Celestial Baby Names, Names After Planets and Stars, Page 3
Celestial baby names sparkle with the wonder of planets, stars, constellations, and cosmic phenomena that have guided dreamers and sailors for millennia. If you want a name that feels truly out of this world, this collection of celestial baby names opens up a whole galaxy of possibility. Each pick draws from astronomy, mythology, or poetic words for the heavens, giving your child a name with limitless, stardust-sprinkled magic.
Consider Luna, Latin for 'moon' and a global top-20 girl name thanks to its luminous sound. Orion, a Greek constellation and legendary hunter, offers bold adventure for a baby boy. Vega, the brightest star in the Lyra constellation, feels short, sleek, and modern. Stella, Latin for 'star,' has ranked inside the U.S. top 50 for over a decade. Nova, meaning an exploding star that outshines the night, blends science and strength beautifully.
When choosing celestial baby names, think about whether you love the moon's softness, the stars' twinkle, or a planet's bold presence, and let that guide your shortlist. Celestial names pair beautifully with grounded classic middles to balance the cosmic feel. If these celestial baby names call to you, you may also enjoy our star baby names for stellar picks, our moon baby names for lunar alternatives, or our space baby names for astronaut-worthy options. A celestial name gifts your child a name as limitless as the night sky above their crib.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Recorded origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firdaws | Highest Garden In Paradise | Female | Arabic |
| Francisco | Variant Of Frank Free: A Free Man. | Male | Spanish |
| Galatea | White As Milk | Female | Greek |
| Galileo | From Galilee | Male | Italian |
| Ganymede | Myth Name (Cup-Bearer To The Gods) | Male | Greek |
| Gemma | Jewel | Female | Italian |
| Hakidonmuya | Hopi Name Meaning "Time Of Waiting Moon." | Female | Native American |
| Halley | From The Manor House Meadow | Male | English |
| Hamal | Lamb | Male | Arabic |
| Helene | Variant Of Helen. In Mythology The Abduction Of Zeus's Mortal Daughter Helen... | Female | French |
| Helia | Of The Sun | Female | Greek |
| Hercules | Myth Name (Son Of Zeus) | Male | Greek |
| Herschel | Deer | Male | Hebrew |
| Hester | Variant Of Esther. | Female | English |
| Hestia | Myth Name (Goddess Of Hearth And Home) | Female | Greek |
| Hilal | Crescent Moon | Male | Arabic |
| Holmes | From The River Island | Male | English |
| Hoshi | Star | Female | Japanese |
| Hoshiko | Star Child | Female | Japanese |
| Hunter | Hunter | Male | English |
| Hyperion | Myth Name (A Titan) | Male | Greek |
| Iamar | Moon | Female | Arabic |
| Iapetus | Myth Name (A Titan) | Male | Greek |
| Ida | Active | Female | German |
| Idalia | Myth Name | Female | Greek |
| Indumati | Myth Name (Daughter Of Vidarbha) | Female | Indian |
| Iris | Rainbow | Female | Greek |
| Izar | Star | Female | Spanish |
| Izarra | Star | Female | Spanish |
| Izarre | Star | Female | Spanish |
| Janna | Paradise | Female | Indian |
| Janus | Myth Name (God Of Beginnings) JEROLIN, JEROME | Male | Latin |
| Juliet | Youthful: Variant Of Julia. Jove's Child. Star Crossed Lover In The Shakespea... | Female | French |
| Kailani | Sea And Sky | Female | Hawaiian |
| Kalani | Unisexual Name Meaning (Female) The Sky; (Male) Chieftain. | Female | Hawaiian |
| Kale | Strong And Manly | Male | Hawaiian |
| Kawthar | River In Paradise | Female | Arabic |
| Kayla | Variant Of Kay. Keeper Of The Keys: Pure. Also Kayla Is A Character On Daytim... | Female | English |
| Khepri | Morning Sun | Female | Egyptian |
| Kiana | Variant Of Kian. Ancient. | Female | Irish |
| Kira | Dark Lady. | Female | English |
| Lani | Sky; Heaven | Female | Hawaiian |
| Larissa | Cheerful | Female | Greek |
| Leda | Myth Name (Mother Of Helen) | Female | Greek |
| Leia | Child Of Heaven; Heavenly Flowers | Female | Hawaiian |
| Leilani | "Heavenly Flower, Heavenly Child" | Male | Hawaiian |
| Leo | Lion. | Male | English |
| Lian | Unisexual Name Meaning "The Graceful Willow" | Male | Chinese |
| Liane | Daughter Of The Sun. Diminutive Of Eliana. | Female | English |
| Lianna | Daughter Of The Sun. Diminutive Of Eliana. | Female | English |
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