If you're looking for a baby name that is out of this world then a space-themed baby name may be ideal. Whether you love gazing up at the heavens, are a fan of Star Wars or Sci-Fi, or want your little one to have a name that is truly written in the stars, we've found celestial names for boys, girls, and some gender neutral options too.
Baby names inspired by space include names of constellations, celestial bodies, comets, meteors, and satellites. If you are looking for a truly unique baby name, these heavenly names will give you inspiration. May the force be with you!
Space-themed baby girl names
With many names inspired by mythology, names related to the stars and planets are mystical and can be both very traditional or modern sounding. These astrology baby names are a few of our favourites for girls, inspired by goddesses, moons and even names that mean heavens.
1). Adhara - This Arabic name is taken from one of the brightest stars in the sky making it perfect for your little star.
2). Alya - This name originates not only from Ancient Greek but it also has Slavonic, Hebrew, and Arabic roots too! In Arabic, Alya means sky and heaven.
3). Astra – a Latin name meaning “of the stars”.
4). Bellatrix - The name Bellatrix is of a Latin origin and holds the meaning of a 'female warrior'. Helena Bonham Carter played Bellatrix Lestrange in the Harry Potter series.
5). Callisto – meaning 'most beautiful'. Callisto is well known as one of the moons of Jupiter. People also say that the name Callisto means fair and good.
6). Carina - the name of the constellation that contains Canopus, is the second-brightest star in the sky.
7). Celeste - Like its sound, Celeste means “heavenly”, one from the celestial.
8). Cressida - the name of the fourth-largest moon on the planet Uranus.
9). Electra - a Latinised form of the Greek spelling, Elektra. Electra means 'amber'. Electra was the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra and the sister of Orestes.
10). Io - one of the more uncommon names that parents tend to pick for their baby girls. It is a name used for the largest moon of Jupiter.
11). Izar - traditionally a girl's name and holds the meaning of 'star' in case you didn't want to go all out and name them that. Izar has a Spanish origin.
12). Luna - the personification of the moon in ancient Roman mythology.
13). Lyra - a Greek name that means lyre, and the constellation represents Orpheus' lyre in the night sky.
14). Mira - a girl's name of Latin origin that means either 'admirable, peace, world, female ruler, or ocean.'
15). Miranda - the name of one of the five major moons of Uranus.
16). Nova - meaning 'new' in reference to Nova Stella or 'new star'. Nova has grown to be a popular choice of name for a baby girl. Supernova is a star that suddenly increases in brightness.
17). Star - another cool choice. It is said that the Star's of the world have abilities in leadership and personal independence.
18). Stella – this also means 'star' if you're after a more subtle spaced themed name for your daughter.
19). Venus - This feminine name holds many meanings. But, the one you'll be aware of will be Venus referring to the Roman goddess of love.
20). Zaniah - an Arabic girl's name. It is spaced themed as it has an astrological significance being a star in the constellation Virgo.
Space-themed boys names
Whether great explorers, scientists, or mythical warriors who were rewarded with a place in the heavens, there are some powerful baby names associated with space. A few of our favourites for boys include:
21). Aldrin: From an Old English word meaning old and wise ruler. Or from Buzz Aldrin, the second man on the moon. A name for real explorers.
22). Apollo – comes from Greek Mythology, he was the god of the sun. It was also the name given to the American space mission that took the first humans to the moon between 1961-1972.
23). Altair: After the star in the Aquila constellation.
24). Arche - the name of a moon orbiting Jupiter.
25). Atlas - of Greek origin, and traditionally a boy's name with the meaning of 'to carry'. Atlas was a mythical Titan who carried the weight of the world on his shoulders. So, the name represents great strength.
26). Badar - Badar is of Arabic origin and translates in English to “full moon.”
27). Buzz - Lightyear and Aldrin. Name your little one after the legends of space.
28). Caelum - an unusual one of the space names, and we love it. Caelum holds the meaning of 'of the heavens' in Latin. People say if you have already gone for a Celtic or a biblical name for their first child, this name would compliment it well.
29). Castor - the name of the brightest star in the Gemini constellation.
30). Cielo - Cielo is an Italian name, translating to “sky.”
31). Cosmo - means the whole universe and will surely be the perfect name for your loving son.
32). Galileo - the well-known name of Renaissance astronomer and mathematician.
33). Holmes - was the name of a comet, the largest object in the whole solar system some years back.
34). Hoku - a Hawaiian word for “star.”
35). Janus - the name of one of the moons of Saturn, is based on the Roman god with two faces. It is the masculine version of the month name January.
36). Leo - most of us associate Leo with an astrological star sign, and a northern constellation depicting a lion.
37). Mars - The name Mars means The Turner of the Battle.
38). Mercury - comes from 'to trade'. This is also the name of the first planet in the solar system, and a metallic chemical element. Both of which are named for God.
39). Sirius - an excellent name to bestow on your son. Also called the Dog Star, Sirius is the brightest star in the sky.
40). Orion - one of the most recognisable constellations in the night sky and has grown to be a great name for your baby boy. Parents like the scientific yet mysterious ring to it.
Gender-neutral space-themed names
For a futuristic baby name looking to space is a great place for inspiration, and if you're a fan of sci-fi you'll no doubt recognise some of the names in our list from your favourite characters. If you're not sure whether you're expecting a boy or a girl, or want them to have a more fluid name, these are a few gender-neutral options we love!
41). Aster - the Greek word for star – you could also use Astro which has the same meaning.
42). Aries - The name Aries is traditionally a baby boy name but we reckon it would make a cute name for your baby girl too!
43). Comet - This word means "head with long hair," referring to the characteristic tail trailing the dazzling comets across the sky.
44). Eclipse – From the Latin for ‘darkness’, symbolic of the dark sky
45). Halley - in honor of Halley's Comet, the most notorious comet because astronomers have been observing it for the past 2,000 years.
46). Helios – Greek for ‘sun’, symbolic of the sky.
47). Indra – Sanskrit for ‘lord of the sky’.
48). Juno - the name of a NASA space probe in orbit around the planet Jupiter.
49). Meteor - The name Meteor is both a popular choice for your baby girl or boy. A meteor means any atmospheric phenomenon.
50). Moon - Moon has also grown to be quite popular in recent years. If you fancy going down the space theme for your soon to be son or daughter, Moon is definitely one to go on the list.
51). Solar - or “The Sun”, is the brightest star in the universe.
Choosing your new baby’s name is one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make, so get more inspiration with our baby names generator. If you do decide to go for a celestial name, you could even throw a space-themed party for their baby shower, christening or first birthday!
Stephanie Spencer is the Deputy Digital Editor at Mother&Baby and auntie to four aged 8 to 6 months old. With a particular interest in health, she loves discovering products that make parent’s lives easier.