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”).

Try this Dobby toy for your young one!

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LILY

As in, Harry’s mom’s mum.

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AMELIA

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

 

ORION

Adorable for a boy or girl.

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FLEUR

Means “flower” in French

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ARTHUR

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

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HARRY

Obviously.

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HERMIONE

Will probably be ridiculously clever.

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JAMES

Strong (just like Harry’s dad).

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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.

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RON

Short for Ronald.

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SYBILL

The name of Hogwarts’ quirkiest professor.

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ALBUS

For a wise, old soul.

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AMOS

Named after Cedric Diggory’s dad.

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ARIANA

Grande, Dumbledore, whatever.

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