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. 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. Ranked #607.Īslan means "lion" in Arabic. 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. 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. 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.
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