Celestial and Space Boy Names

Looking up at the night sky has inspired names for thousands of years, and many of these come from the constellations, planets and myths of the ancient world. Leo is the Latin word for lion and the name of a zodiac constellation, while Aries, the ram, is another sign of the zodiac. Orion was a mighty hunter in Greek myth, and Perseus was the hero who slew Medusa, and both have constellations named after them. Draco, meaning dragon, and Ara, the altar, are constellations of the northern and southern skies.

The planets add Jupiter, named for the king of the Roman gods, and Mars, named for the god of war. Sol is the Latin word for the sun, and Sunny and Sky are cheerful English word names. From other languages come Ravi, a Sanskrit word for the sun, Dhruv, the Sanskrit name for the pole star, and Sora, the Japanese word for sky. Evren is a Turkish word for the universe.

These names range from classic to bold. Leo is short, warm and long established, while Jupiter, Perseus and Draco make a much bigger statement. Draco also has a well-known fictional association that some families will want to consider. If you like the theme but want something understated, Sol, Sky and Ravi carry it quietly.