Harry Potter Name Generator: Wizard & Witch Names for Fan Fiction
Wizarding-world-style witch and wizard names for fan fiction and OCs.
By Shivam KumarUpdated 18 October 20261 min read
Choose your options, then generate a wizarding world-style name.
Built at random from word lists for this topic, so some will fit better than others.
Names in the wizarding world blend old-fashioned British names (Minerva, Augustus), Latin and astronomy (pure-blood families love stars and constellations), and playful alliteration. Use the generator to create a witch or wizard OC. These are original fan-style names, not characters from the books or films.
6 Wizarding World-Style Names
Chosen for this topic, each with a short note. Copy a name, or save it to compare later.
Cassius Quillfeather
Clever, bookish wizard.
Mabel Honeywell
Kind, loyal witch.
Lucretia Blackmoor
Ambitious pure-blood witch.
Alaric Thornfield
Brave young wizard.
Barnaby Bellweather
Alliterative, cheerful wizard.
Lyra Vantelle
Star-named pure-blood witch.
Wizarding naming patterns
Pure-blood families: star and constellation names (Lyra, Orion, Cassiopeia) and Latin names (Octavius, Lucretia). Everyday witches and wizards: old British names (Edith, Barnaby, Mabel, Rupert). Alliteration: Penelope Pemberton, Barnaby Bellweather. Surnames: English place names and trades (Ashworth, Thistlewood, Fletcher).
Names by house personality
Brave: Alaric Thornfield. Loyal and kind: Mabel Honeywell. Clever: Cassius Quillfeather. Ambitious: Lucretia Blackmoor.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a Harry Potter-style name?
Combine an old-fashioned British or Latin first name with an English surname, add alliteration for fun, or use star names for pure-blood families.
Are these official names from the books, games or shows?
No. These are original fan-style names inspired by the setting's naming conventions. They are not official and are not affiliated with the rights holders.
Can I use these names in my story, game or campaign?
Yes. All names are free to use in home games, fan fiction, streams and your own original writing.