Wicthy girl names are a popular choice for parents who are looking for unique and captivating names for their daughters. These names often have a mystical and enchanting quality to them, evoking images of witches and spellbinding worlds. One of the most well-known witchy girl names is Luna, which means moon in Latin. This name is associated with mystery and magic, as the moon has long been linked to supernatural powers in folklore and mythology. Another popular choice is Raven, which signifies wisdom and intuition. Raven is often associated with witches due to its connection to the dark and mysterious world of the night.
Raven is often associated with witches due to its connection to the dark and mysterious world of the night. Other witchy girl names include Willow, which is reminiscent of the magical tree known for its healing properties in folklore; Aurora, which means dawn and represents new beginnings and transformation; and Seraphina, which has angelic connotations but also a sense of secret knowledge and hidden powers. Some parents may also opt for more traditional witchy girl names such as Agatha, which means good in Greek but has a witchy reputation due to the famous Agatha Christie mystery novels, or Morgana, a name derived from the Arthurian legends that represents a powerful sorceress.
The Magic Shop by HG Wells
I discovered this TV adaptation by accident while looking for something else (more about the something else tomorrow). The Magic Shop is a 45-minute drama directed by Robert Stevens in 1964 for The Alfred Hitchcock Hour. Writer John Collier adapted a script by James Parish that’s loosely based on the short story by HG Wells. The story is one I know very well, having read it many times, but I hadn’t come across this TV version before. It’s a surprise finding it so close to Christmas since I first read the story in the only Christmas present that’s survived from childhood, a hefty collection of HG Wells’ short stories that I pestered my parents into buying me in 1973. I mostly wanted to read The Time Machine but the other stories seemed promising, especially the ones illustrated by Richard Gilbert on the (miraculously intact) dustjacket: The Sea Raiders (sailors attacked by octopuses), The Flowering of the Strange Orchid (man attacked by tentacular plant), The Valley of Spiders (attacking spiders falling from the sky), and so on. The book as a whole runs to over 1000 pages, and proved to be a revelation with Wells ranging through fantasy, science fiction, horror, and oddities which don’t fit any category other than Robert Aickman’s indispensable label, “strange stories”. The book made me a lifelong Wellsian, and also spoiled me a little when I moved on to more recent science fiction and found many of the alleged greats to be appalling writers. Wells’ prose can’t compete with Robert Louis Stevenson but it’s still well-crafted in that no-nonsense late Victorian manner familiar to readers of Arthur Conan Doyle.
Design and illustration by Richard Gilbert (1970).
The Magic Shop is one of the strange stories, the shop in question being a mysterious establishment somewhere in Regent Street, London, one of those premises one discovers by accident then can’t find again. The narrator is informed by the proprietor that this is a Genuine Magic Shop, as distinct from the kind selling mere conjuring tricks. The meaning of this isn’t clear at first but while the narrator’s young son is being beguiled by the marvels on display we follow his father’s growing alarm when he realises there’s more to the shop than he anticipated, not all of it pleasant or fun. The story was published in Twelve Stories and A Dream in 1903, and can be read here.
The TV version takes the bare bones of the tale—curious shop, indeterminate location, friendly yet sinister proprietor—and blends it with the nasty-child-with-magic-powers theme that was dramatised so memorably by The Twilight Zone in It’s A Good Life. The Hitchcock show was made three years after the Twilight Zone episode so it’s easy to see It’s A Good Life as an influence. Leslie Nielsen is the father who takes his son, Tony (John Megna), to the fateful shop on his birthday. The proprietor informs the pair that Tony is “the right boy” since he found the shop in the first place, the subtext being that he’s also possesses the right character to be the recipient of some heavy voodoo abilities. The boy’s bad seed status has been telegraphed from the outset by a birthday gift from an uncle of a black leather jacket; throughout the scene in the shop he looks like a miniature hoodlum. More American anxiety about its troublesome youth? Maybe, although the episode ends so poorly that the whole thing comes across as a lazy piece of filler. This is, of course, a long, long way from the Wells story which is all the more effective for being elusive, understated and, yes, magical.
Witchy girl names can be a way for parents to embrace their love for the mystical and embrace their little one's unique and magical spirit. These names often have a sense of allure and charm, making them stand out in a world of more traditional names. Whether inspired by mythology, nature, or literature, witchy girl names offer an opportunity for creativity and individuality, allowing parents to give their daughters a name that will set them apart and spark curiosity and fascination among others..
Reviews for "Celebrate the Magickal Journey: Enchanting Girl Names for a Mystical Soul"
1. Emma - 2 stars
I was really looking forward to finding some unique and powerful "Witchy girl names", but unfortunately, this book fell short of my expectations. The names included were mostly cliché and overused, and I was hoping for something more creative and inspiring. Additionally, the book lacked any background information or historical context for the names listed, which would have been helpful in understanding their origins and meanings. Overall, I was disappointed with this book and would not recommend it to others seeking unique and enchanting witchy names.
2. Liam - 1 star
I found "Witchy girl names" to be incredibly lacking and unoriginal. The majority of the names listed were either too basic and generic or too outlandish and impractical. I was hoping to find some elegant and mystical names that truly embodied the allure of witchcraft, but instead, I was met with a list of uninspiring choices. Furthermore, the book provided no explanations or background information for the names, leaving me feeling disconnected and uninterested. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for truly enchanting witchy girl names.
3. Olivia - 2 stars
"Witchy girl names" fell short of my expectations in terms of both quality and originality. The names listed were quite predictable and lacked the uniqueness and allure I was hoping for. Many of the names seemed forced or exaggerated and did not strike me as authentic or captivating. Additionally, I would have appreciated more insight or storytelling behind each name to make them feel more magical and intriguing. Overall, this book did not deliver the enchanting and mysterious witchy girl names I was seeking, and I would not recommend it to others who are looking for more genuine and bewitching options.