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Outer Space Names

goddess_patreice
By goddess_patreice
Updated Thu May 25 2023
Stellar boys' and girls' names straight from the stars, the plannets, and beyond.
  1. AEON
    • AERO
      • Alpha

        • Origin:

          Greek, first letter of the alphabet

        • Description:

          The first letter of the Greek alphabet ande the brightest star in every constellation, this would make an interesting choice for a first daughter, though it does give off some spectral sci-fi reverberations--and references to the term "alpha male.".
      • Andromeda

        • Origin:

          Greek mythology name

        • Meaning:

          "advising like a man"

        • Description:

          One of the stellar unique baby names from mythology, Andromeda was the beautiful daughter of Cassiopeia who, like her mother, literally became a star--the constellation that bears her name.The Bohemian Andromeda makes a dramatic and adventurous choice in a time when four-syllable mythological names are gradually making their way into the mainstream.
      • Anki

        • Description:

          Anki is a feminine name with Swedish and Finnish origins, commonly used as a diminutive form of Anna or Anneli. These names ultimately derive from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace'. In India, Anki can also be found with different etymological roots and meanings. The name has a light, cheerful sound and a modern feel despite its traditional origins. In Sweden, it gained some popularity during the mid-20th century but remains relatively uncommon today. It has also found use as a nickname in German-speaking regions. Anki's short, two-syllable structure makes it easily pronounceable across language boundaries, contributing to its charm as a simple yet distinctive name choice.

      • ASCENSION
        • ASTALA
          • ASTRO
            • ATOM
              • AURISTELLA
                • Cassiopeia

                  • Origin:

                    Greek mythology name

                  • Meaning:

                    "cassia juice"

                  • Description:

                    Cassiopeia, the name of a mythological mother who became a stellar constellation, is challenging but intriguing, and has all those softening Cass nicknames available. And with all names Cass-related trending, Cassiopeia may be an unusual route to a stylish name.
                • Castor

                  • Origin:

                    Greek; Latin

                  • Meaning:

                    "beaver; pious one"

                  • Description:

                    Forget the oil. It's one of the twins that make up the constellation Gemini, and a mythological name on the cutting-edge of fashion; used by Metallica's James Hetfield.
                • Cloud

                  • Origin:

                    Nature name

                  • Description:

                    Like Sky and Sunshine, this fluffy name from the hippie 1970s has floated back onto the naming radar. It's similarity of Clyde and Claude help to ground it.
                • COMET
                  • Cosmo

                    • Origin:

                      Italian, English, Greek

                    • Meaning:

                      "order, beauty, universe"

                    • Description:

                      With a touch of celestial power, a hint of clunky charm, and the totally cool -o ending, Cosmo may well be finally shaking itself free of both the Seinfeld association (which made it a punchline of a joke) and the cartoon fairy association from The Fairly OddParents. In fact, it is in the Top 1000 in the UK and a favorite on Nameberry.
                  • Discovery

                    • Origin:

                      English word name

                    • Description:

                      Adventurous word choice, but still quite a burden for a child to bear.
                  • DRACIEL
                    • Earth

                      • Origin:

                        English word name

                      • Meaning:

                        "earth"

                      • Description:

                        An early African-American name, along with variation Eartha.
                    • EVENINGSTAR
                      • Future

                        • Origin:

                          English word name

                        • Meaning:

                          "that is to be"

                        • Description:

                          A forward-looking word name.