Intergalactic Names

  1. Rigel
    • Origin:

      Astronomy, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "foot, leg"
    • Description:

      This might sound and look like a blend of Ryan, Riley, and Nigel, but it is in fact the name of the seventh brightest star in the sky. Found in the constellation of Orion, its name comes from the Arabic phrase, Rijl Jauzah al Yusrā, , meaning "the left foot of the central one."
  2. Ursa
    • Origin:

      Short form of Ursula, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "little female bear"
    • Description:

      Ursa might be a good choice if you're looking for a bear name for your daughter but want to avoid the She Witch curse placed on Ursula by Disney's The Little Mermaid. Too bad, because Ursula is a classic and lovely name, but Ursa has less baggage.
  3. Aquarius
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "water carrier"
    • Description:

      Astrological name retains a hippielike Age of Aquarius feel.
  4. Saturn
    • Origin:

      Roman mythology name
    • Description:

      If you've rejected all the names on earth, you might move on to the sixth planet from the sun, also the Roman god of agriculture and plenty, and the origin of Saturday.
  5. Corona
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "crown"
    • Description:

      Corona was once an improbable choice due to the beer brand. After the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, its firmly cemented its status as a nonviable baby name.
  6. Capella
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "little she goat"
    • Description:

      Capella, the eleventh brightest star in the sky, carries much mythological and astrological significance. In Roman mythology, Capella represented the goat that suckled Jupiter, whose horn became the Cornucopia or horn of plenty. In Hindu mythology, Capella is called the heart of Brahma, while English legend calls it the shepherd's star.
  7. Libra
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "scales, balance"
    • Description:

      Appropriate for a girl born between late September and late October, Libra suggests both balance and freedom.
  8. Betelgeuse
    • Crux
      • Anteras
        • Proxima
          • Algol
            • Europa
              • Denebola
                • Saiph
                  • Centaurus
                    • Circinus
                      • Fornax
                        • Maffei
                          • Scorpius

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