Star Fantasy Names
- Cornelious
Origin:
Spelling variation of CorneliusMeaning:
"horn"Description:
Cornelious is an elaborated spelling variant of Cornelius, a masculine name with ancient Roman roots. The name derives from the Roman clan name Cornelius, possibly stemming from the Latin word 'cornu' meaning 'horn.' Cornelius was a prominent name in Roman history, belonging to several notable figures including saints and a centurion mentioned in the New Testament who became one of the first Gentile converts to Christianity. Cornelious represents a less common spelling that adds an extra syllable to the traditional form. The name carries an air of distinction and classical sophistication. While never extremely popular in modern times, Cornelious maintains appeal among parents seeking a name with historical gravitas and a slightly uncommon quality.
- Namid
Origin:
OjibwaMeaning:
"star dancer"Description:
Fanciful image distinguishes this Native-American name.
- Hesperia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"evening, evening star"Description:
Hesperia is the name of one of the Hesperides, known as the daughters of Hesperus or evening. Hesperus is the personification of the evening star in Greek mythology, better known as Venus in Roman mythology. Variations include Hesper and Hespera.
- Hoshiko
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"star child"
- Crescent
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"increasing, growing"Description:
Crescent is an intriguing word name with a pretty sound and links to the moon. Cressie could make for a cute nickname, as used in the Worst Witch children's TV series, short for Crescentmoon.
- Arpina
Origin:
ArmenianMeaning:
"rising of sun"Description:
Has a nice fresh, early morning meaning, but not the most mellifluous of sounds. Also spelled Arpineh.
- Azha
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"the breeding place"Description:
Star name that could also be another spelling of Asia or Aja.
- Scorpio
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"scorpion"Description:
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.
- Nira
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"light, or furrow, plowed field"Description:
Symbolic name given to girls born on TuB'Shevat, the New Year of the Trees.
- Vedette
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"star, leading actor"Description:
Translating to "star", but used to refer to the leading female artist in a cabaret show, for French speakers, this would be like naming your child "Showgirl".
- Hespera
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"evening, evening star"Description:
Hespera is a variation of Hesperia, the feminine form of Hesperus. In Greek mythology, Hesperus is the Evening Star or the planet Venus. Hesperus is the son of the dawn goddess Eos or her Roman equivalent Aurora.
- Donati
Origin:
Variation of Donato, LatinMeaning:
"given by God"Description:
Donati is a distinguished Italian surname that can easily work as a first. The last name Donati is a patronymic from an ancestral Donato or may be a plural of Donato.
- Ai
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"love; indigo"
- Cassiopia
Description:
Cassiopia is a feminine name inspired by the celestial constellation Cassiopeia, named after a queen in Greek mythology known for her beauty and vanity. The traditional spelling is 'Cassiopeia,' but Cassiopia represents a modern variation with simplified spelling. The mythological Cassiopeia was the wife of King Cepheus of Ethiopia and mother of Andromeda. This name carries connotations of beauty, royalty, and cosmic significance. While relatively uncommon as a given name, Cassiopia appeals to parents interested in astronomical names or Greek mythology. Its melodic quality and distinctive sound make it stand out, while offering nickname options like Cassie or Pia.
- Karin
Origin:
Danish variation of Katherine or KarenMeaning:
"pure"Description:
Karin was a fairly popular spelling variation of Karen in the US but fell off the Top 1000 in the late 80s, as Karen's popularity wained. Today, the Karen meme interferes with the otherwise appealing sound of this name.
- Aires
- Avalon
- Callisto
- Mayar
- Morningstar
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