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185 Funny Witch Names for Spooky Season

FNBy FunnyNamez Team·Updated ·8 min read
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Every witch needs a name that's equal parts mysterious and ridiculous. Whether you're creating a character for your next tabletop game, picking a Halloween persona, or just want to see what your witchy alter ego would be called, funny witch names hit differently when they're clever instead of trying too hard.

The best witch names either lean into the absurdity of magic or sound like someone you'd meet at a PTA meeting who also happens to brew potions after dark. From pun-heavy monikers to names that belong in a fantasy novel written by someone extremely caffeinated, this list covers every type of witch from the mildly spooky to the downright silly.

Our pick
Sabrina the Teenage Ditch
always skipping coven meetings
On this page
  1. Funny Witch Names of All Time
  2. Funny Female Witch Names
  3. Funny Male Witch Names
  4. Punny Witch Names That'll Cast a Spell
  5. Pop Culture Witch Names
  6. Witch Names Based on Their Magic Specialty
  7. Modern Witch Names for the 21st Century
  8. Food-Themed Witch Names
  9. Short and Snappy Witch Names
  10. How to Use These Names
  11. Frequently Asked Questions
  12. Conclusion
185 names

Funny Witch Names of All Time

These are the classics that never get old, no matter how many times you see them pop up at Halloween parties or in D&D campaigns. They work because they're immediately funny without needing a backstory. Perfect for anyone who wants a name that lands the joke quickly and gets people laughing before you even cast your first spell. These names have staying power because they balance wit with just enough magical flair.

Funny Witch Names ideas with example names
  1. 1
    Winnie the Boo
  2. 2
    Hocus Pocus Patricia
  3. 3
    Broom Hilda
  4. 4
    Hex Luthor
  5. 5
    The Wicked Witch of the Westside
  6. 6
    Sabrina the Teenage Ditch
    always skipping coven meetings
  7. 7
    Bewitched and Bewildered Barbara
  8. 8
    Cauldron Overflow Cathy
  9. 9
    Spellcheck Susan
  10. 10
    Glinda the Good Enough
  11. 11
    Hagatha Christie
    mystery novelist by day, curse-caster by night
  12. 12
    Ursula Undercooked
    her potions never quite work
  13. 13
    Witchy McWitchface
  14. 14
    Maleficent Karen
    she WILL speak to your coven leader
  15. 15
    Basic Witch Pumpkin Spice
  16. 16
    Double Trouble Bubble
  17. 17
    Morticia Addams Family Discount
  18. 18
    The Blair Witch Project Manager
  19. 19
    Practical Magic Mike
    yes, he's a guy witch and yes, he's very practical
  20. 20
    Charmed I'm Sure Sharon

Funny Female Witch Names

Female witches get all the best stereotype material to work with, and these names lean into every single one. Think pointy hats, black cats that judge you, and the kind of woman who definitely owns at least seventeen candles. These names work perfectly for characters who embrace the full witchy aesthetic while also maybe having a Target addiction and strong opinions about essential oils. Great for funny black cat names for your familiar too.

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    Esmeralda Extra
    everything she does is too much
  2. 22
    Tabitha Tarot
  3. 23
    Morgana Moody
  4. 24
    Cassandra Can't Even
  5. 25
    Wanda Wonky Wand
  6. 26
    Zelda Zodiac
    she'll tell you why Mercury is ruining your life
  7. 27
    Griselda Grumpy
  8. 28
    Belladonna Brunch
    bottomless mimosas and curses
  9. 29
    Rowena Retail Therapy
  10. 30
    Hexcellent Heather
  11. 31
    Moonbeam Melissa
    legally changed her name in the '70s
  12. 32
    Agatha All Along
  13. 33
    Circe CEO
    runs a Fortune 500 coven
  14. 34
    Prudence Petty
  15. 35
    Magnolia Mystical
  16. 36
    Samantha Spellbound
  17. 37
    Crystal Ball Carol
  18. 38
    Raven Renee
    owns 47 black scarves
  19. 39
    Willow Wine Mom
  20. 40
    Enchanted Edna

Funny Male Witch Names

Male witches, warlocks, wizards, whatever you want to call them, they deserve names just as ridiculous as their female counterparts. These work great for characters who take themselves way too seriously despite having a name that sounds like a rejected sitcom character. Perfect for that one guy in your gaming group who always plays the mysterious magic user but also can't stop making dad jokes. Check out our funny warlock names for even more options.

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    Warlock Holmes
    elementary, my dear cauldron
  2. 42
    Merlin Monroe
  3. 43
    Hex Mex
    specializes in enchanted burritos
  4. 44
    Gandalf the Beige
    not quite white, not quite grey
  5. 45
    Spellvin and the Chipmunks
  6. 46
    Albus Dumble-bore
    talks too much about the old days
  7. 47
    Magnus Magnificent
    he chose that name himself
  8. 48
    Wizard Steve from Accounting
  9. 49
    Cornelius Conjure
  10. 50
    Hexley Davidson
    rides a magic motorcycle
  11. 51
    Prospero Protocol
    everything by the book
  12. 52
    Benedict Broomstick
  13. 53
    Sorcerer's Apprentice Derek
    still learning, been at it for 40 years
  14. 54
    Enchanter Ernest
  15. 55
    Mystic Gary
  16. 56
    Spellman Carl
  17. 57
    Warlock and Key Kevin
  18. 58
    Potion Master Phil
  19. 59
    Rune Reader Randy
  20. 60
    Magic Mike
    but make it actual magic

Also Read: Hilarious Mage Names Perfect for Your Next Gaming Character

Punny Witch Names That'll Cast a Spell

These names exist purely for the wordplay and they know it. If you groan and laugh at the same time, the pun has done its job. Best used when you want people to immediately know you're not taking your witch persona too seriously. These work especially well for Halloween party name tags, social media handles, or any situation where a good terrible pun is exactly what the situation calls for.

  1. 61
    Witch Way Did She Go
  2. 62
    Witchful Thinking
  3. 63
    Sandy Witch
    she makes great sandwiches
  4. 64
    Witchcraft & Wizardry Wanda
  5. 65
    Broom Service Betty
  6. 66
    Spell It Out Sally
  7. 67
    Hextra Hextra Read All About It
  8. 68
    Brew-tiful Brenda
  9. 69
    Cauldron't Care Less
  10. 70
    Stirring the Pot Paula
  11. 71
    Fang You Very Much Francesca
  12. 72
    Spell Bound & Determined
  13. 73
    Witchy Woman
    Eagles song plays every time she enters
  14. 74
    That's So Raven
    but legally distinct
  15. 75
    Boo-tiful Belinda
  16. 76
    Spellbinding Sophie
  17. 77
    Witch Better Have My Money Rihanna
  18. 78
    Abra-ca-DAB-ra Debbie
  19. 79
    Curses Foiled Again Fiona
  20. 80
    The Hexorcist

Pop Culture Witch Names

When your favorite fictional witches inspire your naming choices, you get this collection. These names reference everything from classic movies to modern TV shows, perfect for anyone whose witch aesthetic is heavily influenced by what they've binged on streaming services. Great for costume parties where people will actually get the reference, or for character names when you want to tip your hat to the witches who came before.

  1. 81
    Hermione Stranger
    got lost on the way to Hogwarts
  2. 82
    Wandavision and Television
  3. 83
    Elphaba Had It Coming
  4. 84
    Hocus Pocus Focused
  5. 85
    Samantha Stephens It Up
  6. 86
    Willow from Buffy the Vampire Player
  7. 87
    The Craft Services
    she caters coven meetings
  8. 88
    Sabrina the Teenage Snitch
  9. 89
    Nancy Downs for a Nap
    always tired from spellcasting
  10. 90
    American Horror Story Cordelia
  11. 91
    Charmed Life Linda
  12. 92
    Practical Magic Gillian
  13. 93
    The Good Witch of the Cul-de-Sac
  14. 94
    Eastwick Eleanor
  15. 95
    Salem's Lot Lucy
    came from the wrong story
  16. 96
    Blair Witch GPS
    never getting lost in those woods again
  17. 97
    Kiki's Delivery Service Plus
  18. 98
    Twitches but Make It TikTok
  19. 99
    Halloweentown Aggie
  20. 100
    The Witcher's Sister

Also Read: Funny Halloween Names That Work All Year Round

Witch Names Based on Their Magic Specialty

Not all witches do the same kind of magic, and their names should reflect their specific brand of chaos. These names work great when you're building a character with a particular skillset or when you want the name to tell you exactly what kind of magical disaster you're dealing with. Perfect for RPG characters where the name is also kind of a job description.

  1. 101
    Potion Commotion Patricia
  2. 102
    Divination Diane
    sees the future, still shows up late
  3. 103
    Hex Editor Helen
  4. 104
    Transmutation Tammy
    turned her ex into a toad, no regrets
  5. 105
    Alchemy Alice
    mostly makes things explode
  6. 106
    Necromancer Nancy
    fun at parties, terrible at parties
  7. 107
    Enchantment Emily
  8. 108
    Illusionist Irene
    nothing is as it seems
  9. 109
    Summoner Sandra
    calls demons like they're Ubers
  10. 110
    Astral Projection Pam
    body's here, mind's in another dimension
  11. 111
    Crystal Ball Carla
  12. 112
    Tarot Theresa
  13. 113
    Broomstick Aerobics Instructor Beatrice
  14. 114
    Familiar Whisperer Wilma
    talks to cats and they talk back
  15. 115
    Weather Witch Wendy
    ruined every outdoor wedding in town
  16. 116
    Curse Remover Claire
    like tech support but for hexes
  17. 117
    Love Spell Lucy
    Cupid wishes he had her success rate
  18. 118
    Protection Spell Penelope
  19. 119
    Herbology Harriet
    just really into plants
  20. 120
    Time Turner Tina
    always late anyway

Modern Witch Names for the 21st Century

These witches have WiFi, strong feelings about their morning coffee, and probably a really good skincare routine. Modern witches deserve names that reflect their contemporary chaos while still maintaining that magical edge. Perfect for characters who cast spells but also complain about their phone battery dying at inconvenient moments. These names work when you want your witch to feel current and relatable.

  1. 121
    LinkedIn Profile Lydia the Witch
  2. 122
    Etsy Shop Eleanor
  3. 123
    Instagram Influencer Iris
  4. 124
    TikTok Trending Tara
  5. 125
    Zoom Meeting Zelda
    unmuted her mic to cast a curse
  6. 126
    Side Hustle Sarah the Sorceress
  7. 127
    Freelance Fiona
  8. 128
    Podcast Host Priscilla
  9. 129
    Wellness Blogger Winifred
  10. 130
    Social Media Manager Morgan
  11. 131
    Digital Nomad Nicole
  12. 132
    Girl Boss Griselda
  13. 133
    Work From Home Witch Wendy
  14. 134
    Kombucha Kendra
    brews potions and probiotic drinks
  15. 135
    Therapy Speaking Tabitha
  16. 136
    Journaling Jasmine
    manifests through writing
  17. 137
    Crystals and Coffee Cassie
  18. 138
    Sage Burning Stephanie
    for cleansing and aesthetics
  19. 139
    Moon Water Madeline
  20. 140
    Tarot and True Crime Tessa

Also Read: Funny Character Names That Actually Work in Stories

Food-Themed Witch Names

Why shouldn't witches be named after snacks? These names combine culinary delights with magical mayhem, perfect for witches whose potions probably taste better than they should. Great for anyone who wants their character to have personality and also make people slightly hungry. These work especially well if your witch character is actually a good cook or runs a magical bakery.

  1. 141
    Gingerbread Gertie
  2. 142
    Pumpkin Spice Patty
    only has powers in autumn
  3. 143
    Butterscotch Belinda
  4. 144
    Caramel Apple Agatha
  5. 145
    Candy Corn Cassandra
    divisive, some love her, some don't
  6. 146
    Licorice Liz
    an acquired taste
  7. 147
    Cinnamon Celia
  8. 148
    Marmalade Margaret
  9. 149
    Sourdough Starter Stella
    been brewing the same spell for years
  10. 150
    Pickle Brine Priscilla
    her potions are… interesting
  11. 151
    Mushroom Melody
  12. 152
    Honey Mustard Hilda
  13. 153
    Jalapeño Julia
    spicy personality and spicier spells
  14. 154
    Vanilla Extract Vera
    sounds boring, surprisingly strong
  15. 155
    Sage and Onion Sandra
  16. 156
    Rosemary Ruth
  17. 157
    Basil Beverly
  18. 158
    Thyme Traveler Theresa
  19. 159
    Pepperoni Penelope
  20. 160
    Mozzarella Monica

Short and Snappy Witch Names

Sometimes the best witch names are the ones that get in, make you laugh, and get out. These short names pack maximum humor into minimum syllables. Perfect for when you need a name that's easy to remember, quick to say, and doesn't require a backstory to be funny. Great for gaming usernames, quick character creation, or when you just want something punchy.

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    Hex
  2. 162
    Jinx
  3. 163
    Brew
  4. 164
    Spell
  5. 165
    Crone
  6. 166
    Hag
    she's reclaiming it
  7. 167
    Cackle
  8. 168
    Toad
  9. 169
    Wart
  10. 170
    Bat
  11. 171
    Fang
  12. 172
    Moon
  13. 173
    Star
  14. 174
    Raven
  15. 175
    Crow
  16. 176
    Sage
  17. 177
    Wicked
  18. 178
    Charm
  19. 179
    Curse
  20. 180
    Vex
  21. 181
    Boo
  22. 182
    Wisp
  23. 183
    Shade
  24. 184
    Grim
  25. 185
    Howl

How to Use These Names

Funny witch names work in more situations than you might think. The obvious ones are Halloween costume parties and October events where everyone's embracing the spooky season vibes, but these names shine brightest when you're building characters for tabletop gaming sessions or online RPGs. A witch named Hexcellent Heather or Potion Commotion Patricia tells your whole gaming group exactly what kind of energy you're bringing to the campaign.

These names also work great as online usernames, especially if you're into witchy aesthetics or fantasy content. Social media handles, gaming tags, or Discord names get way more memorable when they have personality. Just make sure the platform you're using doesn't already have seventeen other people who also thought Witchy McWitchface was hilarious.

For creative writing or storytelling, funny witch names can set the tone for your entire character without you having to write three paragraphs of description. A character named Sabrina the Teenage Snitch immediately tells readers this witch is young, probably untrustworthy, and definitely inspired by pop culture. The name does half your character development work before the story even starts.

If you're naming a pet (especially a black cat), witch names bring that perfect balance of spooky and silly. Your cat probably already judges you from across the room like they're plotting something magical anyway. Might as well lean into it with a name like Hocus Pocus Patricia or Familiar Whisperer Wilma. Just remember that you'll be saying this name out loud at the vet's office, so pick one you can say with a straight face.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a good funny witch name?

The best funny witch names either use wordplay that makes you groan-laugh, reference something from pop culture that people will recognize, or describe exactly what kind of witch this is in an absurd way. Bonus points if it sounds like a regular person's name with just enough magical chaos attached.

Can I use these names for D&D or other tabletop games?

Absolutely. These names work great for D&D warlocks, wizards, sorcerers, or any magic-using character where you want personality to shine through immediately. Your dungeon master might roll their eyes at Gandalf the Beige, but they'll also remember your character forever.

Are witch names only for female characters?

Not at all. While "witch" traditionally skews female, warlocks, wizards, and sorcerers all fall under the magical umbrella. Plus, gender-neutral magic users can rock any of these names. Magic doesn't care about your pronouns, and neither should funny names.

How do I create my own funny witch name?

Start with either a witch-related word (hex, spell, brew, potion) or a regular human name, then add something unexpected. Combine puns with magical terms, reference pop culture, or describe what your witch actually does. The weirder the combination, the funnier it usually lands.

Can I use these names outside of Halloween?

Yes. Gaming campaigns run all year, fantasy stories don't have a season, and honestly, if you want to introduce yourself as Cauldron Overflow Cathy at a work meeting, that's your choice. These names work anytime you need a character name with magical energy and humor.

Conclusion

The right funny witch name can turn a forgettable character into someone people quote for years. Whether you picked something punny, pop culture inspired, or just absurd enough to make you laugh every time you see it written down, the name you choose says everything about the kind of magical chaos you're bringing to the situation.

Bookmark this page for your next gaming session, Halloween party, or creative project. And if someone asks where you got your amazing witch name, just tell them a mysterious stranger on the internet helped you out. Witches love mysterious strangers.

FN
FunnyNamez Team

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