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A Witch Name, or Not?

I posted a reply to a young person asking about a Witch name, in Reddit.

If you want another name why not use Rainbow which has meaning for you? Is there some reason you think you can't call yourself Rainbow? I don't use another name for myself. I choose who I talk to about my feelings/ beliefs and my family aren't concerned about any of it. So I don't need to hide my identity. I think having a witch name is building a character rather than becoming someone who is a Witch. But, that's just my feelings. Call yourself Rainbow, and go boldly forth, learn all you can. :)

Also, about finding people with your same interests in your area - likely they exist but are quiet/ cautious about it, just the same as you are. Slip something into conversation with people you have something in common with, people your own age, people with similar hobbies, etc. Show some curiosity about crystals, tarot, etc and find others who are also curious.

I really do believe there should be no Witch names. It does seem to make everything like some fantasy or game instead of reality.

I have been given a hard time by some Christians online, but they were not people I knew or kept any interest in. There may be some people who do need to hide their beliefs, even now. Some who live in a heavily Christian dominated location may want to avoid all the conflict and upset and keep their views to themselves. That is understandable. No one loves being nagged or worse.

But, if you don't need to hide your beliefs, why choose to hide your identity? Can't you be a Witch without obscuring it in some way. Aren't you happy to use your own name and call yourself a Witch? If not, why not. That's something to spend time thinking about. It could be you haven't found the right path for yourself yet. Look into other beliefs and variations of Pagan beliefs and ideas. Find something, a niche, group, or culture, that fits you and makes you feel good. Ontario Witch I made this as a logo today. I'd like to make the Ontario trillium green, a darkish green. I might figure out how to do that sometime.