Where did these names come from


Alastor - Greek God who sought revenge on people.
Albus - In Latin means white (maybe for white beard). Wisdom. Or.. Governor of Britain at the death of the emperor Pertinax, Decimus Clodius Albinus (Albinus=Albus?) attempted to seize the throne but ended up as Caesar in alliance with another imperial contender, Septimius Severus. After Severus defeated two other rivals (Voldemort and... maybe Slytherin?), the now expendable Albinus was forced into another attempt at usurpation, an attempt that came to an end at the bloody battle of Lyon.
Aragog - "Arachnid" means spider.
Argus - In Greek mythology, Argus was a monster that had a hundred eyes and was ever-so-watchful.
Arthur - Could represent King Arthur. The legend presents Arthur as a leader in ancient times who defeats the Saxons and other enemies. He thereby unites the people of Britain in peace and harmony.
Bagman - A person who collects money, as for racketeers.
Beauxbatons - French for "beautiful wands".
Bellatrix - A pale yellow star indicating the left shoulder of the constellation Orion, the Great Hunter. Bellatrix is known as the "Female Warrior."
Bode - To be an omen. Also, a stop or delay.
Boggart - "Baggart" (pronounced the same), an Irish word, means "a threat".
Charlie - A diminutive of Charles, which means manly and strong.
Cho - Japanese for "butterfly"
Colin - Means youth, child, or victor.
Cornelius - See Lucius.
Dolores - lady of sorrows
Draco - Draco is a constellation that looks like a dragon but is a snake. In Latin, Draco means "dragon."
Dumbledore - Means "Bumblebee" in Old English.
Durmstrang - "Sturm und drang" is German phrase meaning storm and stress.


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