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When finding the right name for your newborn, you want something unique and special to suit your child. But, as most names have become quite common, you can take inspiration from the vast space to find a suitable name. So, here’s our list of heavenly space baby names inspired by space for your perusal. By naming your baby after the magnificent celestial objects, you would build their confidence and shape their lives towards growth, magnificence, and power. So go ahead and find a suitable name for your baby.
Key Pointers
- Baby names corresponding to the heavenly space have picked up popularity recently and are desired by parents across the globe.
- Some endearing names rooted deeply in celestial bodies include Astennu meaning ‘God of the Moon,’ Sol meaning ‘Sun,’ Taurus denoting ‘bull,’ and Juno signifying ‘Queen of heaven.’
- Many of these names have mythological backgrounds.
- Some names have been handed down through generations, adding a rich ancestral heritage.
Galaxy Baby Names For Boys
1. Apollo
Apollo is not just the name of the Greek god of sun and light, it was also the name of a famous NASA program. This classy name is suitable for kids of all eras.
2. Saros
The name Saros comes from the term ‘Saros Cycle’, a period in which eclipses repeat themselves.
3. Phoenix
Phoenix is the name of the robotic spacecraft that was sent to Mars for exploration. Meaning ‘deep red’, Phoenix is the name of a colorful and mythical bird that is said to live for thousands of years before erupting into flames and rising from its own ashes. As a boy’s name, Phoenix is cool with a rock ‘n’ roll vibe to it.
4. Cosmos
Cosmos is the entire physical universe, the world. So it’s an apt pick for the baby who means ‘the world’ to you. The name has been popularized by some television shows. Remember The Fairly Odd Parents and Seinfeld?
5. Cielo
Cielo is an Italian name, meaning ‘sky.’ It is a short and sweet-sounding name for a boy.
6. Comet
Comet is a cosmic body of ice and gas that flies through the galaxy. It is the name of one of Santa’s reindeer.
Did you know?7. Meteor
It is an English name that astronomers give to small metallic or rocky bodies that shoot through the galaxy. Meteors are smaller than asteroids.
8. Phoebus
Phoebus is an alternative name for Apollo. The name would appeal to parents because of its ‘s’ ending. It is also related to Phoebe from the TV series Friends. Besides, this name is also borne by a character in The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo.
9. Sky
Sky refers to the sky, the celestial sphere. A unique name perfect for your son.
10. Starr
This name comes from the old English word ‘steorra,’ and is a different form of the name star.
11. Zenith
Zenith represents the point of the celestial sphere that’s directly above an observer on earth. Zenith is an English word for ‘the highest or crowning point.’
 Planets, Moons, And Comets Inspired Names For Boys
12. Vulcan
Vulcan is the name of the hypothetical planet whose existence was questioned by scientists in 1915. The name is rising rapidly in popularity. So don’t consider it if you are looking for some unique name for your son.
13. Jupiter
Jupiter, the fifth planet from the sun and the largest planet in the solar system, can make an attractive space name for boys. Its name honors the chief God of Roman mythology. Even its female version Juno has become quite famous over the years. Jupe would make a cool nickname.
14. Mercury
Mercury, the planet closest to the sun, is named after the Roman god of the message. If Mercury sounds too strong a name for your son, go for Merc, its relaxed variation.
15. Aerglo
The name Aerglo is a play on the word ‘airglow’, a natural glow of the night sky from the reactions that take place in the upper atmosphere of the Earth.
16. Pluto
Rejoice fellas. Scientists have restored the planet status to Pluto. As most of you must be knowing, Pluto was removed from the list of planets, and was given the status of a ‘planetoid’ previously. So to honor the event, name your son Pluto. Pluto is derived from a Latin word and means ‘God of the underworld’.
17. Janus
Janus, the name of one of the moons of Saturn, is based on the Roman god with two faces. It is the masculine version of the month name January. Ensure that people do not pronounce it as Janice.
18. Mars
The name Mars honors the war god in the Roman mythology. This moniker is no longer limited just to boys. Parents have started to use the name for girls as well. It’s also quite popular as a surname.
19. Oberon
Oberon is the name of the major moon of Uranus. The name sounds twice nice when you pronounce it as Auberon.
20. Jericho
The name Jericho has origins in the Arabic language and means ‘city of the moon’. Its beautiful meaning and its ability to derive several nicknames make it a cool name for baby boys.
21. Holmes
The comet Holmes was once the largest object in the solar system. It’s also associated with Katie Holmes and Sherlock Holmes. They have Holmes as a surname, but we think Holmes would make a nice first or middle name as well.
22. Neptune
Neptune is the name of one of the two planets that cannot be seen from the earth with the naked eye. The name of this planet is derived from the Neptune, the Greek god of water.
23. Aelius
Aelius is a Roman family name derived from the Greek word, meaning ‘sun’. It was the family name of the Roman emperor Hadrian. Aelius is a popular name in Greek, followed by Scandinavia and Norway. If you’re looking for baby names that mean sun, Aelius is an ideal choice.
24. Aku
Aku is a Babylonian mythological name of the Moon God. It also has its origin in Finnish, meaning ‘revered’ or ‘exalted.’
25. Aibek
Aibek is a combination of the Turkish words ‘aye’ and ‘beg,’ which means ‘the master of the moon.’
26. Astennu
The meaning of this Egyptian name is ‘God of the moon.’ The name Astennu was the most popular name in 1971.
27. Aten
Aten is the name of a group of asteroids. It is a short and sweet-sounding and easy-to-pronounce space name for a boy.
28. Arche
Arche is the name of a moon orbiting Jupiter. But people might mistake it for Archie from the Archie comics.
29. Badar
Badar is a lovely Arabic name, meaning ‘full moon.’ This strong name carries a romantic image.
30. Badru
Badru is an Egyptian name, meaning ‘born during the full moon’. In the 1800s and 1900s, the name Badru was in popularity.
31. Blaze
The term Blaze has a strong connection with the sun. This fierce name connotes a fiery personality that of a son.
32. Chan
The name Chan comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Chand’ for ‘moon.’ It also has its origin in the Spanish and Chinese languages.
33. Cupid
It is one of the moons of Uranus, which was first sighted in 2003. Cupid means ‘desire’ in Latin, and is also one of Santa’s reindeer.
34. Deimos
It is the name of one of the many moons on the planet of Mars. In Greek, Deimos means ‘terror.’
35. Donati
Donati refers to a long-period comet, named after Italian astronomer Giovanni Battista Donati. It has its roots in Latin, and means ‘given by God.’
36. Eos
Eos is the name of the Greek Goddess of dawn and has a modern and sleek feel to it. It is the name given to a group of asteroids.
37. Hang
Hang is a Vietnamese name, meaning ‘moon’.
38. Hesperos
Hesperos is the personification of Venus and is of Greek origin. It’s one of the popular names in the poem by Longfellow.
39. Hilal
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The meaning of Hilal is ‘new crescent moon’. It is a popular Arabic name.
40. Iah
In Egyptian mythology, Iah was the name of the moon god, who was later identified as Thoth.
41. Ilkay
Turkish has a special affinity with the moon. Ilkay is from the elements ‘ilk’, which means ‘first’ and ‘ay,’ which means ‘moon’.
42. Io
Io is the name of the most volcanic moon in the solar system and is usually used as a nickname.
43. Kale
Kale is the name of one of the moons orbiting Jupiter. The name Kale is a version of Charles and comes from the Old English word ‘ceorl’, which means ‘free man’.
44. Koray
The name is famous in Turkey but has now started to make way to the West as well. It is one of the most meaningful and rhythmic names, meaning means ‘ember moon.’
45. Kuiper
Kuiper refers to a small band of space rocks, floating near Neptune. It is of Dutch roots and means ‘cooper.’ It is the surname of a famous astronomer, Gerald Kuiper, who founded the Lunar and Planetary Lab in Arizona.
46. Mahruk
Mahruk means ‘face of the moon’ in the African language. The short and appealing nickname is Mahru.
47. Maramma
Marama is a Polynesian mythological name of the moon god. It is the Maori word for the moon.
48. Mayank
Mayank is a popular Hindi name for ‘moon’. It refers to an ‘individual who is calm and serene like the moon.’
49. Meztli
Meztli is a Nahuatl name for ‘moon’. This name is currently on the 170th spot in its region.
50. Muraco
This American name means ‘white moon’. This name will sound cute even when used for a girl.
51. Nanna
Nanna is the name of the moon god and the son of Enlil in Sumerian mythology.
52. Neil
A popular name after Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the surface of the moon. This name peaked in the 1950s and is still going strong.
53. Pallas
It is the name of a family of asteroids. Pallas is another name of Athena, the Goddess of wisdom in Greek mythology.
54. Proteus
Proteus is one of Neptune’s moons. It denotes a strong and powerful personality.
55. Pulan
Pulan is a Chamorro name meaning ‘moon.’ The name has a jazzy edge and would appeal to non-traditional parents.
56. Purnama
The name Purnama originates in the Javanese language and means ‘full moon’. Purnama was once a prominent name in Indonesia and India.
57. Qamar
Qamar is an Arabic name and means ‘moon’. This name sounds appealing because of its similarity to the very likable Omar.
58. Saturn
This planet’s name is a peculiar name for a baby boy. According to Roman mythology, Saturn is the God of agriculture.
Trivia59. Sol
Sol is a Spanish name for ‘sun.’ Sol, pronounced Sahl, could be an excellent name for a baby boy.
60. Themis
This unique name, Themis refers to a group of asteroids. In Greek, it means ‘law of nature or divine law.’
61. Thule
An uncommon name referring to the name of a large asteroid discovered in the year 1888.
62. Titan
Titan is the name of Saturn’s largest moon. According to Greek mythology, it means ‘leader.’
63. Triton
Triton is the name of the moon orbiting Neptune.
Constellation And Star Names For Boys
64. Orion
Orion, also called The Hunter, is the brightest and best-known constellation in the sky. This constellation consists of three conspicuous stars. The name originates from Greek mythology, where Orion was a mighty hunter and the son of Poseidon. The meaning of Orion is ‘limit or boundary’.
Fun fact: The constellation Orion is also known as Altair in some parts of the world.
65. Aries
The constellation Aries, depicting a ram, represents the Golden Fleece in Greece mythology. Ares or Arese would make a nice alternative to Aries.
66. Atlas
Atlas is the name of the famous Greek Titan that is depicted holding a celestial sphere. He is also known as the titan of navigation and astronomy. Anne Heche can be credited for making this name popular as she named her son Atlas Heche Tupper in the year 2009.
67. Perseus
Perseus is the name of the constellation located in the northern portion of the sky. Its name honors the son of the Greek god Zeus, who defeated the monster Medusa. Perseus is a Unisex name but has been more popular with the boys in the past. On its own, Perseus sounds heroic, but when you add a nickname like Percy, it instantly transforms into a fun moniker.
68. Leo
Leo is the name of a constellation containing clusters of shiny stars. This constellation was discovered quite early. Leo was rated as the 134th most popular space baby names for boys in the year 2014. The name Leo, meaning ‘lion’, was very popular in ancient Rome. In fact, 13 Roman popes were named Leo.
69. Archer
Archer is the name of the half-man and half-horse Sagittarius group of stars and means ‘strength and power’. Archie would make a perfect nickname for it.
70. Sirius
Sirius is an excellent name to bestow on your son. Also called the Dog Star, Sirius is the brightest star in the sky. So your boy will always be radiating and shining wherever he goes. It’s also the name of the XM satellite radio.
71. Castor
Castor is the name of the brightest star in the Gemini constellation. Together with its brother Pollux, they are called “The Great Twins” in Greek mythology. So if you are blessed with a twin, Pollux and Castor could make excellent starry choices.
72. Columba
The constellation Columba is named after the dove that warned Noah about the flood. Too bad that the name is not as familiar as it was a few decades ago. Callum would make a good variation.
73. Hunter
In Greek mythology and Homer’s epic Odyssey, the Orion constellation was personified as an adventurous hunter. Hunter was the 45th most popular baby name in the year 2012, and its popularity is increasing with every passing day.
74. Nash
Nash is the name of the Gamma Sagittarii star, which is located in the Sagittarius constellation. Nash is located exactly on the spout of the ‘teapot’. It was one of the most popular names in 2012, but its popularity has reduced in the recent years. So it is unlikely that your little one will encounter any other child with this name.
75. Rigel
Rigel is the super-giant star in the Orion constellation. It’s the most important star when traveling to the ocean. So you can hope that your little one will not get lost with this name.
76. Solar
The name Solar is perfect for your little boy who is the center of your world. The name is related to the Sun, one of the brightest stars.
77. Taurus
Taurus is the name of the star sign and constellation picturing the fore-quarter of a bull. The name Taurus comes from the Latin word meaning ‘bull.
78. Hercules
Mighty and powerful Hercules is the name of a constellation. The name is inspired by the Greek god Hercules, the son of Zeus, who in a fit of anger killed his own kids. The name comes from the Greek word Herakles, which means ‘hero’ or ‘warrior’.
79. Alioth
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Alioth is popular for being used as a navigational star used by sailors in earlier times. It is the brightest star in the Great Bear constellation, and comes from Arabic roots and translates to ‘fat tail of the sheep.’
80. Aster
The origin of the name is Greek. The different meanings of the name include a star in Greek and a flower in the English context. It is a suitable name for the baby boys with a very appealing and charming personality and sweet smile.
81. Astrophel
Astrophel means ‘star lover.’ It was invented by the English poet, Sir Philip Sidney during the 16th century when he used the name for his work, Astrophel and Stella.
82. Altair
Altair is the 11th brightest star in the galaxy and is in the Aquila constellation. It means ‘the flying one,’ ‘soar,’ or ‘bird,’ and is of Arabic origin.
83. Danica
Danica is a Hebrew name, meaning ‘morning star’. Dany would be the best nickname for Danica.
84. Draco
Draco is the name of a constellation in the northern sky. It is known as the name of Harry Potter’s sneering nemesis. It has its origin in Greek, meaning ‘dragon.’
85. Elio
It is one of the several alternatives of the Sun god Helios who drives across the sky every day in a horse-drawn chariot. Currently, Elio is very popular in France and ranks in the top 250. It has a Spanish origin.
86. Hamal
Hamal is the name of the brightest star in the Aries constellation. It is an Arabic word meaning ‘lamb.’
87. Hoku
This space theme name for your little boy is a Hawaiian word for ‘star.’
88. Izar
The name was allocated to a binary stay in the northern constellation of Bootes. It means ‘star’ and is of Basque origin.
89. Lintang
Lintang is an Indonesian name with meaning ‘star.’ It is an exotic name for a western-world baby.
90. Namid
Namid means ‘star dancer,’ and is of Native American origin. It has an exotic, middle-eastern sound to it, and a rare name
91. Pollux
According to Greek mythology, it is the name of Castor’s twin brother and another twin in the Gemini constellation. It means ‘crown’ in Greek.
92. Rasalas
Rasalas is the name of a star of the Leo constellation. It signifies ‘the northern star of the lion’s head, and has Arabic roots.
93. Regulus
Regulus is one of the brightest stars of the Leo constellation. It has a Latin origin and means ‘prince.’
94. Samson
Samson is a popular Biblical name with meaning ‘sun’ and is of Hebrew origin.
95. Wolf
Wolf is derived from the name of the rare star ‘Wolf-Rayet.’ It is known to emit scorching gasses, and the name has Native American origin.
Galaxy Names For Girls
96. Galexia
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Most of you must have got the reference by now. You get the name Galexia by tweaking the spelling of galaxy. It’s a great name for parents who do not want a clear space name for their child.
97. Andromeda
Andromeda is a galaxy named after a Greek mythology princess. The name means ‘ruler of man’. Being named after an entire galaxy, you can be assured that your little one will be at the center of the world.
Planets, Moons, And Comets Inspired Names For Girls
98. Ophelia
Ophelia is the name of a tiny moon in Uranus. This moon was named after a character in William Shakespeare’s play Hamlet. It is sure to make a unique name for the apple of your eye. Both Blake Lively and Lee Curtis have played characters named Ophelia, so your little one will have plenty of namesakes.
99. Titania
Titania is one of the classiest space names for girls. It is the largest of the moons of Uranus and the eighth largest moon in the Solar System. The name is inspired by the queen of fairies in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. You can shorten it to Tania, one of the coolest nicknames of all times.
Quick fact100. Portia
Portia is the name of one of the moon of Uranus. It was inspired by the name of the female protagonist of the play The Merchant of Venice, who disguises herself as a man to defend her husband Antonio in court. But the younger ones will probably associate it with the stylist in The Hunger Games. The Australian actress Portia de Rossi is the most popular namesake.
101. Venus
The second-closest planet to the Sun, named after the Roman goddess of beauty and love, makes the name regal and feminine. The name is fitting for a rising pop star or superstar. Venus William immediately comes to mind when we think about this name. If you take the tennis champion’s name as an indication, any girl with this name will have a successful future.
102. Pandora
Pandora is the name of the moon of Saturn. It is named after the first woman endowed with gifts of gods in Greek mythology. The Pandora box contained all the evils of the world. So if you can look past its strange connection, the name means ‘all gifted’ and sounds charming.
103. Phoebe
Phoebe remained the outermost moon of Saturn for nearly 100 years. Meaning ‘bright, radiant and prophetic,’ Phoebe was also the name of the Goddess of the moon and the mother of Leto in Greek mythology. The name shares a connection with one of the most famous sitcoms of all times Friends. If you love the eccentric Phoebe as much as you love astronomy, then you should definitely go for this adorable astronomy baby name.
104. Halley
Halley is a term used for the short-period comet that is visible to the human’s naked eye from the Earth. It appears just twice in a lifetime. The name Halley is quite popular in the US. Halley Berry is one of the most prominent bearers of this name.
105. Astrid
This Scandinavian moniker meaning ‘gorgeous goddess’ is used by the Swedish microsatellites for studying various features of space.
106. Miranda
Miranda is the name of one of the five major moons of Uranus. Scientists had named the moon Miranda after the female lead of the same name from William Shakespeare’s The Tempest. In the play, the little girl Miranda was brought up and educated on an isolated island by Prospero, her magician father. The name Miranda comes from the Latin word Mirandus, which means ‘she who must be admired’. After all, who does not admire ladies like Miranda Lambert or Miranda Kerr?
107. Juliet
Juliet is famous as the heroine of the greatest love story of all times, Romeo and Juliet. It is also the name of one of the moons of Uranus. The name is heard more in England than in any other part of the world. The meaning of this French name is ‘youthful’. Jules or Julie would make the best nicknames for Juliet.
108. Bianca
Bianca is the name of a small moon in Uranus. It is named after one of the fascinating characters in William Shakespeare’s play Taming of the Shrew. The name Bianca was the most popular in the year 1991 and holds the 300th spot currently. So it’s a perfect name for parents looking for an uncommon, yet meaningful and beautiful name. Bianca is also the name of the daughter of Jean-Claude Van Damme.
109. Aurora
The name Aurora comes from the natural phenomenon of the appearance of gorgeous red and green lights in the sky. It typically takes place near the southern and northern magnetic poles. Aurora is also the name of the Roman goddess of dawn, whose tears turned into morning dew.
110. Ariel
Ariel is not just the name of the red-haired Disney princess but is also the shiniest moon in Uranus. It’s one of the cutest space themed baby names for girls.
111. Elara
We love the name Elara, one of the moons of Jupiter. The moon was named after one of the lovers of Zeus in the Greek mythology. The name has been rising in popularity since the year 2013, so don’t be surprised if you find another Elara in the park or your child’s school.
112. Luna
Parents feel over the moon when their child arrives in this world. To celebrate your child’s arrival, why don’t you name her Luna? Luna is Latin for moon. This sweet, short and celestial baby name is also the moniker of one of Harry Potter’s companions in J.K. Rowling series. Actress Penelope Cruz and her husband Javier Bardem chose it for their daughter. Some popular nicknames for Luna include Lu, Lulu, and Luella, making it versatile for any stage of life.
113. Cordelia
Cordelia is the name of the inner moon of Uranus. The moon was named after Queen Cordelia, the youngest daughter of King Lear from Shakespeare’s play with the same name. The princess was noted for her undying devotion to her father and unwavering honesty. The moniker is an Anglicization of the Welsh goddess, Creddylad and means ‘jewel of the sea’.
114. Calypso
Calypso is another pretty name for your baby girl. It’s the name of a moon personified as a Queen Nymph in the Greek mythology. She was the daughter of Atlas, who enticed Odysseus for seven long years. Calypso is also a singing style in West Indies. Add a twist to the name by spelling it with a K, like Kalypso.
115. Callisto
Callisto is the name of the third-largest moon in the universe. The name is inspired by a nymph who fell in love with Zeus in Greek mythology. You can shorten it to Callis or Calli to make a cute nickname.
116. Cressida
This moon of Uranus is named after William Shakespeare’s leading lady in Troilus and Cressida. The moniker is as beautiful and bright as your baby is sure to be.
117. Aina
is the name of the Irish goddess associated with the sun. This traditional Irish name belonged to the queen of the Munster fairies. It is also sprinkled throughout Irish folklore as the Celtic goddess of prosperity and summer.
118. Alcmene
Alcmene means ‘might of the moon’ and is the Latin form of the Greek name Alkmene.
119. Amaris
Amaris is a pretty and unusual baby name, which means ‘child of the moon’ in Old Irish and ‘given by God’ in Hebrew.
120. Arianrhod
This name is associated with the moon and is popular in Welsh mythology.
121. Arpina
Meaning ‘rising of the sun,’ Arpina has a fresh and early morning vibe. The sound of this name might not be very mellifluous, as it sounds like Derpina. This Armenian name is also spelled as Arpineh is some regions.
122. Aylin
It means ‘moon halo’ in the Turkish language. The name could be the perfect pick for parents with Turkish ancestry.
123. Aysu
Aysu is another Turkish name with meaning ‘moon water’.
124. Aysun
Aysun is a lovely Turkish name, meaning ‘beautiful as the moon’. The variation is Aisun.
125. Belinda
Belinda is the name of the ninth moon of the planet Uranus. It has a poetic ring to its name.
126. Bellatrix
Bellatrix is the name of an appellation of one of the many stars in Orion. It also means ‘female warrior’ in Latin.
127. Carina
Carina is the name of the constellation containing Canopus, which is the second-brightest star in the beautiful sky.
128. Cassini
Cassini is one of the favored baby names from outer space. The gap in Saturn’s ring is known as the Cassini’s division.
129. Chandra
Chandra is the name of the Hindu goddess of the moon. The name was popular around the western world in the 1960s when incense and meditation were trending.
130. Chara
Chara is the name of the star that represents hunting dogs in Greek mythology, meaning ‘joy’. This unique name would make a distinctive alternative to Charlotte and Sarah.
131. Charon
Charon is Pluto’s moon and was the ferrymen of dead souls as in Greek mythology. It means ‘of keen gaze.’
132. Crescent
This English word refers to the shape of the moon. It is an incredibly intriguing name with a very pleasant sound.
133. Cynthia
This attractive Greek name is an epithet of Artemis, the moon goddess. This name so was overexposed in the mid 20th century that it fell into a period of neglect. But now Cynthia has become popular again
134. Despina
Despina refers to the inner satellite of the planet Neptune. It is also known as Neptune V. It also has its origin in Greek, meaning ‘lady.’
135. Diana
This lovely and classic name belongs to the Roman goddess of the moon, hunting, and virginity. This name hovered for decades around #100 and was most popular in the late 1940s.
136. Dione
Dione is an uncommon ancient Greek girl name meaning ‘Goddess,’ and it is also one of Saturn’s moons.
137. Eris
It is in reference to the second-largest dwarf planet in the solar system discovered in the year 2005. NASA initially discovered it as a tenth planet.
138. Flora
Flora is the name of an asteroid orbiting the sun. It is a Scottish and Latin name for a ‘flower.’
139. Gaia
The Earth is not just any other planet. It is a living, breathing organism and the giver of life. Gaia is another name for our beautiful planet and comes from Greek.
140. Galatea
Galatea is the name of a moon circling Neptune and also referred to as Neptune VI. It is of Greek origin and refers to ‘she who is milk-white.’
141. Hala
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Hala is beautiful and unique in its own way. The meaning of this Arabic name is ‘moon halo.’
142. Helene
Helene is the name of the moon of Saturn. The name was inspired by Helen of Troy.
143. Helia
Helia is the name of the ‘sun’ in Greek. It is the perfect name for a radiant and beautiful little girl.
144. Hilda
It is the name of a group of asteroids referred to as ‘The Hildas.’ This springs from Germany, and it means ‘battle woman.’
145. Hoshi
It is a Japanese name for ‘star,’ and could be a great pick for parents who wanted their child to be bold.
146. Indu
Indu originates from Hindi and means‘moon.’ It is a stunning moon name, which resembles Luna and Serena.
147. Jaci
Jaci is a native American name, meaning ‘moon’.
148. Kamaria
Kamaria is a Swahili name, meaning ‘beauty of the moon or moonlight’.
149. Larissa
Larissa is the name of one of Neptune’s moons. In Greek mythology, Larissa was the mother of Pelasgus. It’s also the name of a city in Greece. If you’re looking for interesting Greek mythology baby names, Larissa is a strong contender.
150. Leda
This Greek name, meaning ‘happy’, originally belonged to the mother of the Helen of Troy. Leda was renownedfor her beauty and wisdom. It is also the name of the moon of Jupiter.
151. Lucine
Lucine is of Armenian origin, meaning ‘moon.’ Lucy would be the best nickname for Lucine.
152. Maha
Maha is a short and sweet Arabic name, meaning ‘moon.’ It is also considered a nickname for Mahdokht, a Persian name, which means ‘daughter of the moon’.
153. Mahina
Mahina is a Hawaiian name meaning ‘moonlight’.
154. Mahtab
Mahtab is a graceful baby girl name that sounds nice to ears. It is of Arabic origin with the meaning ‘moonlight.’
155. Mona
Mona also means ‘moon’ in English. This name was popular in 1950 with the 230th position.
156. Neoma
Neoma, meaning ‘new moon,’ is a rare variant of Noami. The name was only featured in Barbara Cartland’s book ‘Light of the Moon.’
157. Nevaeh
Nevaeh, the spelling variation of Nevaeh, was created by spelling ‘Heaven’ backward. It started off with a bang but became unpopular soon after.
158. Nokomis
Nokomis is a native American name, meaning ‘daughter of the moon.’ It is an unusual beautiful name for a baby girl.
159. Pensri
This popular name is of Thai origin, meaning ‘full moon.’
160. Rhea
Rhea is one of the moons of Saturn. It also means ‘a flowing stream’ and also the name of a goddess, the mother of Zeus.
161. Thebe
It is a unique space name for baby, referring to a beautiful red-colored inner satellite of the planet Jupiter.
162. Larissa
Larissa is the name of one of Neptune’s moons. In Greek mythology, Larissa was the mother of Pelasgus. It’s also the name of a city in Greece.
163. Rosalind
It is one of the moons of Uranus, which was discovered in 1986. In Spanish, Rosalind means ‘beautiful rose.’
164. Soleil
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The French name for sun and another name for all the energy sources on Earth.
165. Solstice
Solstice is a new-age name with an ancient history. It means ‘the time when the sun reaches its highest or lowest excursion relative to the celestial equator on the celestial sphere.’
166. Solveig
It is of Scandinavian origin, meaning ‘daughter of the sun’ has rarely crossed the shores of the country. It was the name of the lead actress in Ibsen’s Peer Gynt.
167. Thalassa
Thalassa is the name of a moon of Neptune. The name comes from the Greek word for sea.
168. Swati
Swati is the Sanskrit name for the Arcturus star, which is considered one of the brightest stars. The name Swati has been mentioned in ancient Sanskrit scriptures, as well.
169. Vesta
Vesta was the Roman Goddess of the hearth. There is also a Temple of Vesta in Rome.
170. Zelenia
This Greek name means ‘the moon.’ It’s basically the variation of Selena. Zelenia is a great choice for parents looking for baby names that mean moon, offering a connection to the celestial world.
Constellations And Star Names For Girls
171. Cassiopeia
Naming your child after just one star is a passé. The trend is naming the child after the entire group of stars that form a pattern called constellations. Cassiopeia is one of the hottest constellation baby names. The constellation was named after the mother of Andromeda in Greek mythology. Both mother and daughter’s name have celestial objects named after them. You can shorten the name to Cass or Cassie.
172. Lyra
Lyra is a harp-like constellation in the northern hemisphere. It is named after lyre in the ancient Green mythology of Orpheus. With the musical connection, you can expect a future rock star on hands.
173. Vega
Also referred to as the ‘Harp Star’, Vega is the fifth shiniest star in our solar system. Naming your child after this star would ensure that she always shines. The name has already been popular in Scandinavian countries, and has now started making its way to the US. So don’t be startled when you see a girl or even a boy named Vega.
Point to ponder174. Libra
Libra is the name of a constellation, which is also a member of the famous zodiac system. Meaning ‘fair, tactful and well-balanced’, Libra would make a perfect name for your girl.
175. Estella
If you don’t want to use Star as your baby’s name and feel that Stella is too common, you can go with Estelle. Estelle was once perceived to be an old-fashioned name from Charles Dickens’ novel, The Great Expectations, but it has now come back with a bang and is all set to shine brightly. It has a long way to go.
176. alya
The Theta Serpentis star system was first known by the name of Alya. The name is quite popular in the Muslim community as a baby girl name.
177. Alula
Alula is the name of one of the first twin stars discovered. It would make an apt name for one of your twin girls. You can even use it as a nickname.
178. Nova
Nova is the nuclear explosion of a white dwarf, which causes sudden brightening of the star. Meaning ‘new star’, this bright and lovely name would brighten up your daughter’s life. Briana Dejesus, the participant of “Teen Mom 2,” named her daughter Nova Star. That’s quite a smart choice, as the girl will have both of the celestial objects in her name.
179. Adhara
Adhara is the name of the second brightest stars in the sky after Sirius. It is derived from the Arabic element meaning ‘maidens.’
180. Alcyone
It is the brightest star in the Pleiades. According to Greek mythology, Alcyone was the wife of Ceyx, but the happy pair enraged the Gods by calling each other Zeus and Hera.
181. Alpha
This is one of the most popular constellation names for babies as Alpha is the brightest star in each constellation and is also the first letter of the Greek alphabet.
182. Amalthea
Amalthea has significance in both Greek mythologies and also in the constellation of stars. It was the name of a goat who nursed and protected God Zeus during his infancy.
183. Aquarius
Aquarius is the constellation between Pisces and Capricorn. It is a Greek name, and also the 11th sign of the zodiac.
184. Ascella
Ascella is a pretty bright star in the sign of Sagittarius and could be an apt name for a December-born girl.
185. Astra
Astra means ‘of the stars’ in Latin. It is a small and easy-to-pronounce name for your little girl.
186. Capella
It is the name of the eleventh brightest star in the whole sky and stands for military honor and wealth, according to astrology.
187. Celestia
Celestia is a heavenly name that sounds ethereal. It will make a distinctive choice if you are considering feminine names like Seraphina or Angelina. Celestia means ‘of the planets, stars, and heavens.’
188. Electra
Electra means ‘bright’ or ‘shining’ in Greek. Astronomers gave this name to a giant star found in the Taurus constellation.
189. Esther
This name, meaning ‘star,’ is one of the significant figures in the Old Testament. Esther was one of the top 50 names around a hundred years ago but is used sparsely now.
190. Etoile
Etoile is a beautiful girl yet the unusual name for a baby girl meaning ‘star.’ It has its origin in French.
191. Europa
Europa was a Phoenician princess who was abducted and taken to Crete by Zeus. It is also the name of the sixth moon of Jupiter.
192. Gomeisa
Gomeisa is a rare girl name with Arabic roots and means ‘bleary-eyed one’. It is the second brightest star in the constellation Canis Minor.
193. Juno
Juno is a unique Latin baby girl name, meaning ‘queen of heaven’ and it is a star of the Venus constellation.
194. Maia
It is the name of a blue giant star in the Taurus constellation. Maia was the mother of Hermes as per Greek mythology, and it means illusion in Sanskrit.
195. Nashira
It is an uncommon and mystical name of a giant star found in Capricorn. This also has an Arabic origin, and means ‘bearer of good news.’
196. Norma
Norma is a small constellation of stars in the southern hemisphere. It is of English origin meaning ‘from the north; or, the pattern.’
197. Polaris
It is another name for the Pole star or North star and is considered as a bright star that appears above the North pole.
198. Stella
Stella sees an enormous surge in popularity for the last decade. It has a balance of sass and refinement. The meaning of this Italian name is ‘star’.
199. Starla
The name ‘Starla’ means ‘a star’ and is of English origin.
200. Starling
Starling is a creature found in every corner of the Earth. This fanciful name is associated with Clarice Starling, the FBI agent from the ‘Silence of the Lambs,’ a role, which got Jodi Foster the Best Actress Oscar.
201. Zaniah
Zaniah is a triple star system in the constellation of Virgo. It is an Arabic name for ‘corner.’
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are there any cultural or religious influences in the heavenly space baby names?
Many cultural and religious influences may shape the choice of heavenly space baby names. Therefore, the meanings and connotations behind these names can vary widely depending on the specific cultural or religious context.
2. What is the origin of heavenly space baby names?
The origin of heavenly space baby names can be traced back to various cultures and mythologies attributing special meanings to celestial bodies, such as stars, planets, and constellations. Many of these names have been passed down through generations and have gained popularity recently as parents look for unique and meaningful names for their children.
3. What are the benefits of choosing a heavenly space baby name?
Choosing a baby name inspired by outer space and heavenly bodies can be beneficial for your little one as it will help them appreciate the universe and explore it. Heavenly names also have deep meanings that will make the name more exotic and significant.
4. What are some tips for choosing a heavenly space baby name?
While choosing a space-inspired baby name, search for names that have deep roots and meanings, inspired by the celestial bodies and related to the sky, moon and stars.
5. Why are heavenly space baby names growing in popularity?
Heavenly space baby names are growing in popularity for their uniqueness, gender neutral quality, symbolic meaning and the influence of popular culture.
When naming a child, you can be creative and imaginative or peculiar with the names. If you enjoy stargazing or astronomy, you can choose a name from heavenly space baby names. These celestial names are related to galaxy, space, star, or other heavenly objects, giving your baby’s name a timeless appeal. The meanings of each of these listed names are included for your convenience. So, pick a name that will make your child delighted as they grow.
Infographic: Space Names For Boys And Girls
Space is infinite. Thus, it also gives you infinite choices for your baby’s name. In the infographic that follows, we present space-inspired names for girls and boys. These names will help your child stand out in the crowd. Explore!
Illustration: Momjunction Design Team
Illustration: Cute & Heavenly Space Baby Names For Boys And Girls
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