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17th May 2023

13 Harry Potter inspired baby names to celebrate all the movies being released on Netflix

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All the Harry Potter films are on Netflix!

To celebrate Netflix releasing all eight Harry Potter movies on to the streaming platform, we want to share some of the best Harry Potter inspired baby names with you.

Today marks the first time that the films, adapted from JK Rowling’s best-selling children’s novels, will be carried as a full collection on a streaming service.

Harry Potter inspired baby names.

If you consider yourself a true ‘Potterhead’ – why not think about choosing some witch and wizard baby names for your little one?

There are just so many Harry Potter themed names for boys and girls that you could use, and here are some of our favourite ones:

1. Harry

The boy who lived himself. The name ‘Harry’ means ‘protector’ and ‘army commander’ – which, you know, is fitting seeing as he builds up an army to fight he who must not be named.

2. Hermonie

As Harry’s best friend, Hermonie is one of the main characters in the Harry Potter books and movies, and the name itself means ‘well-born’.

3. Albus

Albus Dumbledore is the headmaster of Hogwarts, and one of the most well-loved characters in the series. The name itself means ‘white’ or ‘bright.’

4. Emmeline

Emmeline is one of the members of the Order of the Phoenix, and the name comes from French and is said to mean ‘hardworking.’

5. Draco

Yes, he is a bad guy – and Harry’s sworn nemesis, but the name? We kind of love it – and it literally means ‘dragon’ so how cool is that?

6. Lily

Harry Potter’s mother – who sacrificed herself trying to save her only child – is called Lily.

7. Severus

Severus Snape is one of the teachers at Hogwarts – and rather fittingly, the name means ‘stern’.

8. Luna

Luna Lovegood is a friend of Harry, Ron and Hermonie. She is quirky and eccentric, and the name Luna, which actually means ‘moon’ has gained immense popularity since the release of the films and books.

9. Neville

Neville is a French name originally, meaning ‘new town,’ and in the Harry Potter books, we meet Neville as a shy and clumsy boy, who later grows into a strong and courageous man.

10. Poppy

Madam Poppy Pomfrey was a witch and the matron at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

11. James

Harry Potter’s father was James Potter.

12. Fleur

Fleur Delacour is a French witch who as a student comes to Hogwarts to compete in the Triwizard Tournament.

13. Arthur

Arthur Weasley is Ron’s father and a pure-blood wizard in the employ of the Ministry of Magic – as well as a member of the second Order of the Phoenix.

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