Looking for the perfect Pagan or witch name? Check out our list of over 100 magickal names drawn from the realms of the occult. Whether it’s for yourself, an animal familiar, or a fictional character, have fun perusing these delightfully witchy monikers. Christian names have usually honored Biblical figures and saints, but Pagans prefer to name themselves after nature, folklore, and the gods of antiquity. Many names are drawn from ancient stories and are charged with mythic power. Some of the names on this list didn’t start out magickal, but got that way in modern times through association with famous witches. (This is admittedly a Eurocentric list, since my own background is in classical literature and Western magick. If you are the bearer of a witchy name from another tradition, I’d love to learn about it!) Many witch names are unisex and others can be adapted to any gender. Creating compound names are one way that Pagans pay homage to sacred objects, spirits, and concepts (e.g., Raven Moonflower or Amethyst Dragonfyre). Try mixing and matching these first names with your favorite nouns and adjectives to create your very own Craft name. Adelinda - A Germanic name meaning
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File name: Pagan Gods 2 Title: Pagan Gods: Astarte Creator/Contributor: Sargent, John Singer, 1856-1925 (artist); Boston Public Library (sponsor); Lanzel, Sheryl (photographer) Genre: Paintings; Murals Date created: 1890-1895 Physical description: 1 painting : mural, oil on canvas Physical description notes: The artist used 'raised relief' elements - including wood, Lincrusta-Walton, metal, papier-mache, glass, and plaster to help emboss and illuminate the figures in natural light. Full 'Pagan Gods' vault measures approximately 431 x 102 inches. Summary/Abstract: Visible in this eastern portion of the Pagan Gods arch is Astarte, the goddess of sensuality enrobed in swaths of light blue and adorned with jewels rendered in glass and metal relief. Astarte stands upon a thin crescent moon. Above her head, the pincers of a scarab beetle hold an orange orb, behind which lies the inverted face of the goddess Neith. The mother of the Universe, Neith's body forms the length of the ceiling, with her hands touching the eastern horizon, her zodiac neck plate crowning the arch, and her torso and legs extending downward to the west side of the vault. General notes: Title from information in: Wick, Peter A. 'A handbook to the art and architecture of the Boston Public Library' and Sargent, John Singer, 'A sequence of mural decoration executed between 1895 and 1916.'; Abstract from information in: Sargent, John Singer, 'A sequence of mural decoration executed between 1895 and 1916.' and Promey, Sally M., 'John Singer Sargent's Triumph of Religion at the Boston Public Library.' Date notes: A contract dated January 18, 1893 officially commissioned John Singer Sargent to undertake work on the Boston Public Library Murals. Canvases were completed in Sargent's studios in Morgan Hall, England and London, England and shipped over to Boston and adhered to the library walls in four installations occurring in 1895, 1903, 1916, and 1919. Biographical/historical notes: John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) was born in Florence, Italy to an American family. He was educated at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and spent most of his life living and working in England. The artist maintained close ties to Boston and painted the Boston Public Library murals concurrently with murals at the nearby Museum of Fine Arts. Known for his aptitude as a portrait painter, Sargent was commissioned to capture many famous faces of his day. The library murals - arguably his most ambitious works - represented an opportunity to solidify his reputation as a master. He was not a highly religious man, but remained fascinated by religious imagery and iconography. 'Triumph of Religion' represented an opportunity for the mid-career artist to take on a truly ambitious theme and celebrate his study of religious visual history. His mural cycle was left incomplete, perhaps slowed by the artist's personal loss with the death of his niece in World War I, as well as by criticism received from members of the public who found his representations offensive. Subjects: Religion; Gods; Astarte (Phoenician deity) Collection: Mural Cycles at the Central Library in Copley Square Location: Sargent Gallery Murals Rights: Copyright (c) Sheryl Lanzel
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You know the rhyme, first comes love then comes marriage and then comes a baby carriage. A little over a year ago, I posted my first blog, "Why I refused to Baptize my Child." A year later, my blog is slowly improving. Now I wish to return to the subject of naming ceremonies. Naming Ceremony Not to be confused with the Jewish B'rit Bat tradition. Pagan naming ceremonies have existed in many forms. Naming the child, give recognition of the new person, a key component of their identity. This ceremony is done often to a small child or infant. Many cultures had a waiting period before such ceremonies, in case the baby did not survived. This was sadly a common occurrence when these customs began. Now a days, naming ceremonies are as much about the celebration of birth as well as the life itself. "How does a pagan naming ceremony differ from a baptism?" A baptism is an act that is believed to wash away original sin, i.e. sex from a their biological parents. Most pagans do not recognize original sin. Sex is not deemed as sinful. Hence this concept is actually insulting as well as unnecessary. Naming Ceremonies are a commitment parents make, not a commitment for the child. Parents in naming ceremonies may commit to certain methods and ideas in raising their children, but the child is not committed to a religion. Where baptism.often commits the child to Christianity. "How old should my child be for the ceremony?" Spiritually, I hold to the belief, that scab on the cord should fall off before the naming ceremony is done. I believe that natural act helps separates the child from the birth mother. Which is fairly young. Ancient families would often wait nearly a year before naming the baby. Today,unless you choose a group of some sorts with certain rules regarding age to conduct the ceremony, any age is usually fine. I wanted to do the ceremony while my daughter was still a baby. Some people choose to wait until the child is old enough to remember the ceremony. In adoption situations, the child could be any age and is receiving a new last name at least and a new family. This child could be a new born to a young adult teenager. "Why have a naming ceremony, especially if I'm not religious?" It's great way to introduce your new child to family, friends, coven, church, fellowship, community etc... Life is about moments of of celebration. Nothing like the celebration of a new child. Naming Ceremonies can be secular, as well as religious. They aren't required, but it's nice for the child to know they brought celebration to the family. It is a way to celebrate your new child as well as leave images of the joy you as parents felt in having this child. My personal circumstances involved my husband family, mostly Catholic, meaning we will be attending lots of christening ceremonies. I didn't want my daughter to feel left out, but I wasn't going to allow a baptism. We didn't do things exactly the same way, but it shows how much she was loved as a baby. "What commitment will I have to make?" It depends, what commitments are you able and willing to make? If you are doing the ceremony through a church, fellowship, coven or any sort of group, it will likely be to their methodology. Hence you should study up what this organization teaches and expects. If you aren't going through a group, you can simply write your own vows. You can vow to offer guidance, love, discipline, etc... You can also vow to give your child the right of freedom of thought and expression. Whatever matters to you. "Who will conducts the ceremony?" If you are pagan, a priest and / or priestess of similar beliefs, can conduct a spiritual ceremony for you. Certain churches and fellowships are helpful with ministers able and willing to conduct pagan ceremonies. Unitarian Universalist and military chaplains are able to preform the ceremony. If you are looking for a more secular or casual ceremony, friends and family saying a few things in an informal service will often do. "Where would you have a naming ceremony?" Location is based off what your limits are. If you can afford a catering hall, with a garden , by all means do so. If money isn't so bountiful, there are many economical options. See "Locations pros and cons" in the article "Keeping Birthdays Special." "How do I dress my child, family, self and ask of guests?" It can be as casual to fancy, as you want. You can have the infant naked, while everyone else is wearing jeans and T-shirts in your BBQ backyard celebration, to your great grandmother's antique silk christening gown, at a catering hall, with a banquet feast. I chose to go a bit fancy with the dress for my daughter. I got the dress second hand, but it was stunning. I didn't go with traditional white, but a light pink. The service at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stony Brook and reception at my home. Pizza and cake were served. "What gifts should one bring or suggest to bring for the ceremony." If the guest is of similar path as the parents, a spiritual gift is acceptable. Age appropriate and safe jewelry of spiritual significance. Many pagan parents will welcome most spiritual gifts, as long as it isn't abusive. (I do discourage Christian crosses and crucifixes, because to many spiritual paths is a symbol of death.) If the parents or guest aren't spiritual, I suggest books. I did this with my daughter ceremony. I told guest, if they insist on bringing a gift, a book they themselves read and were positively effected by. To share that joy to my child. Of course people brought clothes and toys as well. Bless them! Traditional nonreligious keepsakes are welcome, like little boxes for baby teeth and hair clippings. Picture frames, fancy stuff toys, clothes, shoes, little comb and brush sets, and other little gifts that are special. Btw grandma and grandpa, family tree scrapbooks are precious treasures! God/s/Spiritual Parents If you are polytheist, I suggest the term godsparents. However spiritual parent or family also works. This concept has been around for thousands of years. Often the spiritual parents adopted the spiritual children, in the event of the biological parents death. This was a very real concern, with disease, war, famine, etc... killing thousands, having a back up family was practical. Today, legal practices are required to set up a will, to make your wishes known. Now god parents don't have to be the one person you entrust your children up bring, but people you want your child to have connection with. You also don't have to be traditional. You can have same sex spiritual parents, you can have just one or more than two. I gave my daughter a spiritual sibling. I asked my flower girl to be my daughter spiritual sister. Both are only children, so I gave her a little sister and she gave my little girl a big sister. Suggestive readings and songs for the ceremony "We all come from the Goddess" Louis Armstrong "what a wonderful world." Spirit of Life words by Carolyn McDade Spirit of Life, come unto me. Sing in my heart all the stirrings of compassion. Blow in the wind, rise in the sea; Move in the hand, giving life the shape of justice. Roots hold me close; wings set me free; Spirit of Life, come to me, Come to me. Kahlil Gibran On Children... Harry Belafonte "Turn the world around" Sarah McClachlan " ice cream" Sesame Street "Sing" Rituals Naming Ceremony by Helen Naming traditions and ceremonies from around the world "Baby Naming and Welcoming Ceremony " Naming Ceremony "How to hold a naming ceremony for your baby" Traditions and Keepsakes Blessing stones: take quartz or other precious stones and have all attendances hold a stone, sending positive energy towards the child. You can make the stones into beads and string them into a necklace or chain. Or you can keep the stones in a jar, bag or box. Keepsake book, picture frame, card, etc...: people names and well wishes. Give your child a little physical contact with the past. Video, photos and scrapbooks: Recorded memories. Faces, voices, sounds, artistic expression of love. Never undermine such gifts. Planting a tree, bush or flower garden: If possible, planting part or all of the child's placenta from their birth with it. Make sure it's in a place where it won't be cut down and try to avoid dangerous areas like flood areas, fire areas, etc..... Donations: if the child has or had a medical condition, you may want to donate to a cause or the hospital the assisted the child. Blessing upon you and that of your family . May your child's naming ceremony bring you fond memories, especially when things are down. Don't underestimate these little celebrations.. May your child/ren bring you joy!
These are perfect for naming your son, daughter, cat, or for your own ritual work.
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