Dog Names That Mean Light

Spelling variation of Lior.

Finnish variation of Helena

The sunny name Solaria debuted on the baby name charts in 2021 thanks to the cartoon Star vs. the Forces of Evil, which features a character named Solaria. Solaria is also the name of a fictional planet in the Winx Club series.

The viv syllable adds vitality.

A little-known Hebrew name which ranks in the Top 100 in Israel.

A Top 100 name in Israel, where it is overwhelmingly feminine. Zohar is currently used equally between girls and boys in the US but is rising far more quickly for boys.

Latona is the Roman equivalent of Leto, the Greek goddess of light. These days Leto feels more modern for a baby girl, but Latona retains its appeal.

An old surname with an intriguing sound an uncertain origin, although it may derive from a French word for "lantern" – perhaps referring originally to one who made or lit lanterns.

KAzakh and Bengali form of Roshan, also coinciding with the Kazakh word for "rose".

The slightly complex spelling of this Sanskrit name belies its sweet and simple sound.

Gender-neutral choice ideal for a child born during Hanukkah.

Arpi is a rising ethereal name in Armenia, where it is a poetic word for "sun".

A soft and sweet unisex Arabic name with an international sound. British broadcaster Mishal Husain is a notable bearer.

A feminine form of Ashwin, linked to the twin Hindu gods of the sunrise and sunset, the Ashwini. Ashvini is also the name of the first star that appears in the evening sky in Hindu astronomy.

Unisex name in Israel, ideal for a Hanukkah baby.

The slightly complex spelling of this Sanskrit name belies its sweet and simple sound.

The Icelandic transcription of Elin, closer in sound to Ellen.

The Faroese term for "ray of light", seen as a feminine name on the Faroe Islands.