180+ Faerie Witch Names: Fae, ACOTAR & Celtic Sidhe Ideas

Faerie witch names carry the whimsical, otherworldly magic of the fae realms. "Fairycore" and "fae witchery" have exploded on TikTok and Pinterest. Practitioners are drawn to the enchanted magic of the Seelie and Unseelie courts, Celtic Sidhe folklore, and the massive ACOTAR romantasy fandom. Faerie witches occupy a unique space between traditional witchcraft and fantasy. Their names should feel both ancient and enchanted, mysterious and playful. The right faerie witch name doesn't just sound magical. It aligns you with the specific fae tradition or court you feel called to.

This guide gives you 180+ faerie witch names organized by fae court and tradition, not just generic name lists. It covers faerie queens like Titania and Mab, the Seelie and Unseelie courts, authentic Celtic Sidhe tradition, ACOTAR-inspired fae from Sarah J. Maas' romantasy books, flower fae for fairycore, winter fae, dark fae witches, and rare fae creature names. Whether you're choosing your craft name as a fae witch, creating a character for fantasy fiction, or exploring the fairycore aesthetic, this is your complete reference guide.

What is a Faerie Witch? (The Fairycore Aesthetic)

A faerie witch is a practitioner who works with fae magic, faerie court traditions, and otherworldly enchantments. Faerie witchcraft (also called fae witchery or fairy witchcraft) is a nature-based tradition centered on the fae realms and their inhabitants. This tradition draws heavily from Celtic Sidhe folklore, Shakespeare's Titania and Oberon, and the modern romantasy explosion led by Sarah J. Maas' ACOTAR series.

How Faerie Witches Practice Differently

Faerie witches differ from other witches by focusing on fae realm magic. They leave offerings for fae spirits, work with liminal spaces where the veil is thin (dawn, dusk, crossroads), honor faerie courts, and often celebrate Celtic fae holidays like Beltane and Samhain. Many faerie witches build faerie altars, create fae gardens, and work with crystals like moonstone and clear quartz to connect with the fae.

The Core Elements of Faerie Witch Names

Effective faerie witch names share three qualities. They carry ethereal otherworldly meaning, sound whimsical yet powerful, and connect to a specific fae tradition (Celtic Sidhe, Seelie court, Unseelie court, or the ACOTAR fantasy tradition). Matching the name to your specific fae aesthetic deepens your faerie witch identity.

15 Faerie Queen Names

Faerie queens form the deepest tradition of fae witchcraft. Queens like Titania (Shakespeare), Mab (English folklore), and Morgan le Fay (Arthurian legend) have ruled the fae imagination for centuries. Taking a queen name means claiming that fae power in your own practice. Browse our forest witch names guide for wildwood goddess pairings.

Queen Name	Tradition	Fae Domain
Titania	Shakespeare	Queen of the fae
Mab	English folklore	Ruler of dreams
Morgan le Fay	Arthurian	Half-fae sorceress
Nimue	Arthurian	Lady of the Lake
Vivienne	Arthurian	Merlin's fae love
Aine	Irish	Irish fae queen
Melusine	European	Water fae queen
Argante	Arthurian	Queen of Avalon

• Igraine. Arthurian fae ancestress.
• Fand. Irish fae sea queen.
• Cliodhna. Irish fae banshee queen.
• Fionnuala. Irish princess-swan.
• Áine Rí. High queen variant.
• Guenevere. Arthurian fae-touched.
• Sybil. Prophetess fae.

15 Seelie Court Faerie Names (Light Fae)

Seelie court names capture the "bright" or "blessed" fae, the light-aligned faeries associated with summer, sunlight, and benevolence. These names channel warmth, golden light, and the joyful side of fae magic. They suit witches drawn to summer sun magic and the more benevolent aspects of fae work.

• Sunbeam. Ray of light fae.
• Aureolin. Golden fae essence.
• Solarielle. Sun-blessed fae.
• Auralyn. Golden lynx fae.
• Faelight. Fae luminance.
• Goldheart. Golden fae soul.
• Sunniva. Latin sun-gift.
• Aurora. Dawn fae.
• Solaria. Sun fae.
• Lumina. Latin light.
• Radiance. Radiant fae.
• Sunfaye. Sun fae direct.
• Starlight. Starry fae.
• Dayspring. Morning fae.
• Goldenwyng. Golden winged fae.

15 Unseelie Court Faerie Names (Dark Fae)

Unseelie court names capture the "unblessed" or dark fae, the shadow-aligned faeries associated with winter, night, and mischief. Unseelie court names channel darkness, cunning, and the more dangerous side of fae magic. They suit witches drawn to shadow work and the darker, wilder aspects of the fae realms.

• Shadowfae. Shadow-touched fae.
• Nightbramble. Dark thorn fae.
• Ravenwing. Raven-black fae.
• Duskthorn. Twilight thorn fae.
• Blackthorn Fae. Sacred dark thorn.
• Umbraline. Shadow-lined fae.
• Shadowveil
• Ravenhawk. Predator fae.
• Blackfrost. Dark ice fae.
• Duskeria. Twilight fae queen.
• Nightshadow
• Malefica. Evil fae.
• Shadowspell
• Winterthorne
• Doomweaver

20 Celtic Sidhe (Aos Sí) Fae Names

Celtic Sidhe names come from the oldest and most authentic fae tradition, the Aos Sí, the fair folk of Ireland and Scotland. "Sidhe" (pronounced "shee") refers to the ancient fae race that lives in mounds and hollow hills. These Sidhe names carry the deepest fae authenticity for witches drawn to Celtic tradition.

Name	Origin	Meaning
Aoife	Irish	Radiant beauty fae
Sadhbh	Irish	Deer-shifter fae
Etain	Irish	Shining fae princess
Niamh	Irish	Golden-haired fae
Ciara	Irish	Dark fae maiden
Blaithnaid	Irish	Little flower fae
Deirdre	Irish	Sorrowful fae
Grainne	Irish	Fae beauty

• Aos Sí. The fair folk collective.
• Sidhe. The fae race.
• Banshee. Wailing death fae.
• Leanan Sidhe. Fae muse-lover.
• Bean Sidhe. Fairy woman.
• Baobhan Sith. Scottish vampire fae.
• Fionn. Fair one fae.
• Emer. Cuchulain's fae wife.
• Medb. Fae warrior queen.
• Fedelm. Fae prophetess.
• Sinead. Fae grace.
• Roisin. Little rose fae.

15 ACOTAR-Inspired Faerie Names (Trending!)

ACOTAR-inspired names capture the massive romantasy trend from Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses series. These fae names have become some of the most popular fantasy names in the world since the series went viral. They suit witches drawn to modern fantasy fae aesthetics and the ACOTAR fandom.

• Feyre. ACOTAR protagonist.
• Nesta. Feyre's fierce sister.
• Elain. Feyre's gentle sister.
• Amren. Inner Circle ancient.
• Morrigan. Fae warrior Mor.
• Aelin. Throne of Glass queen.
• Manon. Ironteeth witch.
• Yrene. Healer fae.
• Bryce. Crescent City fae.
• Danika. Crescent City fae.
• Emerie. Illyrian fae.
• Gwyn. Priestess fae.
• Vivian. Fae warrior.
• Lyria. Rhysand's mother.
• Nyx. Feyre's daughter fae.

15 Flower Faerie Witch Names

Flower faerie names capture the whimsical cottagecore fae aesthetic. These names come from garden blooms and delicate flowers, perfect for faerie witches drawn to the flower fairy imagery made famous by Cicely Mary Barker's illustrations. They suit spring witches and cottagecore practitioners.

• Blossom. Flower fae.
• Petal. Delicate fae.
• Daisy Fae
• Buttercup Fae
• Rose Fae
• Lily Fae
• Violet Fae
• Iris Fae
• Primrose. Spring fae.
• Snowdrop Fae
• Poppyheart
• Lilac Fae
• Jasmine Fae
• Faerie Bloom
• Petunia Fae

10 Winter Faerie Witch Names

Winter faerie names capture the frost-fae aesthetic. These names channel ice, snow, and the cold beauty of winter fae realms. They suit witches born in winter or drawn to Yule and midwinter fae magic.

• Frost. Ice fae essence.
• Winterfae
• Snowbelle
• Icethorn
• Frostine
• Yulefae
• Blizzardine
• Icebloom
• Winterfair
• Frostbelle

15 Dark Fae Witch Names

Dark fae witch names capture the shadow side of fae magic beyond even the Unseelie court. These names channel curses, dark bargains, and the terrifying dangerous fae from folklore. They suit witches drawn to shadow work and darker fae aesthetics. Browse our moon witch names guide for lunar dark witch pairings.

• Malefica. Evil-doing fae.
• Shadowspell
• Nyxa. Dark night fae.
• Corvinae. Raven-family fae.
• Ravenscroft
• Darkbramble
• Nightweaver
• Grimspell
• Dreadfae
• Shadowqueen
• Doombramble
• Sablewing
• Duskspell
• Onyx. Black stone fae.
• Vex. Troubling fae.

15 Fae Creature Names

Fae creature names come from the different types of fae beings in folklore. From Pixies to Selkies, each fae creature carries different magic. These names suit witches who feel spiritually connected to a specific type of fae rather than a general court.

• Pixie. Small mischief fae.
• Sprite. Water or air fae.
• Selkie. Seal-shifter fae.
• Kelpie. Scottish water horse fae.
• Naiad. Freshwater fae nymph.
• Nymph. Nature fae spirit.
• Dryad. Tree fae spirit.
• Sylph. Air fae spirit.
• Undine. Water fae elemental.
• Peri. Persian winged fae.
• Djinni. Middle Eastern fae variant.
• Elf. Nordic fae kin.
• Brownie. House fae helper.
• Leprechaun. Irish trickster fae.
• Changeling. Swapped fae child.

10 Male Faerie Witch Names (Including Dark Male Fae)

Male faerie witch names deserve equal attention. Male fae figures like Oberon (Shakespeare's fae king) and Puck (his mischievous servant) are iconic. The ACOTAR series has made male fae names like Rhysand and Cassian massively popular for modern male witches drawn to fae magic. For darker male fae energy, see Azriel, Eris, and Beron.

• Oberon. Shakespeare's fae king.
• Puck. Trickster fae.
• Robin Goodfellow. Puck variant.
• Rhysand. ACOTAR High Lord.
• Tamlin. ACOTAR High Lord.
• Azriel. ACOTAR shadowsinger.
• Cassian. ACOTAR warrior fae.
• Eris. ACOTAR dark fae lord.
• Beron. ACOTAR Autumn Court lord.
• Fionn. Irish fae warrior.
• Lugh. Celtic sun fae.
• Manannán. Irish sea fae king.

10 Modern Fae Craft Names (Wiccan Style)

Wiccan-style craft names for faerie witches combine ritual titles with fae words. These names work perfectly for coven initiations, faerie witch dedications, or ceremonies held on Beltane and Midsummer, the traditional fae holidays.

• High Priestess Titania
• Keeper of the Fae Court
• Lady Sidhe
• Sister of the Moon Fae
• Priestess of Mab
• Daughter of the Sidhe
• Fae Witch Aoife
• Guardian of the Fae Realm
• Wildwood Fae Priestess
• Seelie High Priestess

15 Whimsical Fantasy Fae Names

Whimsical fantasy fae names are pure imagination. These invented names sound magically fae without borrowing from any specific tradition. They work for original fantasy characters, unique craft identities, or witches who want something completely fresh. They carry the pure whimsical energy of the fae realms.

• Faelight
• Twinklewing
• Moonfae
• Starfae
• Whisperwind
• Feylara
• Fionwyn
• Faelora
• Fenwick
• Faedra
• Sylverfae
• Emberfae
• Lunafae
• Faelira
• Wildfae

Famous Faeries in Pop Culture

Faeries have shaped pop culture for centuries, from Shakespeare's Titania and Oberon to Sarah J. Maas' entire ACOTAR series. The modern romantasy explosion has brought fae witchcraft into mainstream popularity like never before. Borrowing the naming style creates instantly recognizable fae witch characters.

Character	Source	Fae Type
Titania	Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream	Fae queen
Oberon	Shakespeare	Fae king
Feyre & Rhysand	A Court of Thorns and Roses	ACOTAR fae
Aelin Galathynius	Throne of Glass	Fae queen
Morgan le Fay	Arthurian legend	Half-fae sorceress
Zelda's Great Fairies	Legend of Zelda	Video game fae
Tinkerbell	Peter Pan	Classic pixie fae
Nuala & Cerridwen	Sandman	Fae ambassadors

How to Choose Your Faerie Witch Name

Choosing your faerie witch name comes down to matching the name to your specific fae tradition. Follow this three-step formula to pick a name that carries genuine fae power.

Step 1: Identify Your Fae Court

Decide which fae court calls to you. Are you drawn to the Seelie court (light, summer, benevolent), the Unseelie court (dark, winter, cunning), Celtic Sidhe tradition, or modern ACOTAR fantasy fae? This court determines which section of names fits your energy perfectly.

Step 2: Choose Ancient or Modern

Choose between ancient fae names (Titania, Aoife, Niamh) or modern fantasy names (Feyre, Nesta, Faelight). Ancient names carry deep traditional weight, while modern names feel fresh and fantasy-connected. Both approaches work. Trust your instinct.

Step 3: Test at a Faerie Ring or Twilight Space

Test your chosen name in a liminal space. Walk into a garden at twilight, near a faerie ring of mushrooms, or by an ancient tree at dusk. Say the name aloud in the between-space where fae are said to gather. If the name resonates in liminal magic space, it's your true faerie witch name.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a faerie witch called?

A faerie witch is a practitioner of fae witchcraft, a tradition centered on the faerie realms and their magic. Faerie witches are also called fae witches, fairy witches, Sidhe witches, fairycore witches, or Seelie/Unseelie court witches. Related traditions include hedgewitches (who work between worlds), forest witches (who work with woodland fae), and green witches (who tend faerie gardens). Faerie witches often work with liminal spaces, offerings, and Celtic fae holidays.

What are fairy witch names?

Fairy witch names are the same as faerie witch names (just a modern spelling). Both refer to names drawn from the fae realms. Top fairy witch names include Titania, Mab, Aoife, Niamh, Feyre, Nesta, Puck, Oberon, and Faelight. The spelling "fairy" tends to describe cuter, smaller fae like Tinkerbell, while "faerie" or "fae" describes more serious, powerful otherworldly beings. Both work interchangeably for witch names.

What is a fae witch?

A fae witch is simply the shortened modern name for a faerie witch. "Fae" has become the trendy term in modern fantasy fiction (especially the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas), where the fae are powerful immortal beings rather than tiny winged fairies. A fae witch practices magic rooted in the fae courts (Seelie and Unseelie), honors Celtic Sidhe tradition, works with liminal spaces, and often celebrates Beltane and Samhain as sacred fae holidays.

What is a good name for a faerie witch?

Good faerie witch names come from fae courts, Celtic Sidhe, and fantasy traditions. Top choices include Titania (Shakespeare's fae queen), Mab (English folklore ruler), Aoife (Irish Sidhe beauty), Niamh (golden-haired Irish fae), Feyre (ACOTAR protagonist), Nesta (ACOTAR fierce sister), Sunbeam (Seelie court), Shadowfae (Unseelie court), Rose Fae, Faelight, and Moonfae. Celtic Sidhe names like Etain and Cliodhna carry the deepest fae authenticity.

Who is the faerie queen?

Several faerie queens rule the fae realms across different traditions. The most iconic include Titania (Shakespeare's Queen of the Fairies in A Midsummer Night's Dream), Mab (Queen of dreams in English folklore), Morgan le Fay (half-fae sorceress of Arthurian legend), Nimue (Lady of the Lake), Aine (Irish fae queen), Argante (queen of Avalon), Melusine (European water fae queen), and Fand (Irish fae sea queen). In modern fantasy, Feyre becomes High Lady of the Night Court in ACOTAR.

What are fae court names?

Fae court names come from the two great faerie courts in Celtic and Scottish folklore. The Seelie Court (blessed, light-aligned) includes names like Sunbeam, Aureolin, Solaria, Lumina, and Dayspring. The Unseelie Court (unblessed, dark-aligned) includes names like Shadowfae, Nightbramble, Duskthorn, Umbraline, and Winterthorne. In ACOTAR, the courts are named by element and season (Night Court, Day Court, Spring Court, Summer Court, Autumn Court, Winter Court, Dawn Court), each with its own lords and ladies.

What are Seelie and Unseelie courts?

The Seelie and Unseelie courts are the two great fae courts in Scottish and Celtic folklore. The Seelie Court (from Scots "seely" meaning blessed) refers to the "light" or benevolent fae, associated with summer, sunlight, and helping humans in exchange for offerings. The Unseelie Court refers to the "unblessed" or dark fae, associated with winter, night, mischief, and sometimes cruelty. Faerie witches often align with one court based on their practice (Seelie for benevolent magic, Unseelie for shadow work).

What are Unseelie fae names?

Unseelie fae names come from the dark Scottish fae court tradition. Top picks include Shadowfae, Nightbramble, Ravenwing, Duskthorn, Blackthorn Fae, Umbraline, Shadowveil, Ravenhawk, Blackfrost, Duskeria, Nightshadow, Malefica, Shadowspell, Winterthorne, and Doomweaver. These names channel winter, night, cunning, and shadow fae power. They suit witches drawn to shadow work and the more dangerous, wilder aspects of the fae realms.

What are dark fae names for males?

Dark fae male names come from Unseelie court traditions and shadow fae folklore. Top choices include Azriel (ACOTAR shadowsinger), Eris (ACOTAR Autumn Court lord), Beron (ACOTAR dark lord), Oberon (fae king, can lean dark), Leshy (Slavic forest fae lord), Puca (Celtic shapeshifter fae), Dullahan (headless fae horseman), Grimm (dark fae-adjacent), Corvax (raven fae), Umbral (shadow fae), and Nocturne (night fae). These names suit male witches drawn to Unseelie magic and dark fantasy aesthetics.

What are ACOTAR fae names?

ACOTAR fae names come from Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses series, the massively popular romantasy books. Popular names include Feyre (protagonist who becomes High Lady), Rhysand (High Lord of the Night Court), Nesta (Feyre's fierce sister), Elain (Feyre's gentle sister), Amren (ancient Inner Circle member), Morrigan (Mor, the Third), Azriel (shadowsinger), Cassian (Illyrian warrior), Aelin (Throne of Glass queen), and Manon (Ironteeth witch). These names have become some of the most popular fantasy names in the world.

What are Celtic Sidhe names?

Celtic Sidhe (pronounced "shee") names come from Ireland and Scotland's ancient fae tradition, the Aos Sí or "fair folk." Popular Celtic Sidhe names include Aoife (radiant beauty), Niamh (golden-haired), Etain (shining princess), Cliodhna (banshee queen), Aine (fae queen), Sadhbh (deer-shifter), Deirdre (sorrowful fae), Fionnuala (princess-swan), Grainne (fae beauty), Blaithnaid (little flower), and Roisin (little rose). Sidhe names carry the deepest and most authentic fae witch power.

What is the difference between a fae and a faerie?

The difference is largely stylistic. Both refer to the same magical beings. "Faerie" is the older Middle English spelling, "fairy" is the modern common spelling, and "fae" is the shortened modern term often used in fantasy fiction. In modern usage, "fae" tends to describe the more powerful, dangerous, morally complex fae of Celtic tradition (like in ACOTAR), while "fairy" often describes cuter, smaller fae like Tinkerbell. All three terms describe the same otherworldly beings. Different writers prefer different spellings.

What are dark fae witch names?

Dark fae witch names come from the Unseelie court and shadow fae traditions. Top choices include Malefica (evil-doing fae), Shadowspell, Nyxa (dark night fae), Corvinae (raven-family fae), Ravenscroft, Darkbramble, Nightweaver, Grimspell, Dreadfae, Shadowqueen, Doombramble, Sablewing, Onyx, and Vex. Unseelie court names like Duskthorn, Nightbramble, and Umbraline also work perfectly for dark fae witches.

Final Thoughts

Faerie witch names carry the whimsical, otherworldly magic of the fae realms. Whether you draw from faerie queens like Titania and Mab, Celtic Sidhe names like Aoife and Niamh, ACOTAR-inspired names like Feyre and Nesta, or invented whimsical names like Faelight and Moonfae, the 180+ faerie witch names in this guide give you complete reference material across every fae category.

The best faerie witch names share three qualities: ethereal otherworldly meaning, whimsical yet powerful sound, and personal resonance with your specific fae tradition. Titania embodies ancient fae royalty. Aoife carries authentic Celtic Sidhe power. Feyre channels modern romantasy fae magic. When you choose your faerie witch name, trust the court or tradition you feel most called to. Your name will carry fae power every time it is spoken in liminal spaces, at faerie rings, or during Beltane fae rituals.