Celestial and Space Baby Names

Celestial names borrow from the sky above us, from stars, planets and constellations to the moon and the light of dawn. They have a dreamy, wonder-filled quality, and they appeal to parents who love astronomy, mythology or simply a sense of something larger.

Many of these names come from Latin and Greek. Luna is the Latin word for moon, Stella means star, and Aurora was the Roman goddess of the dawn. Nova refers to a star that suddenly brightens, and Orion is the name of a hunter in Greek mythology who was placed among the stars as a constellation. Leo is both a constellation and a zodiac sign, and it also works as a short form of longer names. Selena echoes the Greek word for the moon, and Celeste means heavenly.

Other names bring celestial meaning from different languages. Estrella is the Spanish word for star, Aylin is often explained as moon halo in Turkish, and Kalani is a Hawaiian name meaning the heavens. Maia is the name of one of the Pleiades, the star cluster, and Heaven and Skyla offer English and modern options. Danica comes from a Slavic word for the morning star. When choosing a celestial name, consider whether you want something widely recognized or more unusual, and how its meaning might feel to your child as they grow.