Taurus Baby Names

Alcyone was the wife of Ceyx, but the happy pair angered the gods by calling each other Zeus and Hera.  Ceyx's ship was sunk, Alcyone hurled herself into the sea, but then in sympathy for their grief the gods made the lovers halcyon birds or kingfishers.

Alcyone

Shakespeare seems to have coined this name for the Prince of Bohemia in his late tragicomedy The Winter's Tale by drawing inspiration from the Latin floris meaning "flower". It's rarely been used as a name in real life, but we think it has potential. The flowery sound will appeal to parents looking for less conventionally <a href="https://nameberry.com/boys-names">masculine boys names</a>, but the "Z" gives it an edge and cool factor lacking in, say, Florian. Plus, the Shakespeare connection obviously gives it a lot of literary cred.
 
Also spelled as Florizell in some editions of the Shakespeare play, Florizel has been borne in the real word by the the third Governor-General of Jamaica Sir Florizel Glasspole and by composer, violinist, and psychic Florizel von Reuter.
 
Fun fact: the long running British TV soap, Coronation Street, was originally named Florizel Street in early versions of the script.

Florizel

Taurus names might reference Taurus's astrological symbol, the bull. Names related to all things bovine, like Fintan and Ferdinand, would be especially appropriate for a baby Taurus.

 such as Adam, as Taurus is one of the earth signs of the zodiac. In astrology, the flowers associated with Taurus are roses and violets, making any rose-related or purple-hued name a great choice.

Along with Adam and Violet, other popular 

 include Belle, Chloe, Daisy, Wesley, and William. 

 that strike a contemporary style note include Freya, Thelonious, and Venus.

 can also be considered for a Taurus baby, depending on the child's birth month.

If you are a Taurus yourself, check out our guide to 

 for insight into how your Taurus traits may influence your taste in names as well as your experience with the process of choosing a name.

If you need a name for a baby born under the sign of Taurus, consider these choices.

Taurus baby names for girls and boys connect to the sign of the bull, and include choices such as Fintan, Adam, and Freya. (Page 8)

124+ Taurus Names

Alcyone

Florizel