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If you can't have an Alpha male, how about a Beta girl.

Astrological sign with enough rhythm to make a plausible astral name.

In Greek mythology, Uranus is Father Sky, god of the heavens and father of the Titans. All admirable, inspirational qualities, and Uranus should even score extra points as a planetary, celestial name. Alas, that still doesn't make the name work in English, thanks to the teasing potential of the sounds.

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.

A dramatic nature-inspired possibility for either sex.

Appropriate for a girl born between late September and late October, Libra suggests both balance and freedom.

The continent of Europe gets its name from Europa, queen of Crete and lover of Zeus. It is also, notably, the name of one of Jupiter's moons.

Could be the next Nova, now that celestial baby names are in the ascendent.

An intriguing Arabic unisex name with a celestial meaning.

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.

This shimmery lunar name is rising in popularity as a middle name for both sexes.

Among the children named Heaven are the daughters of TV personality Brooke Burke and rap singer Lil' Mo, who also has a daughter named God'iss Love. Some parents have taken to using Nevaeh instead—Heaven spelled backwards.

Omega is a perfect choice for a youngest child.

A favorite in Near Eastern cultures, with a charming meaning.

This name of a triple star system in Virgo has a New Agey astral feel.

An evocative word name denoting a rare celestial phenomenon when the sun and moon are aligned so that the moon casts a shadow over the Earth (a solar eclipse), or when the moon is right in front of the sun, showing only a ring of light (a lunar eclipse).

Omega is an unusual name used now equally for boys and girls, though the a ending is conventionally feminine. More popular boys' names, like Omega, end in the a sound these days: Joshua, Noah, Micah.

Sagitta is not a part of the Sagittarius constellation, but rather its own collection of stars. However, its meaning, "arrow," would make it ideal for a Sagittarius daughter.

Of all the astrological names —think Leo, Aries, Gemini— Scorpio probably has the most dramatically potent presence, which could prove something of a burden to a young boy.