Instead of sticking to a traditional name, choose a more magical option. These Wiccan and pagan baby names come from the elements, nature and the ancient gods. Varying from more typical pagan names to entirely unique options, these 50 Wiccan and pagan baby names will be perfect for your baby girl or baby boy.
25 Wiccan and Pagan Baby Names for Boys
1. Neptune
Neptune is well-known as the Roman god of the sea. He is often pictured with a trident and would make for an excellent baby name.
2. Pollux
Pollux is a name that you rarely hear today. You may recognize it as the brother constellation of Gemini. The name actually means crown.
3. Stone
Many Wiccan and pagan baby names are inspired by nature. Stone is one of those names. It would be an extremely strong name for a baby name and has been growing in popularity over recent years.
4. Percival
Percival was once the name of one of the knights of the Round Table. Originally, this French name meant one who pierces the valley.
5. Herne
You probably will not hear this baby name among your child’s classmates. Long ago, this was the name of the god of hunting, forests and vegetation.
6. Aidan
Aidan is a different way of selling the name Aiden. This popular baby name is said to mean small fire.
7. Fergus
Fergus is a popular baby name that means strong and manly. Long ago, it was said to be a royal name among the Pictish tribes.
8. Gawain
Gawaan is a name that comes from Arthurian legend. He was known as the night who defended the weak. In the legends, he was the one who fought the Green Knight in the battle between Christianity and Paganism.
9. Albus
This name comes from Latin and means white. You may also recognize it as the name of Professor Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series of books and movies.
10. Lysander
This name is considered an alternative to the name Alexander. The name is said to mean liberator.
11. Angus
Angus is a name that comes to us from Celtic mythology. It means one who is unique or special. It is the name of the god of good humor and wisdom.
12. Llyr
Llyr is a musical name that comes from Celtic legends. He was known as a mythical kind and the god of the sea.
13. Bedwyr
Bedwyr is a proto-Celtic name. It comes from a word that meant knower of the grave.
14. Caradoc
This Welsh name means dearly loved.
15. Leaf
Leaf is becoming one of the more popular nature-related names, so we think it would be a great Wiccan and pagan baby name.
16. Adonis
Adonis was once a popular name. Long ago, it was the name of the Greek god of rebirth and vegetation.
17. Castor
Castor is the name of one of the twins in the Gemini constellation. If you give birth to twins, Castor and Pollox would be great name choices.
18. Evander
Evander is a name that was once popular in Greek history. It means good man and was once the name of a hero in the Trojan War.
19. Cedric
Cedric is a Celtic name that means bounty. It was the name of a character in Walter Scott’s novel Ivanhoe and J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter book series.
20. Pagan
If you want to make sure that people know that your child has a pagan name, then Pagan is the way to go. This word actually means from the country.
21. Finn
Finn is becoming a popular pagan boy name over recent years, and we think it would be a lovely name for a baby boy.
22. Rowan
Rowan is one of the most popular Wiccan and Pagan baby names. This Celtic name is ancient and comes from a word that once meant tree. Long ago, trees played an enormous role in Celtic religious traditions.
23. Cadmun
Cadmun is from an Anglo-Saxon name that means warrior.
24. Desmond
Desmond means a knowledgeable man. This name meaning makes sense since it was the name of the Noble Prize winner, Bishop Desmond Tutu.
25. Fox
Fox is a wonderful name that has been used for years. You could use this as a first or middle name for your baby.
25 Wiccan and Pagan Baby Names for Girls
1. Aradia
This lovely name comes from the name of an Italian witch who was made famous in Charles Leland’s book, Gospel of the Witches.
2. Nimue
This name comes from Arthurian legend. In the stories, she was a sorceress who kidnapped Lancelot when he was just a baby. The name is said to mean memory.
3. Gaia
In myths, Gaia is the goddess of the earth.
4. Galatea
According to Greek myths, Galatea was a woman with extremely pale skin.
5. Daisy
Daisy was once a nickname for Margaret, but most people think of the flower when they hear this name.
6. Thalia
Thalia comes from a Greek word that means to blossom. One of the three Graces has this name.
7. Bronwen
Bronwen is a name that means fair and blessed. She was the daughter of the sea god in mythology.
8. Calliope
This is a name from epic poetry that means beautiful voice.
9. Glenys
This unique name actually means someone living in a glen.
10. Willow
Willow is a type of ancient tree that was once thought to possess magical powers.
11. Demeter
Demeter was the name of the Greek goddess of harvest, agriculture and grain.
12. Ariadne
Ariadne was the goddess of fertility in Greek mythology. Her name meant most holy.
13. Luighseach
This name is a variation on the name Lucy. It is pronounced as Lee-shock.
14. Rowena
Rowena is a name that means slender and fair.
15. Soleil
Soleil comes from a French word that means sun. It was popularized in the 1920s.
16. Brigitte
Brigitte is a French name that means strength.
17. Ceridwen
This was the name of the Celtic goddess of poetry. Appropriately, her name meant beautiful as a poem.
18. Amber
Amber is a type of beautiful gemstone.
19. Brynn
Brynn is a Welsh name that means hill.
20. Persephone
Persephone was the queen of the underworld and the goddess of spring in Greek mythology.
21. Fionnula
This name comes from Irish mythology. Known as the daughter of Llyr, Fionnula was turned into a swan for 900 years.
22. Grainne
This is a name that comes from Irish mythology.
23. Roisin
Roisin comes from the name rose and means little rose.
24. Echo
Echo is a nymph in Greek myths.
25. Autumn
This is both a beautiful season of the year and a lovely name.
