Mage Name Generator

Mages and their names

A conjurer, a magician, a charmer, a sorcerer, or sorceress—a mage is a broad category that always possesses one key trait: the practice of powerful magic. This power can be raw or refined, while wizards are more known for specific wisdom and honed skill.

Beware, or a mage like Circe (famous for turning Odysseus’ men into pigs) may turn you to swine! Magic gives mages their supernatural quality, though they’re not often strong physical threats. It’s not surprising they’re frequently loners (Circe, The Odyssey), otherworldly (Hecate, Greek mythology), or both.

Mage naming trends

Singular names for singular people, almost like celebrities using pseudonyms. Think of their names as masks for the masses. Hecate may have been another name for Persephone or Artemis. Even Harry Houdini became the singular “Houdini” when performing his stunts.

Mage name inspiration

Mage names often draw on their connection to magic and nature; Circe comes from the Greek meaning “bird.” Mage names may also refer to their mystery and high status; Celtic goddess Morrigan sometimes translates as “phantom queen.” The sea is another common theme.

Ready to try your hand? Use our mage name generator to “conjure” up some mage names of your own!

List of Mage Names

From Circe and Hecate in ancient Greece to “The Lady of the Green Kirtle” in C.S. Lewis’  The Silver Chair, mages capture our imaginations because of their hidden, supernatural knowledge about worlds beyond our own. The category of “mage” is just as broad as its names, which is why you’ll see influences from nearly every culture. Check out the following table for a breakdown: