Stars and Constellations
- Zosma
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"girdle"Description:
The name of a star in the constellation of Leo, Zosma is an intriguing, celestial choice that could make an unexpected middle name option, especially for babies born under the lion sign. Meaning "belt" or "girdle" in Greek, Zosma (the star) is located at the hip of the of the constellation.
- Corona
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"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.
- Capella
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"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.
- Ascella
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"armpit"Description:
A star system in Sagittarius, so one of the most appropriate names for December babies.
- Atria
Origin:
Star name, LatinMeaning:
"entry hall"Description:
A star in the constellation Triangulum Australe, also the name of a publishing imprint and an assisted living corporation, probably because it has that streamlined corporate I-could-be-a-car-name feel. Atria is the plural of the more familiar term for an entry hall or foyer, atrium.
- Lynx
Origin:
Animal nameDescription:
This big cat name is especially striking with its X ending.
- Columba
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"dove"Description:
Columba is an early saint's name that rhumbas to a modern beat. While the original St. Columba is male, the name sounds more appropriate for a girl in the modern world. Leave variations Colm and Callum for the boys.
- Arich
- Auriga
- Cetus
- Corvus
- Cygnus
- Kastra
- Pavo
- Polaris
- Sarin
- Meridiana
- Spica
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