The Complete Book of Magical Names (Llewellyn's Modern Witchcraft) [Paperback]

Phoenix McFarland (Author)

Book Description

Series: Llewellyn's Modern Witchcraft | Publication Date: September 1, 1996

Here is the only lexicon of non-Christian names and their meanings in print. Written from a Wiccan perspective by a Wiccan priestess, this book contains nearly 5,000 names taken from modern and ancient sources: nature, mythology, history, fantasy literature, magical places, and faraway lands. Names are indexed alphabetically and by the characteristics they invoke for ease of use. Select a name that reflects who you truly are.

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About the Author

Phoenix McFarland (British Colombia, Canada) describes herself as "an irreverent Wiccan Priestess."  Ms. McFarland has had many articles and poems published in Pagan publications, including the column "Rainforest Echoes" in Hole in the Stone Wiccan Journal.  She also leads workshops at Pagan festivals.

Product Details

• Paperback: 290 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications; 1st edition (September 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567182518
• ISBN-13: 978-1567182514
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,270,311 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best baby name book ever!, April 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Book of Magical Names (Llewellyn's Modern Witchcraft) (Paperback)

I'm not a Wiccan, just an open minded person. We wanted something different when choosing a name for our baby. This book had TONS of them! It's really a fun book to read too. I know, who reads a baby name book, right? But really, it was fun. I learned a lot of neat stuff and Wicca sure looks like it's an interesting religion. We both will get a kick out of telling our baby where her name came from. If you know anyone who's expecting, give her this. I guarantee she won't be able to put it down. All the other baby name books were the same old names. Ho-hum BORING! I really like this one better. Plus I actually learned a ritual to help me get over turning 40! How many books can you say that about? Talk about magic!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars how authentic is it?, September 8, 2002

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Tindómerel (Finland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Book of Magical Names (Llewellyn's Modern Witchcraft) (Paperback)

An interesting book with lots of beautiful names... but how authentic are they? Would you really dare to name your children after the names given in this book? As a Finnish reader I was most amused (and a bit annoyed too) by the Finnish names given in the book. For example Nakki means a sausage in the Finnish language and the proper and right name for the water elf (which is by the way usually seen most evil and tricky in folklore) would have two oh so important dots above the letter a, thus:ä.

It makes me wonder how right and authentic the rest of the names are from the cultures and languages i don't know? A good source for role play characters anyway.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fancy that, a baby name book you'll want to READ!, January 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Book of Magical Names (Llewellyn's Modern Witchcraft) (Paperback)

I was impressed with this book. I find myself referring to it over and over again. It was entertaining to read, surprisingly. I mean, one dosen't usually READ a baby name book, but this was readable. There were lots of interesting quotes, facinating history of names which I hadn't ever given much thought to before, and also the interesting folklore surround names. My favorite part was when the author listed her own family's and other Puritan names such as Flee Fornication, Be Good, and Ashes. It's very good for writers who are looking for different character's names especially the names from literature. I liked the book, found it a good read, vastly entertaining, and I am using it repeatedly. I think it's the best baby name book on the market.