Welcome to Name Apotheca’s first post! Today NASA celebrates the Hubble’s 25th Anniversary. So what a better way to kick off this blog than with some celestial baby names!
Ladies
Luna – this lovely name came from the Roman goddess of the moon. It is perfect for a child that comes on a full moon or whose parents are in awe of it’s beauty.
Nova – This name means “new” in Latin, and although it may be for a daughter arriving on a new moon, it can also mean Supernova!
Seren – This gorgeous name means “star” in Welsh, and will certainly tell your child you saw their birth as a shining event.
Estelle – Another starry name, Estelle adds a French flair of sophistication and the possibility of the delightful nickname Estie.
Celeste – “Of the sky, heavenly”, it is truly a beautiful meaning to bestow.
Aurora – Although this name means “dawn”, it usually evokes the thought of the stunning Aurora Borealis. Rory is also a cute nickname and great for fans of Gilmore Girls.
Andromeda – The Andromeda Galaxy of course! And Andi would make a darling nickname. This is a choice for the fanciful, as the galaxy was named after a beautiful mythical Greek goddess whose name means “to be mindful of man”. She is known for being rescued by Perseus. If that name is not feminist enough for you, just be reminded that the galaxy shines with the light of 1 trillion stars!
Esther – Hebrew for “star” with a heroine namesake, it also has the cute nickname Estie.
Gents
Orion – Orion the Hunter of course! This constellation was names after the Greek mythological hunter Orion, whose name means “dawn”.
Cosmo – This a Greek name which means the “whole universe”! Maybe if you plan on having one child this might be a good choice because I can’t imagine a runner up to that title! Also a great name for a Seinfeld fan.
Borealis – This “north” and implies the imagery of the Aurora Borealis. Orry would make a great nickname!
Zenith – This name stand for the highest point in the celestial sphere. Perhaps this is the runner up to Cosmo!
Atlas – In Greek mythology Atlas was forced to support the heavens on his shoulders which is why his name means “to endure”. Although maybe not the most delightful connotations, perhaps your bestowing upon your son a title that symbolizes the strength to overcome whatever life throws his way.
Perseus – With the nickname Percy, this is definitely a usable name. In Greek mythology he saved Andromeda from a sea monster, what a gentleman! His name however means “to destroy”. He is forever set in the stars as a constellation.
Callisto – In Greek mythology he was a nymph transformed into a bear and placed as a star in the constellation of Ursa Major (meaning large bear). His name bears the meaning of “most beautiful”. Call is a handsome nickname.
Zeke – This Ancient name means “shooting star” in Aramaic.
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