

Magical names for owls series#
Also the setting of a series of fantasy novels by Marion Zimmer Bradley.Īwen – “Inspiration.” Symbol of the well of creativity and of the bardic arts.īran – Means “Raven” in several Celtic languages. In metaphysics, the word refers to the energy field surrounding the body.Īvalon – Legendary final resting place of King Arthur. Arwen is derived from Welsh and means “fine” or “fair.” A masculine form is Arwyn.Īsteria – “Star-like.” Variations include Aster, Astrid, and Astra.Īura – “Wind,” in Greek. Also the name of the famous poem cycle by Sylvia Plath.Īrtemis – Greek virgin goddess of the moon and wild animals.Īrwen – An elven princess in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. In Shakespeare, a shape-shifting spirit who aids the wizard Prospero. Title character of an opera by Handel.Īlvin/Alvina – “Elf.” Many "Al-" names related to elfkind, including Alfred/Alfreda ("elf counsel") and Albert ("bright elf" or "elf ruler").Īmethyst - Lovely purple stone, known to the ancients for bringing sobriety, wisdom, and protection, especially to travelers.Īradia – Legendary Italian Witch, one of the principal figures in Charles Godfrey Leland's 1899 work Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches.Īriadne – “Most holy.” Mythical figure associated with mazes and labyrinths.Īriel – A Biblical name meaning “Lion of God.” In Disney, a little mermaid. Try mixing and matching these first names with your favorite nouns and adjectives to create your very own Craft name.Īdelinda - A Germanic name meaning "noble serpent." A variation is Delinda.Īine – “Radiance.” Queen of the fairies in Celtic lore.Īislinn – “Dream or vision.” Irish female name.Īlcina – A Greek sorceress. Creating compound names are one way that Pagans pay homage to sacred objects, spirits, and concepts (e.g., Raven Moonflower or Amethyst Dragonfyre). Many witch names are unisex and others can be adapted to any gender. If you are the bearer of a witchy name from another tradition, I’d love to learn about it!) (This is admittedly a Eurocentric list, since my own background is in classical literature and Western magick. Some of the names on this list didn’t start out magickal, but got that way in modern times through association with famous witches. Many names are drawn from ancient stories and are charged with mythic power. Whether it’s for yourself, an animal familiar, or a fictional character, have fun perusing these delightfully witchy monikers.Ĭhristian names have usually honored Biblical figures and saints, but Pagans prefer to name themselves after nature, folklore, and the gods of antiquity.

You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character.Looking for the perfect Pagan or witch name? Check out our list of over 100 magickal names drawn from the realms of the occult. You have proficiency in the Stealth skill. When you fall, you can use your reaction to make a Dexterity saving throw (DC 10) to stop falling and fly in place until the start of your next turn. Thanks to your wings, you have a flying speed equal to your walking speed. You can also cast this spell normally with any spell slots you have. Your spellcasting ability for this spell is your choice of Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma. You gain the ability to cast the Detect Magic spell, but only as a ritual. Your keen senses can focus to see the presence of magic. You can see in dim light within 90 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You choose the size when you gain this race. Increase one ability score by 2, and increase a different one by 1. Source: Unearthed Arcana 77 - Folk of the Feywild Or perhaps your character is simply prone to rise later, embodying the common nickname of night owl. Your owlfolk character might be nocturnal. Like owls, owlfolk are graced with feathers that make no sound when they move or fly, making it easy for them to sneak up on you in the library. Owlfolk have arms and legs like other Humanoids, as well as wings that extend from their back and shoulders.īecause of their ancestral tie to the Feywild, owlfolk can innately see the magic of their surroundings.

Distant kin of giant owls, owlfolk come in many shapes and sizes, from petite and fluffy to widewinged and majestic.
