Why is Bellatrix's last name Lestrange?

Etymology. The name 'Lestrange' echoes the French phrase l'étrange, literally "the strange one", referring to Bellatrix's mental disturbance.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on harrypotter.fandom.com


How was Leta Lestrange related to Bellatrix?

Bellatrix married into the Lestrange family, originally being born as Bellatrix Black, meaning she and Leta are not related by blood. That would make Leta related to Bellatrix's husband, Rodolphus Lestrange, although that connection is no easier to find.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on cbr.com


What was Bellatrix's maiden name?

Bellatrix Lestrange (née Black) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter book series written by J. K. Rowling.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on en.wikipedia.org


Is Leta Lestrange Bellatrix's sister?

Funnily enough, the most famous Lestrange is one only by marriage, and despite really adorable Instagram photos that make us wish it so, there is no blood relation between Leta and Bellatrix whatsoever. At most, Leta and Rodolphus Lestrange (Bellatrix's husband) are very distant cousins.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on popsugar.com


What does Bellatrix Lestrange name mean?

Like many Harry Potter characters, the name Bellatrix references astronomy. Bellatrix alludes to the third-brightest star in the Orion constellation and means “female warrior” in Latin. Bellatrix Lestrange is known for her intense loyalty to, and even obsession with, her master, Voldemort.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on dictionary.com


The Life of Bellatrix Lestrange: Entire Timeline Explained (Harry Potter)



How did Bellatrix get pregnant?

Yep, that happened: Bellatrix and Voldemort had sex sometime around Order of the Phoenix or Half-Blood Prince, and their wild night in bed led to a child named Delphi Diggory/Riddle/Lestrange. According to Delphi herself, she was born sometime before the Battle of Hogwarts.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on hypable.com


Can I name my child Bellatrix?

Bellatrix Origin and Meaning

The name Bellatrix is girl's name of Latin origin meaning "female warrior". J.K. Rowling is a modern master of naming who brought a whole constellation of ancient and celestial names to modern parents.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on nameberry.com


Are Queenie and Luna related?

Mr. Goldstein: The father of Queenie and Porpentina "Tina" Goldstein, father-in-law of Newt Scamander, and great-grandfather of Rolf Scamander and great-grandfather-in-law of Luna Lovegood. Mr. Goldstein was a wizard and married to Mrs.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on harry-potter-and-fantastic-beasts-films.fandom.com


Why is Lestrange black?

The Lestrange family is tied to the Blacks by blood and reputation. Although we don't know much about Leta Lestrange save that she was once close with Newt and she was a “taker” where he needs a “giver,” it's reasonable to assume she was a Slytherin.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on inverse.com


Why is Queenie with Grindelwald?

While initially on the same side as her sister Tina and friend, later brother-in-law Newt Scamander, Queenie was ultimately swayed to join Gellert Grindelwald's side with the offer to be free to love and marry her No-Maj boyfriend Jacob Kowalski, as well as the offer to provide his freedom to others.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on harrypotter.fandom.com


Did Bellatrix go to Hogwarts with the Marauders?

Voldemort/Hagrid's generation were there in the 1940s, the Marauders in the 1970s, Molly and Arthur Weasley were probably there in the 60s, going off of their oldest sons' ages. Bellatrix attended Hogwarts between 1962-1968.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on reddit.com


What does Bellatrix neck tattoo mean?

Bellatrix devoted her life to the Dark Lord's mission, and her devotion to him eventually led to her downfall. This gorgeous tattoo is a great representation of this character's love for Voldemort!
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on screenrant.com


When did Bellatrix and Voldemort have a child?

Delphini was born in secret at Malfoy Manor in the mid-to-late 1990s as the result of a liaison between Bellatrix Lestrange and Lord Voldemort. On 2 May 1998, both of her biological parents were killed in the Battle of Hogwarts.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on harrypotter.fandom.com


Who was the baby in crimes of Grindelwald?

Credence is that other unnamed baby. So for a time he definitely was Corvus Lestrange, even though he actually was not. At some point after that, this young Credence was given up or lost by the Lestranges — it's still not clear why he ended up being adopted by the woman from the first “Fantastic Beasts” movie.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on thewrap.com


Is Voldemort the son of Credence?

Credence Isn't Voldemort's Dad But He Could Be Snape's Grandpa. Before Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them came out, it seemed like the story's only real Potter connection would be Newt Scamander's relation to Luna Lovegood and a Dumbledore name-drop.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on inverse.com


Who is Newt Scamander's son?

Lorcan Scamander; son of Newt and Luna Scamander; Ravenclaw.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on pinterest.com


Why is Bellatrix white?

Loyalty. Bellatrix Lestrange nee Black, called Delphini White after faking her death, is a member of House Black, and sister to Narcissa Nott and Andromeda Tonks.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on prince-of-slytherin.fandom.com


Was Leta Lestrange on the Titanic?

Yep, there were witches and wizards aboard the Titanic. In Fantastic Beasts: the Crimes of Grindelwald, we finally meet Leta Lestrange, Newt Scamander's high school love and future sister-in-law (ya, it's effed up).
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on yahoo.com


Why was Newt Scamander expelled?

He Was Expelled From Hogwarts

In the first Fantastic Beasts film, we hear that he was thrown out for endangering human life with a beast. J.K. Rowling has hinted that he took the blame for something someone else did, presumably the troubled Leta Lestrange and her experiments.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on cinemablend.com


Do Jacob and Queenie have babies?

She has difficulty walking through the fire at the end because she is pregnant with Jacob's baby and it gets burned up. She probably wasn't aware of it but it would explain her enchanting him and pushing so strongly/crazily for marriage.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on reddit.com


Are Queenie and Jacob snapes parents?

They are from different families. Though Queenie might be related to Anthony Goldstein. Yeah, there are some similarities between them like they both were half blood and what u said but they are not related in any way.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on harrypotter.fandom.com


Does Queenie have a child?

Queenie and Jacob Totally Had a Family After 'Fantastic Beasts'
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on inverse.com


What does the name nymphadora mean?

Meaning of Nymphadora

(Latin),Nymph, gift Greek for gift of the nymphs.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on mom.com


What does the name Trix mean?

In Latin Baby Names the meaning of the name Trix is: Bringer of joy, brings joy. Happy.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on sheknows.com