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August 21, 2021 5:40 PM
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Names Inspired by Tarot Cards

Names Inspired by Tarot Cards | Name News | Scoop.it

There are 22 major arcana cards in the Tarot deck, each one associated with a name. Guest blogger Isadora Vega interprets tarot card names for us here.

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August 1, 2020 4:59 PM
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Black Clover Fan Couple Names Their Son After Asta

Black Clover Fan Couple Names Their Son After Asta | Name News | Scoop.it
Yuki Tabata's Black Clover has quickly become one of the most popular and successful action manga and anime franchises of the last few years, and it turns out that it inspired one couple so much that they have named their child after the series' central would be Wizard King, Asta. It's a pretty [...]
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May 1, 2020 6:14 PM
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Fairy Names are Magical for May Day

Fairy Names are Magical for May Day | Name News | Scoop.it
These magicial baby names are inspired by fairies, elves, pixies and other mythical creatures, from Shakespeare to Disney.
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October 3, 2019 3:17 PM
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Witchy names, Part I

Since the wonderful month of October has begun, I'm featuring Halloween-themed names for the next four weeks. I've showcased quite a few Halloweeny names in years past, with meanings related to words like "dust," "skeleton," "ghost," "spider," and "bat," but there are some name meanings I didn't yet spotlight. Let's get started with the names…
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August 24, 2019 6:05 AM
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What’s really in a name? Onomancy in the Middle Ages (Part 1)

What’s really in a name? Onomancy in the Middle Ages (Part 1) | Name News | Scoop.it
Editor's Introduction: The DMNES staff are super delighted to host a two-part guest blog by Dr. Joanne Edge. Dr. Edge's PhD research focused on "onomancy", a type of medieval magic based in a person's name, a topic we thought would be of interest to readers of the blog! Part 1 is below; Part 2 will…
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August 3, 2019 9:49 AM
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45 HARRY POTTER BABY NAMES! Creative Names For Each Hogwarts House | SJ STRUM - YouTube

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March 20, 2019 7:10 AM
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26 Magical 'Harry Potter' Baby Names All Muggle Moms Will Want To Steal

26 Magical 'Harry Potter' Baby Names All Muggle Moms Will Want To Steal | Name News | Scoop.it
For all those Muggles who are fans of the Wizarding World, what better choice would one have than to name their child after their favorite movie?
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January 31, 2019 2:31 PM
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26 Baby Names That Are Inspired By The Mystical And The Supernatural

26 Baby Names That Are Inspired By The Mystical And The Supernatural | Name News | Scoop.it
What better way to show one’s true devotion than to name one’s child after something related to the world of the mystical and supernatural.
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November 18, 2018 6:52 PM
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Fantastic Names

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The fantastic names of Fantastic Beasts and whether they can work for a muggle baby.
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September 12, 2018 7:10 AM
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107 Baby Name Ideas For People Who Are Obsessed With Harry Potter

107 Baby Name Ideas For People Who Are Obsessed With Harry Potter | Name News | Scoop.it
The Wizarding World is full of interesting names.
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December 15, 2017 5:44 PM
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Fantastic Beasts & Mythical Creature Baby Names | Animal Names with a Hipster twist! SJ STRUM - YouTube

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Griffin, Lorelei, Phoenix, Pixie, Aslan, Titania, Firenze, Celestia, Leandro, and Kleodora.

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February 19, 2017 11:08 AM
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Baby Names Meaning Magic | Baby Name Meanings | Babynames.co.uk

Baby Names Meaning Magic | Baby Name Meanings | Babynames.co.uk | Name News | Scoop.it
Babies are truly magical and are liable to put a spell on you with how wonderful they are! Perhaps it’s because they have got a bit of magic within them that allows them to charm everyone around them. If you’re looking for a magical baby name, then check out our list below! All of these… Read More
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July 26, 2016 5:44 PM
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Magical Baby Names from Harry Potter

Magical Baby Names from Harry Potter | Name News | Scoop.it
With another book in the series due out on July 31st, we take the time to review nineteen years of amazing Harry Potter appellations.
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October 24, 2020 1:39 PM
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Fairy names

Since fairies seem to be fairly popular Halloween costumes, particularly for little girls, here's a list of names with fairy-related meanings. Probably unsurprisingly, most of these names are female. Ada (F) means "fairy" in Tagalog and Filipino. It derives from the Spanish word hada, which has the same meaning. This is completely unrelated to the European…
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June 12, 2020 5:44 PM
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RARE WHIMSICAL + FANTASY BABY NAMES 2020! | Unique Baby Names For Girls & Boys!

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Wrenloe / Renlow, Iridessa, Culver, Plum, Zelko, Merrivale, Salem, Fennox, Bellamai, Olwyn, Tindra, Hawking, Mazarin, Layluna, Truvy, Quinzen, Quinty, Circe, Twila / Twyla, Ovie, Honey, Sagga / Saga

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October 9, 2019 10:06 AM
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Witchy names, Part II

I've put together a list of words meaning "witch" which could work as personal names. As always, these don't have to be used as human names. Some might work better on pets, fictional characters, dolls, or stuffed animals. Amoosu is Igbo. Boksi is Nepali. Brucia is Corsican. Bruixa is Catalan. See note below. Bruja is…
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September 15, 2019 2:53 PM
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What’s really in a name? Onomancy in the Middle Ages (Part 2)

What’s really in a name? Onomancy in the Middle Ages (Part 2) | Name News | Scoop.it
Editor's Introduction: The DMNES staff are super delighted to host a two-part guest blog by Dr. Joanne Edge. Dr. Edge's PhD research focused on "onomancy", a type of medieval magic based in a person's name, a topic we thought would be of interest to readers of the blog! Part 2 is below; you can read…
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August 3, 2019 1:41 PM
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Magical fairy names for boys and girls ▷ Legit.ng

Magical fairy names for boys and girls ▷ Legit.ng | Name News | Scoop.it
Legit.ng News ★ Here are the best magical ⭐ FAIRY NAMES ⭐ for girls and boys. Check out these incredible names and their meanings and figure out which would be the best.
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June 5, 2019 10:37 AM
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10 Harry Potter-Inspired Baby Names All Fans Will Love

10 Harry Potter-Inspired Baby Names All Fans Will Love | Name News | Scoop.it
Harry Potter fans are naming their little ones after favorite characters - and these are some of the best names from the series.
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January 31, 2019 2:38 PM
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30 Baby Names Inspired By Fables And Fairy Tales

30 Baby Names Inspired By Fables And Fairy Tales | Name News | Scoop.it
This means that they may even start reading some stories to their little one while they are still in the womb.
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January 11, 2019 9:36 AM
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25 Magical Baby Names Approved By J.K Rowling

25 Magical Baby Names Approved By J.K Rowling | Name News | Scoop.it
The generation of children who grew up alongside the Harry Potter series is slowly entering parenthood.
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October 5, 2018 5:07 AM
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Harry Potter Baby Names: Not Just for Witches and Warlocks

Harry Potter Baby Names: Not Just for Witches and Warlocks | Name News | Scoop.it
Harry Potter baby names range from the only-for-superfans (Sirius and Bellatrix) to mainstream, fast-rising favorites (hello, Luna + Kingsley
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August 29, 2018 4:22 AM
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Enchanting baby names for your magical little bundle - Kidspot

Enchanting baby names for your magical little bundle - Kidspot | Name News | Scoop.it
These captivating baby names evoke a mystical world where wizards wander and fairies flutter.
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July 2, 2017 5:13 PM
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Mystical Baby Names | Baby Names Article | Babynames.co.uk

Mystical Baby Names | Baby Names Article | Babynames.co.uk | Name News | Scoop.it
These mystical names are perfect for anyone who is looking for a bit of magic and mystery when it comes to their baby names. All of these names come from different cultures and backgrounds, but all of them are definitely mystical! Aisling Aisling, a name of Old Gaelic origin, is a mythical maiden who represents… Read More
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November 22, 2016 12:33 PM
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30 Magnificent Harry Potter Names

30 Magnificent Harry Potter Names | Name News | Scoop.it
Hello friends! Who else is absolutely thrilled for the long-awaited return to the wizarding world of Harry Potter in the recentl
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