Space Baby Names

Nuray is one of the most popular girls' names in the Middle East though it's largely unknown and unused in the Western World. The meaning, related to the more familiar Noor, adds appeal.

Columba is an early saint's name that rhumbas to a modern beat. While the original St. Columba is male, the name sounds more appropriate for a girl in the modern world. Leave variations Colm and Callum for the boys.

A star in the constellation of Leo, perfect for a sci fi character but for a baby, not so much.

Nikini means full moon in the language of Sri Lanka. In a world of Lunas and Selenas, Nikini is a spunkier Eastern choice with a beautiful lunar meaning.

Corona was once an improbable choice due to the beer brand. After the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, its firmly cemented its status as a nonviable baby name.

A Lakota word name meaning "star", Wicahpi has appeared in the US data a handful of times, primarily as a girl name.

This name, which may also be Bintang in Indonesia, would have a difficult time transitioning to the Western World.

Tarabai is an Indian name with a lot of feminist clout. Tarabai Bhosale was a 17th century Maratha queen who was a skilled military leader in her own right and successfully resisted the Mughal empire on behalf of her people. More recently Tarabai Shinde is often regarded as the author of India’s first feminist text - in which she rails against both the patriarchy and the caste system. Meaning feminine star, Tarabai is a perfect name for your budding feminist.

A star in Scorpio whose name would certainly translate into a soft and unusual option for your November baby.

A beyond-bold shooting-star name choice, sure to raise some relatives' eyebrows.

Alternative for the ultrapopular Jamal.

Star name that could also be another spelling of Asia or Aja.

Indu is truly unusual, but shares sounds with more popular choices like Indie and Indigo. Other moon names to consider: Luna, Serena, Io.

Originating from the Arabic ākhir an-nahr, Achernar is the brightest star in the constellation Eridanus. A handsome and intriguing astronomical possibility with a double nature meaning.

This bold and elaborate form of the mythological and space related name, Saturn, Saturninus has been borne by a number of saints and a character in Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus.

A space and mythology related name, that is also a genus of butterflies. It could work as a distinctive middle name for those who find Saturn too blatant.

On one hand, Saturnine is a bright and golden French name, ultimately derived from the Roman God Saturn, associating it with agriculture, renewal, time, and abundance, along with the planet. On the other, it is an English word name, referring to a person, a place, or an occasion that is dark, sombre, and gloomy.