Friday, September 3, 2010

Witches and Wizards: Names from Harry Potter

I have read the Harry Potter books dozens of times, and a huge baby name nerd like myself can't help but notice the unique, but oh-so-lovable names J.K. Rowling picked for her characters, and how well they suit their characters. Here is a compilation of the more uncommon names for your enjoyment:

Harry: English--Army Ruler, Leader
Arthur: English--Bear
George: Greek--Farmer
Percy/Percival: French--Pierce Valley
Ginevra: Italian--Fair One
Hermione: Greek--Pillar Queen
Albus: Latin--White
Wulfric: Ancient Germanic--Powerful, Wolf-Like
Ariana: Italian--Very Holy
Seamus: Irish--Supplanter
Neville: French--New Town
Lavender: English--Purple Flower
Parvati: Indian--Daughter of the Mountain
Padma: Indian--Lotus Flower
Draco: Latin--Dragon
Lucius: Latin--Light
Narcissa: Greek--Sleep, Numbness
Bellatrix: Latin--Female Warrior
Sirius: Latin--Burning Star
Remus: Roman--Wolf
Orion: Ancient Greek--Boundary, Limit
Minerva: Latin--Intellect
Severus: Latin--Stern, Severe
Regulus: Latin--Heart of a Lion
Hepzibah: Hebrew--My Delight Is in Her
Helga: German--Blessed, Holy
Godric: Anglo-Saxon--Power of God
Rowena: English--Joy, Fame
Fleur: French--Flower
Cedric: English--Beloved
Luna: Italian--Moon
Rubeus: Latin--Red
Alastor: Scottish--Protector of the People
Poppy: English--Poppyseed
Sibyl: Latin--Seer
Arabella: Latin--Invokable
Olympe: French--Olympus
Emeric: German--Work Ruler


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