Star/Heavenly Names

If you've rejected all the names on earth, you might move on to the sixth planet from the sun, also the Roman god of agriculture and plenty, and the origin of Saturday.

Yes, it's the name of the brightest star in the sky, but can't you just hear people saying, "Are you serious?" Singer Erykah Badu used it as a middle name for son Seven.

Talitha appears in the Bible as words Jesus says to awaken a young girl whose parents feared she was dead. It has been used in the US since colonial times. Talitha is also the name of two stars in Ursa Major, where it's related to the Arabic word for "third." Talitha definitely makes a fresh spin on Tabitha or Talisa.

Tania is a Russian name that has been fully integrated into the American name pool, retaining just a touch of its Slavic flavor. It started as a pet form of Tatiana, which is beginning to be used in this country as well. Also spelled Tanya, as in country singer Tanya Tucker.

Terin is a contemporary masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variation of Terrence (meaning 'smooth' or 'tender' from Latin), a modern form of the Irish name Tiernan (meaning 'lord'), or a creative modern coinage. With its crisp, two-syllable structure, Terin fits well with current naming trends favoring shorter, strong-sounding names for boys. Though relatively uncommon, it has seen modest usage in North America since the late 20th century. Terin strikes a balance between uniqueness and familiarity, making it appealing to parents seeking a modern name that's distinctive without being difficult to pronounce or spell.

Earthy but ethereal Spanish word name that sounds a lot fresher than its sister Sierra.