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Sagittarius Names

  1. Bowman

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "archer"

    • Description:

      Bowman has a lot of winning ingredients: an occupational surname, a cool "Bo" sound, and an archery-related meaning. Given to around 40 boys in the US in a recent year, it could work as a rarer, but not outrageous, alternative to the likes of Bodhi, Beau, Bowen, and Brody.
  2. Cerulean

    • Origin:

      Color name

    • Meaning:

      "deep sky-blue"

    • Description:

      Cerulean is just beginning to be heard as a name thanks to its distinctive sounds and the appealing electric-sky-blue it evokes. Reminiscent of Ocean, Aurelian, Cyrus, and Caspian, it was given to just 5 babies in 2024, but that could change in coming years.
  3. Nona

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "ninth"

    • Description:

      Nona is a name sometimes given to the ninth child -- but unlikely to serve that purpose today. Musical cred: the name of a song by Motley Crue.
  4. Chiron

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Meaning:

      "hand"

    • Description:

      Chiron derives from the Greek word kheir, meaning "hand." The mythological Chiron was a centaur revered for his wisdom. He is depicted in the Sagittarius constellation.
  5. Nuri

    • Origin:

      Short form of Nuria or Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my fire"

    • Description:

      Nuri might be a nickname for the place name Nuria, popular in Spain and Portugal as a honorific for the Virgin Mary. Nuri is also a usually-masculine name heard in the Middle East, but to the Western ear it might work for girls or boys.
  6. Sagitta

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "arrow"

    • Description:

      Sagitta is not a part of the Sagittarius constellation, but rather its own collection of stars. However, its meaning, "arrow," would make it ideal for a Sagittarius daughter.
  7. Hortensia

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "of the garden"

    • Description:

      Hortensia is an ancient Roman name that's also the common name of the flower hydrangea. The French form of the name is Hortense, which is coming back into style in Paris but has never caught on in English-speaking countries. A secondary character in Roald Dahl's Matilda is named Hortensia.
  8. December

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "tenth month"

    • Description:

      Cooler than April, May, or June, but also a tad icy. December gets its name from the number ten as the old Roman calendar only had ten months, and as now, December was the last.
  9. Neelam

    • Origin:

      Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "blue sapphire"

    • Description:

      It is said that if one wears a flawless blue sapphire, it can remove poverty and provide health, wealth, long life, happiness and prosperity.
  10. Alinta

    • Origin:

      Australian Aboriginal

    • Meaning:

      "fire, flame"

    • Description:

      This Noongar girls’ name has a dainty sound that belies its fierce fire meaning and could easily cross over into the American or European context.
  11. Daffodil

    • Origin:

      Flower name, from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "asphodel"

    • Description:

      Yes, though it seems so extreme, girls were actually sometimes given this name a century ago; now it is so uncommon it would make a strong springtime statement. Biggest obstacle: the nickname Daffy.
  12. Hernando

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "adventurer, explorer"

    • Description:

      A worldly and attractive choice for a child of any background. Two early New World explorers were Hernandos — de Soto and Cortés.
  13. Puck

    • Origin:

      Literary name

    • Description:

      Puck was Shakespeare's mischievous pixie who'a had a few television incarnations in more recent years. A popular name in The Netherlands but nowhere else, from what we can tell.
  14. Egan

    • Origin:

      Variation of Aidan, Irish

    • Meaning:

      "little fire"

    • Description:

      Egan's likeness to the word eager gives this Irish surname a ready-to-please, effervescent energy, and it would make an appropriate substitute for the overused Aidan.
  15. Eldrid

    • Description:

      Eldrid is a masculine name with ancient Norse origins, combining the elements "ald" or "eld" meaning "old, ancient" with "friðr" meaning "peace" or "beautiful, beloved." The name can therefore be interpreted as "old peace" or "ancient beautiful one." Eldrid carries a powerful, timeless quality with connections to Viking heritage and Scandinavian traditions. While relatively uncommon in modern usage, it has seen occasional revivals among parents interested in Old Norse names or seeking strong, distinctive masculine options. The name projects wisdom, dignity, and a connection to ancient traditions. Eldrid's short, strong sound with the crisp ending gives it a contemporary appeal despite its ancient roots, making it an intriguing option for parents looking for a name that is both distinctive and historically grounded.

  16. Ascella

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "armpit"

    • Description:

      A star system in Sagittarius, so one of the most appropriate names for December babies.
  17. Almond

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Gwyneth Paltrow's Apple has opened the world of botanical names beyond flowers to trees, herbs, fruits, and — why not — nuts. Cayley and Brandon Jenner have a daughter named Joan Almond.
  18. Fairuza

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "turquoise"

    • Description:

      Instead of the more obvious Aqua, Turquoise, or Blue, consider this offbeat Arabic name, brought into the American name pool by actress Fairuza Balk (named by her father for the color of her eyes). Since turquoise is the birthstone for December, Fairuza is one of the perfect names for December babies.
  19. Boyer

    • Origin:

      English and French

    • Meaning:

      "bow-maker, cattle herder"

    • Description:

      Two completely different images come from its national pronunciations -- BOY-err or boy-AY -- the latter giving it an effete French accent.
  20. Turquoise

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "Turkish stone"

    • Description:

      Turquoise is similar in hue to Aqua, which is one of the cool new color names on the palette. Other blue-hued options: Cerulean, Cyan, Indigo, or Blue itself.