1. Andromeda: Its galaxy was named after a princess in
Greek mythology, and means "ruler of man," so you know your little
girl will always be in charge. Plus, she's named after an
entire galaxy, so she'll definitely be the center of your world.
2.
Ariel: You might immediately think of the the
crimson-haired Disney princess, but it's actually the brightest moon of
Uranus. She'll definitely shine.
3. Aurora: Remember Balto? When the dogs encountered the beautiful
natural light display while traveling through the polar region? That was an
Aurora borealis, so any girl with this moniker will clearly be bright. (And
maybe an early riser because it's also named after the Roman goddess of dawn --
uh-oh!)
4. Bianca: A small moon of Uranus, named after the
most desirable character in William Shakespeare's The Taming of
the Shrew. The
name was most popular in 1991 and was the #312 most popular name in 2012, so
it's perfect for parents looking for an unconventional yet meaningful name.
5.
Callisto: The name of the third-largest moon in the
universe comes from the nymph love interest for Zeus in Greek mythology. For a cute nickname, go with Calli or Callis!
6. Calypso: This moon of Saturn
was personified as a Queenly nymph in Greek
mythology. You could add a twist by spelling it with a K -- Kalypso. Or
shorten it to Caly or Callie (Kaly or Kallie).
7.
Cassiopeia: This constellation, named
after beautiful figures in Greek mythology, would be a sweet name for a
girl. Alternatives could be Cassie or Cass.
8. Cressida: A moon of Uranus, named after a character
in William Shakespeare's "Troilus and Cressida." Bonus: It's the
name of Prince Harry's current love interest!
9. Elara: It's a moon of Jupiter and one of Zeus's
lovers. But watch out, the name is growing in popularity (especially since
2013), so don't be surprised to find another Elara in your kid's preschool
class.
10.
Faye: This comet is in the Jupiter family, and
works very well as a middle name. Think:
Lillian Faye or Emma Faye.
11.
Halley: The only short-period comet that can be
clearly visible by the human naked eye from Earth and can appear twice in the
human lifetime. It's the perfect name for a unique little girl.
12. Juliet: You might know it from William
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, but did you know it's also a moon of Uranus? Shorten it to Julie or
Jules for a different spin.
13. Libra: This constellation in the eastern sky is
also, obviously, part of the zodiac. It's represented by the scales, so she's
poised to be well-balanced, fair, and tactful!
14. Lyra: This harp-like constellation in the
northern hemisphere is named after the lyre in the ancient Green myth of
Orpheus. With a musical name like that, expect a future rock star on your
hands.
15. Miranda: One of Uranus's five major moons and is
named after Miranda from William Shakespeare's The Tempest. It means "she who must be
admired," and who doesn't admire famous ladies like Miranda Kerr or
Miranda Lambert?!
16. Moon: It's bright and beautiful just like your
baby is sure to be. You just might want to think about a better middle name
than "Unit" though. (Musician Frank Zappa named his daughter
"Moon Unit" and took a lot of flack for it.)
17. Nova: An explosion in a white dwarf, which causes
a sudden increase in the brightness of a star, and means "new
star." Briana DeJesus, from Teen Mom 3 named her daughter Nova Star, so the girl
has both of the celestial objects covered.
18. Ophelia: A small moon of Uranus and is based on a
character in William Shakespeare's Hamlet. Both Jamie Lee Curtis and Blake Lively have
played characters named Ophelia, so your little one will have plenty of
namesakes.
19. Pandora: A moon of Saturn, named after the first
woman on earth in Greek mythology. If you look past the association with the
music website, the name means "all gifted" and is beautiful.
20.Phoebe: A moon of Saturn (who knew?!).
In Greek mythology,"radiant, bright, prophetic" Phoebe
was a goddess. The name has been rapidly rising in popularity so don't
choose this one if you're looking for something unique.
21. Portia: This large moon of Uranus was named after a
character in William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. As deeply rooted as it may be in
Shakespearean writings, younger ones would probably associate her with the
stylist in The Hunger Games!
22.Star: An adorable middle name for a rising
superstar. Alternatively, Stella makes for a great and very feminine
nickname.
23.Titania: The largest moon of Uranus and the queen of
fairies in William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Can be
shortened to Tania.
24.Vega: The fifth brightest star in the night sky,
known as the "Harp Star." It's mostly popular in Scandinavian
countries but has started making its way west, so don't be surprised if the
"swooping eagle" name picks up speed in the US.
25. Venus: The second-closest planet to the Sun was
named for the Roman goddess of love and beauty, making it feminine and regal.
Venus Williams immediately comes to mind and if the tennis champion is any
indication, any little lady with this moniker has one lovely future.
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26.Altair: The 12th brightest star in the sky and the
brightest star in the constellation Aquila the Eagle. It's a unisex name, but
has been more popular with boys in the past.
27.Archer: This is the half-man, half-horse
Sagittarius grouping of stars. The name Archer is strong and
powerful. Archie could be a nice alternative or a cute nickname.
28.Aries: The constellation that depicts a ram and is
the representation of the Golden Fleece in Greek mythology. For an
alternative that isn't as easily recognized, go with Ares or Arese!
29.Atlas: The famous Greek Titan that held up the
celestial sphere, and is known as the titan of astronomy and navigation. Anne
Heche made this name popular when she named her son Atlas Heche Tupper in
2009.
30.Castor: The brightest star in the constellation
Gemini (its twin is Pollux) and together with his brother, they are known as
"The Great Twins" in Greek mythology. If you're ever blessed with
some twin dudes, Castor and Pollux would be excellent starry choices.
31. Columba: A constellation named after the dove that
warned Noah about the upcoming flood. Columba hasn't been as popular in
recent years (listen up, hipsters!), but Callum is a nice variation!
32.Cosmos: The entire physical universe: "The
world." Most recently, it's been popular in television shows, and
specifically Seinfeld and The Fairly OddParents fame! Consider Cosmo for the baby who is
"the world" to you.
33.Draco: Latin for "dragon," this
constellation was inspired by the dragon that Hercules slayed during his 12
labors. Granted, it's also the name of one of the biggest villains in the Harry
Potter series,
so for a nicer version, go with the modern American variation: Drake.
34.Galileo: The famed Italian astronomer who searched
the heavens, and was the first to discover the phases of Venus, the moons of
Jupiter (named the Galilean moons). A nice one
for those looking for something original.
35.Holmes: This comet was once known as the largest
object in the solar system. The name is mostly associated with Sherlock
Holmes or Katie Holmes, but would make a great first or middle name.
36.Hunter: The constellation Orion was personified as
an adventurous hunter in Greek mythology and in Homer's epic Odyssey. Hunter ranked as the 45th most popular name
in 2012, but according to Nameberry, its popularity has been decreasing.
37.Janus: A moon of Saturn named after the two-faced
Roman god. It's the masculine version of January (as in January Jones). But
be careful with this one: if pronounced incorrectly, it can sound like
"Janice," which you might not want for your son.
38.Jupiter: The largest planet in the Solar System,
named after the main god in Roman mythology (the equivalent of the Greek
Zeus). The female version, Juno, has become more popular over the years, but
Jupiter has yet to reach the mainstream. We like
"Jupe" for a nickname.
39.Leo: This is one of the earliest recognized
constellations and contains many bright stars. You could fancy it up and
use Leonardo or stick with Leo (the 134th most popular
boys' name in 2014, up from #227 just 5 years ago).
40.Mars: The fourth planet from the sun was named
after the Roman god of war, and is often referred to as the "Red
Planet." This might not bode well for the toddler years! It's mostly
been popular as a surname (think Veronica or Bruno) and has a very masculine
connotation -- but that didn't stop Erykah Badu from using it for her baby
girl.
41. Mercury: The planet closest to the Sun, named after
the Roman god who was the flying messenger to the gods. While Mercury may be
a little strong, consider Merc for a more relaxed nickname for a little dude.
42.Nash: A common name for the star Gamma
Sagittarii, which is located in the constellation Sagittarius, and is located
in the spout of "The Teapot." It was most popular in 2012 and has
since decreased in popularity, so your Nash likely won't encounter many name
twins.
43.Oberon: A large moon of Uranus, named after the
king of the fairies in William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's
Dream. For a
slightly different effect, go for the Aubree-fied (thanks, Chelsea Houska!)
Auberon! Same meaning and pronunciation, but a little different on paper.
44.Orion: A constellation that is named after the
hunter in Greek mythology. Chris Noth (Sex and the City's 'Big') even gave the name to his son!
45.Perseus: A constellation in the northern sky that is
named after the Greek god who defeated Medusa and saved Andromeda. Clearly,
he's a hero, and when the nickname's Percy (like Percy Jackson
& The Olympians), it can be both assertive and fun.
46.Phoenix: A small constellation in the southern sky
named after the mythical bird of rebirth, and comes from the Greek name for
"crimson." It's a very trendy name right now (especially because of
the super popular -x), so you can follow in Angelina Jolie's footsteps and
start your boy off with a pretty unconventional name.
47.Pluto: A dwarf planet in the Solar System, named
after the god of the underworld in Greek mythology. Sure, its planet status
has been revoked and it's associated with the cartoon dog, but translates
into "rich." And that is pretty
awesome.
48.Rigel: A blue super-giant star in the
constellation Orion that's the most important navigation star when travelling
the oceans, which (hopefully) means your little one will never get lost. And,
if you keep an eye on him, neither will you!
49.Sirius: The brightest star in the night sky, and
means "glowing" or "scorcher" in Ancient Greek. This boy
will beon fire,
always shining and radiating wherever he goes. Future
star in the making? Pun absolutely intended.
50.Solar: Related to the sun, the star at the center
of the solar system. Perfect for a little guy who's the center of your world.
Everything revolves around him, including most definitely you.
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