names that mean star

  1. Ademir
    • Origin:

      Portuguese, German
    • Meaning:

      "famous wealth"
    • Description:

      A handsome Portuguese name derived from the old Germanic saint's name Audamar or Otmar. Especially common in Brazil.
  2. Aster
    • Origin:

      English from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "star"
    • Description:

      The name of the Aster flower, named by the English, was derived from the Greek word for star. Like many floral names, Aster is much more popular among baby girls.
  3. Aster
    • Origin:

      English; Amharic
    • Meaning:

      "star"
    • Description:

      This is a fresh new addition to the botanical list; comedian Gilbert Gottfried made it a real bouquet when he named his daughter Lily Aster. And the name of the little girl on television's Dexter sounds like Aster, but is actually spelled Astor, which brings it more high society name. Aster relates to the Greek word for star. In Ethiopia, Aster is pronounced "ah-STAIR", and is the Amharic variation of Biblical Esther.
  4. Asteria
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "star"
    • Description:

      Asteria is an Anglicized spelling of the Greek Astraea or Astraia, the goddess of justice and innocence. She became the constellation Virgo, so all forms of this name would be especially appropriate for a child born in late August or early September.
  5. Astra
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "stars"
    • Description:

      A starry-eyed, intergalactic name, far rarer than Stella or Esther. It's attached both to a comic book character and to Princess Astra on "Doctor Who".
  6. Astraeus
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "star"
    • Description:

      The Titan of the dusk in Greek mythology, husband of Eos (Dawn) and father of the four Anemoi (Winds), as well as the goddess Astraea. The name is derived from Greek "aster", meaning "star".
  7. Astraia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "star"
    • Description:

      Astraia -- or Astraea or Asteria -- is the Greek goddess of justice and innocence who became the constellation Virgo. While largely unknown today, this is one of the Greek goddess namesthat may be rediscovered.
  8. Astro
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "star"
    • Description:

      More common as a dog name than a baby name for now, but that hasn't stopped Milo and Rex rising back up the charts! Lovers of edgy o-ending names like Otto, Arlo and Cosmo might like this starry-eyed possibility.
  9. Astrophel
    • Origin:

      Literary name
    • Meaning:

      "star lover"
    • Description:

      Invented by 16th-century English poet Sir Philip Sidney for the hero of his sonnet sequence Astrophel and Stella, this name is derived from the Greek elements aster "star" and philos "lover". Sidney’s heroine, and Astrophel’s love-interest, is Stella — whose name means "star".
  10. Astrophil
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "star lover"
    • Description:

      Variant of Astrophel
  11. Celestial
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "of the heavens, planets or stars"
    • Description:

      A pretty and almost unique word name to add to the galaxy of astral appellations. More distinctive than the better-known Celeste, it was given to only 20 girls last year. Celestial is also the title of several band albums, and is heard in the video game and comics worlds.
  12. Danica
    • Origin:

      Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "morning star"
    • Description:

      While Danica may sound similar to Dana, Danielle, and Daniela, Danica is not a variation. Danica, a delicate and unique Slavic name meaning "Morning Star," is synonymous with Venus in many countries.
  13. Danika
    • Origin:

      Eastern European
    • Meaning:

      "morning star"
    • Description:

      Spelling variation of Danica with a modern update.
  14. Danique
    • Origin:

      French variation of Danica
    • Meaning:

      "morning star"
    • Description:

      This Danielle/Monique hybrid offers a new twist on an old favorite.
  15. Dara
    • Origin:

      Irish, Persian, Punjabi, Khmer
    • Meaning:

      "oak tree; wealthy; leader; star"
    • Description:

      Though Dara in the U.S. would be considered mainly a girls' name – the most recent count is 10 times as many girls given the name last year than boys – it's a boys' name in Ireland, where it's in the Top 100 along with variations Daire and Darragh.
  16. Dhruv
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "pole star; fixed, immovable"
    • Description:

      Dhruv is a legendary king and devotee of Vishnu.
  17. Elrond
    • Origin:

      Literary name, Sindarin
    • Meaning:

      "star dome"
    • Description:

      The elven ruler of Rivendell in Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
  18. Esfir
    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Esther, Persian
    • Meaning:

      "star"
    • Description:

      Esfir is a warm and traditional Russian name that derives from Esther. It might appeal to parents with Russian ancestry or those looking for a rarer alternative to Esther.
  19. Essi
    • Origin:

      Finnish diminutive of Esteri, Elisabet
    • Meaning:

      "star; pledged to God"
    • Description:

      A Finnish nickname for names such as Esteri, Elisabet, or any name starting with Es-.
  20. Estela
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "star"
    • Description:

      This Spanish variation of the French Estelle and spelling spin on Estella is on the rise, along with most star-related names, even Starr (and Star) herself. Popular personality Ali Landry chose it for her daughter.