| Witch/Warlock names are hugely important to | | | | example, Oak could represent a sturdy character |
| the individual choosing a path in witchcraft for a | | | | if you are looking for a masculine name. Mist can |
| variety of reasons. Firstly they honour and | | | | show a stillness of character or even adaptability. |
| represent the style and faith by which someone | | | | Nature of course includes animals so have you |
| has chosen to live his or her life. Secondly, they | | | | always felt you've identified with the hawk or |
| are emblematic of the positive and special traits | | | | panther? Then add it to your list of possibilities! |
| they might already possess. And also, witch | | | | You may be surprised to find that baby naming |
| warlock names create the chance to shape and | | | | books or sites can also be very useful. The |
| define one's sense of identity - they help to make | | | | reason for this is that you will find the meanings |
| you the person you've always strived to be. So if | | | | of names too so look to your personality traits |
| you have come to the point of your spiritual | | | | once more and compare to some traditional |
| journey where it is necessary for you to choose | | | | names. |
| a name, you'll no doubt be feeling the confusion! | | | | While it is hard to say what the most popular |
| So let's take a look at some of the ways you | | | | witch/warlock names might be due to them often |
| can get inspiration and find the right witch/warlock | | | | being secret, there are a few trends you may |
| name for you. | | | | wish to consider. Names such as Amber, Raven, |
| Where Do You Start Looking For Your Perfect | | | | Merlin and Phoenix have become favoured by |
| Witch/Warlock Name? | | | | many of recent years. |
| Looking to what others have chosen can be a bit | | | | Is there anything you should avoid when looking |
| tricky as it is common practise in many covens | | | | for the perfect name? It can be frowned upon to |
| to keep it secret amongst only themselves. To | | | | take on the name of a God or Goddess as this |
| others, their name remains known to only | | | | can appear as if you consider yourself to be as |
| themselves and the Gods and Goddesses. | | | | mighty and powerful. While incorporating a version |
| However, this shouldn't hold you back too much. | | | | of their name into yours, as a kind of homage is |
| Your name should be deeply personal and a | | | | fine, directly copying will probably only lead to |
| reflection of your personality, qualities and | | | | confusion later on as you are likely to use your |
| strengths so this would be a good place for you | | | | favourite God or Goddess in your spell work. |
| to start. | | | | How Do You know When You Have Found the |
| On that note and as a brief aside, many people | | | | Right Witch/Warlock Name? |
| make the mistake of running away from | | | | Ultimately, you will find yourself sat in front of a |
| themselves; of trying to become someone | | | | list of suggestions or a mind full of ideas and you |
| different when choosing a witch/warlock name so | | | | will have to come to a decision at some point. So |
| think hard on whether you are doing this. While it | | | | how do you know which is the right one? It could |
| is ok to incorporate what you aspire to be in your | | | | simply be a case of choosing the one that you |
| name, there is a difference between lying to | | | | are drawn to - the name that makes you feel |
| yourself about who you are and embracing your | | | | complete or totally at home. If you are struggling |
| aims and goals in life. Remember, this name will | | | | to choose between a few however try smudging, |
| potentially be with you forever so keep it true! | | | | writing it in runes or using a crystal ball to see |
| Having got some ideas on your personality, you | | | | what speaks to you. Trust the higher powers for |
| can then look to nature for some further | | | | your final choice, they will lead you to the right |
| suggestions. Wicca and witchcraft invoke the gifts | | | | one so don't rush. |
| and powers of the universe every day so it | | | | Good luck in choosing the right witch/warlock |
| makes sense that you would also use this rich | | | | name for you and may your spiritual journey |
| source for your witch/warlock name. For | | | | always be joyful! |