Magical names have always fascinated humans. When it comes to magical names for females, the possibilities are endless. These names often have a mystical or ethereal quality that can transport us to a world of fantasy and enchantment. They can be inspired by mythologies, fairy tales, nature, or even created from scratch. The main idea of magical names for females is their ability to evoke a sense of wonder and otherworldliness. They can be powerful and empowering, helping women embrace their inner strength and unique qualities.
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1 While a witch will be unable to perform magic outside their specialty, they will still be able to perform general spells such as levitation magic, albeit with greater difficulty. Young witches are encouraged to study under one of the main nine magic tracks in preparation for coven membership, and annually held coventions allow them to explore the various covens before making their choice.
They can be powerful and empowering, helping women embrace their inner strength and unique qualities. Whether it's a name like "Luna" that brings to mind the beauty of the moon, or "Aurora" that evokes the colors of the Northern Lights, magical names for females have a magical quality that sets them apart from traditional names. These names often have a certain sparkle and charm, fitting for a world of magic and wonder.
Banished 'Witches' Sing Of Their Pain — And Their Dreams
Three of the women who sing about their plight — and their hopes — on the album I've Forgotten Now Who I Used To Be. Their names are withheld to protect their physical safety because they have been accused of witchcraft. Marilena Umuhoza Delli hide caption
toggle caption Marilena Umuhoza DelliThree of the women who sing about their plight — and their hopes — on the album I've Forgotten Now Who I Used To Be. Their names are withheld to protect their physical safety because they have been accused of witchcraft.
Marilena Umuhoza Delli
On a brief track called "I Stand Accused," a woman in a remote part of Ghana intones and repeats the title phrase with the intensity of a global town crier. She's accompanied only by the sound of pieces of firewood being struck together. But in her solitude she's speaking for a community called Witch Camp that has recorded the new album, I've Forgotten Now Who I Used To Be.
This singer is one of an estimated 1,000 women in northern Ghana who have fled their homes because of witchcraft accusations — and the fear that they will be physically attacked as a result. Reasons vary for such allegations: Some charges arise so that land they owned could be stolen. Other times women with mental or physical disabilities are condemned. Virulent sexism, ageism or personal jealousies are usually part of these accusations. Their livelihood can include chopping firewood for local chiefs and gathering discarded food for themselves. One track describes an especially harsh means of survival: "Abandoned (Forced Into A Life Of Prostitution)."
'I Must Build A New Home' -- A Song From The Album
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For Marilena Umuhoza Delli, who produced the Witch Camp album with her husband, Ian Brennan, their stories convey personal resonance. They had heard about the women while working on similar projects around the world.
"My mother is from Rwanda and she's disabled, widowed, a three-time genocide survivor," Umuhoza Delli says. "I grew up poor in Italy in a conservative area, so it was impossible to look at these women's circumstances and not see my own mother. With Ian, as we have done in Tanzania, with genocide survivors in Rwanda and Cambodia, our objective is to provide a platform for these women who are otherwise censored or unheard."
Umuhoza Delli and Brennan have considerable experience in making such marginalized voices heard by encouraging them to turn their stories into songs. They produced the Zomba Prison Project album I Have No Everything Here, which features voices from a Malawian maximum security prison. For Witch Camp, Umuhoza Delli and Brennan traveled to three northern Ghanaian rural villages that house accused witches. (They did not name the villages out of concern for everyone's safety. Working with (and supported by) chieftains and translators who knew the local Mampruli and Dagbani language dialects, the producers spent two weeks recording in December 2018.
None of the women in Witch Camp have musical backgrounds.
"We recorded more than 100 people, six hours of music and most of the women are elderly, many in their 70s," Umuhoza Delli says. "The whole record is composed of instant compositions" — songs they improvised themselves.
"It was pretty fast, but it was incredibly intense," Umuhoza Delli says of the sessions. "We're talking about recording from morning until later afternoon."
The musical accompaniment, she says, is from "objects from their immediate environment: a teapot, a tin can, a balloon left over from a political rally." One of the few Ghanaian men in the camp who was accused of witchcraft — and is known as Wizard — played the talking drum on the album.
The compositions became mantras. Some women would say the same phrases over and over again, like prayers. The women wish to remain anonymous for their own safety, and, says Umuhoza Delli, "to let the songs speak for themselves."
"When they had the opportunity to sing, they were shocked and happy that there was such an interest in their lives," Umuhoza Delli says. "There was a positivity around this project, everyone participated actively and was very involved."
That energy comes across in "Love" and "Love, Please," with communal voices sounding almost ecstatic in response to the lead vocalist's pleas for love and acceptance. These exchanges also make the solo singers on most of the other tracks sound even more stark and piercing.
But whether Witch Camp features a group shouting together or lonely voices depicting the isolation surrounding these villages, an overarching sense of empathy becomes a life force throughout the album, especially with songs like "I Trusted My Family, They Betrayed Me."
Within Ghana, belief in witches has permeated across social strata and appears as a plot point in television programs. But Ghanaian media has also called for an end to perpetuating the false belief in witchcraft and advocated for re-entering these accused women into general society. Last summer, after 90-year-old Akuah Denteh was murdered following such an accusation, an editorial in the Ghanaian Times declared, "The lynching of Akua Denteh though heartbreaking and condemnable provides us a unique opportunity to take the bold decision to close down all such places [camps], liberate all the women who have been branded witches and indeed say 'no more witches camps.'"
The coven system was a system instituted on the Boiling Isles by Emperor Belos for categorizing magic into specific types. There were nine main covens with hundreds of other covens beneath them. The educational system trained young witches along scholastic tracks that prepared them for membership in their chosen coven.
They have the ability to make us dream and imagine, adding a touch of mystery to our lives. So whether you're looking for a name for a character in a story or searching for a name for your own child, let your imagination fly and explore the realm of magical names for females..
Reviews for "Bewitching Beauties: Gorgeous Names for Girls with a Touch of Magic"
1. Katie - 1/5 stars - I was really disappointed with "Magical names for females". The names in this book were not whimsical or enchanting as I expected. They felt generic and lacked any sort of magical quality. I was hoping for a book that would transport me to a world of fairy tales, but instead, I got a list of names that I could easily find on any baby name website. Overall, this book didn't live up to its title or my expectations.
2. Mark - 2/5 stars - "Magical names for females" was just okay. I was hoping for more unique and mystical names, but most of the names in this book were pretty common. There were a few hidden gems, but they were few and far between. Additionally, I found the descriptions and explanations for each name to be lacking substance. I wanted to learn more about the origins or symbolism behind each name, but the information provided was very basic. Overall, this book didn't provide the magical experience I was hoping for.
3. Emily - 2/5 stars - I was quite underwhelmed by "Magical names for females". The names listed in this book were mostly cliché and unoriginal. I was expecting to find some truly unique and mystical names that would inspire my imagination, but instead, I found names that felt like they were taken straight from a fantasy name generator. The lack of depth in the explanations and descriptions for each name also left me wanting more. I wouldn't recommend this book if you're looking for truly magical and enchanting names.