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Celestial Names

  1. Eirian

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "silver, bright, brilliant, snow"

    • Description:

      A modern, unisex Welsh name with a shiny feel, Eirian can mean "silver" (from Welsh arian) or "snow, brilliant, bright" (from eira). It may appeal to those who like rising star Eira, but want something longer, or more gender neutral.
  2. Phoebus

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "shining, brilliant"

    • Description:

      One of the names of the sun god Apollo, this is better known in its feminine form, Phoebe. Rarely used as a given name, perhaps owing to the clunky end sound, it might work as a unique alternative to Phoenix, Felix, or Phineas.
  3. Ramses

    • Origin:

      Egyptian

    • Meaning:

      "son of God"

    • Description:

      Ramses was the name of several kings in Ancient Egypt, including the long-reigning Ramses II, known as Ramses the Great. Unfortuntely, some may associate it with the condom brand name.
  4. Zarina

    • Origin:

      Persian

    • Meaning:

      "a golden vessel"

    • Description:

      Derived from Persian zarin "golden", Zarina is a strong and sparkling name used in multiple languages, including Kazakh, Urdu and Malay. It was the name of an ancient Scythian queen, and also sounds very close to the Russian tsarina or czarina – the pre-revolutionary term for an empress of Russia.
  5. Ishaan

    • Origin:

      Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "the sun"

    • Description:

      Ishaan is the guardian of the Northeast in the Hindu religion.
  6. Kalinda

    • Origin:

      Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "sun"

    • Description:

      This lovely, rhythmic Hindu nature name relates to the mythical Kalinda Mountains, from which a sacred river flows.
  7. Mayra

    • Description:

      Mayra is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic contexts, it means "exceptional" or "beneficial," while in Slavic languages it's connected to "peace" or "greatness." The name also exists as a variation of the Irish Máire or as a form of Maria in Spanish-speaking countries. Mayra gained significant popularity in Hispanic communities during the 1970s-1990s, where it was embraced for its melodic sound and cultural resonance. The name strikes a balance between familiar and distinctive, making it recognizable without being overly common. Mayra has a warm, approachable quality while maintaining a sense of strength. Though its peak popularity has passed in the United States, it continues to be used globally, especially in Latin American countries and among Hispanic Americans, appreciated for its cross-cultural appeal and pleasant phonetics.

  8. Starling

    • Origin:

      Bird name

    • Description:

      Unusual choice that was the original name of children's illustrator Tasha Tudor, but is an interesting elaboration of Star, taking it into avian territory.
  9. Alcyone

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Meaning:

      "kingfisher"

    • Description:

      Alcyone was the wife of Ceyx, but the happy pair angered the gods by calling each other Zeus and Hera. Ceyx's ship was sunk, Alcyone hurled herself into the sea, but then in sympathy for their grief the gods made the lovers halcyon birds or kingfishers.
  10. Marika

    • Origin:

      Dutch variation of Mary

    • Description:

      Foreign variations of Mary are definitely the way to go; this one has a nice Dutch-girl feel. It also works as a cultural crossover name, e.g. between European languages and Japanese.
  11. Nashira

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "the bearer of good news"

    • Description:

      Nashira is one of those obscure space names that might rise along with such heavenly choices as Orion, Luna, and even Nevaeh. A giant star in Capricorn, Nashira is an unusual and attractive name with several positive associations.
  12. Stellaluna

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "Star and moon"

    • Description:

      Stella and Luna are stylish night sky name for girls, from the Latin words for star and moon.
  13. Eshe

    • Origin:

      African, Swahili

    • Meaning:

      "life"

    • Description:

      A variant of Asha, which is related to the classic Arabic name Aisha, yet another way to say life. Other on-the-rise names with this uplifting meaning: Zoe and Vivian varieties such as Viviana, Viveca, and Vivienne.
  14. Surya

    • Origin:

      Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "sun god"

    • Description:

      Graceful Indian choice that may sound feminine to the Western ear but is in fact the name of a male god. One form of worship of Surya that may be familiar to Westerners is the sun salutation in yoga.
  15. Galilea

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Galileo, after "Galilee"

    • Meaning:

      "Galilee"

    • Description:

      Like the masculine form Galileo, Galilea is a variant of Galilee, a region in Northern Israel of great Biblical significance. Given the current popularity of soft Italian girls’ names, this name’s long historical roots, its beautiful sound and the potential for cute nicknames (Leia, Lil, Ally, etc) it’s no surprise that this name has been on the rise in recent years.
  16. Danika

    • Origin:

      Eastern European

    • Meaning:

      "morning star"

    • Description:

      Spelling variation of Danica with a modern update.
  17. Este

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Esther, Persian

    • Meaning:

      "star"

    • Description:

      Este -- think Esme with a t -- comes to us via one of the rocking sisters in the musical group Haim. For long best known as the Esther diminutive used by cosmetics queen Estee Lauder, Este is a slimmed-down version that feels chicer for our star-struck times. While mother name Esther has Persian origins and impressive Biblical roots, it's a name used in a wide range of cultures.
  18. Hesperos

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "evening, evening star"

    • Description:

      Hesperos or Hesperus is the personification of the evening star in Greek mythology; in Roman myth, that role is held by Venus. There's a Longfellow poem called "The Wreck of the Hesperus" about a tragic ship voyage.
  19. Salana

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "sun"

    • Description:

      Related to the more common Solana, Salana has a pleasantly rhythmic pan-cultural feel.
  20. Gwenore

    • Origin:

      Variation of Guinevere

    • Meaning:

      "white shadow, white wave"

    • Description:

      An offbeat way to get to Gwen.