It’s been a long time, but evil The movie is finally (almost) here! If you need a quick refresher, evil is the backstory of Elphaba and Glinda, who you may know as the Wicked Witch and the Good Witch of the West The Wizard of Oz.
In 1995, author Gregory Maguire published Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the Westwhich told his version of how the two witches came to be. In 2003, the story was adapted into a Broadway musical evilActresses Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth play Elphaba and Glinda respectively. Fast forward 21 years later, and the record-breaking musical was adapted into a two-part film starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in both roles.
If you’re a fellow Ozian and have a baby on the way, we’ve got some ideas for some wickedly delightful names to consider!
evil-inspired baby names
elfaba
you can’t have one evil The Wicked Witch herself was not named on the list! The earliest inventor of this name was evil The book’s author, Gregory Maguire, used original material as inspiration for the musical. The name Elphaba is as unique as the character itself and can be abbreviated to a sweet nickname like Elphie.
glinda
Glinda (or Galinda, if you prefer) is our other protagonist, originally named after The Wizard of Oz Author: L. Frank Baum. For a more traditional option, you can also take inspiration from the Welsh name Glenda, which means “fair and good”.
The west
Directional names are becoming increasingly popular, with celebrities such as Kim Kardashian naming her eldest son North. The name West is unisex, with celebrities such as Marley Shelton, Téa Leoni and Randy Houser naming their children after it.
Nessaros
Nessarose is the name of Elphaba’s sister in the musical and the original book. The real name of Nessarose, the Wicked Witch of the East, can be shortened to nicknames such as Nessa or Rose.
dorothy
Although Dorothy Gale’s performance in the movie is not outstanding evil According to the source, she is indeed the protagonist of the following story, The Wizard of Oz. The name is an English variant of the Greek name Dorothea, which means “gift from God.” While Dorothy is probably most associated with Dorothy Gale, she is also popular for roles such as Dorothy in Dorothy. golden girl. The name has been used in Britain for hundreds of years, with nicknames including Dot, Dottie or Dolly.
Emily
Dorothy’s Aunt Em is often mentioned The Wizard of Ozthe abbreviation of the name Emily. The name comes from the Latin word meaning “rival” and has long been a popular name for girls. Perhaps the most notable is the famous Emilys, but there are also many literary choices such as Emily Dickinson and Emily Brontë.
emerald
exist evilGlinda and Elphaba travel to the Emerald City to meet the wizard. The name emerald comes from the gemstone, a deep green gemstone that is the birthstone of May. This unique name means “green” in Persian and can be shortened to nicknames like Em.
henry
Dorothy was with Aunt Em, and her Uncle Henry. The Wizard of Oz. This name is a timeless choice that has remained popular for centuries (Henry VIII, anyone?). Another spelling is also French Henri, this spelling is HenryOriginally derived from.
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By far the names of Glinda’s (and later Elphaba’s) lovers ranked much higher as dog names than human baby names. Howevermay change after the movie is released! This name is closest to Fiero, a boy’s name that originates from Italian and means “pride.”
ounce
Oz is not only evil but And “The Wizard of Oz”so it’s a fitting name! The name is of Hebrew origin and means “strength, mightiness, courage.” It is often a nickname for names such as Osmond or Osborne. Fellow Millennials may remember this name from Seth Green’s character in the movie buffy the vampire slayer.
garden
Boq is the name of a munchkin who attended Shiz University with Elphaba and Glinda. Although he is a evilthis name is actually in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz When published in 1900.
Named after the faces behind movies and musicals
Cynthia
In the 2024 film, Elphaba is played by singer and actress Cynthia Erivo. The name is of Greek origin and means “Moon goddess or woman from Kinthos”. Popular nicknames for Cynthia include Cindy or the more modern Cia.
Ariana
In the film, Glinda is played by actress and singer Ariana Grande. The name has grown in popularity over the past few years thanks to Grande, both spelled Ariana and Arianna with two “n”s.
edina
In the original Broadway cast, Elphaba was played by Idina Menzel (you may also recognize her voice as Elsa). Another variation of this name is Edina, which is thought to be derived from the Scottish city of Edinburgh.
Christine
Kristin Chenoweth created the role of Glinda on Broadway when the show premiered in 2003. A popular variation of the name that has become a particularly common choice in Scandinavia and Germany.
pooh
Playwright and screenwriter Winnie Holzman wrote the book for the Broadway musical. The name is of English origin and means “divine peace, gentle friend” and is often a nickname for Winifred. However, the nickname itself has grown in popularity as a name, with celebrities such as Jimmy Fallon naming his daughter Winnie.
Gregory
The 1995 book begins the story evil Written by Gregory Maguire. The name was particularly popular from the 1940s to the 1990s, and first gained widespread recognition during the stardom of actor Gregory Peck in the mid-1900s. The name is still common, along with the shortened Greg.
stephen
The music and lyrics for the musical “Wicked” were written by renowned composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The name Stephen (also known as Steven) was particularly popular in the mid-1900s, but remains a frequently used name even today. Naming your child Stephen will also make them a great companion. Famous Stephens include Spielberg, Colbert, King, Sondheim and Hawking.
