If you love everything to do with space and the galaxy, then check out our list of celestial baby names! All the names below have something to do with stars, planets and the solar system. We hope you find a baby name you like from our list!
Callisto is an uncommon name of Greek origin. In Greek mythology, Callisto was a nymph of Artemis. It is also the name of a moon, the third-largest in the solar system, of the planet Jupiter.
In Hindu belief Druhv was the name of an often-ignored second son of a king. He prayed to the god Vishnu, who turned him into the North Star so that he would never again be ignored.
Falak is a unisex name of Arabic origins, meaning ‘star.’ It is favoured by Muslim parents and often given as a baby name because of its bright meaning.
In Roman mythology, Jupiter was the king of the gods – the Latinised version of the original Greek god Zeus. It is also the name of the fifth planet from the sun and the largest planet within the solar system.
The name Luna comes from the Latin word for the moon.
In Roman mythology, Mercury was a messenger who wore winged sandals. He was the god of trade, thieves and travel. It is also the name of the closest planet to the sun in the solar system.
In Roman mythology, Neptune was the Roman god of water, the sea and religion. Neptune is also the name of a planet in the solar system.
Seren is given to both males and females and means ‘star,’ but is uncommon in the UK outside of Wales.
Star is a name which has associations with brightness and fame. The name is not common in Britain but it is used in English-speaking countries.
The name Vanessa was invented by 18th-century poet Jonathan Swift. It has remained popular in English-speaking communities. It means ‘star.’
