It’s been a long time, but evil The movie is finally out and part 2 is in the works. If you want a quick refresher, evil This is the backstory of Elphaba and Glinda, known as the Wicked Witch of the West and the Good Witch. wizard of oz.
Published by author Gregory Maguire in 1995. Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the Westwhich told his version of how the two witches were born. In 2003, the story was made into a Broadway musical. evilactresses Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth will headline as Elphaba and Glinda, respectively. 21 years later, this record-breaking musical has been made into a two-part film starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as the two main characters.
And if you’re a fellow Ossian who’s about to have a baby, here are some really cool name ideas to consider.
evil-inspired baby names
Elphaba
cannot have evil The nameless list of the Wicked Witch herself! This name was first invented by evil The original author, Gregory Maguire, was the inspiration for the musical. The name Elphaba is as unique as the character herself and can be shortened to a nice nickname like Elfie.
glinda
Glinda (or Galinda, if you prefer) is another main character known by her original name. wizard of oz Written by L. Frank Baum. For a more traditional choice, you can also take inspiration from the Welsh name Glenda, which means “just and good.”
west
Directional names have become increasingly popular after celebrities such as Kim Kardashian named their first child “North.” The name West is unisex, and celebrities such as Marley Shelton, Tea Leoni, and Randy Houser have used this name for their children.
nesa rose
Nessarose is the name of Elphaba’s sister in both the musical and the book it is based on. The Wicked Witch of the East’s real name, Nessarose, is sometimes shortened to nicknames such as Nessa or Rose.
dorothy
Dorothy Gale is not featured much, but evil In the source material, she serves as the protagonist of the following story, but wizard of oz. This name is an English variation of the Greek name Dorothea, which means “gift of God.” Although perhaps most associated with Dorothy Gale, Dorothy was also popular as a Dorothy-like character. golden girls. This name has been used in Britain for hundreds of years, with nicknames such as Dot, Dottie, and Dolly.
emily
Dorothy’s Aunt Em is often mentioned. wizard of oza shortened version of the name Emily. This name of Latin origin means “rival” and has long been a popular girl’s name. There are many literary choices, including Emily Dickinson and Emily Bronte, perhaps most notably the famous Emily.
emerald
in evilGlinda and Elphaba travel to the Emerald City to meet the wizard. The name emerald comes from the deep green gemstone that is the birthstone for May. This unique name means “green” in Persian and can be shortened to nicknames such as Em.
henry
In addition to Aunt Em, Dorothy also has an Uncle Henry. wizard of oz. The name is timeless, having come and gone over the centuries (Henry VIII, anyone?). Another spelling is the French Henri. It was originally derived from.
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Glinda’s (spoiler alert, later Elphaba) lover’s name has so far ranked much higher as a dog name than a human baby’s name. butThis may change depending on the popularity of the movie! This name is closest to the Italian boy’s name “Fiyero,” which means “proud.”
oz
The land of Oz not only occupies a major part of the world. evil but also wizard of ozTherefore, it is a fitting name to choose. This name is of Hebrew origin and means “strength,” “mighty,” or “courageous.” This is generally a nickname for names such as Osmond and Osborne. Millennials may remember the name as the character played by Seth Green in the movie. buffy the vampire slayer.
garden
I am the name of a Munchkinlander who attends Shizu University with Elphaba and Glinda. Although he is an expanded character in evilwhose name was actually mentioned briefly. wizard of oz When published in 1900.
Names based on the faces behind movies and musicals
Cynthia
In the 2024 film, Elphaba will be played by singer and actress Cynthia Erivo. The name is of Greek origin and means “goddess of the moon or woman from Kinthos”. Popular nicknames for Cynthia include Cindy or the more modern Thea.
Ariana
In this movie, Glinda is played by actress and singer Ariana Grande. This name has become popular over the past few years, thanks to the spelling of Ariana and Grande with two ‘n’s in Ariana.
Idina
In the original Broadway cast, Elphaba was played by Idina Menzel (whose voice was frozenwhere she played the voice of Elsa). Another variation of the name is Edina, which is thought to originate from the Scottish city of Edinburgh.
Christine
As for Glinda, Kristin Chenoweth created the role on Broadway when the show opened in 2003. Christine, or Kristen, is a popular variation of the name Christine, and has become a particularly popular choice in Scandinavia and Germany.
winnie
Playwright and screenwriter Winnie Holzman wrote the book for the Broadway musical. The name comes from an English root meaning “a kind friend of holy peace” and is often used as a nickname for Winifred. However, the nickname itself has become popular as a name, with celebrities such as Jimmy Fallon naming their daughters Winnie.
gregory
The 1995 book that started the story evil Written by Gregory Maguire. The name was particularly popular from the 1940s to the 1990s, and first gained great prominence with actor Gregory Peck’s rise to stardom in the mid-1900s. This name is still a common name, along with the shortened Greg.
steven
music and lyrics wicked the musical Written by renowned composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The name Stephen (also stylized as Steven) was particularly popular in the mid-1900s, and is still a commonly used name today. If you name your child Stephen, they’ll be in great company with famous Stephens like Spielberg, Colbert, King, Sondheim, Hawking, and more.
