The magic of Harry Potter has swept the world. If you would like to bring a little of the magic into your home, you could consider choosing a Harry Potter-inspired name for your pet puppies or kittens.
We have put together this list of the most unique and creative names, all of the names are after the characters from Harry Potter movies and books. If you are a Muggle at heart, you will be proud to call out these adorable names at the dog park.
Albus
Albus Dumbledore, Hogwarts Headmaster in Harry Potter's time, Transfiguration professor in Tom Riddle's time, founder of the Order of the Phoenix.
In ancient Rome, Albus was a whitened board on which public notices were inscribed in black. So the name Albus is perfect for a magic white puppy.
Cedric
Cedric Diggory, Hufflepuff student two years above Harry, school prefect, Quidditch Seeker and captain, co-winner of the Triwizard Tournament.
Cedric is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Cedric is "kind and loved".
Dobby
House-elf originally belonging to the Malfoy family, accidentally set free by Lucius Malfoy due to Harry's intervention in Chamber of Secrets. Killed by Bellatrix Lestrange while saving Harry Potter's life.
Dobby is suitable for a loyal and heroic dog name.
Fluffy
Three-headed dog belonging to Rubeus Hagrid, protector of the philosopher's stone.
The name Fluffy is perfect for those puppies covered with fluff.
Ginny
Ginny Weasley, Only daughter and youngest child of Arthur and Molly Weasley, Gryffindor student one year under Harry, Gryffindor Quidditch Seeker and Chaser, member of Dumbledore's Army, Harry's main love interest.
The name Ginny is perfect for a female hunting dog.
Godric
Godric Gryffindor, One of the four founders of Hogwarts.
Godric is a boy's name of Old English origin, and the meaning of Godric is "God-ruler".
Gregory
Gregory Goyle, Son of Goyle, Slytherin student in Harry's year, Slytherin Quidditch Beater, member of the Inquisitorial Squad.
Gregory is a boy's name of Greek origin, and the meaning of Gregory is "watchful, vigilant". Gregory is a cool name for a guarding dog.
Harry
Harry Potter, Main character of the series, son of James Potter and Lily Evans.
Harry is a boy's name of Old German origin, and the meaning of Harry is "home leader". American use may be homage to President Harry S. Truman.
Helga
Helga Hufflepuff, One of the four founders of Hogwarts, ancestor of Hepzibah Smith.
Helga is a girl's name of Old German and Old Norse origin, and the meaning of Helga is "holy, sacred; successful".
Hermione
Hermione Granger, Muggle-born Gryffindor student in Harry's year, one of Harry's best friends, founder of Dumbledore's Army, Gryffindor Prefect.
Hermione is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Hermione is "messenger; earthly".
Hokey
House-elf belonging to Hepzibah Smith.
The name Hokey is a funny dog name, it is suitable for those dogs like acting up.
Katie
Katie Bell, Gryffindor student one year above Harry Potter; Chaser on the Gryffindor Quidditch team.
Katie is a girl's name, and it is the English short form of katherine, which means "pure".
Lavender
Lavender Brown, Gryffindor student in Harry's year, member of Dumbledore's Army, briefly Ron Weasley's girlfriend.
Lavender is a beautiful natural name for girls.
Ludo
Ludo Bagman, Quidditch Beater for the Wimbourne Wasps and Head of the Department of Magical Games and Sports within the Ministry of Magic.
Ludo is a boy's name is of German origin, and the meaning of Ludo is "famous fighter". The name Ludo is a tough dog name.
Lupin
Remus Lupin, Gryffindor student before Harry's time, Marauder, friend of James Potter, werewolf, Professor of Defence Against the Dark Arts in Harry's third year, member of the Order of the Phoenix.
Lupin is a unisex natural name, the plant Lupin has large spikes of brightly coloured flowers and flattened pods.
Neville
Neville Longbottom, Gryffindor student in Harry's year, member of Dumbledore's Army.
Neville is a place-themed boy's name of Old French origin, and the meaning of Neville is "new village".
Pansy
Pansy Parkinson, Slytherin student in Harry's year, school prefect, member of the Inquisitorial Squad, Draco Malfoy's girlfriend for some time.
The name Pansy is another natural and flower name. Pansy is a girl's name of English origin, and the meaning of Pansy is "flowering plant with velvety petals".
Ron
Ron Weasley, Harry's close friend, youngest Son of Arthur and Molly Weasley, Gryffindor Quidditch Keeper, school prefect, member of Dumbledore's Army.
Ron is a boy's name of Hebrew, Scottish, Gaelic and Old Norse origin, and the meaning of Ron is "mountain of strength; crooked nose; ruler's counselor". Ron is a perfect name for strong dogs.
Sirius
Sirius Black, Harry Potter's godfather, Gryffindor student at Hogwarts, Animagus, Marauder, disowned for running away from home to live with the Potter family, member of the Order of the Phoenix.
Sirius is a boy's name. The Sirius star is the brightest star in the sky seen from earth.
Winky
A female house elf who originally belonged to Bartemius Crouch Sr., but was sacked by him when evidence emerged that she had used magic at The Quidditch World Cup. Currently working at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Tinky Winky is the first Teletubby character. He is covered in purple terrycloth, and has a triangular antenna on his head. He is notable for the red bag he always carries.
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