There are so many sources of inspiration when selecting a name for new born baby. If space and the stars have always amazed you, why not shoot a celestial baby names? Since the perfect baby name can come from anywhere! Nowadays choosing a celestial baby name trend is mostly done by the celebs. Names inspired by stars and planets are gaining popularity. An example is Kim Khadarshian names her baby North, Erykah Badu named her daughter Mars. Also note that celestial baby names deserve their own stars. Some of these names are classy, while others have a trendy vibe, but the style does not matter since they are all heavenly.

To help you keep up with the trend, here are 20 celestial-inspired names for a baby girl name and baby boy name.

ANDROMEDA (F)

Messier 31 (M31) as it’s known, is a sister galaxy of the Milky Way, one of many but certainly its closest. This is a spiral galaxy much like our own but twice the size. This galaxy was named after a princess in Greek mythology, and it means “ruler of man.”

ARIEL (F)

Ariel which simply means “lion of God,” in recent years in English-speaking countries, it has been more used as a female name. An alternative spelling is Arielle. It also appears as a surname.

ARIES (M)

The name Aries is of Greek, Latin origins, which means “Battle strife and ram”, it is used mostly in English-speaking countries but also in a few other countries and languages of the world.

ATLAS (M)

The name Atlas means strong enough to carry the sky on his shoulders. It was one of the fast-rising names on the in recent years in the USA. Atlas is the name of the famous Greek Titan that is depicted holding a celestial sphere.

BELLATRIX (F)

It’s the third-brightest star in the constellation of Orion. It is used by Helena Bonham Carter to play the evil character.

JUPITER (M)

The name for the largest planet has entered the mainstream. Short form Jupe is adorable.

LEO (M)

The name Leo was common among the Romans. The name Leo, meaning ‘lion’, was very popular in ancient Rome. In fact, 13 Roman popes were named Leo.

CALLISTO (F)

It was named after the daughter of the Arkadian King Lykaon. For a cute nickname, go with Calli or Callis! Callisto is the name of the third-largest moon in the universe.

CASTOR (M)

Castor is the name of the brightest star in the Gemini constellation. Together with its brother Pollux, they are called “The Great Twins” in the Greek mythology. So if you are blessed with a twin, Pollux and Castor could make excellent starry choices

CALYPSO (F)

This name means in Greek mythology; she was an island nymph, a daughter of Atlas, who delayed Odysseus from returning home.

Mars (M)

Mars was the god of war in Roman. The red planet, fourth from the sun, and our near neighbour, is another association.

Mercury (M)

Mercury is known as the smallest and fastest planet in the Solar System. It is named after the messenger to the Roman Gods is the closest planet to the sun.

Nova (F)

This name has the feel of both newness, from his meaning, and great energy from being an astronomical term.

Selena (F)

Selena is shiny, smooth, and sensual, a nineteenth-century name that found new life in the Latino community. Selena is Moon goddess.

Orion (M)

Orion is one of the most conspicuous and recognisable constellations in the night sky. IT was named after Orion, a hunter in Greek mythology.

Ophelia:

Ophelia is the name of a tiny moon in Uranus. This moon was named after a character in William Shakespeare’s play Hamlet. It is sure to make a unique name for the apple of your eye. Both Blake Lively and Lee Curtis have played characters named Ophelia, so your little one will have plenty of namesakes.

Sirius (M)

Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. Sirius is also known colloquially as the “Dog Star.”

Titania (F)

Titania is one of the most popular names for girls. It is also named after the largest moon of Uranus. Inspired by the queen of fairies in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. You can shorten it to Tania.

Portia (F)

Portia is named after the largest moon of Uranus. It was inspired by The Merchant of Venice. The Australian actress Portia de Rossi is the most popular namesake.

Nash (M)

This is the name of the Gamma Sagittarii star; it is located in Sagittarius constellation. Nash is located exactly on the spout of the ‘teapot’. It was one of the most popular in the old years and more recently in 2012. So it is hard for your little one to encounter any child with this name.