Baby Names That Mean Magic
Looking for baby names that mean Magic? Our library lists 9 names whose meaning carries the sense of “magic.” They break down as 2 boy names and 7 girl names. The most common cultural roots are Native American, Arabic, Celtic, and Egyptian. Names on this list include Borak, Bricta, Freyja, Isis, and Orenda.
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Magic names conjure wonder, enchantment, and a little mischief. The Persian-rooted magi — the wise men of old — gave English the very word magic, while the Welsh Myrddin, anglicized as Merlin, carries centuries of association with spellcraft and prophecy.
Magical names feel whimsical and storybook, a natural pick for parents who love the mythic and fantastical. Some are playful, others mysterious and old. Sort the list below by origin to weigh an enchanting nature-and-fantasy name against a legendary one like Merlin, choosing the exact shade of wonder you want.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borak | The Lightning. Al Borak Was The Legenday Magical Horse That Bore Muhammad From Earth To The Seventh Heaven. | Male | Arabic | |
| Bricta | Magic, charm, spell | Female | Celtic | |
| Freyja | Norse Goddess Of Love And Magic. | Female | German | |
| Isis | Myth Name (Goddess Of Magic) | Female | Egyptian | |
| Orenda | Iroquois Name Meaning "Magic Power." | Female | Native American | |
| Rhearn | Magic Madien Or Little Flower. | Female | Welsh | |
| Sbtinka | Magical Dancer | Female | Native American | |
| Sihr | Magic | Male | Arabic | |
| Wakanda | Sioux Name Meaning " Possesses Magical Power." | Female | Native American |