Stars Baby Names, Names Inspired by Shining Stars
Stars baby names sparkle with wonder, myth, and the night sky''s quiet magic. They suit parents who want a name with a little celestial story behind it, whether pulled from astronomy, constellations, or ancient starlit legend.
Try Altair, an Arabic name also carried by a star of the first magnitude in the Eagle constellation. Alhena is Arabic for ''a ring'' and a star in Gemini, a lovely pick for twin families. Alcyone is a Greek myth name tied to a bright star in the Pleiades cluster. Andromeda, literally a galaxy and a Greek princess, means ''ruler of men.'' Arcelia, Spanish for ''treasure'' and ''altar of heaven,'' holds cosmic warmth.
Stars baby names pair beautifully with grounded middles like Rose, James, or Mae, for a blend of dreamy and steady. If you love night-sky themes, explore our [Sky](/tag/Sky) and [Sun](/tag/Sun) lists for more celestial picks. Choose a name that makes you glance up a little more often, especially on those soft, slow evenings with your baby in your arms.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Recorded origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcyone | Feminine Form Of Alcyoneus (Fought Against Athene) | Female | Greek |
| Alhena | A Ring; Also A Star In The Constellation Gemini | Female | Arabic |
| Altair | Bird | Female | Arabic |
| Altaira | Bird. High-Flying. In Astronomy Altair Is A Star Of The First Magnitude. | Female | Arabic |
| Alzubra | A Star In The Constellation Leo | Female | Arabic |
| Amalthea | Myth Name (Nursed Zeus) | Female | Greek |
| Anakin | Warrior | Male | American |
| Andromeda | "Ruler Of Men."According To Greek Mythology, Andromeda Married Perseus, Who H... | Female | African |
| Aranck | Stars (Algonquin) | Male | Native American |
| Arcelia | Treasure. Altar Of Heaven. | Female | Spanish |
| Archer | A Bowman. An English Surname. | Male | English |
| Ariel | Lioness Of God | Female | Hebrew |
| Aries | A Greek God. | Male | English |
| Arundhati | "Goddess Of The Sky, Stars And Night Time." | Female | Indian |
| Ashtaroth | Legend Name | Male | French |
| Ashwin | Spear Friend | Male | English |
| Astarte | Myth Name (A Wife Of Seth) | Female | Egyptian |
| Astra | Star | Female | Greek |
| Astraea | Myth Name (Justice) | Female | Greek |
| Atlas | Myth Name (A Titan) | Male | Greek |
| Aurora | "Dawn." According To Ancient Greek Mythology, Aurora Is The Goddess Of The Da... | Female | African |
| Axel | Father Of Peace | Male | Hebrew |
| Bha | Star | Female | Indian |
| Bianca | White | Female | Italian |
| Britney | Originally The Ancient Duchy Of Bretagne In France. Celtic Bretons Emigrated... | Female | English |
| Callisto | Myth Name (Another Name For Arcas) | Female | Greek |
| Calypso | Myth Name (Daughter Of Atlas) | Female | Greek |
| Carina | Pure | Female | French |
| Cary | From The Fortress | Male | Celtic |
| Cassiopeia | Myth Name (Mother Of Andromeda) | Female | Greek |
| Castor | Myth Name (Brother Of Helen) | Male | Greek |
| Celeste | Heavenly. | Female | French |
| Celestia | Heavenly. | Female | French |
| Celine | Variant Of Celia Or Selena. One Of Seven Mythological Daughters Of Atlas Tran... | Female | French |
| Citlali | Unisexual Name Meaning "Star." | Male | Nahuatl |
| Citlalic | "Raising Star, The First Female Aztec Warrior, Is In Nahuatl The Language Of... | Female | English |
| Citlalmina | Greatest Of Our Female Heroes. | Female | Nahuatl |
| Cleavon | Cliff. | Male | English |
| Cochava | Star | Female | Hebrew |
| Colleen | Girl. | Female | Irish |
| Colum | Dove | Male | Gaelic |
| Cordelia | Of The Sea | Female | Celtic |
| Csilla | Defender | Female | Hebrew |
| Danica | Morning Star | Female | Slavic |
| Danika | Female | English | |
| Dao | Peach Blossom; A Tet Flower | Female | Vietnamese |
| Dara | Wise. Dara Was A Biblical Descendant Of Judah Known For His Wisdom. | Female | Hebrew |
| Dawn | Dawn | Female | English |
| Dax | A Town In Southwestern France Dating From Before The Roman Occupation. | Male | French |
| Dhruv | "Dhruv Was A Prince And Blessed By God,That The Pole Star Will Be Named Dhruv... | Male | Indian |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are stars baby names?
Stars baby names come from real stars, constellations, or mythic figures tied to the night sky, giving a celestial, poetic feel to any child.
How do you pronounce Altair?
Altair is pronounced al-TAIR or AL-tair. It is an Arabic name meaning ''bird'' and belongs to a first-magnitude star in the constellation Aquila.
Is Andromeda a real star?
Andromeda is a constellation and a neighboring galaxy. The name comes from Greek myth, where Andromeda was a princess rescued by Perseus.
Are stars baby names only for girls?
Most are feminine in modern use, like Alhena and Altaira, but Anakin and Aranck are boy star picks, and many star names are naturally unisex.
What does Alcyone mean?
Alcyone is a Greek myth name for the brightest star in the Pleiades cluster. It suits a girl, with soft, lyrical sound and deep celestial roots.
Are stars baby names popular in the US?
Most remain rare, which is part of their charm, though Luna, Aurora, and Stella-style celestial names have surged in recent US baby charts.