17 Harry Potter-Inspired Baby Names That Are Straight-Up Magical

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Still, waiting for your Hogwarts acceptance letter? (Us, too.) Hey, maybe your baby will have better luck.

Here, are 17 Harry Potter-Inspired Baby Names that are perfect for your little witch or wizard.

POPPY

Aka Madame Pomfrey, the school nurse at Hogwarts.

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DEAN

Named after a Gryffindor student (and also the Old English word for “valley”).

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LILY

As in, Harry’s mom’s mum.

AMELIA

This witch from the Ministry of Magic was known for being fair and just.

ORION

Adorable for a boy or girl.

FLEUR

Means “flower” in French

ARTHUR

For a kind and curious fellow (like Mr. Weasley himself).

HARRY

Obviously.

HERMIONE

Will probably be ridiculously clever.

JAMES

Strong (just like Harry’s dad).

COLIN

Part of Dumbledore’s Army.

MINERVA

If your baby girl has even half of Professor McGonagall’s wisdom, she’ll be the smartest muggle around.

RON

Short for Ronald.

SYBILL

The name of Hogwarts’ quirkiest professor.

ALBUS

For a wise, old soul.

AMOS

Named after Cedric Diggory’s dad.

ARIANA

Grande, Dumbledore, whatever.

So, which Harry Potter character would you name your baby after?

Clare Whitfield Chief Editor

Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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