Every Harry Potter fan I've ever met is always trying to keep the magic alive in some way, shape, or form, whether it be through rereading the original seven books, going to see the newer films like Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them or the Broadway production of The Cursed Child, or having an eight-film-long movie marathon. However, there's one subtle way — no, it's not a Harry Potter tattoo — to keep The Boy Who Lived in your heart at all times: through a baby name for your little bundle of joy (who you'd never, ever leave on a Dursley doorstep).
If you love the Harry Potter books and movies and want to keep the magic of J.K. Rowling's stories alive every day, consider one of these baby names paying homage to one of the series's beloved characters.
Ronald, or Ron, would honor the second youngest Weasley child and Harry's best friend.
Hermione, after Harry's smartest friend Hermione Granger, is an adorable girls' name.
Harry Potter, or The Boy Who Lived, is perhaps the most obvious inspiration from the films.
Harry's uncle, Sirius Black, wasn't always as *serious* as his name suggests.
Draco Malfoy may have wavered between good and evil, but you've got to admit it: he has a cool name.
It's nearly impossible to tell Fred Weasley apart from his twin brother (see below), but his short and simple one-syllable name is a strong one.
Albus is one of Dumbledore's many names, as he has three middle names: Percival, Wulfric, and Brian.
Luna, the name Chrissy Teigen gave her child, is the best way to pay homage to one of the series's lovable characters.
Arthur, the patriarch of the Weasley family, was a name also used by the royal family.
Snape may not have been the perfect human at all times, but Severus is the perfect out-of-the-box name for your little one.
The adorable Colin Creevey has a first name that nods to Harry Potter in a subtle way.
Although he was always setting something on fire, both Seamus Finnigan's first and last names are great names for a baby.
Harry's friend Dean Thomas may have two first names, but we're partial to the former.
Honor the most badass character in Harry Potter by choosing Minerva, Professor McGonagall's first name.
Ever the unlikely hero, Neville, after Neville Longbottom, is a strong name for your baby.
Cedric honors the late Cedric Diggory, another Triwizard champion whom most Harry Potter fans are still mourning the loss of.
A name that was once popular, Professor Trelawney definitely brought Sybill back to the forefront of our minds.
If you're looking for a cool name that isn't mainstream, look no further than Olympe Maxime for your inspiration.
Bellatrix Lestrange may not have been the nicest character, but her name is pretty badass and can be shortened to Bella.
A delicate French name, this one comes from one of the Triwizard Tournament's competitors, Fleur Delacour.
The serious Triwizard Tournament competitor, Viktor Krum's name is fit for a strong-willed baby.
Same goes for Umbridge — a trash human being in the world of Harry Potter, for sure, but her name is gorgeous.
You can definitely call your little Rubeus, named after the beloved Hagrid, a number of cute nicknames like Rube.
Argus is definitely a strong name, even if Argus Filch isn't the picture of strength in his character.
Lockhart may not have been the coolest teacher, but his first name, Gilderoy, is undeniably cool.
An older name for sure, Horace needs to make a comeback, just like Professor Slughorn did in The Half-Blood Prince.
It's hard not to like the name Cormac, even if Cormac McLaggen is pretty annoying.
If you're not looking for a name like Mad-Eye Moody, his first name, Alastor, is actually really rad.
There's no name more fit for someone who's seriously awesome than Molly, after the badass Molly Weasley.
Another villain with an interesting name, Lucius Malfoy has a moniker than stands out from all others.