Bulgarian, forest nymph of folklore
• Iele – Romanian, magical (and dangerous) folklore fairies
• Alkonost – Slavic mythological bird-woman whose voice is said to enchant listeners
• Sirin – Slavic mythological bird-woman said to charm with song
• Gamayun – Slavic mythological prophetic bird-woman

Mythological Girl Names Linked To Magic

These names belong to goddesses, sorceresses, and mythological figures whose role not their literal name meaning is tied to magic.

• Hecate – Greek goddess of magic, witchcraft, and crossroads
• Circe – Greek sorceress from the Odyssey
• Medea – Greek sorceress, granddaughter of the sun god Helios
• Isis – Egyptian goddess of magic and healing
• Morgan (Morgane) – Arthurian enchantress, half-sister of King Arthur
• Freya – Norse goddess linked to seiðr (Norse magic) and love
• Cerridwen – Welsh enchantress, keeper of the cauldron of inspiration
• Arianrhod – Welsh goddess linked to fate and the stars
• Rhiannon – Welsh goddess-figure connected to enchantment and birds
• Selene – Greek moon goddess, linked to lunar magic
• Nyx – Greek primordial goddess of night
• Lilith – Mesopotamian/Hebrew folklore night spirit
• Nemain – Irish goddess of war-frenzy, linked to dark magic
• Morrigan – Irish goddess of fate, war, and prophecy
• Danu – Irish mother-goddess of the magical Tuatha Dé Danann
• Skadi – Norse goddess associated with winter and hunting magic
• Mazu – Chinese sea goddess credited with miraculous, protective powers
• Amaterasu – Japanese sun goddess, central figure in Shinto mythology
• Inari – Japanese deity associated with prosperity and fox spirits
• Kali – Hindu goddess embodying transformative, fierce divine power
• Durga – Hindu warrior goddess with supernatural strength
• Saraswati – Hindu goddess of wisdom, learning, and the arts
• Oya – Yoruba goddess of storms and transformation
• Yemaya – Yoruba/Santería sea goddess with protective power
• Mami Wata – African/African-diaspora water spirit linked to magic and fortune
• Pele – Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes and creation
• Tefnut – Egyptian goddess of moisture and mist
• Nephthys – Egyptian goddess linked to mourning rites and protective magic
• Sekhmet – Egyptian lioness goddess of war and healing magic
• Bastet – Egyptian cat goddess with protective, magical qualities
• Hel – Norse goddess ruling the underworld realm bearing her name
• Idunn – Norse goddess who guards the apples of eternal youth
• Persephone – Greek queen of the underworld, tied to seasonal magic
• Ariadne – Greek figure who used an enchanted thread to escape the labyrinth
• Melusine – European folklore water-spirit/serpent-fairy of royal legend
• Undine – Folklore water spirit believed to gain a soul through love
• Xiwangmu – Chinese “Queen Mother of the West,” Daoist goddess of immortality
• Guanyin – East Asian bodhisattva of compassion, associated with miraculous power
• Brigid – Celtic goddess/saint of fire, poetry, and healing craft
• Epona – Celtic/Gallo-Roman goddess linked to horses and fertility magic
• Nimue – Arthurian Lady of the Lake, the enchantress who trained Merlin
• Vivienne (Viviane) – French Arthurian name for the Lady of the Lake
• Titania – English folklore fairy queen popularized by Shakespeare
• Mab – Celtic/English folklore fairy queen
• Ceres – Roman goddess of the harvest, linked to fertility magic
• Hathor – Egyptian goddess of joy, love, and protective magic
• Ishtar – Mesopotamian goddess of love, war, and cosmic power
• Xochiquetzal – Aztec goddess of love, beauty, and magical arts
• Athena – Greek goddess of wisdom and magical craft (weaving, strategy)
• Angerona – Roman goddess of secrecy and silence, protector of hidden names

Witchy & Folklore Girl Names 

If dark and dramatic names appeal to you, it’s worth exploring the flip side too. Check out our list of boy names that mean evil for names with equally bold, shadowy meanings perfect if you’re naming a sibling set or a villain character to match your magical girl name.

• Aradia – central figure of Italian witchcraft folklore (“Gospel of the Witches”)
• Salem – place name tied to the 1692 Salem witch trials, now a given name
• Tituba – historical enslaved woman accused in the Salem witch trials
• Agnes – common name among women accused of witchcraft in early modern Europe
• Cailleach – Gaelic folklore hag-goddess of winter and mountains
• Maren – linked to accused witches of Scotland’s North Berwick trials
• Bridget – Bridget Bishop, first person executed in the Salem witch trials
• Alizon – central figure in England’s Pendle witch trials
• Elizabeth – Pendle witch trial figure (Elizabeth Southerns, “Old Demdike”)
• Anne – Pendle witch trial figure (Anne Whittle, “Chattox”)
• Isobel – 17th-century confessed Scottish witch, Isobel Gowdie
• Vasilisa – Russian folklore heroine who defeats Baba Yaga with a magic doll
• Marzanna – Slavic folklore figure of winter and seasonal death rites
• Befana – Italian folklore witch who delivers gifts at Epiphany
• Perchta – Alpine folklore guardian spirit of midwinter
• Holda – Germanic folklore figure (Frau Holle), magical guardian of the hearth
• Loviatar – Finnish epic (Kalevala) figure, blind goddess linked to affliction magic
• Louhi – Finnish epic witch-queen of the North
• Grimhilde – Germanic saga name associated with sorceress figures
• Zorya – Slavic guardian goddesses of dawn and dusk
• Kikimora – Slavic household spirit from folklore
• Rusalka – Slavic water spirit, enchanting and dangerous
• Nixie – Germanic folklore water sprite
• Nokk – Scandinavian folklore water spirit
• Selkie – Scottish/Irish seal-woman who can shapeshift
• Morag – Scottish, informally tied to loch-monster/water-spirit folklore
• Nessa – Scottish, tied to Loch Ness mystique
• Ingrid – Old Norse, linked to the fertility god Ing
• Sigrun – Old Norse, “victory rune” — runic magic
• Skuld – Norse, one of the three Norns who weave fate
• Urd – Norse, one of the three Norns, representing the past
• Verdandi – Norse, one of the three Norns, representing the present
• Nanna – Norse goddess, wife of Baldr, tied to lunar folklore
• Angrboda – Norse giantess/sorceress, mother of Loki’s monstrous children
• Gullveig – Norse figure associated with the origins of seiðr magic
• Sedna – Inuit sea goddess with power over marine life and weather
• Chalchiuhtlicue – Aztec water goddess
• Itzpapalotl – Aztec “obsidian butterfly,” warrior-sorceress goddess
• Auset – alternate Egyptian name for Isis, meaning “throne”
• Heka – Egyptian personification of magic itself
• Tawaret – Egyptian protective hippo-goddess of household magic
• Anuket – Egyptian goddess of the Nile’s life-giving waters
• Mafdet – Egyptian goddess of justice and protection
• Serqet – Egyptian scorpion-goddess of protection and healing
• Feronia – Roman goddess of wildlife and fertility, honored with fire rituals
• Angitia – Ancient Italic goddess of magic and healing, especially snake-charming
• Freydis – Old Norse, “lady of the Vanir,” gods linked to seiðr magic
• Astrid – Old Norse, “divinely beautiful,” shares a root with “As” (god)
• Solveig – Old Norse, folklore protective-light association
• Vor – Norse goddess of wisdom and oaths, said to know all things

Fantasy & Pop-Culture Magic Names

Beloved witches, sorceresses, and magic-users from books, film, TV, and games ideal for character naming, cosplay, and fans who want a recognizable magical reference.

• Hermione – Harry Potter
• Ginny (Ginevra) – Harry Potter
• Luna – Harry Potter (also literally means “moon”)
• Bellatrix – Harry Potter
• Minerva – Harry Potter
• Nymphadora – Harry Potter
• Fleur – Harry Potter
• Galadriel – The Lord of the Rings
• Arwen – The Lord of the Rings
• Éowyn – The Lord of the Rings
• Yennefer – The Witcher
• Triss – The Witcher
• Ciri – The Witcher
• Daenerys – Game of Thrones
• Melisandre – Game of Thrones
• Sabrina – Sabrina the Teenage Witch / Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
• Willow – Buffy the Vampire Slayer
• Piper (Halliwell) – Charmed
• Phoebe (Halliwell) – Charmed
• Prue (Halliwell) – Charmed
• Paige (Matthews) – Charmed
• Elphaba – Wicked
• Glinda – Wicked / The Wizard of Oz
• Maleficent – Disney’s Sleeping Beauty
• Ursula – Disney’s The Little Mermaid (the sea witch)
• Elsa – Disney’s Frozen
• Moana – Disney’s Moana (a mystical ocean journey)
• Mirabel – Disney’s Encanto (a family of magical gifts) for its “wonder” etymology
• Isabela – Disney’s Encanto
• Yuna – Final Fantasy X
• Terra – Final Fantasy VI
• Lulu – Final Fantasy X
• Zelda – The Legend of Zelda
• Madoka – Puella Magi Madoka Magica
• Serena – English dub name for Sailor Moon
• Sakura – Cardcaptor Sakura
• Chihiro – Spirited Away
• Kiki – Kiki’s Delivery Service (a young witch)
• Sophie – Howl’s Moving Castle (a cursed, enchanted heroine)
• Coraline – Coraline
• Alice – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
• Dorothy – The Wizard of Oz
• Matilda – Roald Dahl’s Matilda, a girl with telekinetic power
• Tiffany (Aching) – Terry Pratchett’s Discworld witch series
• Esmerelda – Granny Weatherwax’s given name, Discworld
• Regina (Mills) – Once Upon a Time (the Evil Queen/sorceress)
• Serafina – Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials, a witch-queen
• Sarah – The Craft (1996 film)
• Nancy – The Craft (1996 film)
• Vivienne – see also Category 2’s Vivienne, the Arthurian Lady of the Lake

Celestial & Mystical Nature Girl Names

Dragons are one of the oldest symbols of magic and power across cultures, so if mystical creature names speak to you, don’t stop here. Browse our full collection of female dragon names for more fierce, fantasy-inspired options beyond Kaida.

• Luna – Latin, “moon”
• Stella – Latin, “star”
• Nova – Latin, “new” — used for a newly bright star
• Astra – Greek/Latin root, “star”
• Celeste – Latin, “heavenly”
• Aurora – Latin, “dawn,” also the northern lights
• Estelle – French/Latin, “star”
• Seren – Welsh, “star”
• Lyra – Greek, the constellation of the Lyre
• Vega – Arabic-rooted name of a bright star
• Cassiopeia – Greek, constellation and mythological queen
• Andromeda – Greek, constellation and mythological princess
• Oriana – Latin-rooted, “dawning,” evoking the constellation Orion
• Polaris – Latin, the North Star
• Danica – Slavic, “morning star”
• Zora – Slavic, “dawn”
• Xochitl – Nahuatl, “flower,” tied to Aztec ceremonial symbolism
• Amaya – Japanese, “night rain,” evokes mystical atmosphere
• Kaida – Japanese, “little dragon” — dragons symbolize mystical power
• Ophira – Hebrew, “gold,” linked to alchemical symbolism
• Solene – French, “sunlight”
• Helia – Greek, “sun,” from the sun god Helios
• Elowen – Cornish, “elm tree,” tied to nature-spirit folklore
• Wisteria – English, flowering vine, dreamy botanical name
• Ivy – English, plant associated with mystery in old folklore
• Fern – English, nature name evoking ancient, mystical woodland groves
• Briar – English, thorny plant tied to enchanted-forest imagery
• Marigold – English, flower used in folk magic and protection rituals
• Rowan – Gaelic, a tree traditionally believed to ward off evil
• Juniper – English, plant used historically in protective folk magic
• Sage – English, herb symbolizing wisdom and spiritual cleansing
• Clover – English, plant linked to luck and old superstition
• Opal – Sanskrit-rooted gem name, historically linked to protective power
• Amber – English, fossilized resin believed in folklore to hold protective energy
• Jade – Spanish/English, gemstone valued for spiritual power
• Coral – English, sea material linked in folklore to protective charms
• Mira – Sanskrit/Latin, “wonderful, admirable”; also a variable star’s name
• Halo – English, the luminous ring symbolizing divine presence
• Skye – Scottish, “sky”
• Sora – Japanese, “sky”
• Kira – Slavic/Japanese crossover; “light” in Japanese usage
• Amara – Sanskrit/African roots, “eternal”
• Indira – Sanskrit, associated with Indra, Hindu god of storms and sky
• Chandra – Sanskrit, “moon”; also a Hindu lunar deity
• Elestren – Cornish, “star” — a rarer Celtic-language option
• Danaë – Greek mythological figure visited by Zeus in a shower of golden light
• Thessaly – Greek region historically associated in antiquity with witchcraft
• Aveline – French, folk-linked to “wished-for child,” included for its dreamy sound
• Elysia – Greek-rooted, evoking Elysium, the mythological paradise realm
• Zaria – Slavic-influenced modern coinage, often used for its “dawn/radiance” sound
• Solara – Modern coinage from “sol” (sun), evoking radiant, sun-touched magic

Rare, Modern & Unique Magical Girl Names

Not every naming project needs to be serious business sometimes you just want something fun and memorable. If that’s more your speed, take a look at our list of funny Blooket names for a lighthearted change of pace after all this mystical name-hunting.

• Zephyrine – Feminine coinage from “zephyr” (west wind)
• Elowyn – Modern blended Celtic-style coinage
• Rosalind – Literary association with enchantment (Shakespeare); standard meaning is “pretty rose”
• Isadora – Greek, “gift of Isis,” linking to the magic goddess Isis
• Thalassa – Greek, “sea,” name of the primordial sea goddess
• Marisol – Spanish, “sea and sun”
• Calla – Greek-rooted flower name, “beautiful”
• Sable – English, “black,” dramatic and mysterious
• Raven – English, a bird long associated with omens and mysticism
• Wren – English, small bird with folklore ties to druidic reverence
• Phoenix – Greek, the mythical bird reborn from ashes
• Ember – English, glowing coal, evokes magical fire imagery
• Cinder – English, similar fire-magic imagery
• Solstice – English calendar-term name, evokes seasonal ritual magic
• Eclipse – English astronomical-term name, a dramatic celestial event
• Twilight – English, the magical hour between day and night
• Dusk – English, evocative of transition-time magic
• Wintersong – Modern compound coinage, poetic and enchanting
• Moonflower – English compound name from a night-blooming flower
• Starling – English bird name that doubles as a “star” pun
• Skyla – Modern coinage from “sky”
• Kalani – Hawaiian, “the heavens”
• Leilani – Hawaiian, “heavenly flower”
• Malia – Hawaiian form of Maria with soft island mystique
• Nalani – Hawaiian, “the calm of the heavens”
• Adalinda – Germanic compound, “noble serpent,” dramatic old-world tone
• Elaria – Modern coinage blending “Elara” and “aria”
• Liora – Hebrew, “my light”
• Ariella – Hebrew, “lioness of God”
• Talia – Hebrew, “dew from heaven”
• Shira – Hebrew, “song,” poetic mystical connotation
• Yara – Arabic (“water lady,” myth) / Tupi (“small butterfly”)
• Amira – Arabic, “princess, leader”
• Zara – Arabic, “radiance, blooming flower”
• Layla – Arabic, “night,” evokes nighttime mystique
• Nadia – Slavic/Arabic, “hope”
• Anouk – Dutch/French, poetic modern sound
• Ondrea – Modern coinage blending Ondine and Andrea
• Miravel – Modern coinage, “wonder to behold”
• Solaris – Latin-rooted, “of the sun”
• Nebula – English astronomical term for a cosmic cloud where stars are born
• Galaxia – Stylized cosmic coinage
• Cosima – Greek-rooted, “order, beauty” (root of “cosmos”)
• Seraphine – Hebrew-rooted, from “seraphim,” the highest order of angels
• Seraphina – Variant spelling of Seraphine
• Angelica – Latin, “angelic,” evokes divine protection
• Evangelina – Greek-rooted, “bearer of good news”
• Elunara – Modern fantasy-style coinage blending “luna” and “ara”
• Astoria – Fantasy-sounding name evoking “astra” (star)
• Elysande – Modern fantasy coinage blending Elysium and “sande”
• Marisela – Spanish, blended “Maria” and “Isela”
• Anwen – Welsh, “very fair, blessed”
• Enfys – Welsh, “rainbow” — naturally magical imagery
• Seren Wen – Welsh compound, “white/holy star”
• Rhiannwen – Welsh coinage blending Rhiannon and gwen (fair)
• Elarawen – Modern fantasy coinage
• Sunniva – Scandinavian, “sun gift,” linked to a legendary saint with radiant light
• Zephyra – Fantasy-style variant name
• Auralei – Modern coinage blending “aura” and “lei”
• Nyxara – Modern fantasy coinage blending Nyx with a dramatic suffix

How We Built This List

1. Reviewed top-ranking competitor pages and identified where “magic” meanings were being oversimplified or invented.
2. Cross-referenced names against known mythology, folklore sources, and documented etymologies.
3. Separated names into categories by type of magic connection (literal, mythological, folkloric, fantasy, celestial/nature, rare/modern).
4. Verified pop-culture references against their original source material.
5. Flagged names with disputed or “commonly cited” (rather than certain) meanings.

Conclusion

The world of girl names that mean magic is vast and captivating, offering various choices that evoke fantasy and wonder. With magical names for girls often drawing from folklore and mythology, and mystical names for girls embracing the enchantment of nature and the cosmos, each name carries its own unique charm.

As you sift through these delightful selections, think about how the meaning behind each name can inspire your daughter’s life journey. Names hold more than just an identity; they weave the threads of personal stories and aspirations. 

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