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).

A beyond-bold shooting-star name choice, sure to raise some relatives' eyebrows.

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.

An intriguing Arabic unisex name with a celestial meaning.

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

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

Castor's twin in the constellation Gemini. That final x makes this name modern and cool.

A recent favorite among boy names, now a top riser for girls.

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.

A tad spacy.

Spelt Xanthos in Greek, this alternate name for Apollo has a noble sound (pronounced ZHAN-thus) and can always be shortened to Xan.

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

Saturn is a celestial feminine name derived directly from the Roman god of agriculture and the name of the sixth planet in our solar system. As a given name, Saturn emerged as part of the modern trend of adopting planetary and cosmic names, which gained momentum in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The name carries associations with time, wisdom, and boundless possibility through its astronomical connection. While still quite rare as a given name, Saturn appeals to parents seeking names with scientific or mythological significance. The Roman deity Saturn was associated with wealth, abundance, and the golden age, lending the name a sense of prosperity and timelessness. Its distinctive sound and recognizable reference make it a bold, memorable choice.

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

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

The Zodiac name hasn't caught on like Leo or Aries, though it did appear in the US Top 1000 for five consecutive years back in the '70s.

Omega is a perfect choice for a youngest child.

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.

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.