starling legacy master list
- Vesta
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"pure"Description:
The name of the Roman goddess of the household is not recommended for your little goddess.
- Vulcan
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"to flash"Description:
Vulcan was the Roman god of fire (from which, volcano) and metalworking, but this name is now more familiar as the pointy-eared humanoids on "Star Trek," represented by Mr. Spock.
- Virgo
- Virgo
- Vulpecula
- Wezen
- Xanthus
Origin:
Latin, from Greek, variation of XanthosMeaning:
"golden-haired"Description:
Spelt Xanthos in Greek, this alternate name for Apollo has a noble sound (pronounced ZHAN-thus) and can always be shortened to Xan.
- Xosa
- Yvaine
Origin:
Female variation of Yvain or ScottishMeaning:
"evening star"Description:
A mix of Yvonne and Elaine, Yvaine was first noticed in the Neil Gaiman fantasy novel and then movie Stardust, in which Claire Danes played the 'fallen star' Yvaine. This In all its forms, one of the most classic Scottish names for girls is now attracting namer attention--just as that other Gaiman-inspired name, Coraline, did. Yvaine has a definite romantic, medieval charm. A small segment of namers are definitely taking notice.
- Zaniah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"corner"Description:
This name of a triple star system in Virgo has a New Agey astral feel.
- Zenith
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"the point in the sky or celestial sphere directly above an observer"Description:
Zenith is an uplifting if quirky word name, meaning the top or the peak. Eight boys received the name in one recent year, only a third of those who were called Nadir -- the low point!
- Zeta
Origin:
Variation of Zita or Greek letter nameDescription:
The sixth letter of the Greek alphabet, popularized by Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones -- Zeta was her grandmother's first name. Zeta can also refer to the letter Z, the last in the Roman alphabet, or be a spelling variation of Zita, a name with several possible origins and meanings.
- Zosma
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"girdle"Description:
A star in the constellation of Leo, perfect for a sci fi character but for a baby, not so much.
- Zaurak