Stardust and Moonbeams
- Nebula
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"mist"Description:
Could be the next Nova, now that celestial baby names are in the ascendent.
- Pollux
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"crown"Description:
Castor's twin in the constellation Gemini. That final x makes this name modern and cool.
- Rigel
Origin:
Astronomy, ArabicMeaning:
"foot, leg"Description:
The name of the seventh brightest star in the sky, Rigel was chosen by the Danish astronomer, Ejnar Hertzprung, and his wife Henrietta Kapteyn (the daughter of another astronomer) for their daughter back in the early 20th century. Derived for the Arabic Rijil meaning "foot, leg", it appears in the Orion constellation.
Sporadically used for girls, it is more consistently, though quietly, used for boys.
- Taurus
Origin:
Sign of the Zodiac, LatinMeaning:
"bull"Description:
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.
- Ourania
Description:
Ourania is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins. It directly derives from the Greek word 'οὐράνιος' (ouranios) meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the sky.' In Greek mythology, Ourania was one of the nine Muses, specifically the Muse of astronomy and celestial bodies, often depicted with a globe and compass. The name embodies concepts of cosmic order, heavenly inspiration, and divine knowledge. While never extremely common in the Western world, Ourania has persisted through the centuries, particularly in Greek communities. In modern Greece, it remains in use though not among the most popular choices. The name appeals to parents interested in classical mythology or seeking a name with celestial connections.
- Zosma
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"girdle"Description:
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.
- Alioth
- Caelum
- CHANDRA
- Chiron
- Cyllene
- Evenstar
- Evren
- Polaris
- Rastaban
- Taygeta
- Umbriel
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