Aquarius, you're known for your intellect, humanitarianism, and non-conformity, all of which you bring with you when naming a baby. Here, gain insight into your signature Aquarius name style, approach to baby naming, and names you might like, along with expert intel on your Aquarius baby.

You can see the future of baby naming, Aquarius, and you want to lead the way. Traditions of yore and fleeting trends don’t interest you. You are inspired by the latest naming innovations that are built to last.

Aquarius, you choose baby names based on how well they match your values, rather than style alone. You’re not concerned with what you perceive as minor issues, such as spelling variations or unappealing nickname possibilities.

As long as you and your partner are on the same page about what you’re looking for in a baby name, this process will be a fun one. You are open to hearing your partner’s ideas — even those that are out-of-this-world — and are keen to have in-depth conversations about the merits of each name. However, if a name is not going to work for any reason, your partner better be prepared for you to drop some serious truth bombs.

Naming a baby with you, Aquarius, can feel very intimate. You are only interested in the opinions of your partner — it doesn’t matter what your friends, your family, or the rest of the world thinks.

Your approach to making a final decision is very analytical. You may rank names based on important criteria and consult statistics, using a more detached, intellectual process rather than an emotional and intuitive one. When you do decide on The Name, it’s set in stone. You’ll stand firm unless presented with a compelling reason to make a switch.

Aquarius, your values are your guiding light when it comes to baby names. As someone who is concerned with humanity, justice, and the environment, these themes are strongly present in the names you choose.

You understand that gender-neutral names are the future. Society’s understanding of gender is shifting, and you want to stay on top of this movement, rather than follow the crowd. Gender-neutral names were probably on your list a decade ago, but now, they’re even higher priority.

Luckily, this works well with your appreciation of the environment, as many nature names are inherently unisex. You may be inspired to choose a name that connects to the natural world, or any other of your many interests, including science, famous intellectuals, space, sci-fi, or edgy art.

As you run ahead of the pack, your favorite names tend to be rare, even one-of-a-kind. You’re not opposed to venturing into uncharted baby name territory and adopting a never-before-used word name, creating a new spelling, or even inventing a new surname for your family.

You’re attracted to modern sounds and dynamic letters, so even if you do choose an established name, it is sure to stand out. It’s important to you that your child has a meaningful and distinctive name — ideally one that they don’t share with anyone they know. That means family names are generally off the table, unless you truly love the name.

True to your direct communication style, you favor names that are frills-free and to the point. Names with many nickname possibilities are not for you. In fact, you’d prefer to avoid nicknames altogether. You’re going to name your child what you want to call them, even if that means putting Bex on the birth certificate rather than Beckett.

Gender-neutral names are of special interest to you, Aquarius, particularly those with connections to nature — like Emerald and Sylvan — or science, such as Vega and Galen.

Aquarius, here's how to most effectively navigate the naming process with your partner, based on their sign.

Naming a baby Aquarius? Head to our list of Aquarius Names to find the right name for your little water bearer.

As the sign related to the Eleventh House of Friends, even the smallest Aquarius is super social and interested in connecting with different types of people—from their loved ones to strangers they pass on an afternoon walk. They’ll light up during music classes, playdates, or anytime they’re in a crowd, making eye contact with and engaging anyone within sight. It’ll be the first sign that you’re raising a tiny humanitarian with an innate interest in being a part of a community.

And as a cerebral, rational, future-thinking air sign, an Aquarian infant will be most delighted when they have toys, puzzles, or games that foster their love of science. It’s really never too soon to introduce your Water Bearer baby to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) concepts.

Excerpted from Raising Baby by the Stars: A New Parent's Guide to Astrology by Maressa Brown. Workman Publishing © 2023.