LUNA  

Gender: F
Origin: Italian and Spanish
Meaning: "moon"

Popularity in 2008: #399

This strong but shimmery moonstruck name has been growing in popularity, perhaps influenced by the "Harry Potter" character Luna Lovegood.

Variations:
Luneth, Lunneta, Lunnete, Lunetta

International Variations:
Lune, Lunette (French)

Luna is being discussed in our message boards:

• Names in Your Child's Class/Daycare/Playgroup
• Help With L Names
• Yaaaay! A family,you have always dreamed of!
• Celina?
• Our first child..

Read Nameberry blog posts about Luna:

• VAMPIRE BABY NAMES
• EMMA'S DAUGHTERS
• HARRY POTTER NAMES: Beyond Harry & Hermione
• LATIN BABY NAMES: The Famous and The Fantastic
• L NAMES TO LOVE