SIRIUS  

Gender: M
Origin: Latin from Greek
Meaning: "burning"

Yes, it's the name of the brightest star in the sky, but can't you just hear people saying, "Are you serious. Singer Erykah Badu used it as a middle name for son Seven.

Sirius is being discussed in our message boards:

• Very long name game! 10 kids!
• sibling for adonis
• Favourite names from mythology and constellations
• Celestial/space inspired names
• Build a sibling set together!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Sirius:

• CELESTIAL NAMES: Some heavenly baby name choices
• HARRY POTTER NAMES: Beyond Harry & Hermione