In Greek mythology,Triton, the son of Poseidon, is a messenger of the sea. Triton means "sea god." Of Latin origin, this mystical-sounding name conjuresup images of the sea-and The Little Mermaid, of course. This no-nonsense name is currently ranked #224. Backstreet Boy Nick Carter has a son named Odin, and a character named Odin Borsin, King of Asgard, appears in Marvel comic books. According to Norse mythology, Odin was constantly questing for more knowledge and power, often through magic. Odin is a Scandinavian god of wisdom and magic. With probable thanks to Prince Harry, this magical, yet classic, name currently sits at #473 on Bab圜enter's latest ranking. And it's the first name of acclaimed magician Harry Houdini. It's also the name of the title character in J. Harry means "army and power." Of Teutonic origin, the name Harry has the royal touch, but that's not all that makes it magical. This compelling boy's name is rising up the ranks, now at #753. CedricĬedric is Celtic in origin and means "chief." We find this name magical because of Cedric Diggory, who, Harry Potter fans may remember, is a boy wizard who was a former classmate of Harry's at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Aslan is currently ranked #1,654 on the boy's list. This strong, easy name has just the right amount magic for a special baby.
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Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia series of beloved childrens' books. Of Turkish origin, Aslan is the moniker of the ferocious, wise, and compassionate talking (and flying) lion in C. Magical boy names AslanĪslan means "lion" in Arabic. Make it quick-this name is currently ranked #7,659, up over 5,000 spots from last year. If you're looking for a magical baby name that's a little off the beaten track, Tamira should definitely have a spot on your short list. Of Indian origin, this gorgeous name is a rare gem, working its way slowly up the baby-name lists. Uncommon without being odd, the name has lingered in relative obscurity since its peak in the late 1990s. Shayla means "fairy palace." What's not to love about this charming Irish name? It's short and sweet and easy to pronounce, and has just the right exotic touch to it. Parisa sits at #10,164 on Bab圜enter's baby-name ranking.
Parisa means "angelic" or "like a fairy" in Persian. It has the same romantic appeal as top-10 picks like Sophia, Isabella, and Olivia, but you won't often hear this name being called out on the playground. Tillie and Mattie are both nicknames for Matilda. She has all the special mind powers any little girl would love to possess. Matilda is whip-smart-she started reading and multiplying at age 4-and brave.
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Matilda (also spelled "Mathilda" or "Mathilde") is of German origin and means "might" as in "power." We know the name best from Roald Dahl's magically gifted heroine Matilda Wormwood in the book Matilda, which became a popular movie and then a Broadway musical. This mystical name is currently ranked #320 on the girl's list, up 160 spots from the previous year. Her beauty and the sound of her songs were so captivating that sailors passing through on their ships would grow distracted and run their ships ashore.
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Lorelei means "siren" and "to lure to the rocks." Fans of the very popular TV show The Gilmore Girls will already love this pretty name, but some might not be aware of its mythical meaning: According to German folktale, Lorelei was a mermaid who sat atop a rock along the Rhine River. The name certainly packs a mythological punch: In Greek mythology, Hermione was the daughter of King Menelaus of Sparta and Helen of Troy. Hermione Granger is a sharp-witted girl wizard-a Hogwarts classmate and trusted sidekick to Harry. Rowling's wildly popular Harry Potter series for the rise of the name Hermione (pronounced her-my-oh-nee) in recent years. Spelled with an e, Faye is ranked much higher, at #356. With old-fashioned names like Alice and Mabel on the rise, we say it's about time that Fay made a comeback, too. Despite its short and sweet appeal, the name Fay has languished since peaking in popularity in the early 1900s. Many sources say Fay was an Old English nickname for a person who was believed to have supernatural qualities. This divine name is ranked #6,192 for girls.
And the novel Circe, written by Madeline Miller, is a current New York Times bestseller. Circe and her island, Aeaea, are featured in Homer's The Odyssey. She specialized in potions, spells, and magical herbs, which she often used to turn her enemies into animals. Magical girl names CirceĬirce (pronounced sir-see) was a sorcerer-daughter of Helios, god of the sun. In honor of the magic of new life, here are some beautiful baby names that capture the theme to celebrate your little one on the way.
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