# 17 Harry Potter-Inspired Baby Names That Are Straight-Up Magical - Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/family/pregnancy/17-harry-potter-inspired-baby-names-that-are-straight-up-magical/ - Published: 2022-04-04T09:00:00+10:00 - Author: Clare Whitfield ###### This article has been republished with the full permission of 󠀁[PureWow](https://www.purewow.com/family/harry-potter-baby-names)󠁿. #### _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](https://stayathomemum.com.au/baby-names-2/100-posh-baby-names/) that are perfect for your little witch or wizard. ## **POPPY** Aka Madame Pomfrey, the school nurse at Hogwarts. [⌊Happy young girl outdoors with sunlight and greenery in the background⌉⌊Happy young girl outdoors with sunlight and greenery in the background⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Happy-toddler-girl-smiling-outside.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1) --- **More Reading:** * [25 Harry Potter Inspired Christmas Gifts](https://stayathomemum.com.au/christmas/harry-potter-inspired-christmas-gifts/) * [20 Perfect Names For Your Quarantine Baby](https://stayathomemum.com.au/baby-names/20-perfect-names-for-your-quarantine-baby/) * [175 French-Inspired Baby Names You Might Love](https://stayathomemum.com.au/baby-names/75-french-inspired-baby-names-you-might-love/) * [The Limited-Edition Harry Potter Range From Mini Boden Is Absolutely Magical!](https://stayathomemum.com.au/christmas/these-limited-edition-harry-potter-clothes-are-absolutely-magical/) * [150 Posh Baby Names for Boys](https://stayathomemum.com.au/baby-names/posh-baby-names-for-boys/) --- ## **DEAN** Named after a Gryffindor student (and also the Old English word for “valley”). Try this [Dobby toy](https://t.cfjump.com/10534/t/75697?Url=https%3a%2f%2ftoymate.com.au%2fharry-potter-interactive-dobby%2f) for your young one! [⌊Baby crawling on wooden floor with caregiver nearby⌉⌊Baby crawling on wooden floor with caregiver nearby⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Happy-baby-crawling-by-window.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1) --- ## **LILY** As in, Harry’s mom’s mum. [⌊Girl enjoying sunset in a golden field⌉⌊Girl enjoying sunset in a golden field⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Young-girl-walking-through-meadow-in-sunshine.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1) --- ## **AMELIA** This witch from the Ministry of Magic was known for being fair and just. [⌊Baby sleeping peacefully in a cozy bed⌉⌊Baby sleeping peacefully in a cozy bed⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Newborn-sleeping.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1) ##   ## **ORION** Adorable for a boy _or _girl. [⌊Child playing with bubbles outdoors in sunlight⌉⌊Child playing with bubbles outdoors in sunlight⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Little-boy-and-soap-bubbles.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1) --- ## **FLEUR** Means “flower” in French [⌊Smiling young girl with curly hair wearing a pink bunny themed t shirt enjoying playtime at home⌉⌊Smiling young girl with curly hair wearing a pink bunny themed t shirt enjoying playtime at home⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Young-girl-running-and-smiling.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1) --- ## **ARTHUR** For a kind and curious fellow (like Mr. Weasley himself). [⌊Baby boy lying on a bed holding a green dinosaur toy⌉⌊Baby boy lying on a bed holding a green dinosaur toy⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Baby-with-teething-toy-on-bed.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1) --- ## **HARRY** [Obviously.](https://t.cfjump.com/10534/t/75697?Url=https%3a%2f%2ftoymate.com.au%2fharry-potter-interactive-dobby%2f) [⌊Stay at home mum⌉⌊Stay at home mum⌉[ --- ## **HERMIONE** Will probably be ridiculously clever. [⌊Stay at home mum⌉⌊Stay at home mum⌉[ --- ## 󠀁[**JAMES**](https://stayathomemum.com.au/late-night-yummy/to-be-frank-we-love-james-franco/)󠁿 Strong (just like Harry’s dad). [⌊Stay at home mum⌉⌊Stay at home mum⌉[ --- ## **COLIN** Part of [Dumbledore’s Army.](https://tidd.ly/3Rwlm9q) [⌊Young boy dressed as a wizard pointing outdoors inspired by harry potter⌉⌊Young boy dressed as a wizard pointing outdoors inspired by harry potter⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Child-dressed-up-as-Harry-Potter.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1) ##   ## **MINERVA** If your baby girl has even half of Professor McGonagall’s wisdom, she’ll be the smartest muggle around. [⌊Baby wrapped in a white blanket with eyelet pattern smiling at the camera⌉⌊Baby wrapped in a white blanket with eyelet pattern smiling at the camera⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Cute-baby-wrapped-up-tight.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1) --- ## **RON** Short for Ronald. [⌊Child running on a nature trail in a park⌉⌊Child running on a nature trail in a park⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/A-young-boy-jumping-down-a-sandy-track-.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1) --- ## **SYBILL** The name of Hogwarts’ quirkiest professor. [⌊Young girl with glasses smiling outdoors in a striped shirt⌉⌊Young girl with glasses smiling outdoors in a striped shirt⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Cute-smiling-young-girl-in-glasses-in-summer-park-.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1) --- ## **ALBUS** For a wise, old soul. [⌊Child in formal outfit outdoors in park⌉⌊Child in formal outfit outdoors in park⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Little-boy-in-the-park.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1) --- ## **AMOS** Named after Cedric Diggory’s dad. [⌊Stay at home mum⌉⌊Stay at home mum⌉[ --- ## **ARIANA** ![17 harry potter inspired baby names that are straight up magical | stay at home mum](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Cute-baby- girl-lying-in-bed-with-stuffed-animal.jpg?resize=728%2C524&quality=89&ssl=1 "Stay at Home Mum Baby Joy") Grande, Dumbledore, whatever. --- ## _So, which Harry Potter character would you name your baby after?_ ![author avatar](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/ 12/clare_whitfield_profile.webp?quality=80&ssl=1) 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. [See Full Bio](https://stayathomemum.com.au/author/clare_whitfield/) [ ](https://stayathomemum.com.au/author/clare_whitfield/)