The New Book of Magical Names

by Phoenix McFarland

There is tremendous energy within names. Powerful symbols of identity, inspiration, and intention, names are magical tools of self-transformation. The original version of this classic guide, included in the prestigious New York Times "Reader's Guide to the Best 10,000 Books in Print," helped thousands find the perfect name for everything from their child to their coven to their cat. Now, it has been revised and expanded, and is bigger and better than ever. The New Book of Magical Names presents a dictionary of more than 7,000 names (including pronunciations) taken from modern and ancient sources, including nature, mythology, history, fantasy literature, folklore, and faraway lands. Discover how religious and political movements, long-forgotten customs and social mores have influenced names throughout time. This fascinating guide Whether you are looking for a baby shower gift, initiating a new era in your own life, wanting to find a pen name, a magical name, or even a name for your house, The New Book of Magical Names is your indispensable resource.

Genres: Reference, Magic, Nonfiction

432 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Becca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aside from its intended purpose for magical working, this is a really useful resource for authors and also for creating rpg characters. I rated it 4 stars instead of 5 because a high portion of the names listed are a bit on-the-nose for my taste, I would have liked it if there was a larger selection of names that appeared more name-like and less like obvious descriptors/adjectives/etc, but there are some really lovely gems included in the lists. I've gotten a fair amount of use out of this book and enjoy perusing the names in it as well as some of the background explanations.

[Kerr Cuhulain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource for Pagans or authors looking for names.

[Marina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great resource tool for writers.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

awesome resource for writers and name nerds.

[Searska GreyRaven · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty decent reference for names, especially for writing.