Names Categorized "Bewitched characters"

Abner is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name ʾAvner (אַבְנֵר), meaning "my father is a light." It is composed of the elements ʾav ("father") and ner ("lamp, light"). In the Hebrew Bible, Abner was the cou...

Adam is a name of profound historical and religious significance, originating from the Hebrew word adam meaning "man." Its etymology is debated, with possible roots in the Hebrew ʾaḏam ("to be red," referring to skin ton...

Etymology and OriginAgnes is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Ἁγνή (Hagnē), meaning "“chaste”". The name was Latinized as Agnes and later adopted into various European languages, including English, French (Ag...

Amy is an English feminine given name, derived from the Old French name Amée, meaning "beloved" (modern French aimée). This is a vernacular form of the Late Roman name Amata, which comes from the Latin verb amare, "to lo...

Annabelle is a feminine given name common in English- and French-speaking countries. It is a variant of Annabel and can also be interpreted as a combination of Anna, derived from the Hebrew word for grace, and the French...

Arthur is a masculine given name of uncertain etymology. Its popularity derives from it being the name of the legendary hero King Arthur. The name is used across many European languages, including Danish, Dutch, English,...

Ashley is a given name of English origin, derived from the Old English words æsc (ash) and lēah (clearing, meadow), meaning "ash tree clearing." It originally developed as a surname from place names, and its use as a fir...

Etymology and OriginsBaxter is an English masculine name that originated as an occupational surname meaning "(female) baker." It derives from the Old English element bæcere combined with a feminine agent suffix, making i...

Bertha is a female Germanic name originating as a short form of names containing the Old Frankish or Old Saxon element berht, Old High German beraht, meaning "bright" (from Proto-Germanic *berhtaz). Etymology and History...

Betty is a classic feminine given name of English origin. Predominantly recognized as a diminutive of Elizabeth, it has also been historically used as a standalone given name or a pet form of Bethany and, in Latin Americ...

Charlie is a unisex given name in English-speaking countries, commonly used as a diminutive or feminine form of Charles. While traditionally masculine, Charlie has gained widespread popularity for all genders, often serv...

Charlton is an English masculine given name adopted from a surname of Old English toponymic origin. The surname—and thus the given name—originated from place names meaning "settlement of free men," derived from the Old E...

Charmaine is a feminine given name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Charmian or the English word charm with the -aine suffix found in names like Lorraine and Germaine. It first appears in the 1924 play What Price...

Clara is a feminine given name of Late Latin origin, ultimately derived from the masculine name Clarus, meaning "clear, bright, famous." The name carries a connotation of luminosity and renown, originating from the Latin...

Clio is the Latinized form of the Greek name Kleio, which derives from the Greek root κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory." In Greek mythology, Clio is one of the nine Muses, specifically the muse of history and heroic poetry....

Darrin is a variant of the name Darren. The origin and meaning of Darren are uncertain, but several theories exist. It may be an Anglicized form of the Irish name Darragh or Dáire, meaning "oak tree." Alternatively, it c...

Esmeralda is a Spanish and Portuguese feminine name meaning "emerald". The name derives directly from the word for the precious green gemstone, esmeralda in both languages (ultimately from Latin smaragdus, Greek σμάραγδο...

Fergus is a given name of Irish and Scottish origin, derived from the Old Irish elements fer meaning "man" and guss meaning "vigour, strength, force," thus connoting "man of vigour." The name is traditional in both Irela...

Floyd is a masculine given name of Anglo-Welsh origin, derived from the Welsh name Lloyd, which themselves comes from the Welsh word llwyd meaning "grey" or "grey-haired". As such, Floyd is ultimately a variant form of L...

Frank is a masculine given name with deep roots in European history. It derives from an Old German name that referred to a member of the Germanic tribe known as the Franks. The Franks settled in the regions now called Fr...

Gladys is a female given name used in English, French, Spanish, and Welsh. It originates from the Old Welsh name Gwladus, which is probably derived from gwlad meaning "country". Alternatively, it may have been adopted as...

Harold is an English masculine given name with deep roots in the Germanic language family. It derives from the Old English name Hereweald, composed of the elements here meaning "army" and weald meaning "powerful, mighty"...

Harriet is an English feminine given name, ultimately derived from the French Henriette, itself a feminine form of Harry. The name emerged in the 17th century and became widely popular in the English-speaking world by th...

Hazel is a feminine given name derived directly from the English word hazel for the tree or the light brown color, itself from Old English hæsel. The name was coined in the 19th century as part of the fashion for botanic...

Hedley is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from a surname that originally denoted a person from a place called Hedley. The place name is composed of the Old English elements hæð, meaning "heath" or "heat...

Herbie is a diminutive of Herbert, an English given name that originally served as a nickname for Herbert. While Herbert has roots in Old German elements meaning "army" and "bright," Herbie emerged as a familiar, affecti...

Horace is the English and French form of the Roman family name Horatius, and the name by which the poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus is commonly known in those languages. Used since the Renaissance in honor of the poet, the...

Howard is a masculine given name derived from an English surname. The surname itself has several possible origins: it may stem from the Anglo-Norman given name Huard, which in turn comes from the Germanic name Hughard; f...

Hubert is a Germanic masculine given name derived from the Old German elements hugu meaning "mind, thought, spirit" and beraht meaning "bright". The name thus carries the sense of a "bright heart" or "bright mind". It is...

Irving is a masculine given name of Scottish origin, derived from the surname Irving, a variant of Irvine which comes from the town of Irvine in North Ayrshire. The town is named after the River Irvine, whose name is tho...

EtymologyJack is a given name of English origin, derived from the medieval diminutive Jackin (earlier Jankin), a pet form of John. The name John itself comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." There...

Jimmy is a masculine given name primarily used in English. It is most commonly a diminutive of James, with the short form Jim also being widely used.Etymology and HistoryThe name Jimmy originated in English-speaking coun...

Johnny is a diminutive of John, a classic English name with deep biblical roots. While originally a nickname, Johnny has since become a given name in its own right, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name ec...

Jonathan is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from Yehonaṯan (יְהוֹנָתָן), meaning "Yahweh has given." The name appears in the Old Testament as the eldest son of King Saul and a close friend of David. Acco...

Julius is a masculine given name derived from the Roman family name Julius, a prominent patrician gens of ancient Rome. The name's etymology is uncertain, with two main theories: it may come from Greek ἴουλος (ioulos) me...

Kimmie is a diminutive of the feminine names Kimberly or Kim. It is an English given name, typically used as a short form (or hypocorism) of these longer names.The name Kimberly itself originates from the city of Kimberl...

Larry is an English masculine given name, used as a diminutive of Laurence 1 or Lawrence. The name Laurence derives from the Roman cognomen Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum," a city in ancient Italy whose name likely...

Etymology and Origin Lisa is a diminutive and short form of the name Elizabeth, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath" or "God's promise." While often used independently, Lisa origin...

Lorenzo is the Italian and Spanish form of Laurence 1, derived from the Roman cognomen Laurentius, which meant "from Laurentum". Laurentum was an ancient city in Italy, its name probably coming from Latin laurus "laurel"...

Louise is the French feminine form of Louis. It has been used across multiple European languages, including Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Norwegian, and Swedish, and has seen particular popularity since the 19t...

Lucretia is a feminine given name derived from the Roman family name Lucretius, which itself may come from Latin lucrum meaning "profit, wealth." The name is inextricably linked to the legendary Roman noblewoman Lucretia...

Marshall is an English given name and surname of occupational origin, derived from the Middle English term mareschal, which denoted a groom or farrier. The word ultimately comes from the Germanic compound marah ("horse")...

Marvin is a masculine given name of English origin, derived either from the Welsh personal name Merfyn or the Old English name Mærwine. The Welsh element mer likely means "marrow" (in a figurative sense of "core" or "ess...

Matthew is an English masculine given name, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning “gift of Yahweh.” It entered Greek as Ματθαῖος (Matthaios) through the New Testament, where it belonged to Matthew t...

EtymologyMaurice is a masculine given name with deep roots in Latin and French tradition. It derives from the Roman name Mauritius, itself a derivative of Maurus, meaning "Moorish" or "dark-skinned," referencing inhabita...

Merle is a given name used for both boys and girls. It derives from the English word merle or the French surname Merle, both meaning "blackbird" (from Latin merula). The French cognate Merle originated as a nickname for...

Etymology and OriginMichael is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew rhetorical question מִיכָאֵל (Miḵaʾel), meaning "who is like God?" The name combines the interrogative pronoun מִי (mi) meaning "who?", the pa...

Minerva is a feminine name of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from Latin mens meaning "intellect," but more likely of Etruscan origin. It is best known as the name of the Roman goddess of wisdom, justice, law, vict...

Etymology and Biblical OriginNaomi is a Hebrew name originating from the word נָעַם (naʿam), meaning "to be pleasant." The feminine form נָעֳמִי (Naʿomi) translates as "my pleasantness." In the Old Testament, Naomi is th...

Robert is a masculine given name of ancient Germanic origin, widely used across many languages and cultures for centuries. It derives from the Proto-Germanic *Hrōþiberhtaz, composed of the elements hruod meaning "fame, g...

Robin is a unisex given name of medieval English origin, originally a diminutive of Robert, but now usually regarded as an independent name. The name Robert itself derives from the Old Frankish elements hrod meaning 'fam...

Samuel is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name שְׁמוּאֵל (Shemuʾel), traditionally interpreted to mean "name of God"—from the roots shem (שֵׁם, meaning "name") and ʾel (אֵל, meaning "God"). An alternative...

Sidney is an English given name derived directly from the English surname Sidney. The surname itself has two possible origins: it may be a place name from Old English, meaning "wide water meadow," or it may derive from t...

Tate is an English masculine given name derived from a surname, which itself originated from the Old English personal name Tata. The Old English name Tata is thought to mean "happy" or "glad." The surname Tate emerged in...