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

Choosing a baby name is a challenge you’re just going to love, Gemini — as long as you can settle on one!

You’re a magpie for the latest trends, adopting early then moving on to the next big thing, so it’s no surprise that Geminis like you often choose cool names ahead of the curve.

With your quick wit and eye for novelty, you change your mind often, so you might have a new favorite name (or ten) every week. Baby name books, online lists, movie credits, random kids in playgrounds… anything and everything can be a source of inspiration. You may love the thrill of the chase, but it could be a source of tension if your partner wants to just pick a name and stick with it.

Of course, you’ll want to discuss your ideas with anybody who’ll listen. Name chat is great — and will help you gauge whether your favorites are getting the reaction you hope for — but be prepared to face the consequences. If a stranger’s comment could put you off a name you love, you may want to keep it vague and not mention anything too close to your heart. 

You’re not known for being sentimental, so you won’t choose a name just to keep your family happy. But if the relatives are putting pressure on you, consider your relationships, and why you’re making the decisions you are. Do you want to use that cool name just to get a reaction, or can you compromise on something with a bit more personal meaning?

Gemini, you enjoy the research and list-making process so much you might find it hard to make the final decision — even if your baby is imminent or has already arrived! But don’t worry: locking down your child’s name isn’t the end of the fun. You’ll still be able to tell everyone all about exactly how and why you chose it.

Gemini, with your eye for the latest trends, you probably won’t want a name that’s already in the Top 10 or even Top 50 where you live. Instead, look further down the rankings, or to what’s popular in other countries, for inspiration. You’ll also want to keep an eye on names and styles that are gaining popularity, like Nameberry’s most-viewed name chart and predictions for the year.

As a lover of words, you may be drawn to names from books, or with a literary connection. You might also like names with hidden meanings or subtle wordplay, like palindromes or meaningful initials.

You could let your passion for travel inspire you: think of places that are special to you, or names that will cross cultures easily when you show your own little traveler the world. The good news is that globetrotting names are red-hot right now, with world cities like Rome and Cairo trending upwards.

We’re sure you’ll have a running list of your current favorites, and this will help you spot any patterns over time. For example, if you find most of your top names contain an X, or are Italian, or have a nature theme, that could help you when it’s time to narrow down the options.

If you’re sharing the name journey with a more conservative partner, don’t worry — there are solutions to keep everyone happy. You could try a familiar full name with a witty, unexpected nickname, or a popular first name with an unconventional middle.

The ingenuity of similar-but-rarer names like Elodie (instead of Eloise) and Henrik (rather than Henry) may satisfy your cerebral Gemini disposition, along with flexible names that can be easily used across cultures and languages, such as Kaia and Nico.

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

Naming a baby Gemini? Head to our list of Gemini Names to find the right name for your curious little one.

Your Twins baby will be a social butterfly from the start. They’re at their most content when they’re taking in information, moving and shaking in a bouncy seat or accompanying you on errands, and feeling like part of a buzzy, lively, social environment.

Your Gemini baby thrives on being around throngs of people at the farmers market or a family party. A supercommunicator in the making, they’ll also be gleeful when they can hear and test out different sounds, be that coos, giggles, or first words.

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