Celestian Names

Eluned

Welsh

"idol, image"

Romantic and mysterious, Eluned's beauty and intelligence were legendary in Welsh legend; she was the handmaiden of the Lady of the Fountain in a Welsh Arthurian romance, who had a magic ring that…

Padma

Sanskrit

"lotus"

A name rich in Hindu tradition as the alternate name for the Goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of beauty and charm; currently borne, appropriately, by model-actress-writer Padma Lakshmi.

Aenea

Greek, female variation of Aeneas

"the praised one"

This name found in the fantasy series Endymion/Rise of Endymion has a slightly physiological feel to it.

Aletheia

Aletheia is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning 'truth' or 'disclosure.' In Greek philosophy and mythology, Aletheia was personified as the spirit of truth, sincerity, and frankness. The name…

Aristeia

Literary term from Greek

"the best"

In epic poetry, the term aristeia is used to denote the climactic point where the hero/heroine has their finest hour. Aristeia feels at home with other big Greek names like Atalanta, Cassiopeia and…

Callidora

Greek

"gift of beauty"

An extremely rare name of Ancient Greek origin which could be a novel way to Callie. There is a minor Harry Potter character by the name: Callidora Black (later Longbottom).

Cesaria

Feminization of Cesar, Latin

"head of hair"

Cesaria, a modern feminine form of Caesar or the Latinate Cesar, has been obscure in the Western World but may stir to life along with other names that have their roots in ancient Rome. Cesarina,…

Elestren

Cornish

"Iris"

Less known than other Cornish beauties like Elowen, Demelza, and Kerensa, Elestren is a pretty botanical name ripe for wider usage. While it may have a starry, celestial feel, likely owning to…

Idalia

Greek, Germanic

"behold the sun; work, labor"

A pretty, if unusual choice for a summer baby, particularly a girl with an ancestor named Ida. An epithet of the goddess Aphrodite, Idalia is derived from the Greek place name Idalion. It may also be…

Ixora

Botanical name

Ixora is a type of flowering plant which in tropical climates flower all year round. Ixora is important in Hindu worship. Ixora is also the name of an album by Florida-based band Copeland.

Mireia

Catalan form of Mireille

"to admire"

Popular name in Spain drawn from the Provencal Mireio, coined by the poet Frederic Mistral. Very pretty and, though difficult to spell and pronounce, simpler than the French version.

Mirabella

Italian variation of Mirabelle

"wonderful"

The short-lived magazine edited by former Vogue chief Grace Mirabella put this beautiful name off-limits for a while, but now it's perfectly fit to join the fashionable Bella pantheon. More…

Rhodeia

Rhodeia is a feminine name of Greek origin, likely derived from 'rhodon,' meaning 'rose.' It shares roots with names like Rhoda and Rhode, all connecting to this beautiful flower symbol. The name may…

Aiko

Japanese

"beloved child"

Aiko is a very common Japanese name with a lovely meaning that is rarely heard outside the Asian community.

Azami

Japanese; Persian

"thistle flower; greatest"

Azami has a prickly image and feel — reinforced by the thistle's image in Eastern mythology as one of defiance. A name that spans two widely divergent cultures, Azami might make the perfect…

Keiko

Japanese

"happy child"

Japanese classic with optimistic meaning.

Kimi

Japanese

"righteous; beautiful hope; valuable and beautiful"

This simple, bright Japanese name is used on both boys and girls and has numerous meanings. It can be interpreted as meaning "righteous" and "prince", or a combination of mi meaning "beautiful" and…

Lian

Chinese

"graceful willow"

Could be confused with the much less captivating Leanne.